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Transnet freight rail collision – DA calls for firm timelines on export line restoration
17th January 2024 Following the unfortunate incident in which two Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) trains, conveying coal, collided on the export coal line to Richard’s... →
Critical infrastructure failure the biggest business risk in South Africa this year 
By: Schalk Burger 16th January 2024 Critical infrastructure blackouts have emerged as the number one risk for businesses in South Africa for the second consecutive year, highlighting... →
Cape Town calls for deadline on private sector port involvement
By: Irma Venter 12th January 2024 The City of Cape Town says it wants a “clear deadline” from Transnet and national government on private sector involvement in the Port of Cape... →
Hydrogen economy poised as key growth booster for platinum group metals – Heraeus 
By: Martin Creamer 11th January 2024 The hydrogen economy is an important new growth area for platinum group metals (PGMs) and, in turn, PGMs are pivotal for hydrogen production and... →
Daily Podcast – January 10, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th January 2024 Making headlines: South Africa prepares Bill to form State-firm holding company; 150 000 Sassa beneficiaries not paid in January due to... →
South Africa prepares Bill to form State-firm holding company
By: Bloomberg 10th January 2024 South Africa’s minister of public enterprises will soon introduce a bill in parliament to establish a government firm that will own and manage at... →
SACP Statement on the 112th anniversary of the ANC
8th January 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) extends its warmest congratulations to the African National Congress (ANC), the oldest liberation... →
Absa PMI ends 2023 on stronger footing as December business activity rises
By: Darren Parker 8th January 2024 Financial institution Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) closed out 2023 on a somewhat stronger footing, rising by 2.7 points to 50.9 index... →
