Construction begins for Africa’s first dedicated gigawatt battery storage plant in Cape Town
The start of construction on a facility that will be home to Africa’s first dedicated gigawatt battery storage manufacturing plant was a landmark moment,...
Big fuel hikes for all fuel likely in September – AAÂ
Consumers can expect steep increases to all grades of fuel when prices are adjusted for September. Commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel data from the...
WCG welcomes Amazon Web Services significant R15.6 bn investment and launch of its Skills...
The Western Cape Government (WCG) welcomes the official opening of Amazon Web Services (AWS)Â first international AWS Skills Centre in Cape Town, as well as...
KE Series Motor Protection Relay
"Introducing the Remarkable KE Series Motor Protection Relay: Elevating Motor Safety and Performance"
Step into the future of motor protection with the cutting-edge KE Series...
Tobacco Bill will have far-reaching consequences for the industry and economy
By Yolandi Robberts, Partner & Zimkhitha Mhlahlo, Associate from Webber Wentzel
The government is currently considering the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill,...
June Retail Sales data point to near-term retail property market pressure continuing
By John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance
June Retail sales recorded the 7th consecutive real (inflation-adjusted) year-on-year decline, to the tune...
Rapid increase of the national minimum wage is throttling agricultural sector growth
Agri SA will be making a submission to Parliament which demonstrates the negative impact of the national minimum wage on the growth and sustainability...
‘Money4glass’ initiative launched
ARDAGH Glass Packaging, South Africa (AGP), formally Consol Glass, has launched ‘money4glass’, an initiative that uses BanQu’s web-based technology to improve effectiveness within the...
Shell finds hydrocarbons in Namibia exploration well
By Ron Bousso, Thomson Reuters.
SHELL has successfully completed drilling a fourth exploration well, Lesedi-1X, in Namibia that confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons.
Shell and France's TotalEnergies have...
SA longline hake fishery is one step closer to MSC sustainability certification
SOUTH Africans who want to enjoy a parcel of hake and chips with a clear conscience will be pleased to know that the tasty,...
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