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The South African electricity sector has been exceptionally active during the final quarter of 2025. On 27 November, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved the Market Operator Licence submitted by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA). This approval is a key step toward the establishment…

 In a resounding testament to the growing dominance of digital commerce, Peach Payments announced a staggering 93% uplift in sales processed during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend compared to 2024.The South African payments platform reported that over four days, it handled more than 2.69 million transactions totalling a…

A government proposal on electricity tariffs to save the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture's ferrochrome smelters from closing will only benefit one of its three smelters, and retrenchment notices have been issued.Merafe Resources had on November 19 provided an update on the consultation process for retrenchments, due to the cessation of…

Araxi Limited (previously Capital Appreciation) attracted new clients, secured long term contracts, diversified revenue sources and increased market share in the six months to September 30.The JSE-listed company delivered a resilient performance amid ongoing low business confidence and sluggish economic growth.CEO Bradley Sacks said a "very healthy underlying performance" was…

South Africa has now concluded its tenure as Chair of the G20, an extraordinary opportunity for a country that often sits at the intersection of global economic ambition and the lived realities of a developing agricultural sector.As the chairship winds down, one thing is clear: South Africa did not simply…

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against eight cargo shipping companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution for alleged price fixing.The eight cargo shipping companies, respondents, are Maersk South Africa, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), CMA CGM Shipping Agencies South Africa, Pacific International Lines South Africa, Mitsui O.S.K Lines South Africa, Evergreen Agency South Africa, COSCO Shipping Lines South Africa,…

A new feasibility study has found that the South Africa–Europe iron ore shipping corridor could begin operating ammonia-fueled bulk carriers as early as 2029, positioning Saldanha Bay as a future global hub for green maritime fuels.The analysis, released by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) and conducted with a consortium of…

South Africa’s economic landscape presents a mixed bag as the latest GDP figures revealed a modest growth of 0.5% for the third quarter of 2025.While this change might signal hope, the underlying numbers tell a story of cautious optimism amidst notable challenges confronting various sectors.According to Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist…

The National Treasury, following consultations with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government, said on Tuesday it will make up to R2.2 billion available to enable the repayment of depositors of Ithala.The payout process will start on December 8, 2025. Depositors will first need to be verified to ensure payments go to the…