'Renewable energy is set to reach 20% of South Africa's power'
With the world going electric, the demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite is increasing. This is according to Oscar van Antwerpen, director and founder of Minrom. Renewable energy is set to reach 20% of South Africa's power, therefore efficient battery storage is …
South Africa economic analysis
Hard pressed South Africans are hoping for some form of financial relief when the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) makes its announcement. This is the second time the MPC is meeting this year. In their first gathering of the year in late January, the central ban…
SA political parties not in compliance with PAIA-Advocate Pansy Tlakula
The Information Regulator South Africa (IRSA) says political parties are not in full compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) due to their poor record keeping. The Information Regulator says parties need to have a PAIA manual which is a document a member of the public will…
African Peer Review Mechanism convenes in Zambia
The African Peer Review Mechanism, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, convened the 3rd Meeting of National Regulators of Credit Rating Agencies in Lusaka, Zambia. Experts are on a retreat on the operationalisation of the Africa Credit Rating Agency. For more …
Nigeria files tax evasion charges against Binance
Nigeria has filed tax evasion charges against Binance. It is also looking at obtaining an arrest warrant for the cryptocurrency groups regional manager for Africa. Nadeem Anjarwalla fled custody following his detention in connection with a criminal investigation into the groups activities in Nigeri…
Lactalis South Africa showcases at the Buy Local Summit & Expo in SA
The Buy Local Summit & Expo taking place in South Africa's Johannesburg city is in its12th edition, with the drive for localisation. The event organised by Proudly South Africa hosts a mix of topics, exhibitors, and activations in a jam-packed two days of networking, selling, and market access opp…
South African informal traders exposed to Nairobi's thriving informal trade
The South African Wholesale and Retail Seta and Zetech University are running an Informal Traders Exchange Programme aimed at exposing South African Wholesale and Retail Sectors to Nairobi's thriving informal trade to impart skills that will contribute to the growth of the South African informal tr…
Africa Business Preview with SABC economics editor, Tshepo Mongoai
Thami Ngubeni takes a look at stories coming out of Africa this week. She is joined by SABC economics editor, Tshepo Mongoai
Rwanda and Tanzania open a new border post
Rwanda and Tanzania are opening a new border post in Tanzania's Kyerwa district in Kagera Region, enhancing trade ties and easing congestion at the Rusumo border. Tanzania's Foreign Affairs Minister, January Makamba, announced the initiative during his visit to Rwanda. Our correspondent, Sylivanus …
SA's PCC reflects on emerging opportunities towards a just transition
The South African Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), C40 Cities and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are hosting a two-day Dialogue on Building City Resilience Through a Just and Equitable Transition. The event seeks to reflect on global and regional trends and emerging …