Strong leadership and effective governance critical to building transport systems that support inclusive growth across Southern Africa

Strong leadership and effective governance are being identified as critical drivers in developing transport systems that support inclusive growth across Southern Africa. Insights shared on the final day of discussions at the National Transport Conference in Midrand, Johannesburg, emphasised the imp…

Equity Group Holdings posts record profits for the year ending December 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has posted record profits for the year ending December 2025, becoming the most profitable company in East and Central Africa. The strong performance, driven by accelerating digital growth and rising contributions from its regional subsidiaries, comes as the lender position…

Questions over who truly benefits from mining and gas exploration intensify following the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference

As mining and gas exploration expand across Africa, questions are intensifying over who truly benefits from these projects. Delegates at the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town say meaningful community involvement, particularly the inclusion of women and young people, is essential t…

South African government reviews appeals against environmental authorisations for offshore oil and gas projects

The South African government is currently reviewing appeals lodged against environmental authorisations granted for several offshore oil and gas exploration projects. The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the move is aimed at preventing further “decision paral…

Southern African Oil and Gas Conference reflects on energy security, investment opportunities and environmental concerns

Industry leaders attending the Southern African Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town are reflecting on key takeaways, from energy security to investment opportunities and environmental concerns. Discussions highlighted the role of the oil and gas sector in supporting regional energy stability, the i…

Latest market developments with Lindile Malgas, Investment Strategist at Absa Investments

Lindile Malgas, Investment Strategist at Absa Investments, unpacks how global markets have been moving recently and how the rand has been reacting. He also discusses PPC Limited’s ten‑month operational update, as well as the key economic data points and earnings reports that investors should be kee…

Environmental lobby groups highlighted as major challenge to South Africa’s petroleum sector

As the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference draws to a close, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Phumzile Mgcina, says one of the biggest challenges facing the country’s petroleum sector is persistent opposition from environmental lobby groups, which she argues con…

Dangote Refinery ramps up production to avert fuel shortages caused by Israel/US–Iran conflict

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp energy crisis in Nigeria, with fuel prices surging by approximately 47% over just six weeks as global oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel. In response, the Dangote Refinery, with a production capacity of around 650 000 barrels per …

Transport systems recognised as key drivers of economic growth, job creation and social inclusion

Transport systems are increasingly being recognised as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and social inclusion, particularly in developing economies. At the inaugural National Transport Conference, underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, industry l…

Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el‑Mandeb impact South Africa’s fruit exports

Hortgro says severe shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el‑Mandeb have significantly affected South Africa’s fruit exports, particularly to markets in the Middle East. According to Jacques du Preez, Hortgro’s Trade and Markets General Manager, approximately 675 000 cartons of…