Standards are taking the spotlight today as discussions on South Africa's economic growth and international competitiveness unfold at an event hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Taking place ahead of World Standards Day, the event highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life. Thami Ngubeni spoke to SABS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lizo Makele.

Standards are taking the spotlight today as discussions on South Africa's economic growth and international competitiveness unfold at an event hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Taking place ahead of World Standards Day, the event highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life. Thami Ngubeni spoke to SABS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lizo Makele.

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SABS highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has emerged as an economic force, driven largely by its vast mineral wealth and rising global demand for critical resources. According to recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections, the country is set to overtake Ethiopia, becoming sub‑Saharan Africa’s fifth‑largest economy. Key sectors such as mining, cobalt and copper have served as the backbone supporting expansion and attracting foreign investment.

To explore in more detail what is driving this growth, we are joined by Nico Minga, Senior Economic Adviser at the DRC Ministry of Economy for the past two years and former Regional Director for an oil and gas service company, covering the Central Africa geomarket for 18 years.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has emerged as an economic force, driven largely by its vast mineral wealth and rising global demand for critical resources. According to recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections, the country is set to overtake Ethiopia, becoming sub‑Saharan Africa&rsquo;s fifth‑largest economy. Key sectors such as mining, cobalt and copper have served as the backbone supporting expansion and attracting foreign investment.
To explore in more detail what is driving this growth, we are joined by Nico Minga, Senior Economic Adviser at the DRC Ministry of Economy for the past two years and former Regional Director for an oil and gas service company, covering the Central Africa geomarket for 18 years.

DRC's resource boom positions it to surpass Ethiopia as sub‑Saharan Africa's fifth‑largest economy

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has raised concerns over a possible jet‑fuel shortage. The association is calling for urgent transparency from fuel suppliers, airports, depots and governments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region regarding jet‑fuel availability and contingency plans.

AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi joined Thami Ngubeni to discuss the matter further.

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has raised concerns over a possible jet‑fuel shortage. The association is calling for urgent transparency from fuel suppliers, airports, depots and governments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region regarding jet‑fuel availability and contingency plans.
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi joined Thami Ngubeni to discuss the matter further.

Airlines Association of Southern Africa warns of potential jet‑fuel shortage, urges urgent transparency across the SADC region

In today’s markets slot, we look at fuel prices in South Africa, as the war in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to hurt global oil prices. We also turn our focus to FNB’s loyalty programme, eBucks Rewards, and how the programme can help consumers stretch their budgets.

For more on this, we are joined on the line by Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of FNB eBucks Rewards.

In today&rsquo;s markets slot, we look at fuel prices in South Africa, as the war in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to hurt global oil prices. We also turn our focus to FNB&rsquo;s loyalty programme, eBucks Rewards, and how the programme can help consumers stretch their budgets.
For more on this, we are joined on the line by Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of FNB eBucks Rewards.

SABS highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life

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