Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Business

Shares Slide as Maersk Signals Gradual Suez Comeback

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are inching back toward the Suez Canal and freight markets are already reacting, shares in both shipping groups fell on Monday as the companies confirmed plans...

South Africa Accelerates Private Investment Push for Strategic Port Terminal

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is accelerating efforts to secure a private investor for the Richards...

Africa’s Biggest Battery Reaches Financial Close in South Africa

Globeleq has reached commercial and financial close on its 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage system...

South Africa’s Record Maize Harvest Reopens Asian Export Channels

South Africa’s agricultural sector is poised to reshape global grain flows as a projected record maize harvest brings...

SA Agricultural Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.55 Billion on Tumble in Import Costs

South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus surged to a record $1.55 billion in the first three months of the...
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Mantengu CEO Steps Down Amid Fallout from JSE Dispute

Leadership at Mantengu Mining is poised for a reset following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Miller. He stepped down at the...

Venezuela, Africa deepen bilateral oil and gas ties

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen...

AECI Targets Underground Efficiency Gap with SmartShot Nano

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one...

Ankole bull sold for R700 000 at Lasarus Game Farm auction

The 12th annual Lasarus Game Farm production auction was held on 7 February at the Dorsland Restaurant & Craft Bar in Modimolle, Limpopo. On...

Tanzania hosts Joint Satellite Forum for SADC’s space experts

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania has made history as the host of the 2026 SADC Joint Satellite Forum, a five-day summit bringing together space and satellite...

5G as the Engine of Botswana’s Smarter, Diversified Mining Future

As Botswana sharpens its strategy to look beyond diamonds and unlock value from critical minerals, digital infrastructure is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage....