Business
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Major solar and battery project set to power South African businesses from 2029
SolarAfrica partners with MPower and Fledge Capital on 184 MWp solar farm with battery storage near eMalahleni in Mpumalanga.
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From prison warden to cyber security guardian at Shoprite
Former Drakenstein correctional officer Edward Adonis now protects Shoprite Group’s technology infrastructure after unlikely career shift from prison to cyber security.
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SANRAL scraps contractor panels after R9.5bn tender declared unlawful
SANRAL abandons contractor panels after court declares R9.5bn tender unconstitutional, reverting to open tenders following procurement irregularities and fraud allegations.
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Giant avocado takes social media by storm as Woolworths launches Avozilla
Woolworths launches Avozilla, an extra-large locally grown avocado that has taken South African social media by storm with impressive size.
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High Court halts Ekapa’s liquidation in favour of Numsa’s business rescue bid
The High Court in Kimberley has ordered that Ekapa Minerals be placed under supervision and business rescue, halting the immediate liquidation and total closure of the diamond operation.
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Entries open for 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premier wine contest
Entries for the 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s longest-running and most prestigious wine competition, are now open.
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DA calls for private operators to take over rail freight amid Transnet’s R353-billion economic damage
DA urges private concessions to operate South Africa’s freight rail network after Transnet’s failures cost economy R353-billion in 2023.
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Reserve bank hold rates in July, but the path down remains on pause
The South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, keeping the repo rate at 7% and prime, the rate that sets most home loan repayments at 10.50%.
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Africa’s largest hybrid renewable energy project goes live in Northern Cape
TotalEnergies launched the R7,6-billion Hydra Project near De Aar in the Northern Cape to power 200 000 South African homes.
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EU fines Google almost one billion euro in move that could strain US relations
European Union fines Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices, risking diplomatic tensions with Washington ahead of trade deal anniversary.
