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Tau Calls for Transformation as Defence Industry Showcases Technology at AAD
As the third day of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo gets underway in…
Economic Turmoil Looms as U.S. Tariffs Slam South Africa Amid Diplomatic Breakdown
South Africa is staring down the barrel of a major economic blow after the United…
South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a major economic jolt as the United States, under…
While Clearing Starlink’s Path through Equity Equivalent Programme is Valid, it Doesn’t Exempt it from the 30% Historically Disadvantaged Group Ownership Requirement under the Electronic Communications Act
What is Starlink? Starlink is a satellite internet service launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It…
Russian Giant Nornickel Unveils Plan to Reshape Africa’s PGM Market
Nornickel (Norilsk Nickel), the world’s largest palladium producer, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to expand the metal’s role in high-tech industries, particularly in the fields of energy, electronics, and green technology, at the 8th annual PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg. The event, held on 3 April 2025 and chaired by industry veteran Bernard Swanepoel, brought together leading platinum group metal (PGM) producers, end-users, and policymakers to discuss critical sector challenges, including evolving demand amid the global energy transition. South African…
South Africa’s New Export-Oriented Economy Aims To Boost Job Market
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, restated the importance of anchoring the country’s economic growth on finished goods manufacturing and export-oriented trading. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. During a debate to discuss the Ministry’s budget at the National Council of Provinces in the South African Parliament, Whitfield explained the manufacturing industry is less susceptible to economic crises, while creating real, sustainable jobs with decent wages for people. In his…