Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

Southern Palladium bolsters Bengwenyama project team with senior mining appointment

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Southern Palladium Limited has appointed Mark Humphery as Project Manager for its Bengwenyama Project, marking a pivotal step in the project's development as it ...

SA manufacturing sector shows fragile recovery as cost pressures surge in March

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in March 2026, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index. However, rising costs, ...

Godongwana confirms imminent appointment of new Sars Commissioner amid record R2trln revenue collection

Siphelele Dludla|Updated

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces the imminent appointment of a new Commissioner for Sars, marking a pivotal moment in the tax authority's leadership transition ...

Necsa seeks partners to develop small modular reactor technology in South Africa

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Necsa has initiated a process to find partners for developing small modular reactor technology, aiming to enhance South Africa's nuclear energy capabilities and ...

South Africa eyes sovereign wealth fund to drive infrastructure, industrial growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is exploring the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, aiming to enhance economic sovereignty and infrastructure development. Experts discuss the ...

Eastplats narrows losses as production ramps up, sets sights on 2026 growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite widening full-year losses, Eastern Platinum Limited's Q4 2025 results show a significant turnaround in production and sales, with ambitious targets set for ...

Ramaphosa hails record investment pledges, sets new R3trln target

Siphelele Dludla|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Parks Tau urge immediate action on investment commitments made at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, aiming to transform ...

RCL Foods consolidates pet care market with nearly R700m Martin & Martin acquisition

Siphelele Dludla|Published

RCL Foods has announced a R695 million acquisition of Martin & Martin, marking a significant expansion into the pet care industry. This strategic move aims to tap ...

Afreximbank backs Dangote Refinery with $2.5bn in landmark $4bn loan deal

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Afreximbank has committed $2.5 billion to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marking a significant step in Africa’s industrialisation and energy independence.

South Africa’s cities at a crossroads as new economic outlook warns of slowing growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's metropolitan areas, once seen as the engines of economic growth, are now grappling with job stagnation and rapid population increases. The Cities ...

Ramokgopa makes investment case for SA’s renewable energy advantage in global spotlight

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is emerging as a prime destination for renewable energy investment, driven by its abundant resources, political stability, and increasing electricity ...

Ramaphosa says ambitious reforms to transform South Africa's electricity sector

Siphelele Dludla|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines transformative reforms in South Africa's electricity sector, focusing on renewable energy and private investment to drive economic ...

SA turns the corner on trade and investment on new growth strategy, says Parks Tau

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau announces South Africa's economic recovery at the 6th Investment Conference, highlighting new trade strategies ...

Jubilee Metals unveils upgraded plan to boost copper output at Molefe Mine

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Jubilee Metals announces an upgraded mine plan for its Molefe Mine in Zambia, aiming to significantly increase copper production and enhance operational efficiency ...

Toyota moves to join Volvo and Daimler in major hydrogen truck technology push

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Toyota, Volvo, and Daimler Truck join forces in a strategic partnership to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty transport, aiming to lead the way ...

Record fuel price hikes loom amid calls for urgent government relief

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Published

As geopolitical tensions soar, South Africa faces alarming fuel price hikes. Learn how these shifts could reshape the economy and impact everyday consumers in the ...

Auditing regulator flags persistent audit quality risks in high-stakes engagements

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released its 2025 Public Inspections Report, revealing persistent weaknesses in audit quality in South Africa, ...

ITAC halts tyre import probe after regulatory deadline lapse

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's ITAC has halted its investigation into alleged anti-dumping duty circumvention on tyre imports, following a missed deadline and government intervention. ...

R142bn roadmap charts path to universal broadband in South Africa by 2035

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa unveils a R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap aimed at achieving universal high-speed broadband access by 2035, addressing critical ...

Afreximbank to convene 33rd Annual Meetings amid push for African economic sovereignty

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Afreximbank announces its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein from 21 to 24 June 2026, focusing on intra-African trade and economic sovereignty amidst global uncertainties. ...

Ferroglobe SA warns of shutdown as soaring electricity costs threaten thousands of jobs

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Ferroglobe South Africa warns that unsustainable electricity price increases may force it to shut down operations, threatening thousands of jobs and local economies. ...

Global recession fears mount as Iran war shocks energy markets

Siphelele Dludla|Published

A new report from Oxford Economics warns that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could lead to a global recession, with significant implications for fuel supply ...

Valterra Platinum delivers earnings surge and strong cash position in first year post-demerger

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Valterra Platinum has reported a remarkable increase in earnings and cash generation for 2025, marking a successful transition to independence from Anglo American ...

South Africa and Angola scrap flight limits in boost to trade and tourism

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa and Angola have agreed to remove flight capacity and frequency restrictions, paving the way for enhanced economic and tourism ties. This agreement is ...

SA Reserve Bank holds rates steady as Middle East conflict clouds inflation outlook

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's central bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, balancing inflation concerns with economic recovery amidst escalating tensions ...