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Supplied image: Wits University physicist Professor Andrew Forbes (left) and University of Cape Town paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji (right), presented with their joint 2024/2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Awards by Oppenheimer Memorial Trust chair Rebecca Oppenheimer. Each has been awarded R2.5-million to further his groundbreaking research.

Higher Education

Double win for science as Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship awarded to two recipients

2 days

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

The future of fuel retail in SA: NEVs and solar panels

Karen Keylock 2 days

Branding

Brand Finance's most valuable alcohol brands - South Africa faces tariff hurdles

3 days

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

Supply Chain

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

16 Jul 2025

Dealers

Chery to launch new EV brand Icaur in SA in 2026

15 Jul 2025

Source: Cape Town International Convention Centre

MICE

Visa reforms herald new era for SA’s business events sector

15 Jul 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Mining

Govt in 'firefighting mode' to save ArcelorMittal's 3,500 jobs

15 Jul 2025

Nissan reaffirms SA growth plans amid plant uncertainty

Dealers

Nissan reaffirms SA growth plans amid plant uncertainty

11 Jul 2025

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Higher Education

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 11 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Wendell Roelf 10 Jul 2025

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

FMCG

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

9 Jul 2025

Source: meriç tuna via

Agriculture

Agri Dept focuses on biosecurity, trade and farmer aid in new budget

8 Jul 2025

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

Media

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

8 Jul 2025

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump tariff bombshell: US–South Africa trade relations hit new low

8 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

Lisandra Paraguassu and Manuela Andreoni 8 Jul 2025

Dealers

Chinese luxury SUV brand Lepas to enter SA market in 2026

7 Jul 2025

Image credit: Dion Beetson on Unsplash

Mining

Govt's proposed chrome export tax threatens jobs

7 Jul 2025

SA’s fish exports outrun inflation, gains global traction

Import/Export

SA’s fish exports outrun inflation, gains global traction

4 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied.

Banking

Standard Bank and ICBC partnership opens doors for African exports at massive trade expo

3 Jul 2025

Supplied image (L-R): Deputy Secretary-General Ren Yilin, Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem, H.E. Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, Vice Chancellor Yang Bin, and H.E. Dr. Mohamed G. Shaikho

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

China's Tsinghua University launches scholarship for Arab students

2 Jul 2025

Image credit: Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash

Energy

How to gain energy independence amid Eskom price hikes

1 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar hits near 4-year low versus euro, weighed by worries over tax bill, trade deal

Chibuike Oguh 1 Jul 2025

Living with the Ford Territory: 3 months in, still smooth sailing

Launches & Reviews

Living with the Ford Territory: 3 months in, still smooth sailing

Imran Salie 30 Jun 2025

OOH media globally has had its best year to date, with global OOH spend in 2024 reaching $46.2bn (Image supplied)

OOH

Global OOH media hits $46.2bn in its best year to date

30 Jun 2025

Image credit: NASA on Unsplash

Energy

G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

Sven Teske and Saori Miyake 30 Jun 2025

Image credit: Sergio Martínez on Unsplash

Energy

Africa’s role in the global energy system on the rise

27 Jun 2025

Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa

Dealers

Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa

27 Jun 2025

IP Law

Local trade marks v genuine imports: SCA ruling clarifies 'counterfeit' and 'infringement'

Aletia Oberholster 26 Jun 2025

Image credit: Jared Brashier on Unsplash

Mining

Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 26 Jun 2025

Source: Living Limpopo.

Construction & Engineering

Multi-billion Limpopo mega-project has ground to a halt

Andries van Zyl 19 Jun 2025

Image source: Getty Images

Remuneration & Payroll

Executive pay in a storm: Strategies for boards in turbulent times

Chris Blair 18 Jun 2025

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Agribusiness

South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

Wandile Sihlobo 18 Jun 2025

UCT GSB and TETA launch game-changing skills programme

Higher Education

UCT GSB and TETA launch game-changing skills programme

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 17 Jun 2025

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

Logistics & Transport

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

17 Jun 2025

Image credit: Virginie Baisez on Unsplash

Energy

#AEF2025: Unity will drive Africa’s energy revolution

Greg Nott 17 Jun 2025

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Telecoms & Networks

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Issued by Stone 13 Jun 2025

US tariffs push SA macadamia farmers to explore Indian market

Agro-processing

US tariffs push SA macadamia farmers to explore Indian market

Sisipho Skweyiya 13 Jun 2025

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

12 Jun 2025

Part 2: Scopen - More long-term relationships between advertisers and creative agencies

Marketing & Media

Part 2: Scopen - More long-term relationships between advertisers and creative agencies

13 Jun 2025

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Chilean advertisers currently allocate an average of 3.6% of their revenue to communication, marketing, and advertising budgets says Scopen research. Pictured: Panoramic view of Santiago de Chile with the Andes mountain range in the background.

Marketing & Media

Part 1: Scopen - Advertising investment increases in Chile

11 Jun 2025

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

Source: Archive

Aviation

Airlines forecast profit growth in 2025, headwinds persist

9 Jun 2025

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

E-commerce

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

Nqobile Dludla 9 Jun 2025

SA rolls out first mass poultry vaccination to curb avian flu

Agriculture

SA rolls out first mass poultry vaccination to curb avian flu

6 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Mining

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Education & Skills Development

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Issued by Trialogue 3 Jun 2025

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Import/Export

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Frank Knight 3 Jun 2025