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Government & Public Policy
National and provincial authorities are inviting private participation in freight rail, port terminals, toll roads and digital government platforms.
Read storyFinancial & Wealth Management
Banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in Johannesburg and Cape Town are seeking strategic partners and growth capital as the country reinforces its role as Africa's...
Read storyESG & Sustainability
Environmental regulators and climate finance bodies are putting carbon tax offsets and just energy transition programmes into practice, while forestry, biogas and renewable...
Read storyTravel, Hospitality & Leisure
Banyan Group announces a strategic partnership and majority acquisition of Cape Town-based Newmark Hotels & Reserves, expanding its luxury hospitality footprint across seven...
Read storyTechnology & Digital Strategy
GovTech 2026 opens in Durban, marking its 20th anniversary by uniting public sector and technology leaders to drive digital sovereignty, citizen-facing AI, and robust...
Read storyStartups & Venture Capital
The 2026 SAVCA Industry Survey reveals South African venture capital deployed R2.48 billion across 200+ rounds, demonstrating market maturity, syndicated funding, and stronger...
Read storyReal Estate & Development
South Africa's industrial real estate sector starts the year strongly with low vacancies and high demand for warehousing, while lower interest rates improve overall market...
Read storyMedia, Marketing & PR
The 2026 Social Media Landscape Report reveals that 73% of South African organisations use AI in marketing, shifting competitive advantage toward human creativity and strategic...
Read storyMarket Research & Analytics
The Bureau of Market Research forecasts a 7% nominal increase in formal retail trade sales for 2026, driven by resilient consumer spending despite ongoing economic and structural...
Read storyM&A & Corporate Finance
Old Mutual completes a R2.2 billion acquisition of a majority stake in 10X Investments, highlighting a broader market trend of consolidation and portfolio reshaping in financial...
Read storyLegal, Regulatory & Compliance
Financial service providers face intense regulatory scrutiny following South Africa's exit from the grey list, demanding continuous data accuracy and demonstrable governance...
Read storyInfrastructure & Energy
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa greenlights 124 renewable facilities, injecting R20.18 billion into clean power infrastructure to strengthen national energy security.
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