South Africa’s Ramaphosa pushing ahead with Eskom break-up plan
By Colleen Goko, Reuters News Cityscape of Johannesburg in South Africa a venue of the 2010 World Cup, February 18, 2010. Reuters Image used for illustrative purpose.Reuters Images JOHANNESBURG – South Africa will push ahead with breaking up power utility Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday,
South Africa merger filing thresholds set for major overhaul
Avias Ngwenya, Bizcommunity.com Hillbrow and Johannesburg at with the iconic Ponte apartments and Communications tower, seen at sunset from the west. Image used for illustrative purpose Getty ImagesGetty Images The Minister of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition announced proposed amendments to the merger filing thresholds on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. This marks the fourth
African Union grants Nigeria permanent seat on African Central Bank Board
Kazeem Biriowo, Nigerian Tribune View to downtown Lagos from the bridge. Getty Images Image used for illustrative purposeGetty Images Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank after the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, a move the Federal Government says strengthens the country’s leadership in Africa’s
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization Programme helps universities mobilize $4.68mln and create over 400 Jobs
Africa Business, Africa Business Aerial view of the city of Nairobi when coming in to land from the Maasai Mara, Kenya in July. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ Vicki Jauron Babylon & Beyond PhotographyGetty Images A major programme designed to transform how Kenyan research reaches the market has demonstrated that systemic institutional
From gas pumps to grocery hubs: The future of South Africa’s forecourts
Karen Keylock, Bizcommunity.com Long exposure shot of Johannesburg city skyline and Nelson Mandela bridge at sunset. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ Arnold PetersenGetty Images/iStockphoto The South African retail fuel sector is not in decline – it is evolving.While fuel volumes are under pressure from shifts in mobility, technology and consumer behaviour, the
The rise of agritourism in South Africa
Desry Lesele, Bizcommunity.com Beautiful view of Cape Town at sunrise, South Africa. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ Maria KorneevaGetty Images South African agriculture has long been the backbone of our economy, but recently the sector has started to evolve in ways that go beyond food production alone. Agritourism is emerging as a