Africa-Asia Trade Must Create Jobs
Africa’s growing trade with Asia could create more jobs, industries and local value if investment shifts beyond extraction towards manufacturing, processing and regional value chains...
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SA Egypt Launch Business Council
South Africa and Egypt have launched a joint business council to deepen trade, investment and industrial cooperation while opening new commercial opportunities across wider African...
Sasol, Kagiso Back Future Artisans
South Africa’s National Skills Competition will bring 151 young technical finalists together in Johannesburg, turning classroom learning into practical pathways towards future jobs and entrepreneurship...
Critical Minerals Drive Local Industry
South Africa is proposing new US investment mechanisms to turn critical minerals into local processing, manufacturing, jobs and stronger industrial value chains rather than raw...
Township Paint Manufacturer Wins R1 Million
Soshanguve entrepreneur Rodney Maduwa has won R1 million after his growing paint manufacturing business claimed the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge. Maduwa...
Cape Manufacturers Secure R1.35 Million Orders
Forty Cape Town clothing and textile businesses have completed the Cape Acceler8 programme, collectively securing R1.35 million in new and repeat orders during the initiative....
Cape Town Backs African Trade Growth
Cape Town is championing stronger African trade partnerships, calling for improved connectivity and manufacturing to unlock new markets, investment opportunities and sustainable economic growth continent-wide....
Standard Bank Showcases Africa’s Growth
Standard Bank’s Africa Unlocked 2026 demonstrated how African businesses are using investment, industrialisation, innovation and partnerships to build stronger economies, create jobs and deliver lasting...
Chery Investment Opens Doors for Youth
Young entrepreneurs and local suppliers could gain new opportunities as Chery International establishes its first vehicle assembly operation in South Africa. Deputy President Paul Mashatile...
Tiger Brands Powers Sustainable Growth
Tiger Brands delivered strong first-half growth while advancing affordability, renewable energy adoption and food security initiatives that continue supporting communities across South Africa. Tiger Brands...
