KPMG has a new CEO
Joelene Pierce is the new CEO of KPMG in South Africa, effective from the 1st March 2026. Partners of the firm voted for the appointment of Pierce, on the 31st…
Nelson Mandela Metro preparing to host NAACAM Show in 8 days
In just 8 days, the Nelson Mandela Metro will be hosting the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show from the 13-14 August 2025. The event is…
UCT researchers want cities to prioritize green infrastructure, as study finds exotics fuel urban wild fires
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling for a shift in how cities approach green infrastructure, as a recent study found exotic plants help fuel urban wildfires.…
SA introduces a multi pronged response to US 30% tariff hike
The Ministers of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) as well as of Trade and Industry (Dti), have decided on multiple efforts to respond to the 30% tariff…
Two arrested for illegal mining in Limpopo
Two were arrested in an ongoing Vala Umgodi Operation, on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at the Lamel Stone mine, in Mopani District, Limpopo. Lieutenant Colonel Masekela Magoro, said “the operation…
Heads roll following forensic report outcomes in Gauteng
Gauteng Departments will now have new Heads of Department, following an outcome of a forensic report. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of Gauteng, said corruption…
Business Chamber says Eastern Cape to feel the 30% tariff pinch the most
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, said the 30% tariff on South African products, imposed by the United States, as from the 07 August, will most likely affect the Eastern…
Gold Summit kicks off in Cape Town in October
This article was written by Energy Capital & Power. In June, Canadian firm Asante Gold secured a $470 million financing package from Appian Capital and South Africa’s FirstRand Bank, to…
Second prosecutor murdered in just three months
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the murder of a Regional Court prosecutor, on Thursday, 31 July 2025, is an attack on the rule of law. Tracy Brown was gunned…
21 African countries slapped with US tariffs
Markets are reeling in shock, following global tariffs on trade announced by Donald Trump, US President, on Thursday. The reciprocal tariffs were imposed by the US on a significant number…