Mercedes starts new C-Class production in South Africa

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched production of its new-generation C-Class sedan at the company's upgraded assembly plant in East London. The project has created 550 jobs and allowed 10 new automotive suppliers to set up shop in the country.

Work begins on South Africa’s R84bn smart city

Work has reportedly begun on the Chinese-financed R84-billion super city in Modderfontein, east of Johannesburg. Shanghai Zendai plans to turn the 1 600- hectare property into 'Africa's New York', developing a financial hub with 35 000 houses, an educational centre, medical centre and a sports stadium.

Drilling begins on South Africa’s first deep-water well

French multinational Total has begun drilling for South Africa's first deep-water well, south of Mossel Bay, giving fresh impetus to the country's nascent oil and gas industry at a time when the eyes of investors in the sector are shifting further down Africa's coastline.

Press release: Gauteng – an attractive and competitive investment destination

There are more than R300-billion worth of investment opportunities in Gauteng that are still to be tapped into. The Inspire Gauteng Tourism, Trade and...

President Cyril Ramaphosa investment drive for the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa has successfully secured £50M (R857M) funding from the United Kingdom(UK) to help South Africa improve its business environment, making it more...

Brand South Africa recognises the country’s 3.1% economic growth for the second quarter

As the country hosts business and world leaders at the 2019 World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, the positive news on the...

SA launches one of Africa’s biggest wind farms

The 138 MW Jeffrey's Bay wind farm, one of Africa's largest, has been officially inaugurated. Comprising sixty 80-metre high turbines spread over 3 700 hectares in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, the facility will supply enough renewable electricity to power more than 100 000 homes a year.

Key lessons to improve your Financial Situation in 2018

Written by: Stephen Davies 3 Lessons that will Change your Financial Situation in 2018 Our ability to manage money effectively plays a huge part in our...

Algeria ready to strengthen trade and industry ties with South Africa

Algerian ambassador to South Africa Abd-El-Naceur Belaid called for stronger economic partnerships between Algeria and South Africa at an Algeria-South Africa trade and investment...

‘South Africa has investment opportunities across the economic spectrum’ SASOL CEO

Tsabeng Nthite – Sasol Limited Chief Executive Officer and Joint President Mr Bongani Nqwababa, joins the list of multinational CEOs who provide testimonials on...