# The African Development Bank has approved a 8.26-billion-rand loan for South Africa’s Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme. This marks the second phase of support for the country’s Just Energy Transition, following a 5.2-billion-rand programme in 2023. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the initiative will enhance energy security and transport efficiency. The bank says […]
# South African civil contractors have raised concerns about the construction sector’s outlook, with the FNB/Bureau for Economic Research Civil Confidence Index falling to 41 between April and June 2025. This marks the third straight quarterly decline, despite improved profitability and activity. The index shows delays in tenders and a lack of major infrastructure projects […]
# Nedbank is urging customers to protect their banking information as criminals use increasingly sophisticated methods to commit fraud. The bank says card details and online banking credentials are prime targets. Tactics like impersonation fraud, where scammers pose as SARS officials or SAPS are on the rise. Customers are warned not to share usernames, passwords, […]
# The City of Tshwane has welcomed the arrest of three municipal workers linked to the attempted theft and vandalism of a seven-million-rand transformers at the Claudius Substation in Laudium last year. The City’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the incident severely compromised the city’s power infrastructure. He commended SAPS for swift action, stressing that such […]
# UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has criticised the DA’s conduct in the government of national unity, calling their actions blackmail tactics. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Holomisa says if he were president, he would’ve removed the DA from government long ago, accusing them of violating agreements. He questions the DA’s refusal to attend the national dialogue, […]
# The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has raised concerns over South Africa’s ten-percent tariff hike on imported solar equipment, warning it could slow renewable energy development. The organisation states that the move may raise project costs, deter investment, and create uncertainty among investors. While aimed at supporting local manufacturing, OECD says the tariff […]
# Soccer: The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the much anticipated 2025/26 season will kick off with the MTN8 quarter-finals on 1 August, as Orlando Pirates chase a fourth consecutive title. A week later, the Premiership begins, with Mamelodi Sundowns aiming to defend their crown. The Motsepe Foundation Championship starts on 22 August, while the […]
# Three officials from the City of Tshwane’s municipal depot have been arrested this morning, accused of stealing transformers worth seven-million-rand from the Laudium substation. Police spokesperson Samuel Thine alleges they are part of a transformer syndicate. Thine says the theft is linked to the area’s severe power cuts jeopardising essential infrastructure and crippling the […]
# South Africa is seeing a rise in vehicles being written off for minor damage due to high repair costs driven by spare parts shortages. Santam’s Thabo Twalo told Daily Investor the trend is fueled by global trade tensions, including US tariffs under president Donald Trump. Parts delays and price hikes, particularly from China and […]
