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Infrastructure focus could spark long-awaited construction revival but obstacles persist
By reprioritising fixed investment and crowding in private capital, the MTBPS marks an infrastructure focus reset that could revive construction activity.
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Nersa reinforces shift to competitive electricity market as it approves market operator licence and new grid rules
Nersa reinforces shift to competitive electricity market as it approves market operator licence and new grid rules
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African business leaders to sign manifesto on continental economic growth, investment
African business leaders to sign manifesto on continental economic growth, investment
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S&P Global report unpacks Africa’s economic opportunities, challenges
S&P Global report unpacks Africa’s economic opportunities and challenges for the future.
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Ramokgopa chides coal industry for its silence in energy debate
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has scolded South Africa’s coal industry for remaining largely silent during national debates
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Construction sentiment ticks up despite less activity
Construction sentiment ticks up despite less activity. 55% of respondents to the index survey are dissatisfied with prevailing conditions.
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Manufacturer confidence drops to lowest level in a year and a half – survey
The Absa Manufacturing Confidence Survey decreased by ten points in the third quarter - its lowest level since the first quarter of 2024.
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IFC seeks $300m to fund electricity mini-grids in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is setting up an entity aimed at lowering the cost of electricity mini grids in Africa.
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Unctad reports that trade policy uncertainty has ‘become the new tariff’
UN Trade and Development (Unctad) reports that trade policy uncertainty has 'become the new tariff'. Flextra Industry News.
