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CIMA to host ENGAGE Africa 2026 in Cape Town
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CIMA will bring finance and business leaders to Cape Town from 28 to 30 October 2026 for ENGAGE Africa 2026, its third flagship conference on the future of the profession.
South Africa’s EV tax break helps, but won’t decide factory wins alone
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South Africa’s 150% tax deduction for battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle production took effect on 1 March 2026, but industry data and Reuters reporting suggest tax relief alone will not determine where global automakers invest.
South Africa's lab medicine sector grows as hospital buildout accelerates
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South Africa’s hospital expansion is boosting demand for laboratory automation, diagnostics and point-of-care testing, with WHX 2026 in Johannesburg positioning itself as a key meeting point for buyers, suppliers and investors.
Studio Supreme Films launches Production Mogul to speed up film budgets
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Studio Supreme Films has launched Production Mogul, a browser-based budgeting app that turns a client brief into a priced production quote in minutes.
Proposed R21.8 billion Omnia deal could shift South African industrial ownership
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Solar SA Investments has proposed an all-cash R21.8 billion takeover of Omnia Holdings at R134.50 a share, a deal that would move the industrial group into Indian ownership and likely delist it from the JSE and A2X if approved.
Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping pitches lower-cost trophy delivery for safari hunters
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Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping says it is helping African safari hunters cut the cost and hassle of getting trophies home by bundling trophy handling, taxidermy and shipping into one service.
Four finalists named for 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have reached the final of the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Four African engineering finalists named for 2026 prize
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have been named finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
South Africa Q2 GDP Slips as Imports Surge and Current Account Turns Deficit
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South Africa’s economy shrank 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026 as imports jumped and the current account swung from surplus to deficit, according to new analysis of official data.
Water Wells for Africa marks 30 years and 680 wells in Malawi
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Water Wells for Africa is celebrating 30 years of work in Malawi and the installation of its 680th well, as founder Kurt Dahlin’s project moves into a new phase with a goal of 1,000 wells.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Yantai Leo expands TPU film and resin lineup for multiple industries
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Yantai Leo Economics & Trade Co., Ltd., which operates as Leo New Material, is expanding its TPU film and polyurethane materials business as demand rises across automotive, medical, footwear, textile and packaging applications.
B2i Digital adds 121 Mining Investment events as featured conferences
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B2i Digital is naming 121 Mining Investment’s New York, Global Online and London events as Featured Conferences and expanding marketing support across the series.
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
South African women push wellness brand beyond borders
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A group of South African entrepreneurs is using Mamas Flat Stomach Tea to build a wellness business model that blends products, community and distribution opportunities.
Top 10 China-based RV hybrid solar inverter manufacturers named in 2026 shortlist
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A new editorial shortlist ranks 10 China-registered hybrid inverter makers serving RV, marine and off-grid applications, with Foshan Solarup Technology’s GOTOSOLAR brand placed first.
Noel Deyzel to appear at Olympia and Arnold Sports Festival
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South African bodybuilder and fitness creator Noel Deyzel presented a Women’s Wellness award at Olympia in September and is set for meet-and-greets and panels at the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio in February 2027. The appearances extend his work…
Rojan launches phase two of South Africa expansion
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ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD said it is moving into phase two of its South Africa strategy, with plans to expand local operations, digital capabilities and partnerships.
ROJAN launches Phase Two of South Africa expansion plan
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ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD has launched Phase Two of its South Africa strategy, with plans to expand local operations, deepen partnerships and advance localized manufacturing.
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