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The 10 new rail freight groups selected by Pretoria to support Transnet

Swiss giant MSC, mining group Menar and logistics company Grindrod are among the rail operators chosen by the authorities. From 2027, they are expected to transport an additional 20 million tonnes per year on the South African network.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 10.09.2025

Armed forces pressured to cancel naval drills with China, Russia

In the midst of a dispute with the United States, South Africa had feared that going ahead with the maritime exercises in late November could definitively compromise US participation in the G20.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

Ralph Mupita, MTN CEO, in Barcelona, Spain on 3 March 2025. © Lluis Gene/AFP

In trouble in Washington, telecoms giant MTN eyed up by lobbyists

Former Goldman Sachs executive Colin Coleman has made a series of approaches to the South African company. The businessman, along with others, is trying to get himself involved in talks between Pretoria and Donald Trump's administration.

Subscribers only Business 04.09.2025

Donald Trump displays news articles on violence in South Africa during Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington DC on 21 May 2025. © EPA/MaxPPP

Washington increases pressure on Pretoria via its chargé d'affaires

During several meetings in recent weeks, diplomat David Greene has outlined the reforms sought by Donald Trump to ease the current crisis between the two countries. The South African government has asked him to address these grievances in writing.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.09.2025

A discreet defence manufacturer bets on European rearmament

Headed by former executives of Turkish defence group Aselsan, young South African subcontractor Shock EOS seeks to enter into partnerships with European companies to equip NATO armies.

Subscribers only Defence 29.08.2025

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Is businessman André Pienaar behind the Washington and Pretoria crisis?

André Pienaar, Good Governance Group founder, in Cape Town, South Africa, 14 November 2022. © andrepienaar.info

Subscribers only Politics, Business, Diplomacy 18.08.2025

South African tax chief set to step down

Head of the South African tax authority, Edward Kieswetter's days are numbered. He is negotiating his departure with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Subscribers only Finance 01.08.2025

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

South Africa claims to have agreed to a strategic partnership with Ivory Coast for the supply of oil products through an agreement between the South African state company Central Energy Fund and its Ivorian counterpart Petroci.

Subscribers only Energy 31.07.2025

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Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

The South African leader had been counting on his close ally Senzo Mchunu to succeed him as African National Congress party leader. Mchunu's ousting on suspicion of corruption is a game-changer as Ramaphosa lacks influential allies.

Subscribers only Politics 29.07.2025

Former South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town, 30 August 2024.

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

The former head of Business Unity South Africa has called on the two strategy consultancies to assist him in organising the B20 meeting of business leaders, which will be held ahead of the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg in November.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 25.07.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26 February 2025.

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Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

The Geneva-based trader has dismissed all of the executives at Gunvor Middle East, which oversees oil trading in Africa. The move is aimed at quietly disconnecting an entity that is exempt from certain compliance requirements, something the group strongly denies.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 16.07.2025

A Gabon-flagged crude oil tanker passes through the Bosphorus in February 2024.

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

As part of its takeover of Multichoice, Maxime Saada's group called for the sale of the football club owned by the South African pay-TV company.

Subscribers only Business 15.07.2025

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

Mcebisi Jonas has still not been introduced to the American authorities. The special envoy to the United States is currently content to lobby from afar to push South Africa's proposals to limit the impact of tariff hikes.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The next joint exercise between Africa Command and the South African military is scheduled to take place in South Africa at the end of August. Discretion is required to avoid attracting the attention of the American authorities, whose diplomatic relations with Pretoria remain strained.

Subscribers only Defence 07.07.2025

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

The major Shell has not yet named a buyer for its network of 600 service stations in South Africa, which went on the market in May 2024.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 03.07.2025

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

According to internal documents, Sesakho Magadla's annual income could increase to 5.6m rand, despite the particularly unstable financial situations of the two companies she heads.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

AREP manufacturers in the South African photovoltaic sector are fighting against a proposed increase in customs duties on imported equipment and components, presented in April.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

US President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether he will attend the next G20 summit in Johannesburg in November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.06.2025

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Backed by the head of state, South African businessman Zunaid Moti is looking to land a public-private partnership for the construction of schools and clinics, despite criticism from within the government.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 18.06.2025

Zunaid Moti (left) and Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Kwekwe, 2018.

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

The South African state-owned company is claiming almost $9.7m from UAG Investments for the delivery of a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas to Namibia in 2023.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 17.06.2025

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

Maritime transport giant CMA CGM is planning to expand its activities in South Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Commodity traders 16.06.2025

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa is preparing a new offer to purchase American LNG, after the Trump administration rejected an initial proposal. The country is also considering using US technology to boost its own gas production.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, 21 May 2025.

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

In South Africa, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has become the new operator of Block 1, strategically located in the heart of the Orange Basin, on the border with Namibia.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

By transferring its internal auditors to the new state-owned oil company, PetroSA has placed them in a situation of non-compliance with the law on public finances.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

While there have been many disagreements within the Government of National Unity, only one issue has been formally resolved by the conflict resolution platform set up in September and chaired by the deputy president, who nevertheless refuses to overhaul it.

Subscribers only Politics 04.06.2025

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South Africa

The 10 new rail freight groups selected by Pretoria to support Transnet

Armed forces pressured to cancel naval drills with China, Russia

In trouble in Washington, telecoms giant MTN eyed up by lobbyists

Washington increases pressure on Pretoria via its chargé d'affaires

A discreet defence manufacturer bets on European rearmament

Spotlight
Is businessman André Pienaar behind the Washington and Pretoria crisis?

South African tax chief set to step down

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

Spotlight
Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

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South Africa

The 10 new rail freight groups selected by Pretoria to support Transnet

Armed forces pressured to cancel naval drills with China, Russia

In trouble in Washington, telecoms giant MTN eyed up by lobbyists

Washington increases pressure on Pretoria via its chargé d'affaires

A discreet defence manufacturer bets on European rearmament

Spotlight Is businessman André Pienaar behind the Washington and Pretoria crisis?

South African tax chief set to step down

The intriguing fuel partnership between Pretoria and Ivorian firm Petroci

Spotlight Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

Business leaders pick Bain and McKinsey to organise pre-G20 forum

Spotlight Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

Ramaphosa's US special envoy trip to Washington still pending

On the QT for the next AFRICOM exercise

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Spotlight
Is businessman André Pienaar behind the Washington and Pretoria crisis?

Spotlight
Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals