gps roundup
President Ramaphosa hints at New Energy Vehicle demand-side incentives At SA Auto Week in Cape Town, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the local automotive industry’s need to adapt to increasing demand for new energy vehicles (NEV). He stressed the importance of South Africa remaining part of the global supply chain for EVs…. Read more Government inaction seals ArcelorMittal’s fate ArcelorMittal (Amsa) says it has no choice but to start winding down its long steel plants after failing to extract concessions from the government over the preferential treatment extended to competing scrap mills. These mills can purchase scrap steel at a 30% discount to international prices. The closure of Amsa’s steel mills continues the country’s prolonged deindustrialisation, which began in the 1980s. Amsa announced its plan to close its long steel business earlier this month but postponed the final decision pending discussions with the government… Read more
New and cheaper type of diesel coming to South Africa A collaborative project involving Sasol, Anglo American, and De Beers aims to produce a more affordable renewable diesel using bio-based feedstocks. This initiative, announced at the 2025 Mining Indaba, seeks to lower fuel costs and reduce environmental impact…. Read more
Cape Town has a taste for desalination The City of Cape Town is seeking public input on its first permanent desalination plant in Paarden Eiland. This project forms part of the city’s New Water Programme (NWP) aimed at ensuring long-term water security in response to climate change and population growth… Read more
The Small Business Ministry is a “waste of resources” and needs to be shut down Speaking during a BizNews podcast Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Center for Development and Enterprise, critiques South Africa’s Small Business Development Department and its lack of measurable impact. She argues that billions of rand are being wasted on ineffective government-run programs, calling for a shift towards private sector involvement in small business support... Read more
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