South Africa

South Africa Accelerates Logistics and Freight Rail Revival with Bold Public-Private Measures

South Africa launches far-reaching logistics and rail reforms, opening new doors for private investment and sectoral innovation amid efforts to ease freight bottlenecks and port congestion.

South Africa

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July 25, 2025

Education & Training

South Africa’s Basic Education Youth Initiative Expands with Renewed Payouts and Employment Momentum

South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has disbursed additional stipends to nearly 18,000 young assistants under the BEEI Phase V, reinforcing its goal to surpass 200,000 youth placements and strengthen education support across the country.

South Africa

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July 27, 2025

Retail & Consumer Goods

Retail Expansion in a Slow Economy: South African Clothing Giants to Open 600 Stores Despite Growth Downgrade

South African clothing retailers are planning to open 600 new stores across the country despite weak economic growth, highlighting a strategic push into untapped markets and a growing reliance on e-commerce.

South Africa

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July 23, 2025

Manufacturing & Industry

South Africa’s Auto Industry Shifts Gears: Growth, New Models & Manufacturing Bounces Back

Nissan is expanding its SUV and pickup production in South Africa, confirming its commitment despite plant uncertainty. Meanwhile, national manufacturing output rose 0.5% in May, driven by gains in auto and fabrication sectors—both key triggers for automotive investment opportunities in supply chains, plant upgrades, and industrial infrastructure.

South Africa Puts Its Money on Education—And Opens Doors for Investors

South Africa is investing nearly R509 billion—about 6% of its GDP—in education, with a focus on digital modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and expanded vocational training. This opens new opportunities for investors in school construction, EdTech, nutrition, and skills development, making the education sector both impactful and commercially attractive

South Africa

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July 10, 2025

Information & Communication Technology

South Africa Opens Door to Starlink with Draft Policy Shift on Black Ownership Rule

South Africa’s draft policy easing Black ownership rules for telecom firms could open the door for Starlink and boost investment in digital infrastructure and rural connectivity.

South Africa

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May 27, 2025

South Africa

South Africa Accelerates Logistics and Freight Rail Revival with Bold Public-Private Measures

South Africa’s Basic Education Youth Initiative Expands with Renewed Payouts and Employment Momentum

Retail Expansion in a Slow Economy: South African Clothing Giants to Open 600 Stores Despite Growth Downgrade

South Africa’s Auto Industry Shifts Gears: Growth, New Models & Manufacturing Bounces Back

South Africa Puts Its Money on Education—And Opens Doors for Investors

South Africa Opens Door to Starlink with Draft Policy Shift on Black Ownership Rule

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