South Africa

South Africa business news from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Mining, finance, energy transition, and corporate developments from Africa’s most industrialized economy.

Bolt brings Chinese EVs to South Africa

Bolt has agreed a deal with China's Dongfeng Motor Group to deploy an EV fleet in South Africa starting in…

Gautrain takes on Uber with own app

Gautrain has launched Gau Express, an e-hailing service integrated with the rapid rail network that lets Gauteng commuters book rides…

South Africa’s pension fund buys Balwin

A PIC-led consortium has made a firm R2.26 billion ($130 million) offer to buy out Balwin Properties minority shareholders at…

Eskom hunts billions for nuclear plan

Eskom is in exploratory talks with the World Bank, the African Development Bank and commercial lenders for a nuclear programme…