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Jul 14, 2026 | Economics Press Releases South Africa

SA’s Silver Lining: Entrepreneurial Intentions Double

The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, a sharp jump in entrepreneurial intent at a time when the country needs it most. Nearly one in five adults now intend to launch a venture within three...

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Jul 13, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Sustainability

Green Connection Questions Israeli Oil Company’s Bid For South African Offshore Block Amid ICJ Case

Environmental justice organisation The Green Connection has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa about reports that Israeli-owned Navitas Petroleum LP is set to become operator of offshore oil and gas exploration Block 1 CBK in the...

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Jul 13, 2026 | Construction Press Releases South Africa

cidb Broadens ERWIC Recognition to Showcase New Leaders in Construction

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is broadening recognition of excellence in South Africa’s construction sector through the 2026 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, which this year introduces a new...

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Jul 10, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Press Releases

Joburg Working With Treasury To Resolve Challenges

City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Mayor Dada Morero has assured city residents that the municipality is working with National Treasury to resolve its challenges. This after the municipality, along with 68 others, had their July 2026 equitable share...

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Jul 10, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Sustainability

South African-Established Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day Gets United Nations Endorsement In 2026

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), often referred to as the ‘nature reserves of the sea’, are ecologically significant areas that protect vulnerable marine ecosystems, habitats and species, while supporting the people who depend on them....

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Jul 9, 2026 | Africa Pipelines Press Releases

Tefla Africa Unveils Pan-African Project Pipeline

Tefla Africa has announced significant progress across its Pan-African development portfolio, marking the successful transition from project origination and mandate-led engagements to a portfolio of execution-ready, asset-backed projects positioned...

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Jul 9, 2026 | Northern Cape Press Releases Water supply

Deputy Minister Mahlobo To Set Up Steering Committee To Monitor And Fast-Track Implementation Of R14.9 Billion Vaal Gamagara Bulk Water Supply Scheme Project In Northern Cape

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo has resolved to set up a political steering committee to track the progress of the phase 2 of the Vaal Gamagara Bulk Water Supply Scheme (VGBWSS) currently on implementation in the Northern...

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Jul 9, 2026 | Construction Press Releases Water

LHWP II’s Polihali Dam Now 50 Percent Complete

Construction of the Polihali Dam, the massive concrete-faced rockfill dam (CFRD) being constructed in the Lesotho eastern highlands under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is now 50% complete and is on track for the start of...

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Jul 9, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Energy Press Releases Wastewater

Eskom And Rand Water Embark On Phase 2 Of Planned Infrastructure Maintenance

Eskom and Rand Water completed Phase 1 of the planned infrastructure maintenance programme, which commenced on Friday, 29 May 2026 and concluded on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. During this phase, Eskom carried out planned maintenance on critical...

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