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EU carbon rules push auto sector towards EV transition EU carbon rules are forcing South Africa’s auto industry to pivot. EVs and AI could secure exports and jobs, but delays could leave the… by Olwethu Xabanisa August 26, 2025 Energy & ESG
All is not lost from US tariff blow, says Mpact The packaging group is far less pessimistic about US tariffs than you might think – thanks in part to smart operators in the local… by Giulietta Talevi August 5, 2025 Investing & Finance
South Africa throws stones from glass garage in Trump auto-trade spat As of this week, Trump’s administration will slap a 25% tariff on cars made overseas. What does this mean for South Africa’s automotive sector?… by Tim Cohen April 2, 2025 Economy & Markets
Adapt or die: Climate wave hits South African businesses As the steel sector shows, there’s a cost to going green – but not doing so could be fatal. South African businesses must adapt… by Vernon Wessels March 25, 2025 Energy & ESG
Saving South Africa’s steel sector Will ArcelorMittal South Africa’s death by a thousand cuts end up taking the country’s steel sector with it?… by Giulietta Talevi January 13, 2025 Economy & Markets
Orange is back: How a surge in OJ futures saved South African citrus How this year’s surge in orange juice prices helped save South Africa’s citrus growers from Transnet’s ongoing stumbles… by Justin Chadwick November 28, 2024 Economy & Markets·Opinion
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