SMME Support as of July 2020 SMME Support as of July 2020 What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa SuperUser Account / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 2874 Article rating: 5.0 The purpose of this presentation is to provide the information on what the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa. Read more
AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED SuperUser Account / Monday, April 13, 2015 0 56934 Article rating: 3.7 FOLLOWING significant growth in the renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to exapnd its vision. Read more
AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY SuperUser Account / Thursday, February 12, 2015 0 54125 Article rating: 4.0 Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. Read more
'Delocalisation' looms over SA auto sector as policy lags market dynamics SuperUser Account / Friday, September 18, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Despite South Africa’s automotive sector recording all-time-high exports of R291-billion and R137-billion in local value-addition in 2025, imported vehicles accounted for 69% of new-vehicle sales in an increasingly eroding domestic market in which local content remains at about 40%, which is significantly lower than a targeted 60%. Considering passenger vehicles alone, imports accounted for 80% of new-vehicle sales last year. Read more
AAD calls for South Africa to underpin regional defence cooperation SuperUser Account / Thursday, September 17, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating While South Africa’s defence industry does face challenges and has been struggling, it stills hosts considerable capabilities and capacity that can be leveraged, and the country should be the lynchpin of regional cooperation to enhance the continent’s defence and security. This was highlighted by Milkor Africa VP Daniel du Plessis, speaking on the first day of the AAD Conference, being held this week at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, in Tshwane. Read more
Flourishing Saab Grintek nurturing in-house, incoming electronic warfare talent SuperUser Account / Thursday, September 17, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating Local electronic warfare (EW) and avionics technology manufacturer Saab Grintek Defence is leveraging its international links to military and defence manufacturer Saab to develop its talent in South Africa, and to develop its new systems. During a briefing at the African Aerospace and Defence 2026 exhibition on September 17, Saab Grintek Defence in South Africa country manager Dr Nivan Moodley explained that different teams across Saab's global footprint take the lead on designing subsystems that they are best suited for or most knowledgeable about. Read more
Samsung expands Mitsumi partnership into South Africa SuperUser Account / Thursday, September 17, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Samsung Electronics has appointed Mitsumi Distribution as an authorised channel business-to-business (B2B) distributor in South Africa to expand the reach of its Mobile eXperience portfolio and products into a wider network across the country. The partnership brings Mitsumi's regional distribution expertise and customer-first approach to the South African market, enabling enhanced access to the full spectrum of Samsung's products, from flagship smartphones and tablets to sleek smartwatches. Read more
Soaring SUV sales boosted by increasing affordability – Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance SuperUser Account / Thursday, September 17, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Affordability is driving a structural shift in South Africa’s vehicle market, with sports-utility vehicles (SUVs) gaining significant ground as consumers increasingly seek competitively priced, well-equipped vehicles, says Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance (AVAF). An analysis of 2.56-million new- and used-vehicle finance applications processed by AVAF between January 2023 and June this year shows that SUVs increased their share of the combined SUV, bakkie and body-on-frame SUV market from 60.2% in the second quarter of 2023, to 67.6% in the second quarter of this year. Read more