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What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa

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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.

AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY

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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.
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Govt investment needed to drive growth, after national finances stabilised – Mavuso

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While South Africa has stabilised its national debt and finances, government needs to invest its budget to drive growth in the country, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. While South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio ballooned from under 30% of GDP in 2008 to about 79% in 2025 – when it peaked – and the curve is now on a downward trend.

Govt must step in to streamline appeals process in oil and gas sector – TotalEnergies EP SA

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TotalEnergies Exploration and Production (EP) South Africa (SA) has called on government to streamline regulations and address the appeal-related delays that the company says continue to constrain investment in South Africa’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during a panel discussion at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 held in Cape Town last week, TotalEnergies EP SA MD Magali Pailhé said regulatory appeals were a major obstacle to offshore exploration in South Africa.

Sale of South African aluminium assets to Alcoa of US on track, South32 reports

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The sale of South Africa’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa Corporation of the US remains on track for completion in the June 2027 half-year, Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed South32 reported in its September quarterly on Monday, October 19. In the three months to September 30, aluminium production was largely unchanged as South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal continued to test nameplate capacity with a quarterly output of 179 000 t. South32’s Brazil Aluminium is in ramp-up and as reported in March, South32’s Mozal Aluminium is on care and maintenance.

Mintek invites expressions of interest to rent bottling facility in Randburg

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National mining and mineral research organisation Mintek is inviting expressions of interest (EoI) from companies and individuals interested in renting and using its existing 190 m2 bottling facility located at its Randburg campus. The facility, situated at 200 Malibongwe drive, was previously used for the filling and bottling of hand sanitiser during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sacci’s September BCI up 10.9 points year-on-year

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Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Business Confidence Index (BCI) for September was 10.9 index points higher year-on-year at 134.3. The continuing high international price of precious metals supported business sentiment, while slightly higher inflation, somewhat lower volumes of merchandise exports and higher energy prices had a small negative year-on-year effect on business sentiment in September, the chamber says. The year-on-year increase in the September BCI was selective and driven by exceptional increases in inward tourists and new-vehicle sales. Increased volumes of merchandise exports and retail sales also made positive contributions.
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