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SA moves closer to rare earth processing hub

South Africa has taken a significant step towards establishing a domestic rare earth processing industry after Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) and Mintek successfully produced high-purity mixed rare earth products at laboratory scale.

Ramaphosa taps former treasury budget chief as economic advisor

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former National Treasury budget chief Michael Sachs as his economic advisor, bringing a respected fiscal policy technocrat back into the government as the country seeks to accelerate growth and deepen economic reforms.

SA companies face backlash over anti-immigrant protests

South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy trigger diplomatic tensions and calls for action against their businesses.

Another South African billionaire linked to presidency

As South Africa’s political succession debate intensifies ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s expected exit in 2029, billionaire businessman Tokyo Sexwale is increasingly being linked to conversations about the country’s future leadership and political direction.