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South Africa Q2 GDP Slips as Imports Surge and Current Account Turns Deficit
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South Africa’s economy shrank 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026 as imports jumped and the current account swung from surplus to deficit, according to new analysis of official data.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
AI diagnostics in South Africa face tougher proof and regulatory tests
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South Africa’s shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics is moving from pilot projects to routine clinical use, but only technologies that prove clinical value, fit local workflows and clear regulatory hurdles are likely to scale.
Q-KON expands smart satellite services for Southern Africa tourism
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Q-KON says its expanded Twoobii Smart Satellite Services are now aimed at luxury lodges and eco-tourism operations across Southern Africa, including remote sites in Namibia and South Africa.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
ARC wraps 2026 conference season in Pretoria
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The Association of Related Churches closed its 2026 conference calendar with a two-day event in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sept. 2-3. The gathering drew church leaders from across Africa and beyond for leadership training, worship sessions and…
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour
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Aquila Safari and the Barmy Army have formed a new partnership tied to England’s 2026/27 cricket tour of South Africa.
Soccer Laduma expands weekly Premier League betting hub for South African punters
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Soccer Laduma says its betting hub is live for the 2026/27 English Premier League season, with weekly best bets, bookmaker reviews and low-deposit guides built for South African readers.
South African women push wellness brand beyond borders
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A group of South African entrepreneurs is using Mamas Flat Stomach Tea to build a wellness business model that blends products, community and distribution opportunities.
Purely Righteous Brands to launch South African Cube Air Tent in U.S.
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Purely Righteous Brands will bring The Cube Air Tent to the U.S. market, with a public debut set for Overland Expo Mtn West 2026 in Loveland, Colorado, Aug. 21-23. The launch puts a fast-deploying inflatable shelter already popular in South Africa…
Rojan launches phase two of South Africa expansion
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ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD said it is moving into phase two of its South Africa strategy, with plans to expand local operations, digital capabilities and partnerships.
ROJAN launches Phase Two of South Africa expansion plan
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ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD has launched Phase Two of its South Africa strategy, with plans to expand local operations, deepen partnerships and advance localized manufacturing.
Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM target Romania and Slovakia for Cape Town tourism growth
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Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM have launched a private-sector marketing push in Romania and Slovakia to grow demand for Cape Town and South Africa.
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
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World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Androco Minerals buys 29% stake in South Africa chrome project
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Androco Minerals has acquired a 29% interest in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, giving the Dubai-based trader an entry into chrome mining and a development asset with historical resources and existing rights.
Oicintra buys control of South Africa chrome project
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Oicintra said July 27, 2026, that it acquired a 51% stake in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex.
BASF South Africa unveils STEM school upgrade for 60th anniversary
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BASF South Africa marked 60 years in the country on Mandela Day by launching a phased STEM education legacy project at Sandringham High School in Johannesburg.
Shuwen Biotech launches South African study of preeclampsia test
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Shuwen Biotech has started a prospective clinical study in South Africa to evaluate CercaTest RED, a urine-based point-of-care test, for short-term prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.
VIP Coatings pitches polyurea as a fix for South Africa’s infrastructure risk
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VIP Coatings is promoting polyurea and polyaspartic coating systems as South Africa pours more than R1 trillion into roads, water networks and other infrastructure.
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