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Low-cost airline FlySaFair expands routes and announces new destinations
FlySaFair has received authority to operate flights to 11 new destinations and BusinessTech Africa has gathered that information. This comes as more and more airlines disappear from South African skies but there is some hope for travellers as a low-cost airline, FlySafair expanded its routes. FlySaFair is set to fly to new destinations as the
Ongoing Transnet strike leaves 30 vessels stuck in South African harbours
As the strike continues to hit Transnet, workers have left the economy crippled and there are almost 30 vessels stuck across the country. Media reports in South Africa suggest that the Transnet strike has caused major blows to the economy and that Transnet harbours – apart from East London – have been hit by mass
Minister Thoko Didiza says wine exports are back to pre-Covid 19 levels
South African minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Thoko Didiza says the wine industry has returned to the pre-Covid 19 pandemic levels. Didiza says the revenue from South African wine exports increased by 21% to $750 million (R14 billion) in 2021. The minister, Didiza, is delighted with this improvement as it marks a
Shoprite increases solar capacity in the midst of power crisis in South Africa
South Africa’s leading retailer Shoprite has announced an increase in its solar capacity by 82% in the last 12 months. The company, Shoprite, said the increased capacity has eased the burden on the national electricity grid amidst the challenges facing the country as far as energy is concerned. Shoprite released a statement at a time
Google launches Google Cloud to be hosted in South Africa, first in Africa
Google has announced a major step towards ensuring the African continent has an improved infrastructure by launching a cloud service. Google Cloud infrastructure will be hosted in South Africa and this is the first service in the African continent, the cloud service specifically for the African continent. The company, Google, announced on Wednesday saying the
Sibanye Stillwater eyeing to buy Zambia’s struggling Mopani Copper Mine
South African mining company, Sibanye Stillwater, is reportedly eyeing to buy a stake in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines. According to reports, Mopani Copper Mines is looking for new investors after Glencore sold the asset and Sibanye Stillwater has expressed interest. Mopani Copper Mine and smelter complex is now looking to get under new owners as
Eskom to ease load-shedding in the next few days, buying power from Zambia
As the power cuts continue to hit many economic sectors in South Africa, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says they are working hard to ease the load shedding. Eskom’s de Ruyter says they have already started buying power from neighbouring Zambia and they are talking to Mozambican authorities. Speaking to Radio Sonder Grense, the Eskom
Woolworths upgrades digital application as it reaches 2 million users
South African retailer, Woolworths, is expanding its online and digital shopping platforms with the aim to provide its local customers with an integrated omnichannel shopping experience. According to the retailer, Woolworths, the upgrade will see its two mobile apps, Woolies Dash (its on-demand same-day shopping service), and the Woolies App (its main mobile app), integrate
Tomato giant ZZ2 enters agreement with Western Cape farmers to produce almonds
South Africa’s biggest farming company and tomato producer, ZZ2, has recently entered into agreements with Western Cape farmers to produce almonds. ZZ2 has partnered with the farming community in the Western Cape through its subsidiary, Cape Almonds as per the latest media reports. The company, ZZ2, announced that as many as 50 tonnes of locally-grown
Justine Kiska outlines her ambitions to unearth local entrepreneurs
BusinessTech Africa recently caught up with one of South Africa’s ambitious businesswomen and that is none other than Justine Kiska. Affiliated with the Kisk Group, the soft spoken entrepreneur looks at her past which in her words, “was not a smooth sailing”. Based in Johannesburg, Kiska says despite all the trials and tribulations of her
SA’s biggest coal miner Exxaro planning to buy the largest solar company
One of South Africa’s biggest coal miners, Exxaro Resources has set out plans to table bids for renewable energy as per the latest news surrounding the company. Exxaro is now considering bidding for Actis’s BTE Renewables, according to people with knowledge of the matter, News24 reports. It is now mentioned that Chinese firms are also
South Africa’s privately owned Airlink secures 40% equity share in FlyNamibia 
FlyNamibia and South African private-sector airline Airlink have announced a new partnership. The value of the deal has not been revealed. Airlink has grabbed a 40% strategic equity share in Namibian privately-held carrier FlyNamibia. This is part of Westair Aviation and it was founded in 1967. The two airlines, Airlink and FlyNamibia, further entered into
Ex-Cell C and MacDonalds Chief Financial Officer joins Zafar Mahomed 
Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed fishing giant, Oceana Group has snapped up Zafar Mahomed as its chief financial officer designate. The appointment of Mahomed is effective from November 01 and the company, Oceana Group, has confirmed the news. According to Moneyweb, the fishing company noted in a media statement on Wednesday that Mahomed will assume office as
South African airline CemAir targeting new routes such as Victoria Falls & Tanzania 
South African privately owned airline, CemAir, is aiming to expand regional operations and has applied for several new routes on the African continent. As per media reports circulating in South Africa, CemAir is set to fly to routes such as Tanzania, Namibia and Zimbabwe should the government grant permission. CemAir CEO Miles van der Molen
Dutch oil giant Shell buys Lagos-based Daystar Power expanding renewable portfolio 
BusinessTech Africa has gathered information that Dutch oil giant Shell has bought solar provider Daystar Power. Shell has purchased Daystar Power as the company expands its worldwide renewable portfolio and the two companies confirmed this in a joint statement on Wednesday. As one of the biggest role players in oil production in the African continent,
Fuel shortage at Cape Town International Airport, a grave concern for flight operators
With reports that the Cape Town International Airport is experiencing fuel shortages, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has expressed concerns. Despite AASA taking note of the announcement, it said it remains gravely concerned with the imposition of jet fuel rations at Cape Town International Airport. Airports Company of South Africa headed to social
Cash-strapped oil company PetroSA divorces CEO Pragasen Naidoo
Financially struggling state-owned oil company PetroSA has separated with its CEO Pragasen Naidoo only two years into his contract under circumstances the company says it will not disclose. Naidoo, a chemical engineer and a former group chief of operations at PetroSA's holding company, the Central Energy Fund, was appointed in January 2020. He was the
Underfire Eskom board to be restructured to bolster it with skilled personnel 
The Department of Public Enterprises says utility power generator, Eskom, is set to have a new board to empower the personnel with the required skills. The DPE said Minister Pravin Gordhan has met with the current board as Eskom is under constant pressure from the public to hire experienced personnel. Eskom has been a trending
Botswana citrus growers pleased to join the Southern African association, CGA
Citrus growers in Botswana have joined the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) as the body represents 1 564 growers. Citrus Growers Association has members in Zimbabwe, South Africa, eSwatini as well as Botswana and it aims to help maximise long-term growth, profitability, and sustainability in the country. On top of that, CGA also
SA JOBS THAT ARE IN DEMAND
It is no secret that COVID left a lot of people jobless. The increase in unemployment has made furthering your studies a necessity. This is now a global pandemic that has left both individuals and business at a loss and as a results this has changed most of our living standards. As South Africa observes