About 30% of potential revenue from electricity usage and water consumption is lost due to theft and leaks.

The growth in imports and exports is rapidly outpacing infrastructure development within South Africa.

Most regions contributed positively to the upturn, with Europe remaining a notable exception.

The power utility has also reduced its dependence on burning diesel to keep the lights on.

Delegates will explore export opportunities presented by international trade agreements such as Agoa and the AfCFTA.

Electricity use is the third-biggest contributor to the sector’s emissions for irrigation, cold storage and processing – Agbiz.

The latest arrest brings to 49 the number of suspects apprehended for the spate of attacks on the Portuguese butchers.

Instead of being a demand issue, 2024's chaos centres around capacity.

Police raids have uncovered squalid living conditions, with workers being paid as little as €1 per hour.

The National Union of Metal Workers has urged the vehicle manufacturer to share its multi-billion dollar profits with employees.

"Part of the programme includes a dedicated fast lane at border posts for clearing goods, which significantly reduces delays and trade costs."