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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and the capital city of the Western Cape province. It is the country's second-most populous city, with a metropolitan population of about 4.7-million people. The city serves as a major economic hub for the Western Cape and the broader southern African region, with key industries including tourism, finance, manufacturing, information technology and creative services. Cape Town is home to the Port of Cape Town, one of the busiest ports in sub-Saharan Africa, which plays a vital role in international trade and logistics. The city's economy also benefits from a thriving small and medium enterprise sector, including food production, craft industries and export-oriented businesses. Cape Town is a significant destination for international business, attracting foreign investment and hosting regional offices of multinational corporations. The city's infrastructure includes Cape Town International Airport, which connects South Africa to major global markets including Europe, the Middle East and other African countries. Cape Town's strategic location, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment have made it an important centre for trade missions and economic partnerships, particularly with the United Kingdom and other European nations. Founded in 1652 as a supply station for the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city that blends historical significance with modern economic dynamism.

Cape Town News


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
Updated 1 hour 54 minutes ago By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Southern African VC shows growing maturity and attractive exit pipeline
14th September 2026

Southern Africa's venture capital (VC) industry continues to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and growing maturity, with investors deploying R2.48 billion across more than 200 funding rounds in... 


The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
14th September 2026

The results of this shift could include vast economic growth, inflation dropping to 0% or better, a complete change in healthcare and abundance for all, according to ARK. Or it could be the stuff... 


Moon landing 2028: NASA visits Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
Moon landing 2028: NASA visits Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
11th September 2026

In preparation for the Artemis IV moon landing in 2028, a United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) medical operations and contingency team recently visited the Level 1... 


Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?
Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?
11th September 2026

Cape Town’s manufacturing community will come together on 11 November 2026 for the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit, a flagship gathering focused on strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and... 


Cape Town inks below-Eskom power deals
11th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed two purchase agreements for a combined 70 MW of power, with more to follow in the coming months under a competitive tendering process for delivery of up to... 


Sean Wegerhoff, head of Diversified Industries Client Coverage: South Africa at Standard Bank CIB
Sean Wegerhoff
11th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Sean Wegerhoff, head of Diversified Industries Client Coverage: South Africa at Standard Bank CIB  


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Airline expands facilities network to support fleet growth
11th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Privately owned premium regional airline Airlink recently expanded its facilities network beyond its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base at the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng,... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa conference virtually
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 


The Carlton Centre
Carlton Centre, other Transnet properties put up for sale, lease
11th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned freight operator Transnet has invited requests for proposals (RFPs) for 15 noncore properties, including the Carlton Centre, in Johannesburg; the Bloemfontein Golf Course, in the Free... 


HIMOINSA operations head Dean Schmelzer and critical application sales manager David Liao spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from September 7 to 11, 2026.
HIMOINSA Southern Africa brings global power expertise closer to African mining
10th September 2026

Global power generation specialist HIMOINSA is strengthening its position as a turnkey power solutions provider to the mining and broader industrial sectors across Southern and East Africa,... 


Ultra Control Valves Founder and CEO Peter Telle spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Specialist valve engineering company provides advanced valve solutions across industries
10th September 2026

With branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Klerksdorp, Ultra Control Valves is a specialist valve engineering company supplying the water, sewage and mining industries across Southern... 


Astore Keymak MD James Calmeyer spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Astore Keymak builds on four decades of piping industry experience
9th September 2026

Established in Cape Town in 1985 as a small importer of specialised plastic fittings, Astore Keymak has grown into a leading supplier of plastic piping, fittings, valves, hoses and related products... 


Weir takes holistic view of comminution by unlocking efficiency and advancing the energy transition
MEAningful Gains In Comminution Are Achievable Today – Weir
8th September 2026

Technology has made it possible for mining to make meaningful gains in the comminution space if it is applied with precision and discipline. According to JD Singleton, Comminution Director for... 


Western Cape Manufacturing Opportunity Takes Centre Stage as Province Targets Growth, Exports and Jobs
Western Cape Manufacturing Opportunity Takes Centre Stage as Province Targets Growth, Exports and Jobs
8th September 2026

The Western Cape’s manufacturing sector is emerging as an increasingly important driver of the province’s ambitions for economic growth, exports, investment and job creation, creating significant... 


ESAB technical director Jannie Bronkhorst spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from September 7 to 11, 2026.
ESAB well positioned to solve any fabrication challenge
7th September 2026

ESAB South Africa connects its wide range of products, which span virtually every fabrication category and application, with the latest technologies and application expertise to solve any... 


Two Scholars Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards
Two Scholars Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards
4th September 2026

The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen Rees. This... 


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Beyond catch-up
4th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving without hitting a pothole has become a perilous... 


African Energy Week 2026 to bring global energy leaders to Cape Town
African Energy Week 2026 to bring global energy leaders to Cape Town
3rd September 2026

African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 will bring together energy leaders, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders in Cape Town from October 12 to 16 for discussions focused on investment and the... 


Ai Is Strengthening African Health Supply Chains
Ai Is Strengthening African Health Supply Chains
1st September 2026

Developed with input from supply chain leaders, including the Gates Foundation, the Global Fund and the Global Financing Facility, the report was published by healthcare consulting firm Salient... 


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