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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


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Why mine dewatering pumps fail and how to prevent it
Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago

Mitigate dewatering pump failures in mine dewatering. Learn how advanced VSD protection, proper handling protocols, and OEM-grade replacements eliminate downtime. 


60 Years of innovation and reliability in packaging and production
60 Years of innovation and reliability in packaging and production
5th August 2026

“When packaging carries more information, more variants and more risk, reliability is a competitive advantage.” Packaging performance is rarely treated as strategic until something fails: a batch... 


Gold bars
Is gold still the safe haven it was? Research suggests it has lost its lustre
4th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Gold is no longer the certain safe haven it once was, researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) Department of Finance and Tax have discovered. The yellow metal lost this status as a... 


Municipal Engineering Leaders Shaping South Africa’s Infrastructure Share Women’s Month Inspiration
Municipal Engineering Leaders Shaping South Africa’s Infrastructure Share Women’s Month Inspiration
4th August 2026

Since its establishment in 1961, IMESA has never implemented any formal gender policies, the organisation says. It has simply strived to build a professional home for all municipal engineers, where... 


MyCiTi’s first electric bus arrives in Cape Town, 37 more to follow
31st July 2026 By: Irma Venter

MyCiTi’s first electric bus (e-bus) has arrived in Cape Town, where it will now be put to the test on the city’s most demanding public transport routes. The vehicle is a 12-m-long Volvo BZRLE... 


AfriSam invests in mobile production capacity
31st July 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Construction materials supplier AfriSam is investing in mobile aggregate production equipment and concrete batching plants as major infrastructure projects increasingly emerge beyond South Africa’s... 


The above image depicts KSB Pumps & Valves manufacturing plant shelves
Valve manufacturer employs customer-first approach
31st July 2026

For the supply of spares and parts for its big installed base of pumps and valves across Africa, pumps and valves product manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves has employed a customer-first approach with... 


Aerial view of the Okiep copper project
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
31st July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has settled the final acquisition consideration for a controlling interest in the Okiep Copper Project. 


Epiroc South Africa drives change through the donation of passenger vehicles to Project Playground, empowering their mission to protect and uplift vulnerable children
Epiroc South Africa drives change through the donation of passenger vehicles to Project Playground, empowering their mission to protect and uplift vulnerable children
29th July 2026

To further amplify Project Playground’s visibility, Epiroc enhanced its donation by branding both vehicles with the organisation’s logo, turning them into moving ambassadors for the tremendous work... 


Connections, Collaboration And Knowledge Sharing At 2026 Sapics Conference Will Shape The Future Of Supply Chain Excellence In Africa
Connections, Collaboration And Knowledge Sharing At 2026 Sapics Conference Will Shape The Future Of Supply Chain Excellence In Africa
27th July 2026

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that this year’s gathering was more important than ever as global supply chains are facing extraordinary disruption and, in South Africa, the challenges are... 


Western Cape municipalities increasingly outshining other provinces – MFS Index
24th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Independent governance ratings agency Ratings Afrika’s newest yearly Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) confirms the severe financial distress facing the majority of South Africa’s... 


Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International
Rick Grantham
24th July 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International, a sell-side merger-and-acquisition advisory services firm 


Timing chain kit
Timing chain kit range promotes full system replacement
24th July 2026

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 


Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
22nd July 2026

In honour of Nelson Mandela International Day, Engen and Vivo Energy employees dedicated their 67 minutes of service to helping combat poverty and inequality, demonstrating the power of collective... 


New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
21st July 2026

South Africa has taken an important step towards strengthening its electric mobility ecosystem with the introduction of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) funded project, “Supporting the Just... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Outlines Reliable Drive Technology
21st July 2026

As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists... 


Image of an electricity smart metering solution
New electricity smart meter launched
17th July 2026

Landis+Gyr Europe, Middle East, and Africa unveiled its latest electricity smart metering solution at the Enlit Africa power, energy, and water industry exhibition and conference held in Cape Town... 


City of Johannesburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
City of Johannesburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

New research into the crisis afflicting the City of Johannesburg warns that the widening structural imbalance between the metro’s operating expenditure and capital expenditure (capex) poses a... 


R650m GrandWest Mall development breaks ground in Cape Town
10th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and GrandWest, a subsidiary of Sun International, have marked the official start of construction on the R650-million GrandWest Mall development within the GrandWest... 


Ai, Healthcare And Public Sector Procurement In The Spotlight As Supply Chain Managers From Around The World Meet In Cape Town
8th July 2026

Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its... 


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