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Cape Town

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


South Africans Rally Against Litter As Plastics SA Marks 30 Years Of Clean-up Action
South Africans Rally Against Litter As Plastics SA Marks 30 Years Of Clean-up Action
5th October 2026

Thousands of South Africans answered Plastics SA’s “It Starts With Me” call to action throughout the month of September, collecting litter, separating recyclables and taking responsibility for the... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Egypt, South Africa launch business council to drive industry and agriculture
5th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Egypt and South Africa have launched a Joint Business Council to boost trade, including in mining, agriculture, renewable energy and mobility, and economic relations between the nations. Key... 


Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
2nd October 2026 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... 


R170bn clean-energy and electric-mobility opportunity mapped for South Africa
R170bn clean-energy and electric-mobility opportunity mapped for South Africa
2nd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Green economy nonprofit GreenCape, in partnership with UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK-PACT), has published the ‘2026 National Renewable Energy market intelligence report’... 


From boardroom to show floor: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is where South Africa's automotive conversation turns into business
From boardroom to show floor: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is where South Africa's automotive conversation turns into business
30th September 2026

After industry leaders set the agenda in Cape Town, the aftermarket meets in Johannesburg from 27 to 29 October 2026 to make it happen. Investment, policy and affordability dominated the discussion... 


Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
29th September 2026

Supply chain leaders are integral to the transition to a circular economy. From sourcing and production to logistics, recovery and reuse, supply chains play a key role in determining whether... 


Clicks’ Cape Town distribution centre to operate 100% electric truck fleet by year-end
25th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Clicks Group’s Montague Gardens distribution centre in Cape Town is gearing up to operate a 100% electric truck fleet by year-end, as the retailer accelerates the electrification of its... 


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Demand rising for specialised product
25th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Demand for specialised stainless steel grades is showing signs of growth in several South African industries, although challenging economic conditions are making customers increasingly... 


An image of Cape Town airport
ACSA focused on next phase following strong year
25th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a strong performance for the 2025/26 financial year, with a 98% passenger recovery compared with pre-Covid-19 levels and an 8.5% increase in passenger... 


Rocketeers choir celebrates Heritage Day
Rocketeers choir celebrates Heritage Day
24th September 2026

A group of employees at a Cape Town-based renewable energy company has come together to form a choir and record its own rendition of one of the most celebrated songs ever written about the... 


Schneider Electric strengthens commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders with One Young World 2026 partnership
Schneider Electric strengthens commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders with One Young World 2026 partnership
23rd September 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is strengthening its commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders through its partnership with One Young World, as the global youth... 


What Does Our Heritage Say About Who We Are? Prof Rozena Maart Reflects
What Does Our Heritage Say About Who We Are? Prof Rozena Maart Reflects
23rd September 2026

As we mark Heritage Day and Heritage Month, the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) in the Study of the National Question explores the meaning of heritage. SARChI Chair in the Study... 


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Mining titans hire Rothschild to advise on South Africa F1 deal
22nd September 2026 By: Bloomberg

A South African consortium led by former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman is working with Rothschild & Co on a bid to bring Formula One racing back to the African continent. Froneman, mining... 


Hydrogen Council Co-Chair François Jackow.
Scale up hydrogen, global council urges amid growing energy security concerns
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The global Hydrogen Council is urging the world to scale up its hydrogen energy ecosystem at pace, which coincided with green hydrogen being declared integral to a new South African industrial... 


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The newly acquired Hellmann Building in Isando is located adjacent to the group's existing Electron Exchange
Acquisition highlights value of Gauteng assets
18th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Owner and operator of last-mile logistics assets Inospace has acquired the Hellmann Building, in Isando, for R43-million, adding a fifth property to its existing Kempton Park footprint around the... 


South Africa’s Gas Cliff: From Supply Risk To A Secure Gas Future
South Africa’s Gas Cliff: From Supply Risk To A Secure Gas Future
16th September 2026

  South Africa is racing against time to secure its future gas supply, with the looming “gas cliff” presenting a significant risk to industrial production, investment, employment and the country’s... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 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... 


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... 


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... 


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