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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


Hotels follow SA travellers into ChatGPT
Updated 3 hours ago

According to McKinsey, fewer than a third of travellers have used generative AI for travel-related tasks, and 84% of those who have report that it improved their experience. South African figures... 


Recycled plastics take centre stage as SAPRO crowns its 2026 champions
Updated 3 hours ago

Cape Town's Silo District played host to the 12th annual SAPRO Awards for the Best Recycled Plastic Products on 21 August 2026, with MAK Plastics taking the night’s top honour as South Africa’s... 


Windaba 2026 to focus the industry conversation on implementation with new two-day programme
24th August 2026

Windaba 2026, the flagship conference and exhibition of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), will return to Cape Town on 6–7 October 2026 under the theme “Implementing Watt Matters:... 


Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
24th August 2026

What will it take to build stronger, more competitive and globally relevant manufacturing businesses in Cape Town, the Western Cape and across Africa? That question will be at the heart of the Cape... 


Trust is the critical infrastructure that drives the economy – W Cape Property Development Forum
21st August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Trust is not simply a social value – it is the critical infrastructure that drives the economy, says Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) chairperson Deon van Zyl. Speaking at the... 


Red Rocket helps shape an inclusive renewable energy future
Red Rocket helps shape an inclusive renewable energy future
21st August 2026

A s South Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to transform the country’s energy landscape, it is also reshaping who leads that transition. At independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket,... 


Hotels follow SA travellers into ChatGPT
20th August 2026

According to McKinsey, fewer than a third of travellers have used generative AI for travel-related tasks, and 84% of those who have report that it improved their experience. South African figures... 


From scepticism to opportunity: Why AI is becoming the next essential tool for geophysicists
From scepticism to opportunity: Why AI is becoming the next essential tool for geophysicists
20th August 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most polarising topics in science and industry. While some see it as the future, others remain unconvinced, questioning whether a technology built... 


Bringing a global brand to life by creating a future-ready headquarters
Bringing a global brand to life by creating a future-ready headquarters
19th August 2026

When organisations undergo transformation, the workplace often becomes the most visible expression of that change. For global brands, headquarters are no longer simply places where people work.... 


Sapics Supports Smmes With Second Annual Pitch Parade Competition
Sapics Supports Smmes With Second Annual Pitch Parade Competition
18th August 2026

The second annual SAPICS SME Pitch Parade culminated in a gripping finale at the 2026 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town and supply chain management consultancy and technology provider ShyftUp... 


SA Government, industry leaders to build momentum behind catalytic infrastructure initiatives
SA Government, industry leaders to build momentum behind catalytic infrastructure initiatives
18th August 2026

The annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) is set to get underway in Cape Town next week, with billions of rands in key infrastructure programmes under... 


Western Cape unveils R132bn, 52-project pipeline
14th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The priority projects in the Western Cape’s newly announced single integrated infrastructure pipeline currently consist of 52 projects to the value of R132-billion, says Western Cape Infrastructure... 


Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026
Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026
13th August 2026

The institutional architecture around African power investment has grown considerably more sophisticated in recent years, with multilateral lenders, specialized blended finance vehicles, global law... 


Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
11th August 2026

Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the... 


V&A Waterfront marks start of superyacht marina’s pontoon production
7th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have marked the official start of pontoon production for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina with a keel-laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards’ factory in the... 


‘Significant operational improvements’ recorded at Cape Town port – TNPA
7th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it has recorded “significant operational improvements” at the Port of Cape Town, with progress in terminal performance, reduced ship turnaround time... 


Phillips questions need for middlemen as Transnet pushes for procurement reform
7th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Transnet group CEO Michelle Phillips says the State-owned rail, ports and pipeline logistics group is putting measures in place to ensure that it no longer over-pays for goods and services.... 


Women's Month: From graduate trainee to HR professional – Thandolwethu Nkosi's journey of growth
Women's Month: From graduate trainee to HR professional – Thandolwethu Nkosi's journey of growth
6th August 2026

When Thandolwethu Nolwazi Nkosi joined Engen's Graduate Development Programme in April 2024, she was eager to begin her professional journey. Just under two years later, she has successfully... 


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Why mine dewatering pumps fail and how to prevent it
6th August 2026

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... 


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