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Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine plant to be built in SA

Friday, April 17, 2026

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, the European Commission and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced a landmark financing partnership to support Biovac in building Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility in South Africa.

Small business summit adopts declaration on MSME growth

Friday, April 17, 2026

The government, together with key small business ecosystem stakeholders, has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating inclusive, sustainable, and enterprise-led local economic development following the conclusion of the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit 2026.

Government calls on private sector to drive skills revolution through partnerships

Friday, April 17, 2026

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has called on business, labour, civil society and government to work together to transform the country’s skills base, create jobs, drive economic transformation, and build a capable state that can meet the demands of a changing workforce.

Eskom concludes wage agreement with employees

Friday, April 17, 2026

Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum (CBF) process which entails a 7% annual salary increase for workers.

Progress in national FMD vaccination drive

Friday, April 17, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says early data indicates that South Africa’s mass vaccination strategy against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is yielding positive results, with no new infections reported in already vaccinated herds.

SIU freezes director’s assets in UIF TERS fraud case

Friday, April 17, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order from the Special Tribunal freezing assets belonging to Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu after an investigation into the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.