RC 261007Power FMTehillah Niselow
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Power Business focused on South Africa’s economic pressure points, from mining and household finances to merger scrutiny and the costly delay in digital migration.
- 18:35
South Africa’s mining outlook improved as higher gold and platinum prices strengthened profits and extended some mine lives, but bulk commodities, logistics, regulation and permitting remain major constraints.
- 19:11
The Competition Commission wants the Tribunal to revoke Premier Foods’ RFG merger approval, alleging undertakings about the Tulbagh facility and employment were not honoured after implementation.
- 18:55
South Africans reported steadier financial confidence while owning fewer credit products; 64% felt in control day to day, but only 49% believed they could withstand a major setback.
- 19:41
Digital migration remains 14 years beyond its original deadline, with court disputes forcing government to run analogue and digital systems simultaneously at substantial taxpayer cost.
- 19:58
Government plans to procure roughly 4,600 megawatts of battery storage by 2037 as improved electricity supply creates a new need to shift daytime renewable power into evening demand.