News Bulletin of 23 August 2025, 1pm

South African Breweries has invested R500m in supporting township and informal economy retailers since 2021, as part of its wider strategy to drive inclusive economic development across South Africa.

The milestone was celebrated at SAB’s Bryanston offices, through the Cheers to Retailers event, recognising the role of small retailers in sustaining South Africa’s value chain.

The sector contributes 1.4% to the national GDP, with 95% of SAB’s production inputs sourced locally.

Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed Chairman of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Local Organising Committee Board.

The board was unveiled at Cricket South Africa's headquarters in Johannesburg on Thursday.

South Africa will co-host the 2027 World Cup with neighbours Zimbabwe and Namibia, in October and November 2027.

The new board has been tasked with delivering a world class event.

Eskom has announced the launch of its first Renewable Energy Offtake Programme, a milestone in the utility’s ongoing efforts to diversify South Africa’s energy mix and strengthen the integration of renewable power into the national grid.

the programme was introduced through a request for proposal and offers large power users the opportunity to procure 291MW of solar photo-voltaic energy.

Eskom distribution acting group executive Agnes Mlambo says the programme showcased the utility’s innovation in advancing the country's clean energy goals.

Eskom aims to develop 2GW of construction-ready renewable capacity by 2026.