Volvo Financial Services has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026.

The R23 billion Barloworld take-private transaction, a significant milestone in South Africa’s M&A history, is being hailed as a strong signal of growing foreign investor interest in the country’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, says Sydney Mhlarhi, Managing Director of Tamela, a leading boutique investment, corporate finance advisory and fund management firm.

Major Gauteng facility reinforces long-term confidence in South Africa’s industrial

At the official inauguration, Saint-Gobain Africa opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Ekurhuleni, marking an investment of more than R500 million in local manufacturing. The event brought together government representatives, industry partners and community stakeholders, marking a strong vote of confidence in South Africa’s economy and industrial potential, rooted in international collaboration and local empowerment.

For the eleventh consecutive year globally and the twelfth consecutive year in South Africa, Saint-Gobain has been awarded the Top Employer Global certification, recognising the excellence of its human resources policies and practices across 40 countries*.

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), representing 600 consulting engineering firms, across South Africa, who employ approximately 17 000 people, is proud to announce Dr. Vishal Haripersad as its new President.