Cannabis group Cilo Cybin lists on JSE main board

Medical cannabis investment company Cilo Cybin Holdings has listed on the main board of the JSE as a fully-fledged trading entity, after listing as the first cannabis special purpose acquisition... 

IMF recommends reforms as Botswana faces mining-induced fiscal pressure

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed an Article IV consultation in Botswana, which found that the diamond sector is dragging the country’s economic growth down. After growing by... 

dtic hosts showcase for 30 agroprocessors at German food fair

The South African Fruit and Vegetable Canners Export Council (SAFVCEC) has announced that some of South Africa’s best canned fruits and vegetables will be showcased at the Anuga International Food... 

Orion Minerals appoints experienced project director at Prieska

JSE- and ASX-listed base metals miner Orion Minerals has appointed Johan van Dyk project director, in support of the operational-readiness activities currently under way at the company’s Prieska... 

Policy Uncertainty Index reaches record high level of 81

The North West University’s (NWU’s) Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) has recorded a record high level of 81 in the third quarter, compared with 75.9 in the second quarter. NWU Business School's... 

Treasury finds municipalities grossly over-estimated revenue collection in 2024/25

National Treasury finds in its latest 'Local government revenue and expenditure report' spanning July 1, 2024, to June 30, this year, that aggregate spending by municipalities was 89%, or... 

Aldoro confirms Namibian project as elite rare earth resource by global standards

ASX-listed Aldoro Resources has reported an increase in the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 85%-owned Kameelburg rare earths project, in Namibia, by 85% to 520-million tonnes of inferred... 

Gem Resources ends first half on solid financial, strategic footing

In his first address as executive chairperson of gemstone mining company Gem Resources, Louis Ching says the group now has the operational progress, strengthened financial position and strategic... 

Clean energy trajectory increasingly influenced by geopolitical fragmentation – bp

Global energy company bp has added to its latest ‘Energy Outlook’ publication a section on important current issues influencing the global energy system, such as geopolitical fragmentation and the... 

Petra extends refinance agreement deadline with lender to Sept 29

London-listed Petra Diamonds has advised that another extension is required to finalise terms of a commitment agreement with a senior secured bank lender in respect of a refinancing endeavour.... 

Perseus advances resettlement, foundational construction at Nyanzaga

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining continues to make solid progress with building the Nyanzaga gold mine, in Tanzania. Some of the latest highlights include the Ngoma town bypass road having been... 

CEF welcomes access to Durban Island View Terminal afforded by Minister

The State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has welcomed the announcement by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy relating to the strategic allocation of 15% access to the Durban Island View Terminal.... 

South Africa, China bilateral relations strengthened during ninth trade fair

In a show of confidence in South Africa and China’s trade relations and to strengthen bilateral agreements between the two nations, the ninth instance of the South Africa-China Trade and Investment... 

Terra Firma starts operating 2.9 MW solar project at Maxion plant

Wheels producer Maxion Wheels and solar solutions company Terra Firma have commissioned a 2.9 MW solar project that is powering Maxion’s manufacturing plant in Johannesburg. The installation... 

African companies are realising financial value from decarbonisation investments – survey 

Consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and sustainability management company CO2 AI has found in a survey that only 6% of large African companies currently comprehensively measure emissions,... 

CoJ clamps down on residents not paying municipal accounts

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is accelerating action against its worst defaulters, which may see electricity meters being removed as part of the city’s aggressive credit control initiative under... 

Busa initiates legal action over ‘unworkable’ Employment Equity Sector Targets

Industry body Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has initiated legal proceedings over the recently published Employment Equity (EE) Sector Targets, which came into effect on September 1. Busa... 

Renergen, Springbok Solar reach coexistence agreement after land dispute

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has reached comprehensive settlement and coexistence agreements with the SOLA Group's Springbok Solar Power Plant, which ends all legal disputes between the... 

Select Committee chair calls for national crisis summit to curb job loss scourge

Amid a scourge of company closures and retrenchments having been announced in various industries across South Africa, Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade chairperson Sonja Boshoff... 

UFS announces 400 000-tree planting initiative across South Africa

The University of the Free State (UFS) has announced a five-year initiative called Greener SA through which 400 000 trees will be planted across South Africa. The project brings together efforts by... 

Balwin launches dedicated artisan training centre at Mooikloof

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties has launched a dedicated vocational training centre at its Mooikloof Smart City estate, in Pretoria. The centre will train and skill... 

ICMM confirms progress with CMSI, expects board appointments in early 2026

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM is, together with three other industry partners, making progress on public consultations in its efforts to consolidate the foremost major global voluntary... 

Citrus season nears final inspection day for fruits destinated for Europe

As the final day for inspection of Valencia oranges destined for Europe nears on September 20, which will conclude the 2025 export season, the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA)... 

Build relationships for trade diversity now, even if it means tighter short-term margins, FNB advises

With global trade fragmenting, protectionism rising and markets turning inward, agriculture market diversification is not just a good idea, but a commercial imperative, FNB senior agriculture... 

Creecy outlines vision of regionally integrated logistics network in Africa

In an opening address delivered by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy at the fourteenth SARA International Rail Conference, on August 26, she said Africa stands at a defining moment as the continent... 

Volvo Trucks South Africa confirms serial production of Euro 6 trucks will start next year

Automotive company Volvo Trucks South Africa has confirmed it will start local serial production of Euro 6 FH long-haul trucks in the first quarter of next year. The company first introduced Euro... 

Rising nationalism, global rivalry demands adaptation by already struggling ferroalloy sector

Within an increasingly complex, multipolar and fragmented global system, critical materials, including ferroalloys, are becoming an economic priority, an energy and climate policy consideration and... 

Gold price continues to soar as dollar sentiment weakens

As global investor sentiment takes its toll on the dollar, gold demand has continued to surge as a safe haven asset, reaching an all-time high trading price of $3 592/oz in the week ended September... 

Indian diamond polisher Finestar opens large-scale facility in Gauteng

Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its operational footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), unveiling its latest facility in the Gauteng... 

Minister George expects delivery on more climate commitments in Africa during summit

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has confirmed he will attend the second Africa Climate Summit that will be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10.... 

Pan African Resources to move shares from Aim to LSE main market

South Africa-focused gold miner Pan African Resources has informed shareholders that it will apply for its ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the LSE’s main market for listed securities,... 

VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre

Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance... 

De Beers highlights environment, social, traceability milestones in latest sustainability report

Diamond mining major De Beers says it has made meaningful progress in areas such as emission reduction, safety and conservation, while advancing work on diamond provenance and traceability. In its... 

Affordable housing becoming an increasingly strategic investment class

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), together with Sandton-based International Housing Solutions (IHS) have joined the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (Samrra).... 

Minister Meth vows her dept is working to curb job losses across the country

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has expressed concern about the ongoing retrenchment processes being initiated in various industries in South Africa. In the first quarter of the... 

SAWEA makes meaningful steps to put women at forefront of renewable-energy development

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has achieved two pioneering milestones that advance gender diversity in renewable energy. The first achievement relates to SAWEA’s involvement with... 

AMIE lauds Steenhuisen’s accelerated FMD combatting efforts as 274 outbreaks remain

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has welcomed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s announcement, this week, of efforts to procure additional vaccines to mitigate against... 

Barloworld works to address export control violations with a subsidiary before merger proceeds

Industrial equipment supplier Barloworld has confirmed that it is working to address “apparent violations of export controls” by its Russian subsidiary following an internal investigation by the... 

Canyon Resources plans to ship first bauxite from Minim Martap before June 2026

Australian miner Canyon Resources has confirmed positive economics in a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, with early works already having started... 

RCL grows full-year earnings despite sugar struggles

JSE-listed food manufacturer RCL Foods has delivered solid financial results for the financial year ended June 30, with most segments having successfully managed through subdued market conditions...