Mining Indaba 2026 to highlight importance of partnerships

With its vast mineral reserves, Africa possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the world. Given robust debate around which minerals will be most... 

SAPVIA AGM to discuss future plans

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) will host its AGM, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on July 3, and will reflect on its achievements and milestones, as well as share plans for... 

Sovereign’s expanded conservation farming programme increases crop yields four-fold

Malawian farmers who participated in ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals’ 2025 Conservation Farming Programme increased crop yields by four times, with the top farmer achieving a ten times yield... 

Aterian appoints strategic adviser for asset transactions

London-listed Aterian has appointed Arron Smyth as strategic adviser for asset transactions, with immediate effect. In this newly created role, Smyth will support the Aterian management team in... 

Orion secures $500 000 loan facility

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals has announced that Tarney Holdings, a company of which Orion's chairperson Denis Waddell is a director and shareholder, has continued its strong... 

naamsa to deploy public NEV charging infrastructure

Amid the green energy transition sparking increased global demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs), naamsa | the Automotive Business Council is embarking on the deployment of public charging... 

ACSA progressing maintenance programme across its airports

Airport management company Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported updates on its infrastructure maintenance programme, aimed at providing immediate remedial actions and long-term... 

Koryx reports encouraging metallurgical results at Namibia project

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme for its wholly-owned Haib copper project, in Namibia, has shown encouraging preliminary results. Haib is an... 

Standard Bank launches Southern Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant overdraft

Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic finance on the... 

JDA initiates Phase 2 of Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, has begun preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility... 

Namibia secures climate finance through CIF industry decarbonisation programme

The government of Namibia has been invited to participate in the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF’s) $1-billion industry decarbonisation investment programme, the first global concessional finance... 

JRA to invest R2.8bn on the city’s roads over the next three years

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has reported a significant milestone in the city's commitment to robust infrastructure development, confirming a capital injection of R2.8-billion over the next... 

Open Access Energy, PEC partner to power metering, renewable options

Grid- and energy-optimisation software company Open Access Energy has entered into a new partnership with utility management firm PEC Utility Management as its metering partner. This collaboration... 

Stor-Age reports strong full-year results

JSE-listed self-storage real estate investment trust Stor-Age has reported strong results for the 2025 financial year, ended March 31, demonstrating the resilience of its business, with key... 

Altona signs NDA with international critical metals industry group

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with an international critical metals industry group for potential strategic investment in the Monte Muambe rare earths... 

Macpherson encourages public to comment on Integrated Social Facilitation Framework

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is encouraging all South Africans to submit their comments on the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) Integrated Social... 

Transnet concludes wage agreement with recognised labour unions

State-owned Transnet has announced that a three-year wage agreement has been reached with its recognised labour unions – the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union and the United... 

Collaborative CSR is a national strategic imperative – UMK

As South Africa faces mounting economic pressure, exacerbated most recently by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) latest downgrade, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategic... 

Krutham announces winners of the 2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards

Research-led consulting firm Krutham has announced the winners of the third edition of the Africa Impact Investment Awards, sponsored by FirstRand. Krutham says this year’s winners demonstrate how... 

Blencowe strengthens EU battery ties, Orom-Cross outperforms in testing

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported that American Energy Technologies (AETC) and other SAFELOOP project partners have continued their test work using natural flake graphite from... 

South Africa's mining production decreases 7.7% y/y in April

According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the country's mining production decreased by 7.7% year-on-year in April, with platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold having made the largest negative... 

Wind industry reaffirms its support for localisation through SAREM Pledge

With a development pipeline exceeding 53 GW and more than 3.8 GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean... 

Imports putting South African cable industry under pressure – SOEW

South Africa’s cable manufacturing sector is under siege as a flood of cheap, substandard imports from China and Zambia threatens to dismantle a vital industry, putting thousands of jobs at risk... 

£420 000 investment to accelerate exploration at URU’s Zeb nickel project

London-listed URU Metals reports that a prominent institutional investor has proactively approached the company to provide a £420 000 investment, raised through the issue of 12-million new ordinary... 

Resolute appoints new COO as Montgomery steps down

London- and Australia-listed Resolute Mining has appointed Gavin Harris COO, effective July 1, following the decision by Geoff Montgomery to step down as COO. Resolute notes that Montgomery will... 

Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 

Summit to highlight Africa’s potential as global leader in hydrogen production

Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 South Africa Green Hydrogen Summits, the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2025 aims to showcase Africa’s potential as a global leader in green... 

Launch of Skubu refill store reduces single-use plastic packaging in retail sector

South Africa’s first-of-a-kind refill store to reduce single-use plastic packaging, Skubu, was launched in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, by Sonke in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and... 

INSETA, MQA, RMA sign MoU to advance skills development

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) and the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) to... 

Peanut butter manufacturer agrees to pay R500 000 administrative penalty

The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement entered into between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and a peanut butter manufacturer, which has agreed to pay an... 

Fairvest delivers another strong performance, announces retail acquisitions

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Fairvest has announced its financial results for the six months to March 31, with an interim distribution of 69.66c per A share and 23.10c per B... 

Namib Minerals, Hennessy Capital Investment Corp VI announce closing of business combination

Diversified miner Namib Minerals, Greenstone Corporation – a subsidiary of Namib – and Nasdaq-listed Hennessy Capital Investment Corporation VI (HCVI) – a special purpose acquisition company – have... 

Standard Bank, NOA partner to unlock capital for energy transition

Standard Bank and renewable-energy aggregator NOA have reached financial close on the 349 MW Khauta South Solar PV project, a flagship renewable-energy development that introduces a pioneering... 

Giyani ships battery-grade manganese to potential offtakers

TSX-listed Giyani Metals has made the first shipment of high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) samples, from its demonstration plant in Johannesburg, to multiple potential offtakers for testing and... 

Light Paper warns of potential energy crisis amid complicated policy regulations

Despite the growing potential of solar power in South Africa, the country stands at a critical energy crossroads, where over-regulation and policy inconsistencies threaten to plunge the country... 

Shuka receives interim authorisation for Zambia project acquisition

London- and Johannesburg-listed Shuka Minerals has received interim unconditional authorisation from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), in Zambia, for the proposed... 

The Innovation Hub launches Enterprise Building 3 PPP project

The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng province and an agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), has officially launched the Enterprise Building 3 (EB3)... 

LTA Autecon provides SMPP for Namakwa Sands East project

Industrial company LTA Autecon’s metals and minerals division is on track to complete the supply, fabrication, delivery and installation of structural steelwork, mechanical, plate work and piping... 

GoviEx appoints project and commissioning metallurgist as it advances Muntanga

TSX-listed GoviEx Uranium has appointed Deogratias M Bukunkwe as project and commissioning metallurgist to further advance the development of its Muntanga uranium project, in Zambia. Bukunkwe, a... 

South Africa, Lesotho to enhance trade, investment amid shifts in global trade

South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and Lesotho’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development have agreed to enhance trade and investment. This emanated...