PepsiCo South Africa seeks to embed purpose, community wellness in every Sasko loaf produced

PepsiCo South Africa on July 18 hosted a tour of its Sasko Shakaskraal bakery, in KwaZulu-Natal, showcasing one of the country’s most important food production hubs and the company’s efforts to... 

Agri SA calls for greater pragmatism in trade strategy as 30% US tariff regime looms

With the US’s imposition of a 30% import tariff on South African goods to take effect on August 1, industry body Agri SA says the country must urgently adopt strategic responses to safeguard and... 

Itac imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on top load washing machines from China, Thailand

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has granted a request by Defy Appliances to act against the alleged dumping of fully automatic top load machines imported... 

Sasol expects 20% earnings rise, flags possible Natref impact from partner's troubles

Petrochemicals company Sasol expects to meet the majority of its financial guidance for the 2025 financial year, as well as volume guidance across most business segments. It notes that its... 

Unctad says commodity-dependent countries are missing out on fiscal benefits of value addition

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 

Tiger Brands provides irrigation equipment for smallholder tomato farmers in Musina

To further capacitate farmers supplying tomatoes to its All Gold Tomato Sauce production value chain, fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has provided irrigation infrastructure to nine... 

Nersa extends deadline for new advisory forum nominations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has extended the deadline for nominations for members of its newly established Section 5 advisory forum, as approved in accordance with the... 

Future of natural diamonds depends on industry unity – WFDB

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has raised concern about the “meteoric” rise in the penetration of synthetic diamonds into the market, which he believes threatens... 

Physical gold demand wanes slightly, but growth drivers remain

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 

Macpherson welcomes retention of Hill, Nkado on IDT board in new roles

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as chairperson of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The Minister was also pleased with... 

Tertiary starts deeper drilling on promising target at Mushima North

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has started with a 1 500 m air core and reverse circulation drilling programme on the Mushima North project, in Zambia. The drilling is focused on the Target A1 area... 

CIDB unpacks underspending, cancellation issues that impair construction activity

While some provinces such as Gauteng have made strides in infrastructure planning, budget underspending and project cancellation rates remain a pressing concern nationally. In opening the... 

Solar users should focus on monitoring, managing and maximising assets

The solar industry experienced a boom between 2020 and 2023 when loadshedding was rife; however, the rush to install solar panels left monitoring and maximising these power systems as an... 

Latest BER survey predicts lower inflation expectations for this year and in 2026

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) cites in its latest ‘Inflation Expectations Survey’ that respondents are expecting headline consumer inflation to average about 3.9% for the remainder of the... 

Heraeus expects platinum price ‘correction’ in second half of the year

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that the platinum price, which currently averages $1 341/oz, will correct over the second half of the year. The... 

Panel pleads for more targeted govt support to boost production and reduce African food imports

Africa spends about $109-billion on food imports every year, including vegetable oils, sugar and grain, despite having ample arable land and other resources to produce these food staples itself,... 

Automotive sector decarbonisation opportunities numerous – panel

With the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism looming, new energy vehicle (NEV) policies intensifying and the responsible sourcing imperative intenifiying, automotive... 

Panel outlines ways to ensure manufacturing sustainability in a turbulent global landscape

With growing supply chain disruption, climate impacts and political instability globally, African manufacturers need to devise resilient strategies and embrace regional integration to ensure... 

Used-vehicle import bans can stimulate meaningful manufacturing demand in Africa

Should African countries take a policy decision to ban pre-owned vehicle imports, an additional two-million new vehicles could be sold on the continent, which would warrant investment into new... 

Haranga permit renewal secures exploration activity for Saraya through 2027

ASX-listed Haranga Resources’s subsidiary Mandinga Resources has been granted another renewal for the exploration permit on the Saraya uranium project, in Senegal. The renewal of the exploration... 

MC Mining starts implementing turnaround plan at Uitkomst

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 

Loncor creates special independent committee to consider received offer

TSX-listed Loncor Gold has established a special committee comprised of independent board directors to review an unsolicited nonbinding offer received from an interested party for a potential... 

Jewellery industry’s Blue List to differentiate, substantiate ESG claims

After drawing up a draft document called The Blue List in May and launching a four-month consultation period to garner inputs, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has unpacked the necessity of... 

URU Metals confirms high-grade resource continuity at Zeb nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has confirmed the presence of thicker and higher-grade nickel/copper/platinum group metals horizons beneath the historic openpit resource of the Zeb nickel project, in South... 

First Au starts inaugural diamond drilling on Liberian prospect Nimba

ASX-listed First Au (FAU) has appointed Hong Kong-based Hit N Drill to conduct a 3 000 m diamond drilling programme at its Nimba gold project, in Liberia. The first of two drill rigs have already... 

Arc reaches settlement with Avanti, Regency for cash instead of shares

Aim-listed copper investment company Arc Minerals has entered into a binding settlement agreement with Avanti Gold and its subsidiary Regency Mining to settle an outstanding $1.25-million owed to... 

Oscillate secures exclusive right to study, buy 17 copper licences in Botswana

Copper and base metals developer Oscillate has signed a nonbinding heads of terms agreement with Kalahari Copper to acquire a subsidiary that holds copper and silver exploration tenements, in... 

OECD outlines progress made by South Africa on anti-bribery measures

Ahead of South Africa reporting to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in June 2027 on its implementation of recommendations to detect foreign bribery cases, the OECD... 

Aton uncovers more gold, silver and base metal mineralisation in Egypt

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has completed a 113-hole diamond drilling programme on the Abu Marawat deposit, in Egypt The 9 642 m programme aimed to test near-surface mineralisation in an area of... 

Chile to drive global copper mine output growth of 2.5% this year – BMI

Research agency BMI expects global copper mine output to grow by 2.5% year-on-year for 2025, supported by recovering production in Chile and an ongoing ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, in Mongolia.... 

Grain SA backs agri budget, new policy direction envisioned by Steenhuisen

Industry body Grain SA has declared its support for the new policy direction outlined in Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s 2025/26 budget vote speech, which was presented to Parliament on... 

Aterian confirms lithium intercepts in Rwanda; Rio Tinto increases project stake

London-listed critical minerals developer Aterian has reported positive results from an initial drilling campaign undertaken on the HCK project, in Rwanda. The company, together with joint... 

Underfunding a grave concern in this year’s DSTI budget allocation

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has received an allocation of R9.06-billion for 2025/26, which adds to a consolidated government expenditure on innovation, science and... 

Transformation-focused agri budget vote garners support from most political parties

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has been allocated R7.6-billion in funding for the 2025/26 financial year, which is a reduction from the prior year’s R7.9-billion allocation. Over the... 

Agri SA calls for greater pragmatism in trade strategy as 30% US tariff looms

With the US’s imposition of a 30% import tariff on South African goods to take effect on August 1, industry body Agri SA says the country must urgently adopt strategic responses to safeguard and... 

AMIE welcomes resolved ban on chicken imports from Brazil

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has welcomed the formal resolution of the temporary suspension on poultry imports from Brazil. The association, in a statement on July 7,... 

Mkango subsidiary achieves first commercial-scale rare earth powder production from scrap

Toronto- and London-listed Mkango Resources has successfully conducted first production runs for commercial-scale hydrogen processing of magnet scrap (HPMS) as part of a trial process at the... 

New grain leader to drive transformation, market access for emerging farmers

Industry body Grain SA has appointed Sibusiso Mabuza CEO of its farmer development arm Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP). Grain SA CEO Dr Tobias Doyer says Mabuza brings to the position 20 years of... 

Agri SA welcomes resolved FMD outbreaks, resumed livestock movement in Limpopo, Eastern Cape

Industry body Agri SA has welcomed the lifting of movement restrictions on livestock in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo, saying efforts to control and eradicate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been... 

Vision remains committed to Tongaat deal despite latest litigation

Vision Investments subsidiary Vision Sugar South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to the acquisition of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett despite various litigation efforts having been...