DFFE announces initiatives to promote sustainable management of South Africa’s plantations

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has announced initiatives that are expected to significantly contribute to the sustainable management of South Africa’s State-owned... 

Amplats proposes name change to Valterra Platinum

JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) will hold its AGM on May 8 and has proposed changing its name to Valterra Platinum. This comes ahead of its unbundling from parent company Anglo American. 

Epiroc, UP sign MoU to establish Epiroc Academic and Research Forum

Mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc and the University of Pretoria (UP) – through its Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) – have signed a memorandum of... 

Message queuing telemetry transport cited as a solution for data silos in mining

With data becoming increasingly important for mining operations, the need for a unified, integrated data architecture that eliminates data silos, as well as enhances efficiency, profitability and... 

Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 

DBSA CEO stresses need for research to support policy decisions

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) CEO Boitumelo Mosako has emphasised the importance of data driven and evidence-based policies, especially in the context of a complex geopolitical... 

Bearings International relaunches its chain solutions

Power transmission and bearings supplier Bearings International (BI) has relaunched its BI chain offering, with an emphasis on refining its strategy and strengthening relationships with strategic... 

Thungela delivers resilient performance, reports 16% y/y revenue increase

Johannesburg- and London-listed Thungela Resources delivered a resilient performance for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The company reports that full-year export saleable production... 

Orion progresses with internal reviews for Okiep DFS

Providing an update on the timing of the release of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Flat Mines Project, part of the Okiep copper project, in the Northern Cape, JSE- and ASX-listed... 

Manufacturing production decreased by 3.3% y/y in January

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reveals that manufacturing production decreased by 3.3% year-on-year in January. The petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastics division was the largest negative... 

Business organisations express discontent with VAT increase

In response to the budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on March 12, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) says it welcomes the focus on macroeconomic stability, structural... 

Bacsa urges business to tackle extortion through E2 programme

Industry body Business Against Crime South Africa (Bacsa) is calling on businesses across South Africa to make full use of its proven extortion prevention programme, which forms an integral part of... 

Translating intentions in Budget into infrastructure development reliant on a concrete plan - Cesa

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has highlighted the need for a concrete plan of action to translate the intentions set out in the Budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, on... 

South Africa launches Africa Expert Panel as part of its G20 presidency

Consistent with the South African Presidency’s intent to draw attention and Group of 20 (G20) consideration to African policy challenges in 2025, an Africa Expert Panel has been established. While,... 

Metair lenders approve capital restructuring plan

JSE-listed energy storage and automotive component manufacturing holding company Metair has reported that the group's net debt – including Hesto Harnesses Proprietary Limited and associated... 

dtic to host South Africa’s first G20 trade and investment meeting

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will host South Africa’s first Group of 20 (G20) Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from March 18 to 20.  The TIWG meeting... 

Q Plas Manufacturing launches innovative solar rooftop PV system

Plastic injection moulding manufacturer Q Plas Manufacturing has launched a solar rooftop PV system at its facility in the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park (NMBLP), in Kariega, in the Eastern... 

KPMG Germany, AHK Southern Africa survey highlights business challenges, opportunities

About nine months after South Africa’s national elections, German companies in South Africa and the Southern African region are optimistic about their business prospects for the current year,... 

Regulatory bodies commemorate World Consumer Rights Day in Mpumalanga

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has again partnered with the Competition Commission, the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism and various regulatory bodies, under the... 

Veterinarians perform groundbreaking surgery on injured young giraffe bull

A young giraffe, initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury, is now walking with his herd after undergoing groundbreaking surgery. This remarkable recovery followed a... 

Minerals Council celebrates women in mining sustainability heroes

As part of its Women in Mining Programme, the Minerals Council South Africa hosted a breakfast to mark International Women’s Day under the theme ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.... 

Industry, academia, govt launch renewable energy skills platform

South Africa’s renewable-energy sector takes a significant leap forward with the launch of PowerUp, a South African first, online platform designed to equip the country’s workforce with the skills... 

Implementation of full package of HMI recommendations necessary to improve private healthcare system – UHAC

The government’s proposal to implement only some recommendations of the five-year-old Health Market Inquiry (HMI) to address the high costs of private healthcare will “do nothing” to advance... 

South Africa takes over presidency of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations

South Africa, represented by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), was, on March 5, officially inaugurated into the presidency of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations... 

Black Rock completes A$5M placement bookbuild

ASX-listed Black Rock Mining has received firm commitments to raise A$5-million – before costs – at A$0.023 a share for a placement to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors.... 

Business sentiment recovery has stalled, index shows

Following three consecutive increases, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained unchanged at 45 index points in the first quarter of this year. While a touch above the long-term average... 

BMI expects lower metal prices this year

Market analyst BMI – a unit of Fitch Solutions – has forecast that metal prices will average slightly lower this year than in 2024, with BMI head of commodities analysis director Sabrin Chowdhury... 

Product design, consideration of the local context key to a successful circular economy

The promotion of a circular economy could provide valuable solutions for dealing with South Africa’s growing waste generation and the pressure it is putting on municipal waste facilities, while... 

Kasiya graphite suitable for expandable, expanded graphite applications – Sovereign

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has reported that further testwork completed on graphite from its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has confirmed that the graphite has the key characteristics... 

EWSETA, CSIR empower energy SMEs through innovation

South Africa’s energy sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation, with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) playing a crucial role in driving innovation, job creation and economic growth.... 

African Rainbow Minerals warns of up to 55% fall in interim headline earnings

JSE-listed African Rainbow Minerals has warned that its headline earnings for the first half of the 2025 financial year are expected to be between 45% and 55% lower year-on-year, at between... 

SSEG registration requirements an important step in protecting the national grid – SAPVIA

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says it supports efforts to ensure the safety and performance of the national grid and reminds businesses and members of the public of... 

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches final close at R1.4bn

Specialist alternative investment fund management company Kholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has reached final close at R1.4-billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt... 

Tertiary Minerals appoints new MD

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has appointed Dr Richard Belcher as MD. He will begin his role on March 7, the day after the company’s AGM. Tertiary says Belcher has over 22 years of geological... 

Schneider Electric appoints new CFO for Anglophone Africa operations

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has appointed Ziphozihle Wonci as its CFO for Anglophone Africa. With over 18 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)... 

SolarAfrica secures R1.8bn solar investment, advancing wheeling adoption in South Africa

Independent power producer SolarAfrica has reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of its flagship utility-scale solar project, SunCentral, alongside funding partners Investec and... 

AfDB, Standard Bank support SMMEs, boost trade

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group (SBG) have entered into a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs),... 

Expo to showcase construction tech to deal with inclement weather, disasters

As the country grapples with issues of safety at construction sites and the risks posed by adverse weather conditions on properties, humans and building systems in the country, innovative ways of... 

Unicorn carries out site visit on potential copper asset in Namibia

Following a preliminary independent technical evaluation of a potential copper exploration and development project, in Namibia, London-listed Unicorn Mineral Resources’ management team and... 

Central bank, investor buying continue to drive record gold prices – Heraeus

Technology group Heraeus has described gold’s price performance over the last 18 months as “remarkable”, noting that, as the price nears $3 000/oz, signs of “excess frothiness are becoming...