Treasury supports minimum wage report

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday that National Treasury supported the recently released National Minimum Wage report, which “represented a balanced, thoughtful and constructive... 

Sarb deputy governor reappointed

South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Deputy Governor Francois Groepe has been reappointed in the position by President Jacob Zuma for five years from January 1, 2017. Groepe is the chairperson of the... 

Wits ranks 222 globally, 2nd in Africa

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has been ranked the second best academic institution in Africa and 222nd globally according to the 2016/17 Best Global Universities (BGU) ranking by... 

Cosatu President S'dumo Dlamini on the union's political position

Congress of South African Trade Unions President S’dumo Dlamini joins Polity's Sane Dhlamini to discuss the federation’s position in South Africa’s political scene. 

Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 

Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 

Rwanda’s Cimerwa targets mid-2018 for full output at cement plant

Rwanda’s sole cement producer Cimerwa, which is 51%-owned by JSE-listed PPC, expects production at its new 600 000 t/y modern dry process plant, at its head office in Bugarama, to ramp up to full... 

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 

Rhino poaching levels stabilised, as fight against poaching continues – Molewa

For the first time in a decade, rhino poaching levels have stabilised, despite escalating poaching pressure and increased poaching activity in protected areas.  This was according to Minister of... 

Afro Energy receives Bulk Sampling Permission

As the need to explore alternative sources of energy becomes more apparent, Afro Energy is exploring onshore gas, which the company believes can serve as an alternative power source in South Africa. 

R300m Nelson Mandela Square renovations complete

The newly renovated Nelson Mandela Square was revealed to stakeholders and the media on Tuesday night following the investment of more than R300-million. The renovations included the installation... 

Imported LNG set to kickstart gas-to-power vision

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about imported liquefied natural gas initiating greater gas use in South Africa. 

Resources Watch

AMSA adds R4.5bn rights issue to survival plan; AngloGold increasingly ‘upbeat’ on new improving mining technology; And, locally developed rail transport system to be deployed in 2016 

SA debt servicing rose to R128bn/y – Motlanthe

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe questioned whether South Africa should accumulate more debt at the cost of the indigent and future generations, with debt servicing having risen to R128-billion a... 

G20 countries failing to fight corruption – $2tn laundered yearly

As much as $2-trillion is laundered every year, mostly through the hiding of company ownership behind “opaque structures”, with G20 countries not doing enough to prevent corruption. This was... 

Midrand becomes Unilever’s African ice-cream capital as factory opens

Unilever has opened its first ice-cream factory in Africa at the Lords View Industrial Park, in Midrand, making it one of 40 Unilever ice-cream factories across the world.  

Resources Watch

This week: AMCU will approach ConCourt if current bid for right to strike at mines where it has a majority fails Questions are raised about government’s approach to acid mine drainage And, South... 

Call to action for review of crippling Davis tax proposals

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the recommendations of the Davis Committee on Tax. 

South Africa's Insurgent Citizens

Twenty years after South Africa’s first democratic election, the nation’s politics are more fractious than ever before. The lofty dreams of the early days of the post-apartheid era have dissolved... 

Convergence needed for SA mining to successfully navigate current ‘make-or-break’ phase

Creamer Media's Leandi Kolver speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the state of the South African mining industry as discussed at the Joburg Indaba. 

SuzelleDIY The Book

SuzelleDIY The Book gives DIY a humorous twist. Julia Anastasopoulos, aka Suzelle, shows us how to deal with household chores, maintain your car, live green, make braai day a day to remember and... 

Amid progress on next Lesotho Highlands phase, SA urged not to neglect water-loss fight

Despite Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) being under way, South Africa has to ensure that it reduces its water use and water losses before Phase 2 is commissioned in 2024.... 

Amid progress on next Lesotho Highlands phase, SA urged not to neglect water-loss fight

Despite Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) being under way, South Africa has to ensure that it reduces its water use and water losses before Phase 2 is commissioned in 2024.  

2015 Joburg Indaba gets underway

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the highlights at the 2015 Joburg Indaba. 

Johan Bosch

This week we feature Johan Bosch Bosch, GM of Legrand South Africa, a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and implementation of electrical installations and information networks 

Schneider signs switchgear production agreement with local manufacturer

Global energy management specialist Schneider Electric has entered into a manufacturing partnership agreement with local electrical products manufacturer Steelcor Power to produce Schneider’s new... 

Report highlights economic risks of potential Kariba dam collapse

Should the Kariba dam, a hydroelectric dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe, collapse, it would be the beginning of years of economic, social,... 

Gemfields delivers maiden mineral resource, ore reserve estimates for Kagem

Coloured gemstones miner Gemfields has produced the first measured mineral resource and proven ore reserve statement for its 75%-owned Kagem emerald mine, in Zambia. The company on Wednesday said a... 

Edenville to supply Tanzania ministry with additional info by month-end

Aim-listed coal mine and energy project developer Edenville Energy will, by the end of this month, provide the Tanzania Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) with additional information related to... 

Coega Development Corporation eyes second gas-to-power project

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has received an overwhelming number of responses from key local and international industry players after issuing a tender notice in August for an... 

Omnia appoints new explosives division MD

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia has appointed Joseph Keenan the new MD of its explosives division, Bulk Mining Explosives. Group CEO Rod Humphris said in a statement to shareholders on Friday that... 

Enviro decision for abalone farms expected in 2016

A decision on an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Doringbaai Aquaculture project, under government’s Operation Phakisa initiative, is expected in mid-2016.  

Operation Phakisa is positive, but challenges remain

President Jacob Zuma held a report-back meeting on government’s Operation Phakisa initiative, which focused on the maritime and oil and gas sectors, in Pretoria, last month. 

Search under way for young entrepreneurs with sustainable business ideas

South African Breweries (SAB) last month started the pitch segment of its KickStart Ignite entrepreneurship programme, which aims to amplify and strengthen the maker movement in South Africa by... 

Independent adviser achieves energy-verification accreditation

Independent advisers Cova Advisory and Associates celebrated its second anniversary last month, which coincided with the company’s being accredited by the South African National Accreditation... 

Quantum Foods subsidiary buys Eastern Cape feed mill

A subsidiary of JSE-listed Quantum Foods Holdings will acquire the Olifantskop feed mill, in the Eastern Cape, from Olifantskop Feeds for more than R40-million.   The mill produces animal feed for... 

Public–private collaboration key to understanding shared water risks

South Africa faces significant challenges in managing its scare water resources, but effective engagement between government and the private sector might allow for improved management of scarce... 

Megaprojects pose deadline, budget risks for governments

Megaprojects are often over budget and delayed and project planning is a crucial element in ensuring the successful delivery of such projects.  

Potential Kariba dam collapse puts Southern Africa at economic risk

Should the Kariba dam, a hydroelectric dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe, collapse, it would be the beginning of years of economic, social,...