Commercialisation proffered as next step for South Africa’s hydrogen mobility

As South Africa looks to bolster its green hydrogen economy, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pursuing commercialisation as the next step in the company’s hydrogen mobility journey. This was... 

Egypt, South Africa, Morocco remain among Africa’s top investment destinations

Financial services company RMB on October 27 launched the Where to Invest in Africa (WTIIA) 2025/26 edition, developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The... 

Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 

Eskom bolstering efforts to end load reduction

State-owned utility Eskom says it is bolstering efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa’s electricity system stabilises. The Load Reduction Elimination Strategy, launched by... 

Gautrain, Rea Vaya host public transport awareness initiative

The Gautrain, in partnership with the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system, implemented a high-impact public transport activation at a high-traffic intersection in Sandton on October 24, as part... 

Nopasika Vuyelwa Lila to retire as Barloworld group FD

Nopasika Vuyelwa Lila will retire as group FD of JSE-listed Barloworld on November 30, having completed a successful tenure in this role since joining the company in 2019. Relebohile Mosaletseng... 

Nersa to hold hearing on Eskom’s generator losses charge amendment application

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published a consultation paper on State-owned utility Eskom’s application to amend the losses charge calculation methodology for embedded... 

Steenkampskraal outlines six-phase rare earths production plan

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), one of the world’s highest-grade rare earths and thorium deposits, has set out its six-phase production plan following confirmation of receipt of the first... 

Hixonia Nyasulu to step down from Anglo American board

Hixonia Nyasulu has decided to step down as a nonexecutive director of global miner Anglo American with effect from December 31, after six years of service, to focus on her wider board portfolio.... 

Pan African shares admitted to LSE’s main market

Gold miner Pan African Resources’ ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the LSE main market, with effect from October 24, completing the company’s move from the LSE’s Aim market. Pan... 

Speed Classic Cape Town converting Philip Kgosana drive into temporary racetrack

With Speed Classic Cape Town gearing up for its inaugural hillclimb race on October 25 and 26, preparations are under way to convert Philip Kgosana drive into a safe and fully equipped racecourse... 

Durban DCT Pier 2 acquires four new ship-to-shore cranes

State-owned Transnet on October 23 launched four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, valued at R967-million, at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, aimed at enhancing the terminal’s operational... 

Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 

Large building owners reminded to register for EPCs before Dec 7 deadline

Deputy Electricity and Energy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has called on owners of large public and private buildings to immediately initiate the process to register for an Energy Performance... 

Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 

Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a) expansion to Sandton to be launched on October 23

City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene, accompanied by representatives of the taxi industry, will launch Phase 1C(a) of the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT)... 

Green hydrogen progress could support minor metals – Heraeus appraisal

The outlook for green hydrogen becoming more defined is enabling projects that are technologically robust to attract the funding and offtake commitments required to move forward and this should... 

Wesizwe shares still suspended

Trading in Wesizwe Platinum’s shares remains suspended, with the company saying it continues to engage actively with the JSE. “The company remains committed to achieving full compliance with the... 

Tertiary raises £100 000 to advance exploration at Zambia project

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has, through its joint broker Peterhouse Capital, raised £100 000 before expenses from a placing of 153.8-million new ordinary shares. The placing was made exclusively... 

Adjudication board rules Stefanutti entitled to R685m additional payment for work at Kusile

The Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) has issued its decision with respect to a dispute between JSE-listed Stefanutti Stocks and State-owned utility Eskom over the Kusile power station, finding that... 

First truckloads of concentrate departs from Kodal’s Mali project

The first truckloads of lithium spodumene concentrate have left Aim-listed Kodal Minerals’ Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, and are completing final customs formalities before being... 

Anglo American withdraws from JV with Arc Minerals

London-listed Arc Minerals has informed its shareholders that the joint venture (JV) agreement between its subsidiary Unico Minerals and a subsidiary of Anglo American, regarding mining tenements... 

UJ launches pioneer advanced Rescue Simulation Centre

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on October 17 launched its new Rescue Simulation Centre at its Doornfontein Campus, in Johannesburg. The four-storey, 3 000 m² facility was developed under UJ’s... 

Discovery Green signs PPA with Red Rocket for Mpumalanga solar farm

Discovery’s renewable-energy business Discovery Green has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer Red Rocket for the Tournee solar park, a 300 MW solar farm... 

Food security levels in South Africa improve slightly, study shows

There was a marginal improvement in food security in South Africa over the last year, according to research by economists at Stellenbosch University. Marking World Food Day, food retailer Shoprite... 

URU progressing South African project

London-listed URU Metals has appointed GF International to undertake a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic survey over two priority targets at its Zeb nickel project, near... 

SEACon considers importance of ESG leadership, reporting in Africa

The Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) 2025, held this week in Sandton, explored the importance of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a strategic... 

DHL Group commits over €300 m to accelerate African trade growth

Multinational logistics company DHL Group on October 15 announced an over €300-million planned investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made during the DHL Group's ‘Global Trade... 

Oscillate launches Serval as new brand to reflect focus on copper, metals 

Oscillate has launched its new corporate identity Serval Resources – a brand it operates and that remains the listed entity on the Aquis exchange. This reflects the strategic shift of the business... 

Kazera continues to progress operations

Aim-listed Kazera Global achieved record diamond recovery, improved diamond revenue terms and continued progress across all operations, the group highlights in an operational update for its... 

Ramaphosa welcomes EU’s investment in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, announced at the Global Gateway Forum, in Brussels, Belgium, last week. This package builds on the... 

BLSA welcomes Eskom’s return to profitability, but notes persisting challenges

State-owned Eskom’s return to profitability for the first time in eight years, with a profit before tax of R23.9-billion for the 2025 financial year, offers some welcome positive news for the power... 

Altona undertakes fundraise to repay debt

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has raised a further £600 000 through the transfer and subsequent exercise of 40-million warrants, with the net proceeds to be used to repay outstanding debt of... 

Pensana, local partner complete initial drilling programme of Coola carbonatite in Angola

London-listed Pensana has completed an initial drilling programme on the Coola carbonatite, located about 30 km north of the company’s flagship Longonjo rare earth project in central Angola.... 

Sappi adjusts capex, will not declare dividend to contain debt

JSE-listed Sappi says in a voluntary update that it is intensifying efforts to enhance the group’s financial flexibility, with the immediate focus remaining on internal factors within its control,... 

Akobo achieves positive earnings in September quarter

Scandinavia-based but Ethiopia-focused gold producer Akobo Minerals’ total doré gold production for the third quarter reached about 21.5 kg, while the company achieved its first positive earnings... 

Team Europe commits investment package of €11.5bn to South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway... 

Global trade remains strong, despite uncertainty, policy changes – Unctad

The latest ‘Global Trade Update’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad), released on October 9, shows that global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of the year, despite... 

PIC raises shareholding in Sibanye-Stillwater to above 20%

South African State-owned asset management firm the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has, in aggregate, acquired a further interest in the ordinary shares of multinational miner... 

Speakers explore evolving tailings management landscape

There have been considerable changes in the approach to tailings management over the past 30 years or so, with learnings from previous global disasters informing new legislation, engendering...