Gautrain seeks to make travel more accessible to a diverse range of commuters

In response to the changing ridership patterns post-Covid-19, the Gautrain says it is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services... 

GVK-Siya Zama appoints new Gauteng MD

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has appointed Jabu Serithi as the new MD of its Gauteng business. “It’s a privilege and I feel honoured to join such an established leadership... 

Hisense, CNBM sign agreement to expand collaboration in Africa

Electronics manufacturer Hisense and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, committing to building a localised ecosystem and bringing China’s... 

Caledonia makes good progress on Bilboes feasibility study

NYSE- and Aim-listed gold miner Caledonia Mining has reported that it has been making good progress on the feasibility study for the Bilboes project, in Zimbabwe, with the support of DRA Projects... 

Saint-Gobain Africa launches new unifying programme

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 

Kenmare making steady progress with WCP A upgrade project

Providing a project update on its Moma titanium minerals mine in norther Mozambique, JSE-listed Kenmare Resources MD Tom Hickey says the upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, and its... 

Zanaga announces tranche two private placement completion, upsizing

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that it has entered into subscriptions totalling $21.51-million of gross proceeds at a price of $0.052, about 4.10p, per ordinary share. This is the... 

TIA launches Women Technology and Innovation Programme

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, launched the Women Technology and Innovation Programme (WTIP) on March 26, an initiative... 

Tshwane summit hears PPPs key for driving growth, creating employment

As the City of Tshwane, in Gauteng, continues to face challenges such as poverty and high unemployment rates, South Africa’s new multi-party administration is taking action to enable economic... 

Cerebos signs 10-year lease expanding Coega SEZ operations

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced a significant milestone in the growth of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with the R17-million expansion by its long-standing inaugural... 

Sibanye-Stillwater announces changes to board member capacity, board committees

JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that, owing to board members Richard Menell, Tim Cumming, Keith Rayner and Jerry Vilakazi having reached 12-year tenures, they are no longer regarded as... 

Goldplat reports strong operating profit, lower revenue

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported that it continued to achieve profitable results for the six months ended December 31. The company has reported a strong operating profit for the period of... 

Business welcomes official call for private-sector participation – B4SA

The private sector welcomes the three requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Transport’s interim Private Sector Participation (PSP) Unit this past weekend, according to... 

Sovereign Metals confirms intention to raise A$40m for Malawi project

In response to media speculation in respect of a potential capital raising by ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals, the company has confirmed that it has engaged Petra Capital as lead manager and... 

Kore Potash raises $10.1m

Potash development company Kore Potash, which owns 97% of the Sintoukola (Kola) potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, by way of a... 

Mobilising public, private resources must result in sustainable outcomes – Mavuso

When public and private resources are mobilised, they must be directed to projects that result in sustainable change, says Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. In her latest... 

IDC raises R2bn in maiden sustainable bond

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a R 2.05-billion inaugural sustainability bond, surpassing the R1.5-billion target with an order book of R3.46-billion. The bonds were issued... 

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... 

RFA calls for swift resolution to EMPD industrial action

In light of the protest action by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers on March 19, which saw many of these officers using official vehicles to block highways around the city,... 

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....