Latest data reflects steadily improving and stabilising electricity generation in South Africa, the Minerals Council South Africa notes. In its latest economic insights for September to October,... 

Government has confirmed that the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO), which has overseen the public procurement of more than 7 300 MW of operational renewable-energy capacity since 2011, will... 

State-owned ports management agency Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) welcomed the British cruise line Swan Hellenic (SH) Diana passenger vessel to its shores through a strategic partnership... 

The partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across South Africa, industry... 

The Africa region delivered “its usual reliable performance” for Barrick, Dr Mark Bristow highlighted in his presentation of the third-quarter results of the New York- and Toronto-listed gold and... 

With more than 500 000 people having been displaced and 5 785 having died over the last seven years as conflict wages in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Southern Africa Association of Freight... 

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has achieved a broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) Level 1 rating – a year earlier than the NRF board-approved target of reaching Level 2 by 2025.... 

Airport management agency the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has welcomed the unveiling of a statue of King Shaka Zulu at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on November... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation, detailing changes to its tariff charges and... 

South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate change, its environment minister said on Friday.... 

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak Southern Africa aims to achieve a 40% nationwide recycling rate for its liquid board packaging (LBP) products by 2030, a goal that Tetra Pak... 

Mobility and ride-sharing company Bolt will invest €100-million over three years to improve safety, develop new safety products and scale-up preventive measures. The company will also continue to... 

Mozambican investment group RGS Holdings has submitted an urgent application in the Durban High Court to interdict and set aside the implementation of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett’s... 

The Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA), in partnership with the Mpumalanga provincial government and supported by the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa, Old Mutual,... 

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's opposition to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's decision to grant four new electricity trading licences; whether Eskom's... 

Power utility Eskom has announced plans to interrupt power supply to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) at certain pre-determined times of day from next month, citing City Power’s failure to pay... 

Significant progress is being made on the Lower uMkhomazi water scheme project, which aims to improve water supply for 50 000 households across the eThekwini and Ugu municipal districts, along... 

Gauteng’s e-Government Department and technology-driven surveillance solutions provider Vumacam have highlighted the success, thus far, of their public-private partnership (PPP) of using technology... 

The head of France’s state development bank expects other development finance institutions to add to a €400-million ($432-million) climate loan for South Africa that partners will likely sign... 

Kelp Blue plans to issue Africa’s first corporate blue bond next year to expand its giant kelp forests along Namibia’s coast. The De Beers-backed startup will list the first $20-million tranche of... 

While power supply has been restored to water utility Rand Water’s Palmiet booster pumping station, some areas supplied by the utility’s impacted reservoirs are likely to experience low water... 

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030 – if key connectivity barriers are addressed – with opportunities in AI, 5G and satellite connectivity set... 

The Stellenbosch University (SU) Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has launched a humanoid robotics research platform to showcase advanced robotics technology. The humanoid robot... 

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 

Financial services firm FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building, which is the tallest building in Cape Town, hosted sustainability awards the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 from November 4 to 7.... 

Recognising the challenging business environment in South Africa and committed to driving positive change, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has partnered with the... 

Eskom has signed a R125-million grant agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support the development of the proposed Tubatse pumped storage system project, located in the Elias... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has invited the built environment industry to introduce innovative construction solutions to ensure that infrastructure being built in... 

The large solar electricity plant at DRDGOLD’s Ergo gold tailings retreatment operation has received a formal grid connection certificate from Eskom, Ergo reported ahead of flying journalists over... 

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility (EPR) organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (e-waste)... 

One year on from the global pledge made at COP28 to double the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030, new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that countries are...