Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 

Former Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) COO Joanne Bate, who departed the development financier at the end of January, expects to continue to play some role in South Africa’s green energy... 

Africa50, a pan-continental infrastructure investor, is setting up the first region-wide investment vehicle dedicated to off-grid power companies and plans a $500-million fund to invest in... 

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which aims to fund oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to start operations by mid-year this year, with South Africa also indicating interest to join,... 

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to use the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 6 to show how the Government of National Unity... 

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed automaker Volvo Car South Africa is recalling the XC90 models made for sale on January 20, 2023, and October 29, 2024, as well as the XC40... 

South Africa “does not need more statements of intent, it needs evidence of action,” says industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell, urging President Cyril... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Attacq, the strategic development partner of Waterfall City, announces that its flagship retail asset, Mall of Africa, has achieved the Excellence in Design... 

Industry body Agri SA has stated its appreciation for the National Minimum Wage Commission having strived to take a balanced approach in the latest national minimum wage increase of 4.4%, effective... 

Africa-headquartered strategy and management consultancy Pegasys is now part of sustainable solutions provider the RSK Group. This follows the finalisation of a strategic partnership, strengthening... 

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced the adjustment of fuel prices, based on current local and international factors, effective February 5. Petrol 93 and 95... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk rating of 6.5 from ESG research and data company Sustainalytics,... 

Douw Steyn, a South African insurance tycoon and luxury property-estate developer, died at 72. The founder of local insurer Auto & General and the UK’s BGL Group also set up Steyn City, a private... 

The World Bank raised its economic-growth forecast for South Africa because of a sustained recovery in its energy and logistics sectors, while warning that the nation will struggle to achieve a... 

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga. The... 

Consulting and engineering company Wood has been awarded an engineering scope for the Ngovayang iron-ore project, in southern Cameroon. The award by Cameroon Mining Action (Camina), a subsidiary of... 

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has stressed the importance of clearing up any misconceptions surrounding the Expropriation Act, to ensure investors of policy certainty. He... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has appointed attorney Matodzi Ratshimbilani and public law expert Derek Naidoo to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), in... 

Industry body naamsa | the Automotive Business Council has expressed optimism that the positive new-vehicle sales momentum of the fourth quarter of 2024 has continued into the first month of this... 

While there has been renewed activism from health organisations for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), or sugar tax, in this year’s Budget, industry body... 

South Africa could increase its GDP growth by 1% in the short term and up to 3% in the medium term by addressing persistent energy and freight logistics constraints, the World Bank’s latest ‘South... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has appointed Leslie Mkhabela as lead independent director, with effect from January 31. “The board appointed Mr Mkhabela as a lead independent director to... 

East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has commissioned Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel, the MV MPUNGU. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon... 

Private freight rail company Traxtion has expanded its operational footprint into Angola after signing a contract with a concessionaire on the Lobito Rail Corridor. While Traxtion has previous... 

JSE-listed financial services company Alexforbes has launched a National Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Sustainability Reporting Market Sentiment Survey to assess market... 

Software company RIB Software’s ‘2025 Industry Outlook Survey’ reveals a wave of optimism in the construction sector, with 97.6% of respondents anticipating revenue growth and a robust project... 

Industry body South Africa Wine has expressed serious concerns about the potential impact on the wine industry’s sustainability and competitiveness, in response to National Treasury’s proposed... 

While the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from 2026 is a step forward, South Africa needs a comprehensive strategy to build a thriving EV ecosystem that... 

Following an oversight site visit to the Ash River Outfall in Clarens, in the Free State, over the weekend, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is confident that the Lesotho Highlands... 

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take...