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Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Strong cash generation enabling Harmony to fund a future in both gold and copper
11th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s largest gold-mining company Harmony Gold is building a resilient portfolio by investing continuously in its orebodies while growing in copper to protect cash flows through the... 


Growthpoint grows revenue, declares interim dividend
11th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties Group posted revenue of R6.6-billion for the six months ended December 31, 2025, a 2.4% increase from the R6.5-billion revenue... 


Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
11th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom expects to submit its final benefit-cost analysis (BCA) report on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo, to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister... 


Denison to start construction of Phoenix uranium mine this month
Denison to start construction of Phoenix uranium mine this month
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based Denison Mines is preparing to begin site preparation and construction of the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, in Saskatchewan, later this month, president and CEO David Cates... 


Rainbow CEO George Bennett
Brazil project a ‘major opportunity’ to replicate Rainbow’s South African successes
11th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has announced an economic assessment for the Uberaba project, in Brazil, and says it has reached an agreement with US-based producer and marketer of concentrated... 


Digitalisation can alleviate today and the future’s logistics challenges
Digitalisation can alleviate today and the future’s logistics challenges
11th March 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric In a CSIR research paper, Leading logistics performance, the organisation cites the performance of South Africa... 


Prescient's Infrastructure Investing: A Decade of Impact
11th March 2026

By: Conway Williams - Head of Credit at Prescient Investment Management A decade ago, Prescient Investment Management identified a structural gap at the heart of South Africa’s infrastructure... 


Construction firms head into 2026 with confidence, bigger pipelines, and a clear digital game plan
Construction firms head into 2026 with confidence, bigger pipelines, and a clear digital game plan
11th March 2026

By: Chris Smith - SVP International, RIB Software The construction sector is stepping into 2026 with confidence and a renewed sense of readiness. RIB Software’s Industry Outlook 2026 Survey shows... 


The Evolving Risk Landscape: Pragmatism, Purpose, and the Future of Governance in Retail
The Evolving Risk Landscape: Pragmatism, Purpose, and the Future of Governance in Retail
11th March 2026

When a single port disruption can delay food deliveries across provinces, or a cyber incident can ripple from head office systems to independent retailers overnight, governance stops being a... 


MetPac-SA deepens national support for waste pickers driving inclusion, dignity and job creation
MetPac-SA deepens national support for waste pickers driving inclusion, dignity and job creation
11th March 2026

South Africa’s waste pickers are the backbone of the country’s recycling value chain and MetPac-SA continues to ensure they are recognised, protected and empowered as essential environmental... 


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Toubani makes final investment decision for Mali project
10th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision (FID) for the Kobada gold project, in Mali. Following the approval, construction activities have now formally... 


Factory with smoke coming out
Mining of critical minerals not as big an emissions contributor as many expect - ICMM
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Responsible mining organisation ICMM confirms in a new research report that mining for minerals important for the green transition and sustainable development is not a major source of... 


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Access to smart ID cards boosted through digital applications at bank branches
10th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Home Affairs' (DHA's) Digital Partnership Model with South Africa’s banking sector has officially been launched and citizens can apply for smart identity document cards at nine... 


Rand Water selected as preferred bidder for Zanzibar management, operations partnership
10th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water has been selected as the preferred bidder to provide technical support, infrastructure management and operational improvement to the Zanzibar Water Authority (ZAWA) through a ten-year... 


Bunker Hill CFO exits as miner moves to US-based executive team
10th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Bunker Hill Mining said on Tuesday announced changes to its finance leadership as the company moved to concentrate its executive team in the US ahead of the planned restart of the... 


From advocacy to execution - paving the way for South Africa's energy wheeling industry
From advocacy to execution - paving the way for South Africa's energy wheeling industry
10th March 2026

By: Aishah Gire - Chief Operating Officer at EXSA South Africa's renewable energy industry has seen significant traction within the last ten to fifteen years, with a notable ramp-up in the last six... 


NEF, BMF sign MoU to bolster economic participation, leadership development
10th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Government organisation the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) on February 28 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the nonprofit Black Management Forum (BMF), with the aim of having each... 


Nedbank Pitch & Polish returns to scale South Africa’s next generation of growth-ready businesses
10th March 2026

Nedbank Pitch & Polish, one of South Africa’s most consistent engines of entrepreneurial growth, has opened entries for its 16th season alongside long-standing headline partner Nedbank.  Over 15... 


Aurora celebrates a over decade of wind power in South Africa
Aurora celebrates a over decade of wind power in South Africa
10th March 2026

Since 2015, the Aurora Wind Power farm near Vredenburg in the Western Cape has been supplying 95 MW of reliable renewable energy to the grid. But the true success of the facility is not just about... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Gauteng tables R179bn 2026/27 budget amid constrained environment
10th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Tuesday tabled a R179.2-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year – an increase of R3.6-billion or 2% year-on-year – targeted at addressing frontline... 


From Ukraine’s Titanium Sands to Gulf Industrial Hubs: How NEQSOL Is Building a Cross-Regional Critical Minerals Platform
From Ukraine’s Titanium Sands to Gulf Industrial Hubs: How NEQSOL Is Building a Cross-Regional Critical Minerals Platform
10th March 2026

In the evolving global landscape of the critical minerals sector, attention has often focused on lithium in the Americas or rare earths in Asia. However, a different important connection is slowly... 


Smart metering is good for business and here’s why
Smart metering is good for business and here’s why
10th March 2026

By Anoop Hariparsad, MEA Offer Marketing – Microgrids, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric There are few things life that gets the blood boiling; and inaccurate billing is right up there with its... 


Stephen Koopman
SAWEA announces new board members, AGM highlights
9th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced that it has elected four new board members at its 2026 AGM, held on February 26. SAWEA, in a media release, notes that Caroline Nhlane... 


 Pump manufacturer unveils its revamped headquarters
Pump manufacturer unveils its revamped headquarters
9th March 2026

KSB Pumps and Valves has shown its commitment to sustainable development with the official opening of its newly renovated Green Star compliant head office building in Activia Park, Germiston Rather... 


Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
9th March 2026

Momentum is building for Africa Automation Indaba 2026, with the first wave of influential speakers now confirmed for the continent’s leading executive forum dedicated to automation, process... 


A budget to build what matters most
A budget to build what matters most
9th March 2026

By: Roelof van den Berg - CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) 09 March 2026: One of the biggest takeaways from this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the National Budget Speech... 


Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
9th March 2026

South Africa’s renewed infrastructure push is creating fresh momentum in the construction sector. More than R1 trillion has been earmarked for public infrastructure over the next three years across... 


Unrefined gold
Congo state gold trader targets volumes of 15 t of artisanal bullion in 2026
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo's State-owned gold trading house plans to boost the volume of metal it sells from the country's artisanal mining sector to 15 metric tons this year, with the central... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
9th March 2026

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several years of sustained support for female learners, Engen... 


Aligning workforce capability with national water priorities
Aligning workforce capability with national water priorities
9th March 2026

By: Dr Mmaphefo Thwala - Water Sector Manager at EWSETA While EWSETA supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to restore and upgrade critical water infrastructure, we believe water reform is as... 


Cesa says management development training course fully subscribed
9th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says the 30 places available for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) were fully... 


Building confidence index remains stable – FNB/BER
9th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Building Confidence Index, published by financial services firm FNB and research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), remained relatively stable in the first quarter of the... 


What to watch for in construction this year
What to watch for in construction this year
9th March 2026

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered... 


Fortescue targets 1.3 GW Pilbara solar rollout as Solomon project breaks ground
Fortescue targets 1.3 GW Pilbara solar rollout as Solomon project breaks ground
9th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining and green energy company Fortescue has begun construction of the 440 MW Solomon Airport solar project in the Pilbara, part of a plan to build 1.3 GW of solar capacity to power its mining... 


African Rainbow Minerals founder Dr Patrice Motsepe.
Let’s make South Africa best place, says Motsepe as he bows out as ARM exec chair
6th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Let’s make South Africa the best possible place. The future looks very, very bright, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) founder Dr Patrice Motsepe said on Friday at the close of ARM reporting a good... 


Middle East conflict threatens Asian LNG demand growth over next decade, WoodMac warns
6th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has reported that its analysis indicates that the Middle East conflict could disrupt 200-million tonnes a year of forecast Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Necsa, Rosatom sign agreement to cooperate on skills development
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) signed an agreement on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Indaba, held in Cape... 


Vodacom Launches Third Cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator
Vodacom Launches Third Cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator
6th March 2026

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop... 


NRF Maintains B-BBEE Level 1 Status
6th March 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has maintained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement symbolises the NRF’s... 


The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Chinese Steel: A Wake Up Call for the Automotive Industry
6th March 2026

By: Shane Barnard In recent years, the global automotive landscape has undergone a silent but seismic shift. As European carmakers increasingly turn to cheaper Chinese steel, the downstream impact... 


ASPI's QLE signs agreement with US company for domestic enriched-uranium fuels supply chain
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed isotope enrichment and advanced materials company ASP Isotopes' (ASPI's) nuclear fuels subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy (QLE) has entered into a nonbinding agreement with a... 


Legal scales
Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability
6th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, praising the Judicial Commission of Inquiry... 


Four Ways SA's Top Employers Are Reversing the Brain Drain
6th March 2026

More than one million South Africans now live abroad, and 43% say they do not plan to return permanently, according to the South African Diaspora Report for 2026. For decades, skilled professionals... 


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