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Africa is not catching up, Africa is building
6th March 2026

By: Raadhika Sihin - Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) The global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support
6th March 2026

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


The site where the 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project will be built in the Free State
Anthem moves ahead with giant Free State PV project following offtake deals with two traders
6th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Leading South African independent power producer Anthem has announced that its giant 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project in the Free State has advanced to financial close after concluding... 


Standard Bank Group business and commercial banking head of trade Philip Myburgh
Africa Trade Barometer points to ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks businesses' perceptions of the ease of trade in Africa,... 


Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
6th March 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy... 


SCARCE CAPACITY
Frankwen Forge’s carburising plant in Benoni is among a limited number that are available to the external market
New plant meeting increased demand from gear and pinion manufacturers
6th March 2026

Open-die forging and ring-rolling products manufacturer Frankwen Forge has been operating its new gas carburising facility for almost a year, following its commissioning in April 2025 after an... 


The above image depicts BCG principal information technology architect Akash Singh
Digital maturity lags stalling AI value
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

While South Africa’s mining sector demonstrates “pockets of excellence” in digitalisation and AI, its overall maturity remains uneven, as many programmes still stall at pilot stage because of data... 


An image of a Transnet train
Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings
Tshidi Mndzebele
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services 


Energy trading licence positions BlueEnergy for central role in SA’s power sector reform
6th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group subsidiary BluEnergy Trading has been granted a multiyear energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The approval... 


Gauteng targets R200bn in investment pledges at upcoming conference
6th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng provincial government and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) are preparing for the second edition of the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, with... 


Image of desalination plant
Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant, South Africa
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will remove salt from seawater to yield between 50-million and 70-million litres a day. 


Image of drill core from Gonneville project
Gonneville palladium/nickel/copper project, Australia
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Gonneville is set to become Australia’s first primary platinum group metals mine and second-largest nickel mine. 


Image of Koruson Wind Farm
Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind-power cluster. 


Image of Balama project processing plant
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has signed a multiyear binding conditional offtake agreement with Canada’s NextSource Materials for the supply of natural graphite fines from its Balama operation. 


Image of nuclear power plant
Lufeng nuclear power plant, China – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A major construction milestone has been reached at Lufeng Unit 2. 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn.
Mpumalanga Premier heaps praise on wind energy generator Seriti Green
5th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Private sector investment in renewable energy and enterprise development has been highlighted by Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu in his State of the Province Address. Seriti Green was cited as an... 


TIPS learning event highlights diversification potential for coal-dependent communities
TIPS learning event highlights diversification potential for coal-dependent communities
5th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the world embraces a just transition towards decarbonisation, the need to diversify local economies, especially in areas dominated by coal mining and coal-fired power generation, becomes... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina
Water-sector-focused anti-corruption task force steps up fight amid broader national anti-graft drive
5th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have progressed in the development of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) - a strategic intervention... 


Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has begun vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility at the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, following completion of foundation works. The... 


Panelists explore how African countries can develop a sustainable and inclusive blue economy
Africa must balance ocean conservation, economic growth to unlock blue economy potential
5th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa’s oceans economy presents major opportunities for economic growth, food security and energy development, but unlocking this potential will require stronger regional coordination, improved... 


How Batteries Can Help SA Avoid a Grid in Crisis
5th March 2026

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 


Marula mine.
Solar power for Marula and Rustenburg platinum mines being sought by Implats
5th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Implats is looking at solar for the Marula PGM mine and also the Impala Rustenburg operation, the company reported during a media roundtable on Thursday,... 


China unveils plan to decarbonise economy but stops short of quitting coal
China unveils plan to decarbonise economy but stops short of quitting coal
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

China on Thursday released a new economic decarbonisation plan that seeks to put its carbon intensity reduction programme back on track, mainly by relying on its booming renewable sector to limit... 


The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio
The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio
5th March 2026

South Africans have always had a practical relationship with money. Inflation, interest rate cycles and a volatile rand affect every day financial decisions, whether you are saving for retirement... 


Regulation of Forex brokers in South Africa
Regulation of Forex brokers in South Africa
5th March 2026

Forex trading in South Africa has grown fast. Faster, in fact, than many new traders realise. With that growth has come better regulation and a stronger focus on protecting everyday traders who... 


RMB chief economist Isaah Mhlanga
Business confidence rises to 47, six points above long-term average – RMB/BER
4th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) by financial services firm RMB and economic research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research rose by three points to 47 in the first quarter, building on... 


LSF Hemp and Cannabis Master Plan project manager John Jeffrey
R40bn opportunity for hemp industrialisation in South Africa requires policy support – LSF study
4th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has the potential to capitalise on a domestic industrial hemp market opportunity valued at R40-billion by 2040; however, this requires proper industry development and policy support, a... 


Stuart Potter
Volvo Group appoints new MD for its SA operations
4th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Group Southern Africa has appointed Stuart Potter from the UK as its new MD. He takes over from Waldemar Christensen, who has led the organisation since 2022. 


Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
4th March 2026

Construction is changing, fast. Rising complexity, productivity demands, and sustainability expectations are reshaping how teams plan, deliver and collaborate. To help the industry navigate this... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Departments to investigate Ormonde warehouse collapse, the third in three months
4th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In the wake of the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, in which nine workers died and three others were injured, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure... 


Minister Tim Hodgson at the PDAC Convention this week
Canada sharpens critical minerals pitch at PDAC Convention
4th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada used the global stage at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to sharpen its pitch as a critical minerals superpower, unveiling new funding vehicles,... 


Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
4th March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, proudly announces its recognition as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and its securing of the esteemed Blue Top Employer Seal for Africa.... 


Concor’s Socio-Economic Development programmes focus on building long-term capability by strengthening education, skills development and access to STEM learning
Concor’s SED strategy builds skills, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact
4th March 2026

Through its well-considered Socio-Economic Development (SED) programmes, Concor helps deliver measurable long-term change - within the construction industry, across broader society and in the... 


Rosond champions innovation and sustainability on World Engineering Day
Rosond champions innovation and sustainability on World Engineering Day
4th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As the world marks World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on 4 March, leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond reaffirms its commitment to engineering... 


Saint-Gobain Africa launches new fibre cement manufacturing plant
Saint-Gobain Africa launches new fibre cement manufacturing plant
4th March 2026

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has officially launched its new fibre cement manufacturing plant, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Sabrina Jardim has the story. 


Failing municipal infrastructure, not water scarcity, driving South Africa’s water crisis
3rd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s escalating water outages are being driven primarily by failing infrastructure rather than water scarcity, and the country is facing a critical turning point requiring urgent... 


Don't miss the 5th annual Mine Security Conference
Don't miss the 5th annual Mine Security Conference
3rd March 2026

The explosion of illegal mining and its immeasurable economic and social effects have been at a critical point for many years. The annual Mine Security conference, hosted in Johannesburg, is one of... 


Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero
Death toll in Ormonde building collapse rises to nine
3rd March 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on March 3 said the death toll in the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Ormonde had increased to nine, while the process to identify the owners... 


PDC Machines' Product Head, PDC GM Africa Dr Sakib Khan and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Africa’s envisaged hydrogen mobility build-out sketched
3rd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Last year, South Africa witnessed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mobility in Johannesburg when B20 and G20 top-brass were chauffeured around in Toyota FCEVs courtesy of Valterra, which... 


MacLean Engineering Secures $2.5 Million NRCan Investment for Battery-Electric Surface Mining Vehicle Innovation
MacLean Engineering Secures $2.5 Million NRCan Investment for Battery-Electric Surface Mining Vehicle Innovation
3rd March 2026

MacLean Engineering (“MacLean”) today announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has committed $2.5 million in funding to support the company’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) research and... 


SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila and EFF President Julius Malema
SACP, EFF meet to prepare for joint Conference of the Left
3rd March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Communist Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in preparations for the Conference of the Left, through the... 


The Hat project area
PEA demonstrates strong economics of DoubleView's Hat project
3rd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of Doubleview Gold Corp's polymetallic Hat porphyry project, in British Columbia, has demonstrated robust project economics, with a post-tax net present... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)
Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)

CMTS is a leading, well-established EC&I contractor with 37+ years of mining and industrial experience. We execute full-scope EC&I projects with...

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Rosond
Rosond

ROSOND provides fast, efficient, safe, and cost-effective drilling and grouting services to mining and exploration industries throughout Africa.

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Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds is a leading steel, tube, and engineering product supplier in South Africa.

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ABB Electrification

Electrifying the world in a safe, smart, and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and...

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