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Alexforbes Investments chief investment officer Gyongyi King
Alexforbes commits R500m to renewable infrastructure
24th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed financial services company Alexforbes Investments has committed R500-million to renewable assets investment management firm the Revego Africa Energy Fund through its recently launched AF... 


Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal
Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal
24th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle tracking group Netstar and the Sunshine Tour will work together to create tools that can support golf player development, through the application of telematics and the analytical... 


Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
Investment in water prioritised as Gauteng battles water challenges, says Premier
24th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As water challenges continue to cripple South Africa’s most populous province, the Gauteng provincial government has reiterated its commitment to resolve the wide-spread issues. Speaking during his... 


The Office of Astronomy for Development signs MoU with innovation advisory firm RIIS
24th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Cape Town-based international Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Johannesburg-based innovation advisory company the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) have... 


Maize
Researchers working to mitigate increasing number of contaminants in certain staple foods
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Invisible contaminants in staple foods are posing a serious but often overlooked threat to public health and food security across Africa say researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).... 


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‘SA immigration system treated as marketplace’ – SIU reveals corruption at Home Affairs  
23rd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho has called on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to consider vetting of all its employees as well as strengthening vetting... 


Sibanye-Stillwater COO South Africa Richard Cox.
Investment decision end June on already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project
23rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The final investment decision by Sibanye-Stillwater on the already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is being targeted for the first half of this... 


Water officials head to Japan for bilateral cooperation advancement
23rd February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is undertaking a high-level visit to Japan from February 23 to 27 in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Japan... 


IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
23rd February 2026

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science,... 


ZIMEC 2026 to spotlight Zambia’s exploration Renaissance: unpacking how innovation, policy, and technology are shaping the next mineral boom
23rd February 2026

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 


Energy Council CEO James Mackay
Energy Council asks for fiscal support towards continued electricity reform
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of the 2026 Budget that will be delivered on February 25, the Energy Council of South Africa has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise electricity grid delivery and fiscal... 


South Africa-based International Astronomy Office Drives Sustainable Development
23rd February 2026

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science, Technology... 


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Uganda wants to link new railway line to Tanzania, opening up new export route
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Uganda wants to link a new railway line it is building to one under construction in neighbouring Tanzania, a government document seen by Reuters showed, potentially opening up a new export route... 


The Komati power station
Just transition an environmental, economic, social imperative, PCC says
23rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A just transition is more than an environmental stewardship imperative, but is also an economic and social imperative and South Africa must ensure the shift to a low-emissions and climate-resilient... 


GG Alcock
KasiNomics Unleashed: The Evolution of the Informal Economy and the Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Executives Who Power It
23rd February 2026

Meet the inspiring kasipreneurs of the informal economy, from bakers to backroom rental barons, coffee innovators to goat breeders, kasi delivery people to spaza innovators, mattress makers,... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
23rd February 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... 


HSRC signs an MoU with the University of Mpumalanga to strengthen mutual cooperation
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s social sciences and humanities science council, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), to... 


Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime
Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime
23rd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Government is working to close funding gaps and strengthen the readiness of the country’s armed forces to assist the South Africa National Police Service in fighting organised crime, according to... 


Budget must set out how country will build on reform – BLSA’s Mavuso
23rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Budget to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana on February 25 must build on the reform gains South Africa has made and provide strong support to drive and accelerate reforms while... 


UK project to use Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce sustainable aviation fuels
20th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based power-to-liquid sustainable e-fuels development company Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced its choice of technology partners for its flagship e-fuels facility, to be constructed at... 


Ten new African astronomy-for-development projects being funded this year 
20th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), which is a partnership between South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) – an agency of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation... 


Century's Iceland aluminium smelter to return sooner than expected
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

US aluminium producer Century Aluminum said on Thursday that repairs would allow the shuttered capacity at its Grundartangi smelter in Iceland to restart by the end of April, around six months... 


Lithium Americas sets up to $1.6bn 2026 capex for Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas sets up to $1.6bn 2026 capex for Thacker Pass
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

North American developer Lithium Americas has guided capital expenditure (capex) of between $1.3-billion and $1.6-billion for 2026 as construction accelerates at its Thacker Pass lithium project in... 


Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering
Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering
20th February 2026

South Africa is at least 15 to 20 years behind Europe and the US in material engineering, and, in an environment of rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing industrialisation, the current... 


Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen
Newmont flags 2026 production dip as record $7.3bn free cash flow fuels growth push
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Newmont has reported a milestone 2025, delivering record free cash flow and strengthening its balance sheet, while flagging 2026 as a planned production trough ahead of a return to... 


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Integrated Pump Technology drives dewatering success across Africa
20th February 2026

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 


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Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Nicolaas Jonker, CEO of Jonker Kontrakteur
Nicolaas Jonker
20th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nicolaas Jonker, CEO of Jonker Kontrakteurs, a multidisciplinary civil construction and mining-services company specialising in underground safety innovation, patented... 


The above image depicts CSIR CEO Dr Thulani Dlamini and Denel CEO Tsepo Monaheng signing the memorandum of understanding
Partnership formalisation advances SA aerospace, military technology
20th February 2026

To strengthen their collaboration – which is aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation –  national research organisation... 


The above image depicts Zero USV MD Matthew Ratsey
New USV increases payload and capacity possibilities
20th February 2026 By: Lynne Davies

A new class of large, long-distance, high payload uncrewed service vehicle (USV) –  the Oceanus 17 –  by marine automation company Zero USV, will enable the autonomous deployment of defence,... 


FUMANI MTHEMBI

Long-term energy sovereignty across the continent depends on the emergence of strong, locally owned energy companies, enterprises capable of building, owning and operating infrastructure while delivering measurable developmental outcomes
The next frontier for African energy companies is capital, communities and cross-border growth
20th February 2026

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 


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Tackling South Africa’s big transmission challenge also holds big opportunities
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 


Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation – Anglo’s Wanblad
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held earlier this month,... 


Huawei, National School of Government partner to boost public sector digital skills
20th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology company Huawei South Africa and the National School of Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital skills development... 


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Water facilities projects, US
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of two water facilities in Texas. 


Image of Mineral Point project drill core
Mineral Point openpit gold project, US – update
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold mine in Nevada. 


Image of Uis tin mine, in Namibia
Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Uis Tin Mining Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate the feasibility study. 


Image of Qala Shallows mine portal
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project. 


 Kumba CFO Xolani Mbambo.
Kumba Iron Ore investing R11.2-billion in ‘exciting’ waste-to-premium-product project
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American group company Kumba Iron Ore is investing R11.2-billion worth of capital in its "exciting" waste-to-premium-product project that has a three-year payback. Enabled by the modular... 


Anusha Naidu
Savca appoints new CEO
19th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industry body the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) has appointed Anusha Naidu as its new CEO, effective March 1, succeeding Tshepiso Kobile, who stepped down... 


Nelson Mandela Bay
Eskom starts stakeholder engagements in Eastern Cape for new nuclear builds
19th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom’s Nuclear Operating Unit has started with a strategic stakeholder engagement programme in the Eastern Cape to outline its vision and plans for the implementation of... 


Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community
Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community
18th February 2026

 For years, preschoolers in Laingsburg have spent their school days navigating the limitations of a shared community centre. While the hall provided a temporary roof, the lack of a private,... 


Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
18th February 2026

With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent.  The upcoming... 


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