Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3-billion revolving intra-African oil trade financing programme to finance the purchase of... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic stability and sustained growth, noting that... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the dismissal by the North Gauteng High Court of the interdict application to suspend the appointment of five trustees to the... 

Angola will use its chairmanship of the African Union this year to advance the creation of a continental financial stability mechanism, its finance minister said, to cushion economies from sliding... 

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, following an update of the project’s feasibility study. Perseus has... 

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will be pressing ahead with setting up the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa as soon as possible, Public Works and Infrastructure... 

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 

China’s steel industry is expected to see a “turning point” this year on additional stimulus measures and production cuts, even as overseas tariffs put pressure on demand, according to Citic... 

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has been encouraged by Egypt’s plan to stimulate the production of sustainable aviation... 

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold is rebranding as Barrick Mining, a move that reflects the company’s increasing emphasis on copper alongside its core gold operations. The proposed name change is... 

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths is in talks with the Trump administration to counter rising costs for the refinery it’s building in Texas, while at the same time warning that the president’s tariff... 

Zimbabwe’s central bank is again issuing gold coins it scrapped ten months ago, a step it took to ramp up the bullion stockpile used to back up the local currency, the ZiG. Minting of the so-called... 

Regulatory authority the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) elected its seventh governing council during a meeting on April 23 to 24, and chose TC Madikane as president and Marcia Madia as... 

State-owned electricity producer Eskom has unveiled details of a R321.72-billion capital expenditure (capex) plan for the coming five years, which includes plans for a material rise in grid-related... 

During its discussions with the Democratic Alliance, the African National Congress said it remained rooted in its values and resolutions, and will not compromise on the fundamental goals of social... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in collaboration with telecommunications company MTN Group, will host the South Africa-Nigeria Private Sector Engagement Session next week.... 

Yet another whistleblower report regarding corruption and mismanagement at the South African Bureau of Standards has come to light, providing detailed accounts of long-standing governance failures,... 

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his latest attempt to boost U.S. access to nickel, copper and other critical... 

Not only does financial services provider Standard Bank prioritise renewable energy as part of its sustainable finance mobilisation targets, it also supports a broader range of activities that... 

The African Clean Energy Developments with the IDEAS Fund and the Eswatini Public Service Pensions Fund as shareholders plan to build a hydropower plant to achieve the country's ambitions of energy... 

Multinational mining company BHP has reported the first stage of the project is 66% and the second stage 8%. 

In the ongoing development of its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation has terminated its engineering, procurement and construction management... 

Understanding the critical role of spare parts in maintaining operational efficiency, coupled with prioritising the reliability and accessibility of essential mining and construction components, is... 

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 

Amid great anticipation, the 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed.  Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South... 

Hundreds of municipal officials from around the Western Cape will get together from 28 to 30 May 2025 to attend the Western Cape Procurement Conference. This important annual event, which is now in... 

A revamped planning tool has been launched by global solar mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group. The browser-based Schletter Creator allows users to design PV systems for any roof shape or... 

By: Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild South Africa's construction industry is being shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities. Trends such as addressing skilled labour shortages, embracing... 

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader at Schneider Electric Load shedding remains a significant challenge in South Africa, making backup systems such as solar panels,... 

Aim-listed Caracal Gold has appointed Noreen Kidunduhu as its new independent nonexecutive chairperson and Kevin Warrington, Martin Westerman, Hannah Wang'ombe and Edward Ruheni as independent... 

Enlit Africa, set for 20-22 May 2025 in Cape Town, is the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors.  It opens the door to opportunities for commercial and industrial... 

By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction.... 

A working group with industry has been established to improve the operating environment for long-term sustainability of South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 

ASX-listed RareX has entered into a consortium agreement with Australian miner Iluka Resources to apply for the Mrima Hill rare earth/niobium/phosphate/manganese project licence, in Kenya. RareX... 

London-listed Kavango Resources has issued a $5-million convertible loan note facility to a consortium of Zimbabwe-registered pension funds. The company notes that the facility is interest free and... 

In a powerful move to advance inclusion, mobility, and employability for persons with disabilities, Engen, in partnership with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET), has successfully... 

By: Kagiso Mahlangu, Director, Head of Real Estate & Conveyancing at CMS South Africa Renewable energy projects, particularly in rural areas, have become increasingly central to the national... 

Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal is inching closer to finishing a long-planned breakup of his metals-to-energy conglomerate Vedanta, a move aimed at trimming the group’s $11-billion debt pile and... 

China's export controls on three metals important across the defence and chip sectors are keeping shipments at historically low levels despite high prices worldwide as Beijing flexes its control...