Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) decreased by four points to 44.7 in April, with the headline PMI remaining in contractionary territory for a sixth consecutive month.... 

Rio Tinto has not modernised its agreement with an Aboriginal group on whose lands it mines iron ore, failing to fulfil a commitment made five years ago when it destroyed an important Aboriginal... 

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 

A definitive feasibility study has shown the project to be robust, even in a low pricing environment.  

The full implications for South Africa of US President Donald Trump’s untargeted trade and industrial policies are not yet fully known. They are unlikely to be pain-free, however. Besides for the... 

While the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade zone in terms of the number of participating countries, further efforts are required to unlock its full... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

Leading diesel engine manufacturer for trucks and buses Volvo Penta – a division of the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group – is “redefining service excellence” by strengthening its dealer and... 

This week we profile Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, which represents and advocates for the beer industry's interests, promotes responsible consumption, and encourages... 

This year's West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to be attended by more than 7 000 visitors – an increase of almost 30% compared with last year’s attendance, reports global... 

Industrial solutions supplier BMG’s agricultural division has extended its portfolio of belting to include newly launched specialised Gates belting, designed to enhance performance and durability... 

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must... 

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is right about South Africa’s superior sun, prime wind, platinum group metals (PGMs) abundance, and the PGM relationship with green hydrogen... 

A first-of-its-kind repair and service centre, with dedicated support for Manitou machine repairs, refurbishments and services, has been opened in Pretoria by work-at-height and materials handling... 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will host the forty-fourth World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, from May 14 to 16. Following the conference, the... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has again insisted that no new demands will be imposed on business and industry because of the establishment of the R100-billion Transformation... 

With growing demand for buildings that are not only functional but also visually striking, Chryso is helping customers reshape the face of concrete. Driven by technological advancements and a... 

The energy coal produced by Glencore in South Africa in the first three months of this year was up on the first quarter of last year, the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining and marketing... 

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s market leader in Chromium Carbide wear solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Cooke as its new Sales Manager, effective 1st of February 2025 marking an... 

(Virtual Showroom) For more than seven decades, Willard Batteries has played a key role in powering South African agriculture. This legacy continues at NAMPO 2025, where Willard will once again... 

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 

Brazilian miner Vale is studying alternatives for its nickel portfolio including selling, making partnerships or putting assets in care and maintenance, as the market faces a challenging short-term... 

Faltering economic growth is coinciding with ample oil supply in ways that are expected to cause a drop in global commodity prices to their lowest level of the 2020s, according to the World Bank’s... 

With the gold price expected to be stronger for longer, hopes are high that South Africa’s five main remaining gold mining companies will maximise gold production and avoid repeating the gold... 

A tariff review by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) of input materials and components used in wind, solar PV and battery storage facilities could have... 

Financial services firm Standard Bank has announced that the 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is, for the first time, open to township entrepreneurs across all nine South African provinces to pitch... 

Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will provide a specialised training programme designed to equip enterprises with a deep understanding of the... 

Centerra Gold has agreed to invest C$5.66-million in Azimut Exploration through a strategic private placement that will see the mid-tier gold miner acquire a 9.9% stake in the Québec-focused... 

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 

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... 

AfriSam has enhanced its Rheebok Quarry operation with the installation of a high-capacity Sandvik CH430 cone crusher from Sandvik Rock Processing. The upgrade ensures reliable safe production with... 

By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and... 

The ever-increasing volumes of data being generated and processed globally is driving a change in data strategies and rapid evolution in data centres, as organisations grapple with the challenge of... 

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... 

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... 

Friday, April 25, marked the remarkable 130th anniversary of the uninterrupted listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of South Africa's resilient gold producer, DRDGOLD. Born out of the gold... 

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...