Toronto- and New York-listed Hudbay Minerals has reached an agreement with a coalition of union building trades to support the construction of its Copper World mine in Arizona. The agreement,... 

The South African rand gained ground against a weaker dollar on Friday, but analysts said it remained susceptible to twists in the global trade war and the risk that South Africa's coalition... 

Safe-haven gold surpassed the key $3 200 mark for the first time on Friday, spurred by a weaker dollar and economic concerns due to an intensifying trade war. Spot gold jumped over 1% to $3 214.92... 

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

As South Africa’s demand for reliable and cost-effective power solutions continues to grow, diesel engine dealer YC Diesel has identified the need for a factory-supported supplier that provides... 

The Manufacturing Indaba can serve as a catalyst for industrial development, fostering a collaborative environment where African manufacturers are empowered to become key players in the global... 

Critical for use near utilities’ generators and substations as well as industrial electrical panels and switch rooms, Dromex arc workwear forms an important part of industrial equipment and... 

Gold major Barrick is leveraging its $4.25-billion investment into the Tanzania-based Twiga Minerals Corporation – a joint venture (JV) between it and the Tanzanian government – to further progress... 

There is multistakeholder consensus on the need to increase investments in the infrastructure development required to improve the trajectory of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, highlights... 

Essential and vegetable oils produced from indigenous species and destined for the cosmetic, food and health sectors are experiencing growing demand by health-conscious consumers and can contribute... 

Faced with many domestic and global obstacles over the past five years, the automotive sector is tracking behind the growth targets it set out to achieve when South Africa’s Automotive Industry... 

This week we profile Telly Chauke, CEO of Petco, a producer responsibility organisation incorporated in 2004 that administers extended producer responsibility schemes on behalf of its members for... 

Leading lubricants manufacturer and supplier FUCHS LUBRICANTS South Africa introduced customers to its new expanded Isando, Ekurhuleni facility during a customer day in February. FUCHS LUBRICANTS... 

Telecommunications group Vodacom Business, in partnership with Mezzanine, has launched a new platform designed to deliver, support and maintain critical water services for suppliers, municipalities... 

South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure (WSI) is in a poor state, and stakeholders recognise the urgent need to address this to prevent a supply crisis, with various partnership and... 

There’s some concern that government is delaying the inevitable, after more support was extended to ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to facilitate a six-month pause of the shutdown of its longs... 

In a five-month trading update published at the end of March, JSE-listed Barloworld said the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its... 

March new-vehicle sales jumped by 12.5%, to 49 493 units, compared with the same month last year. The new passenger car market led the charge, accelerating by 25.3%, to 33 447 units, driven by... 

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 

The manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for more sustainable production methods. However, to remain competitive, businesses... 

Among the key highlights at Propak Africa 2025 was drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVI-C modular automation system, which is designed to simplify automation processes... 

South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure (WSI) is in a poor state, and stakeholders recognise the urgent need to address this to prevent a supply crisis, with various partnership and... 

A price shift in the price of rare metal gallium has prompted resource exploration and development company Altona Rare Earths to review its drilling data for the metal.  

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) Holdings has confirmed that its mining businesses will be sold, following the approval of a business rescue plan (BRP) by an overwhelming majority of creditors.... 

After more than 30 years of democracy, South Africa’s numerous economic problems can no longer be blamed on Apartheid but rather must be blamed on the black-led government that has held the reins... 

After listening to Heraeus Precious Metals trading head Dominik Sperzel placing ruthenium on a new high pedestal and describing this low-profile platinum group metal (PGM) as “my personal... 

Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says... 

There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal, especially given the recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in... 

As demand for infrastructure and energy projects continues to grow, project finance advisory firm Cresco is well-equipped to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory by... 

South Africa's rand firmed in early trade on Thursday, recouping some of its recent loss as investors took a breather after US President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day tariff pause for... 

ISF ICT Infrastructure (ISF ICT) is a leading solutions provider for mission-critical environments across data centres, telecommunications, banking and manufacturing. With a strong track record of... 

US President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging on Thursday even as he ratcheted up a... 

Mining and civil infrastructure contractor Macmahon on Thursday announced that it had been awarded a three-year extension at the Byerwen coking coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen basin. Macmahon has... 

Ramelius Resources takeover target Spartan Resources has moved to consolidate its ownership of key exploration tenements at the Dalgaranga project in Western Australia, acquiring the remaining 20%... 

South Africa rose to seventh position from eleventh in the emerging markets rankings section of Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, a... 

It’s official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025. In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region’s... 

Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the upcoming Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has completed a R60-million project to deepen and strengthen the automotive terminal berth at the Port of East London. The State-owned entity says the... 

By: Colin Timmis - Country Manager for Xero South Africa In the 2025 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveiled a proposed staggered increase to the VAT rate. This move, designed to... 

The newly formed State-owned South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) and its holding company the Central Energy Fund (CEF) have reached an agreement with organised labour and non-unionised... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. The...