Total April new-vehicle sales, at 42 401 units, were up 11.9% compared with the same month last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The new-passenger-car market gained 16.9% in... 

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is showcasing its various innovative automation solutions at the thirteenth Africa Automation Technology Fair, which is being held at... 

The latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) has improved, for the third consecutive quarter, following a series of repo rate cuts between September 2024 and January 2025. While the... 

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 

Although mining input costs have moderated in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2024, significant pressures remained, the Minerals Council South Africa revealed on May... 

South Africa's private sector showed signs of stabilisation in April, emerging from a four-month downturn as sales picked up slightly and supply chains strengthened, a survey showed on Tuesday. The... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, on April 30, proposed that three “war rooms” on the economy and jobs, on clean governance and on poverty and hunger be established, in line with the three... 

Euronext-listed gold producer Akobo Minerals’ gold production for March and April amounted to 1 kg at an average grade of about 3 g/t, which is below the company’s expectations, the company said on... 

JSE-listed poultry producer Astral Foods expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended March 31 to decrease by between 45% and 55% year-on-year following a cybersecurity incident,... 

With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana set to table South Africa’s third iteration of the 2025 national Budget to Parliament on May 21, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says the... 

With some people and political parties calling for South Africa’s labour laws to be relaxed in response to the prevailing economic climate and high unemployment rate, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

Australia’s mining industry is set to benefit from the continuation of key policy initiatives after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a resounding victory in the 2025... 

Import tariffs announced and, in some instances implemented, by US President Donald Trump have contributed to significant changes to global trade and pose significant challenges for the South... 

India's Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, reported a drop in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by weaker performance at its coal trading division. The company's... 

According to analysis by market research and business strategy consulting firm IntelStor, the application of tariffs, as well as the recent moves to halt or cancel offshore wind projects in the US,... 

With Nigeria's formal submission of tariff concessions under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, South Africa expects improved bilateral trade and greater access to markets... 

Logistics services and supply chain solutions company DP World has started the $165-million expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo as part of a long-term strategy to meet global... 

London-listed Aterian has secured signed subscriptions for £468 000 of equity capital targeted through the issue of convertible bonds to both new and existing investors. It is intended that... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced 4Sight OT Automation as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award,... 

The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Accelerator has driven more than R41-million in new sales, generating an estimated 359 new jobs in the local chemicals... 

Precious metals miner Hecla Mining’s Keno Hill operation in Canada’s Yukon Territory posted its first profitable quarter under company ownership, even as power disruptions curbed throughput and... 

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...