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João Lourenço and Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa calls for silencing of guns across Africa as he hosts Angolan counterpart
12th December 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday reiterated South Africa’s call for the silencing of guns across Africa, which he described as a necessary precondition for stability, economic growth and... 


Business must organise to leverage G20 opportunities, Sacci urges
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South African business must organise in a fully inclusive manner to take advantage of the opportunities of South Africa's chairing of the intergovernmental platform Group of 20 (G20) for the... 


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Robust debate unveils complexities of resetting South Africa's logistics system
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private- and public-sector representatives have, this week, emphasised that there are potential solutions to South Africa's logistics problems and bottlenecks, that funding is limited and that... 


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ANCWL to take GBVF march to Ramaphosa during 16 Days of Activism
27th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress Women’s League on Wednesday demanded that rape offenders receive no bail and that parole for rape offenders be reviewed, as part of action against gender-based... 


African air safety has improved significantly, but more still to be done
18th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh has hailed progress in aviation safety in Africa but urged that more be done. He was addressing the 2024 Annual General... 


FSCC chairperson Nelly Ndlovu
Forestry sector calls for collaboration to build on transformation progress
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While the forestry sector has achieved notable progress in transformation over the past 15 years, more needs to be done to ensure the sector is sustainable and creates long-term value for... 


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Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East
3rd October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Government has expressed concern at the continued escalation of military action by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon and wants the international community to address what it described as a... 


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Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan
13th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Fellow politicians and others on Friday expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister of Public Enterprises and South African Revenue Service Commissioner Pravin Gordhan.... 


Airline safety the focus of a major global IATA conference to be held in Africa
5th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has announced the theme for its 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference... 


Kropz reveals restructuring plans to simplify debt, boost operational progress
3rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed phosphate producer Kropz has announced plans to restructure its finances and raise additional funds to support its projects. This move is aimed at simplifying the company’s debt... 


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South Africa asks banks, insurers for consumer education plans
3rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A top South Africa regulator is planning to require financial institutions to unveil their plans for boosting spending on customer education as it seeks to improve the lives of consumers in a... 


Menell appointed chairperson of Perseus
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has appointed Rick Menell independent, nonexecutive chairperson of the board, with immediate effect. Menell will succeed interim executive chairperson Jeff... 


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Survey highlights PGMs’ socioeconomic contribution
23rd August 2024

To develop an improved understanding of the extent to which mining matters to nearby communities, and more broadly to South Africa as a whole, mining industry lobby association Minerals Council... 


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Aveng demerger signals possible exit from South African market
20th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Construction, engineering and contract mining group Aveng has outlined plans to split its Australian and South African operations into two separate and independent entities. This demerger, which... 


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Increased pumping solutions for African mines
19th July 2024

With a focus on mine drainage and slurry applications, Integrated Pump Technology says it has expanded its presence to offer dewatering pump solutions to mines beyond South Africa. The company says... 


William Gumede
GNU should ensure more consensus, accountability 
12th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The formation of the national Government of National Unity (GNU) has seemingly created a positive and optimistic mood among investors and society, but the onus is on coalition parties to... 


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Mining companies, suppliers team up to advance evolving ESG goals
12th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African mining industry continues to be a key contributor to the fiscus, with local producers and suppliers paying about R14-billion in royalties and R90-billion in taxes in the year... 


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Mining companies, suppliers team up to advance evolving ESG goals
12th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African mining industry continues to be a key contributor to the fiscus, with local producers and suppliers paying about R14-billion in royalties and R90-billion in taxes in the year... 


The Geobrugg management team cut the ribbon at the newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Lanseria
Geobrugg inaugurates new steel wire mesh manufacturing facility
4th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Steel wire net manufacturer Geobrugg Africa has inaugurated its first high-tensile steel production facility in Africa in Lanseria, Gauteng. The facility boasts a new TECCO manufacturing machine to... 


Engen’s partnership with RBS boosts local enterprise development
Engen’s partnership with RBS boosts local enterprise development
7th June 2024

June 6th, 2024. Engen recently handed over the keys to a new truck to Resegofetse Business Solutions (RBS) that will enhance the 100% Black women-owned enterprise’s service capability along the... 


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ActionSA leaves Multi-Party Charter
6th June 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA announced on Thursday that it is officially out of the Multi-Party Charter (MPC), citing a “serious breach” by other political parties who it said publicly signed and campaigned under an... 


Integrated Pump Technology is a leading provider of dewatering pump solutions in South and sub-Saharan Africa
Underpinning mining operations in Africa with pumping solutions
6th June 2024

Integrated Pump Technology is significantly enhancing mining operations across South and sub-Saharan Africa through its innovative pumping solutions and strategic distributor partnerships. The... 


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SACP against ANC coalition with DA, MK Party
6th June 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Communist Party said it is against the African National Congress seeking a coalition arrangement with the Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party, citing apartheid... 


Sibanye-Stillwater secures fourth power purchase agreement.
Sibanye clinches yet another renewable energy purchase agreement
30th May 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded its fourth renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA). The green metals and gold producer has reached financial close for an... 


Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute
Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute
28th May 2024 By: Reuters

Australian mining group Berkeley Energia said on Tuesday it had filed a request for an arbitration to seek $1-billion in damages from the Spanish government after it refused to give final approval... 


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Mike Benfield
24th May 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Mike Benfield, Group CEO of Macsteel Service Centres South Africa, a merchandiser and distributor of steel and value-added steel products 


Jupiter CEO and MD Brad Rogers
Jupiter plans to replicate sustainability approach of Tshipi at other manganese mines
16th May 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines continues to advance environment, social and governance (ESG) initiatives at its 49.9%-owned Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, alongside its partner Ntsimbintle... 


A leadership battle is brewing at deep sea mining’s regulatory body
7th May 2024 By: Bloomberg

The secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority is set to run for a third term leading the United Nations-affiliated organization that regulates deep sea mining, as control of mineral... 


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SA’s largest boat builder eyes growing share of global ocean-cruising catamaran market
3rd May 2024 By: Irma Venter

It’s easy to overlook the sheer magnitude of Robertson and Caine’s (R&C’s) operations in Cape Town. The company’s ten boat-building factories and assembly lines are dotted across the city – from... 


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Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance?
26th April 2024 By: Terence Creamer

In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and agriculture over the past 30 years and considers ways to end... 


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Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance?
26th April 2024 By: Terence Creamer

In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and agriculture over the past 30 years and considers ways to end... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
How 30 years of democracy has transformed South Africa's mining industry
25th April 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s 30 years of democracy has changed the character of this country’s mining industry profoundly, Minerals Council South Africa emphasised in a report that highlights the industry’s... 


Multi-Party Charter delivers plan to tackle poverty, inequality
24th April 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Multi-Party Charter of South Africa announced on Wednesday its plans to increase the Child Support Grant to the food poverty line and extend the grant to cover pregnant mothers to support child... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Successes, learnings on employee share ownership plans marked
23rd April 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) or worker share ownership programmes have enjoyed several successes in South Africa, especially gaining traction in the past five years, and this needs to... 


African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe
An ACDP govt promises safety, respect and a return of the death penalty if elected
19th April 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

The African Christian Democracy Party is underscoring its commitment to a safer South Africa for citizens and investors, with an emphasis on respect for all and a promise to bring back the death... 


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Salamanca uranium project, Spain – update
19th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Berkeley Energia has reported that it remains committed to the project. 


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Opec woos Namibia as African nation prepares to produce from 2030
16th April 2024 By: Reuters

The OPEC+ oil producers group, having lost Angola and other players in recent years, is eyeing Namibia for possible membership as it sets up what could be Africa’s fourth-largest output by the next... 


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Industry well placed to respond to global demand
12th April 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

African law firm Bowmans asserts that the local and broader Southern African manganese industries are well placed to respond to global demand for the commodity. With increased activity in steel... 


Berkeley affirms commitment to Salamanca project amid investment dispute
10th April 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium project developer Berkeley Energia remains steadfast in its commitment to the Salamanca project and remains open to discussions with Spanish authorities, the company said on Wednesday.... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen resists coalition with ANC
28th March 2024 By: Bloomberg

The leader of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance said his party opposes forming a coalition with the ruling African National Congress in order to govern the country should it need... 


IATA launches its Digital Leadership Charter for air cargo
14th March 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline industry, on Thursday launched its IATA Digital Leadership Charter. The launch took place at the... 


Multi-Party Charter promises it will be tough on crime
Multi-Party Charter promises it will be tough on crime
13th March 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Multi-Party Charter on Wednesday promised that if it comes into government it will prioritise preventing crime by addressing its root causes. The 11 parties in the Multi-Party Charter unveiled... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen’s focus is to get the Multi-Party Charter ‘over the line’ in this crucial election
5th March 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

While the Democratic Alliance (DA) has much to consider before and after the 2024 national elections, its leader, John Steenhuisen stressed that his focus for the next 85 days, is to get the... 


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