Financial services firm Standard Bank, through its residential energy efficiency tool, has partnered with the South African National Development Energy Institute (SANEDI) to launch an energy and... 

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not... 

China's coal imports fell 16% year-on-year in April, customs data showed on Friday, as weaker domestic prices made imports less profitable. Imports for the month were 37.83-million metric tons,... 

Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 

Instead of simply highlighting its capabilities and technologies at this year’s Enlit Africa, industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) will use the opportunity to make a... 

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the... 

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era, propelled by regional integration efforts that are reshaping the continent into a formidable global economic force. The... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 

Iron-ore fell as China’s top steel association confirmed that output curbs were under way, and long-awaited PBOC rate cuts failed to deliver a sustained lift in sentiment. Futures fell as much as... 

JSE- and Aim-listed Gemfields Group announced that Kagem Mining, the emerald mine in Zambia which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% owned by the government through the Industrial Development... 

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has described its Isando facility, in Gauteng, as a “beacon of sustainable innovation”, boasting an on-site anaerobic digestion plant that... 

The African National Congress (ANC) has met with the Afrikaner Leadership Network, which includes the Solidarity Movement, Solidarity and AfriForum, and described discussions as “robust and frank”.... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s... 

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... 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 

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... 

Wellness infrastructure company Therme Group is planning to build a 46 452 m2 resort beside the Royal Palace in the heart of Dubai. 

The agricultural landscape in South Africa is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by evolving technologies, says Africa AgriTech Conference & Expo programme director Anlie Hattingh. While... 

Fertiliser supplier Suiso, founded by Paul Erskine, is taking a decisive step towards sustainability with a R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga. The... 

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 

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... 

Industrial gearbox, drives and automation solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is rolling out its expansion plans into Africa, raising the level of customer support and extending services... 

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... 

Botswana is intent on cutting spending to offset the effects of a prolonged downturn in the diamond market that’s led it to raise its budget deficit forecast to post-Covid peaks, its finance... 

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,... 

Australia’s IGO has trimmed capital spending plans for the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia, lowering its 2025 capital expenditure (capex) forecast to between A$700-million and... 

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 

Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor Nampo Harvest Day, taking place from 13–16 May 2025 at Nampo Park, Bothaville. With... 

Gemstone miner Gemfields’ mini auction of rough rubies recovered from its 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation, in Mozambique, has generated revenue of $7.2-million at an average sales... 

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... 

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... 

Technological innovations, particularly in the data and machine learning space, are pivotal in addressing the increasing global demand for critical minerals, highlights geoscience software company... 

Brazilian miner Vale reported a 17% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Thursday, hit by lower iron ore prices despite improved costs. Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers,... 

Faulty gas equipment in industrial operations puts the health and safety of workers at high risk while posing threats to the site, such as damage to infrastructure, owing to the drastic nature of... 

Leading filtration solutions manufacturer Donaldson provides reinforced units and ATEX-certified solutions for the safe handling of combustible dust, helping manufacturers optimise operations while... 

In the wake of global finance organisation the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cutting its GDP growth forecast for South Africa this year to 1% from 1.5%, adding that it would reach a growth rate... 

BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the... 

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... 

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... 

Global central banks will mostly stand ready for interest-rate cuts in coming months to cushion their economies from US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Despite flux in implementation, his... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation, part of the Murray & Roberts group, is a top-tier underground mining contractor headquartered in Johannesburg, serving Africa. The company pioneered contract...