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Made possible by the investments in the finishing mill of NLMK Clabecq, InThinity is poised to set new industry standards
The impact of InThinity for evolutionary steel production
27th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Steel production is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability. At Bauma 2025, Belgium-based steel plate manufacturer NLMK... 


Solidarity Movement Head of International Relations Jaco Kleynhans, Solidarity CEO Dr. Dirk Hermann, Solidarity Movement chairperson Flip Buys, and AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel
If US passes Bill to review relations with SA, it will be ANC’s fault – Solidarity Movement
27th February 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Following discussions with representatives in the US, the Solidarity Movement has issued a warning to the South African government that a Bill is being considered by the US to review bilateral... 


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South Africa's inflation rises less than expected in January
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African inflation edged up in January in the first release since the statistics agency updated its consumer price basket, but the headline rate remains near the bottom of the central bank's... 


Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 Gears Up for Milestone 10th Edition at New Venue
Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 Gears Up for Milestone 10th Edition at New Venue
25th February 2025

Africa's premier automotive aftermarket trade fair, Automechanika Johannesburg, will celebrate its landmark 10th edition at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 28-30 October this year,... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Reserve Bank governor says trade and tax policies pose inflation risks
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Global trade tensions and a potential value-added tax hike in South Africa could derail two years of slowing inflation, the country's central bank governor said on Tuesday. Speaking on the... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 


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Stronger growth projected for sub-Saharan Africa this year
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global conditions are more favourable, supporting firmer economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, financial organisation Nedbank Group’s economic unit notes in its ‘Africa Insights for sub-Saharan... 


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BLSA highlights importance of B20
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Business 20 (B20) South Africa Summit, which is being hosted in Cape Town this week, provides “an unprecedented opportunity [for South Africa] to engage with the world and build our... 


Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs
Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs
24th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A wave of cost cutting and potential consolidation looms for lithium and nickel miners in the year ahead, with no short-term relief in sight for the key battery metals sector after a poor earnings... 


Diamond miner Lucara hits new production highs
Diamond miner Lucara hits new production highs
24th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Botswana-focused diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has reported a record-breaking 2024, highlighted by the recovery of two exceptional stones – the 2 488 ct ‘Motswedi’ diamond and the 1 094 ct... 


Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar
A department of govt efficiency would not be a bad idea for South Africa, Weimar suggests
21st February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following the unprecedented Budget speech debacle that played out on February 19, Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar has advocated for creative and ruthless cutting of wasteful government... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Panellists discuss local business environment amid Budget speech postponement
21st February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the postponement of the Budget speech from February 19 to March 12, panellists at the PwC ‘Responsible growth for a sustainable future’ panel discussion, on February 21, considered South... 


Deputy Minister for Public Service and Administration, in the Presidency, Pinky Sharon Kekane, addressing the 2025 Women in the Green Economy breakfast
Women are playing a leading role in green economy innovation
21st February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

“Our planet is at a crossroads,” affirmed Presidency Deputy Public Service and Administration Minister Pinky Sharon Kekane in an address at the Women in the Green Economy breakfast, at Africa’s... 


AUDA-NEPAD, Meta and Deloitte launch AI for SMMEs in Africa platform ALKALI AI
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), social media technology company Meta and professional services company Deloitte have launched ALKALI AI – an AI-driven support platform designed to... 


European Commission VP Kaja Kallas & International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola
EU bolsters ties with South Africa amid tensions with Trump
21st February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The European Union and South Africa are forging closer ties after previous disagreements led to a frosty relationship, the bloc’s top diplomat said. The rapprochement comes as US President Donald... 


Sintech
Sintech
21st February 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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GCO mine off-grid hybrid project, Senegal
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa and Eramet Grande Côte plan to build one of the largest off-grid hybrid installations in Senegal. 


Clyrofor MD and CEO Loyiso Boyce and CSIR Defence and Security executive manager Sipho Mbhokota
Clyrofor, CSIR partnership to support commercialisation of cybersecurity technologies
20th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity company Clyrofor and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance innovation, foster skills development and... 


Business associations, trade unions welcome budget postponement but voice concern over perceived instability
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The failure of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to resolve its differences over the budget is disappointing and negative for business sentiment, but it does show that the parties of the GNU... 


Hibarri CEO Anje Kruger raises alarm over looming tax hike
20th February 2025

CEO Anje Kruger says tax hikes will drive business owners out of South Africa! Increasing resident tax in a country to restore a deficit is one of the dumbest things anyone can do. The... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
The Budget trade-offs that will now come into focus ahead of March 12
20th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Note: Some of the information in this article has been written on the basis of documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on... 


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Three global brands unite to provide most advanced cooling solutions
20th February 2025

Industrial Water Cooling (IWC), a leading South African company, and its affiliate AS Cooling Technologies India (ASCTI) have officially joined the NEXT COOLING SA family, a proud member of... 


Construction activity
Additional R46.7bn funding announced for infrastructure projects
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 2025 Budget documents show that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana planned to add an extra R46.7-billion in funding for infrastructure projects over the next three years. In his undelivered... 


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South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Donald Trump's axing of aid to South Africa, in response to land reform policies he says will harm its white minority, has raised fears a trade deal may be next, though any such move would hurt the... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos posts lower profits and slashes dividend, but sees growth ahead
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit and slashed its dividend by 41% on Wednesday, but remained confident it was reaching an "inflection... 


Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research Dr Elna Moolman
Opinion: Budget 2025 will put to the test government’s commitment to a more sustainable fiscal stance
18th February 2025

In this article, Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research Dr Elna Moolman writes about the backdrop against which the 2025 Budget speech is being delivered and the key areas... 


2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
18th February 2025

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession. But industry body... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
18th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers a comprehensive range of SpaceLogic Duct and Plant Room Air Quality (PRAQ)... 


How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
17th February 2025

Industry modernisation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and addressing rapidly evolving market demands, specifically now as industries face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and... 


Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola
South Africa says US has not responded to attempts to engage after Trump order
17th February 2025 By: Reuters

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola told Reuters on Monday that the United States had not responded to attempts to "formally engage" after US President Donald Trump... 


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IMF says South Africa needs to reduce debt for faster growth
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must take bold steps to ease a suffocating debt burden and boost economic growth, said the International Monetary Fund. “What we are recommending is a fiscal adjustment of 1% of gross... 


TLT-Turbo Africa sales engineer Katlego Nchabeleng speaks to Mining Weekly in studio.
TLT-Turbo Africa bolstering local presence in providing ventilation solutions
17th February 2025

Ventilation specialist TLT-Turbo Africa, a black-empowered subsidiary of globally-renowned, TLT-Turbo Fan Group, is at the forefront of delivering advanced ventilation solutions tailored to the... 


Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take... 


An image of the Cera Tec products
Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


Trump-Ramaphosa duel
14th February 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Donald Trump will always be Donald Trump, frequently attacking those he disagrees with. President Cyril Ramaphosa found himself in his crosshairs earlier this month – for assenting to the... 


TURBAIR technology offers power-strapped South African market a 60% energy saving
14th February 2025

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 


Flight or fright?
14th February 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

What do you do when your local produce cannot compete in your domestic market? And, before answering, what should your priority be? You pursue an export-driven strategy as your focus. Want to guess... 


Gina Rinehart
Australia's 50 richest now control $153bn as Rinehart tops list again
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243-billion ($152.92-billion) in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina Rinehart... 


Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
13th February 2025

Plastic packaging plays a crucial role in South Africa’s supply chains, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. While its durability and cost-effectiveness make it... 


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Airlink becomes first African airline to join Embraer’s optimised support system
12th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major aerospace group Embraer and South African regional and domestic airline Airlink have signed a spare parts inventory support agreement. This makes Airlink the first African... 


The Building Company group merchandise executive Stuart Jowett
Building and construction materials sector still lacking growth
11th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The building and construction sector is still depressed, years after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. So noted building and construction wholesale and retail materials supply group The Building... 


Silver sponsor Lasec®to showcase top brands, innovations and LIMS solutions at analytica Lab Africa
11th February 2025

Lasec®, the ultimate solution provider for laboratories across Africa, will showcase 17 international suppliers and a broad range of solutions and innovations at its pavilion at analytica Lab... 


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