The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is worried about a “possible bloodbath of job losses” across multiple sectors, including steel, transportation, ferrochrome and mining, on the back of... 

ASX-listed Victory Metals has completed a scoping study for the North Stanmore rare earths project in Western Australia, confirming the project is a world-class opportunity for the critical... 

By: Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT Strategic partnerships are essential for enhancing cybersecurity in South African municipalities. As cyber threats evolve... 

By: Ganesa Subramanian Vaikuntam,VP & Global Head – Cybersecurity Business Group at TCS The year 2025 promises to be a pivotal one for African business, with several key trends shaping the... 

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said it is accelerating efforts to mobilise the continent's money for investments and tapping investors in the Middle East and Asia, as developing nations... 

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 

The perils associated with assigning shareholder responsibilities for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to line ministries can no longer... 

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 

Google Cloud and the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) have launched the Google Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative. Google Cloud would provide the opportunity for up to... 

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 

I wrote last month that US President Donald Trump’s neoi-mperialism could significantly destabilise the African continent – especially where colonial boundaries sit uncomfortably on language lines... 

Private company US Critical Materials announced on Wednesday that its Sheep Creek deposit in Montana contained the highest reported rare earth grades in the US, along with significant... 

Tungsten miner American Tungsten said on Tuesday that it was committed to bolstering domestic tungsten supply in the US following President Donald Trump’s pledge to move forward with tariff actions... 

The South African National Defence Force said on Tuesday that a group of critically injured soldiers have been repatriated from Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to receive medical... 

Scanning technology can be used to help safeguard businesses against cybercrimes and data breaches. By digitising physical documents, scanning reduces the risk of data being stolen, misplaced or... 

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... 

With Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, growing geopolitical tensions and the vulnerability of critical infrastructures demanding an increased commitment to defence and security issues... 

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD) and other organs of state and entities. Armscor’s mandate... 

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp has started detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline materials. 

While the South African defence industry grew significantly in the late twentieth century, it has been in decline ever since, owing to budget cuts as well as diminished support from the South... 

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... 

JSE-listed engineering-led contractor Aveng has reported an 8.1% decline in revenue to R16.6-billion for the six months ended December 31, 2024, down from R18.6-billion in the prior period. The... 

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Perpetua is advancing its Stibnite gold project in Idaho, announcing on Thursday the start of detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline... 

The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force as a diplomatic tool for... 

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that a minerals deal between Kyiv and Washington would provide Ukraine with a post-war "security shield", and President Volodmyr Zelenskiy said... 

Australia has passed landmark legislation introducing production tax incentives for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, a move aimed at strengthening domestic processing capabilities and... 

Australia's industry minister said on Wednesday the nation's plan to boost "green" aluminium exports would not be derailed by the threat of US tariffs, saying American customers would only end up... 

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday said it was not surprised by US President Donald Trump’s sentiments on the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, accusing him of having a history... 

TSX-V-listed Montero Mining and Exploration’s legal representatives in Tanzania have received $8-million in cash, the second instalment of the $27-million settlement between the company and the... 

South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and diplomatic sources said, after 14 of its soldiers were killed in... 

South African multidisciplinary asset manager Novare and ReElement Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation, has announced a R1.8-billion rare earth... 

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the US create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption... 

Spokesperson to the President Vincent Magwenya on Friday reiterated Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive made during the State of the Nation Address that the national flag be flown at half-mast at all flag... 

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 

Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, providing products, services and solutions for the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space sectors. Drawing on over half a... 

China said on Tuesday it would restrict exports of five metals used in defence, clean energy and other industries in response to fresh US tariffs, refraining from the outright export bans Beijing... 

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has condemned the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products bound for the US, warning of severe economic and security... 

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya announced on Friday that 2 241 statements have been obtained in 53 cases addressing State capture... 

TSX-V-listed Graphite One has been recognised by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy in his State of the State Address this week, underscoring the project’s economic and national security significance.... 

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out against South Africa as conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with choice words for President Cyril Ramaphosa after South African... 

Following the deaths of South African National Defence Force members during combat in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on all parties in the conflict to...