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Historic waste sites must apply for licences 16 years after Waste Act, law firm advises
Updated 1 hour 9 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

Operators of historic waste disposal facilities in South Africa have been called upon to apply for waste management licences (WMLs) for the first time since the National Environmental Management:... 


2026 will test South Africa’s leadership depth
2026 will test South Africa’s leadership depth
Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago

By: Thabiso Legoete - Partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and Member of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice South African companies are entering 2026 with a sharper sense of how... 


Building an Inclusive Economy: FASA 2026 Conference and Expo Unlocks the Next Wave of South African Entrepreneurship
Building an Inclusive Economy: FASA 2026 Conference and Expo Unlocks the Next Wave of South African Entrepreneurship
Updated 1 hour 49 minutes ago

As the countdown begins for the 2026 National Conference & Expo, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) is highlighting the sector's pivotal role as the country’s premier engine for job... 


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DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry
Updated 1 hour 58 minutes ago By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into alleged violations of the party’s constitution. The... 


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South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade pushes Batsa to end local production
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Tobacco company British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has announced that it will cease local production of factory manufactured cigarettes and close its sole South African manufacturing... 


SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
Updated 4 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the... 


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Centurion Systems anchors gate motor production in South Africa as global demand grows
Updated 4 hours ago By: Darren Parker

Security technology manufacturer Centurion Systems has brought previously outsourced manufacturing back from Asia to South Africa, expanded its local factory operations to double night shifts,... 


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Trends in environmental litigation: public participation and consultation
15th January 2026

Reflecting on judgments handed down during the past year, certain trends have become manifest in litigation concerning environmental law issues in South Africa. One such trend is the growing... 


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Sappi earns CDP A List 2025 recognition for Forests
14th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi has reported that it received an ‘A’ score for Forests in 2025 by global nonprofit the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), ranking highly among nearly 20 000... 


 WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
14th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... 


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M&A increasingly shaped by more complex, innovative factors – HSF Kramer
14th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Last year started with a strong degree of optimism for a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driven from the US, with the anticipation of a pro-business, anti-regulation approach by President... 


Flawless, on-time silo repairs across multiple sites
14th January 2026

Citi-Con has again sealed the deal, successfully completing technically complex silo bin repairs to the most stringent design and performance specifications for a leading steward of raw materials... 


Industry leaders to examine practical approaches to mining transformation
Industry leaders to examine practical approaches to mining transformation
14th January 2026

In response to an increasingly complex regulatory and policy environment, senior leaders across South Africa’s mining and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors are being invited to... 


At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
14th January 2026

By: Adesina Gbadebo - Power & Grid Segment, West Africa and Funmi Adepegba, Key Account Manager, Property Developers & Contractors: Buildings at Schneider Electric For decades, the modernisation of... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum research head notes demand for precious metals as fiat currency alternatives
14th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Trump administration’s policies and repeated attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve are bringing into question the role of the US dollar as the global reserve currency and driving... 


Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
14th January 2026

As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient... 


Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

Portugal's government hopes to launch a long-delayed tender for lithium prospecting licenses this year, the Environment Minister said on Tuesday, promising to ensure that local communities, some of... 


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Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty
13th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report states. Global... 


Record start to 2026 brings prospect of $5 000 gold into view
Record start to 2026 brings prospect of $5 000 gold into view
13th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold and silver's upward run has reignited, with bullion topping $4 600 an ounce for the first time and big brokerages predicting $5 000 as a range of factors intensify, boosting the metal's... 


GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
13th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars has welcomed a new investor following Solareff’s departure late last year. The renewable-energy group sold its majority shareholding in... 


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Airbus reports year-on-year increase in airliner deliveries for last year
13th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order figures for 2025. It delivered 793 airliners throughout the year. These aircraft were... 


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Tharisa reports softer first-quarter output as operational indicators improve, PGM prices remain firm
13th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Integrated resource group Tharisa has reported a softer start to the 2026 financial year, with production for the first quarter, ended December 31, having been affected by seasonal conditions. The... 


Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
13th January 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Digital twins’ reputation precedes, and with good reason. It is a highly effective tool that offers real-world... 


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End of sugar tax, stronger controls needed to curb 400% imports surge – SA Canegrowers
13th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body SA Canegrowers has once again called on government to urgently scrap the Health Promotion Levy, or sugar tax, in light of a surge in imported sugar that is displacing locally produced... 


Global threat of cyber-fraud necessitates sharing intelligence, aligning standards – WEF report
13th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Cyber-enabled fraud has become a pervasive global threat, which also underscores the growing societal and economic impact of fraud as it spreads across regions and sectors. Geopolitical... 


Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
13th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Integra Resources has secured a clearly defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule for its DeLamar heap leach gold-silver project in Idaho, US, materially reducing... 


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Seifsa will deepen sector advocacy to support infrastructure development, boost industries
12th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

As infrastructure is repaired, expanded and modernised, the metals and engineering sector stands to benefit directly from increased demand for local manufacturing, fabrication and engineering... 


Top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026
12th January 2026

By:Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change.... 


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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows
12th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 


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Improved logistics, municipal service delivery, criminal justice key to GDP growth – Mavuso
12th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock higher GDP growth by making progress in three critical areas, namely logistics infrastructure, local government service delivery and the effectiveness of its criminal... 


Concor’s Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility project combines engineering excellence with environmental care at every step
Concor prioritises environmental stewardship at Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility
12th January 2026

Concor’s role in the construction of Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape, one of the company’s first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts, extends far beyond... 


TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
12th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 


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Celsius appoints financial adviser for Philippine copper/gold project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Celsius Resources has appointed Grant Samuel Capital Advisory to assist with finalising financing for the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) copper/gold project, held under its Philippine... 


Waste tyres
Governance failures turning waste tyre depots into public health, environmental hazards – Redisa
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Rustenburg Waste Tyre Depot, visited by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, is not representative of the dire state of depots across the country, says tyre... 


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Specialised crane for air rescue simulations
9th January 2026

A four-ton overhead crane has been used to simulate realistic training for emergency rescue teams, part of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ’s) newly opened Rescue Centre.  By lifting, rotating... 


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Major upgrade for Fourways Mall
9th January 2026

Extensive refurbishment of an existing section of Fourways Mall that borders Witkoppen and Cedar roads in Johannesburg, is currently underway. The View project forms part of a comprehensive upgrade... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II reached another milestone in December 2025 as the construction of the project continues. 


Green Technology Metals secures extended C$100m financing interest for Seymour lithium project
8th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest (LOI) from Export Development Canada (EDC) for potential financing support of up to C$100-million for the development... 


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Black Cat reaches quarterly production with ramp-ups still progressing
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold miner Black Cat produced record quarterly gold production of 25 437 oz for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Gold production from the Paulsens and Kal East mines, in... 


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Akobo records strong December performance, vertical shaft development progresses
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavia-based gold producer Akobo Minerals concluded the fourth quarter with continued improvement in operational performance at its Ethiopian gold operations. In an operational update for... 


Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results
Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results
8th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Thursday suggested that Matriculants make use of its Gauteng Matric Results Online System to access their 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results.... 


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Critical Metals building pilot plant in Greenland
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has started construction on a multi-use storage and pilot plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is a key enabling infrastructure project for the... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


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