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Both gold, platinum prices consolidating in high ranges
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 


Sibanye-Stillwater COO South Africa Richard Cox.
Investment decision end June on already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project
23rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The final investment decision by Sibanye-Stillwater on the already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is being targeted for the first half of this... 


Water officials head to Japan for bilateral cooperation advancement
23rd February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is undertaking a high-level visit to Japan from February 23 to 27 in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Japan... 


Aftermarket performance = fleet profitability
Aftermarket performance = fleet profitability
23rd February 2026

In a market defined by fuel volatility, infrastructure pressure and tight delivery schedules, uptime is no longer a technical metric - it is a commercial one. For Dave Black, Head of Operations:... 


Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
23rd February 2026

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 


Parliamentary committee concerned at poor performance by arms trade regulatory agencies
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Following a meeting with the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD), Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence has expressed serious concern about the... 


An image from the Kagem emerald mine
Kagem achieves four-year LTI-free milestone
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Emerald producer Kagem Mining, which has operations in Zambia, has been recognised by that country’s Minerals Regulation Commission for its four-year lost time injury- (LTI-) free achievement.... 


Central banks, interest rates and gold – Signals SA traders should not ignore
Central banks, interest rates and gold – Signals SA traders should not ignore
23rd February 2026

Gold has always carried a certain gravity. It does not shout like equities or move with the same speed as crypto, but when central banks start shifting interest rates, gold often responds in ways... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
23rd February 2026

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several years of sustained support for female learners, Engen... 


Budget must set out how country will build on reform – BLSA’s Mavuso
23rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Budget to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana on February 25 must build on the reform gains South Africa has made and provide strong support to drive and accelerate reforms while... 


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South African rand edges up with national budget in focus this week
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday as investors turned their attention towards the 2026 national budget, to be tabled later this week, amid what analysts described as a... 


Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
23rd February 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 


The trends affecting South Africa’s franchises in 2026
The trends affecting South Africa’s franchises in 2026
20th February 2026

By: James Noble - Executive Wholesale, Retail & Franchise Sector, Absa Business Banking will Ahead of the Franchise Association of South Africa’s 2026 National Conference and Expo, James Noble,... 


Amazon Places 20 Unemployed IT Youth Graduates in Home Affairs Departments Across Gauteng
20th February 2026

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), has placed 20 unemployed Information Technology (IT) graduates within Home Affairs Departments across Gauteng through... 


SA’s Cargo Risks and Hijacking Surge
SA’s Cargo Risks and Hijacking Surge
20th February 2026

By: Natalie Cooper - senior marine and aviation broker at Aon South Africa. South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9–10% to GDP,... 


Yaouré mine
Perseus posts $185.5m interim after-tax profit, increases dividend
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported material improvements across all key financial metrics including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), profit... 


Building Africa’s talent pipeline for the next fintech wave
20th February 2026

By: Pivendren Naik - Tech Lead at Sanlam Fintech Africa’s financial technology (fintech) story has, to date, been largely defined by access. Over the past decade, the continent has made... 


BCG Strengthens local leadership team as African markets enter new growth cycle
BCG Strengthens local leadership team as African markets enter new growth cycle
20th February 2026

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today announced the appointment of Mandisa Mazibuko as Managing Director and Partner (MDP) for South Africa. Her appointment reinforces BCG’s sustained commitment to... 


Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering
Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering
20th February 2026

South Africa is at least 15 to 20 years behind Europe and the US in material engineering, and, in an environment of rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing industrialisation, the current... 


Paladin gets environment nod for Patterson Lake South
Paladin gets environment nod for Patterson Lake South
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed uranium miner Paladin Energy has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its Canadian growth pipeline, securing Ministerial approval of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the... 


An image of the Eland operation
Northam increases credit facility by R2bn to support renewables programme
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Northam Platinum has successfully concluded and implemented an agreement to increase its existing revolving credit facility (RCF) from R11.3-billion to R13.3-billion to support its... 


Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen
Newmont flags 2026 production dip as record $7.3bn free cash flow fuels growth push
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Newmont has reported a milestone 2025, delivering record free cash flow and strengthening its balance sheet, while flagging 2026 as a planned production trough ahead of a return to... 


an aerial view of the Langer Heinrich mine
Uranium expected to maintain upward trajectory in 2026
20th February 2026

The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the global transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power sources, reports legal... 


FUMANI MTHEMBI

Long-term energy sovereignty across the continent depends on the emergence of strong, locally owned energy companies, enterprises capable of building, owning and operating infrastructure while delivering measurable developmental outcomes
The next frontier for African energy companies is capital, communities and cross-border growth
20th February 2026

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 


Huawei, National School of Government partner to boost public sector digital skills
20th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology company Huawei South Africa and the National School of Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital skills development... 


Regis unveils capital management policy, posts record H1 profit
19th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Regis Resources has unveiled a new capital management policy as it posted record half-year earnings and cash flow, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 15c a share. For the... 


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IMF proffers suggestions for South Africa’s economy
19th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To keep South Africa’s economy stable and resilient, it is important to follow prudent fiscal policies that reduce public debt without impeding growth. This is according to mission chief Delia... 


Equinox launches dividend, share buyback after record year
19th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold producer Equinox Gold has declared its inaugural quarterly cash dividend and applied to implement a normal course issuer bid (NCIB), following what the company described as a... 


Standard Bank continues to drive online business banking platform modernisation
19th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank says it has invested R1-billion to enhance its online banking platform since its launch in October 2024, which has strengthened the digital banking experience... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore delivers well amid uncertain global trade environment
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American group iron-ore company Kumba, which mines in South Africa’s Northern Cape, delivered a solid 2025 performance, marked by an improved realised price, marginal sales growth and... 


NETSCOUT recognised by comparably as a top workplace for Q4 2025 awards
NETSCOUT recognised by comparably as a top workplace for Q4 2025 awards
19th February 2026

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, has been recognised as a top workplace by Comparably, an... 


Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in partnership with Habitat Nature Parks Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Pangolin AR App Ahead of World Pangolin Day
19th February 2026

In recognition of World Pangolin Day, Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) has partnered with the Habitat Nature Parks Foundation and its immersive production studio Habitat XR to... 


Beyond AI: Why utility-scale solar needs computational precision
19th February 2026

Global renewable energy is forecasted to grow by 4 600 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 – roughly the equivalent of adding China, the European Union and Japan’s current power generation capacity combined.... 


Security is the new business continuity as cybercrime, infrastructure strain and global instability raise the cost of disruption
19th February 2026

As South African businesses face rising cyberattacks, organised crime, infrastructure failures and supply-chain pressure, security has emerged as one of the most critical business risks of 2026. In... 


Fedgroup concludes R1bn-plus facility to expand KwaZulu-Natal project
18th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial solutions company Fedgroup has concluded a senior debt refinancing facility in excess of R1-billion to support the continued expansion and finalisation of Seaton and Lalela Estates on... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
South African govt ‘very supportive, great to work with’, Glencore highlights
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The South African government is “very supportive” and “a great government to work with”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining... 


Tulu Kapi site layout
Kefi starts construction at Tulu Kapi gold project
18th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, which will produce about 140 000 oz/y of gold from 2027. The start of construction at the project comes... 


Pan African Resources' Barberton mine
Pan African Resources boasts record interim profit of $147m
18th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has achieved a 322% year-on-year increase in its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to... 


Gold coins, the South African flag and stock exchange movements
Sacci BCI records highest average reading since 2013, but broad-based traction still elusive
18th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Business Confidence Index (BCI) averaged at 121.7 for 2025, which is the highest annual average recorded since... 


Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company Magnetite Mines has secured Major Project Status (MPS) from the Australian government for its flagship Razorback iron-ore project in South Australia. The designation, awarded by... 


Agentic AI and the future of higher education
Agentic AI and the future of higher education
18th February 2026

Artificial intelligence has already secured a foothold in higher education, but institutions are now entering a more consequential phase of adoption. According to Ashraf Davids, Solutions Manager... 


MMC achieves stable power supply at South African plant using ABB tech
MMC achieves stable power supply at South African plant using ABB tech
18th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global technology company ABB has deployed its high-performance controller technology for high-power rectifier applications to ensure stable power supplies at Manganese Metal Company’s (MMC’s)... 


Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Copper 360 mourning the loss of mining master Jan Nelson
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024,... 


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