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Environmental dept launches national consultation on EIA reforms
9th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in collaboration with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, provincial environmental affairs departments and other... 


Pump manufacturer unveils its revamped headquarters
9th March 2026

KSB Pumps and Valves has shown its commitment to sustainable development with the official opening of its newly renovated Green Star compliant head office building in Activia Park, Germiston Rather... 


Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
9th March 2026

South Africa’s renewed infrastructure push is creating fresh momentum in the construction sector. More than R1 trillion has been earmarked for public infrastructure over the next three years across... 


Mauritius: The Strategic Gateway Powering South Africa’s Expansion into Africa and Beyond
9th March 2026

Mauritius Freeport Development (MFD) has intensified its engagement with South African manufacturers, positioning Mauritius as a strategic gateway for regional expansion into Africa, Asia and the... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
9th March 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... 


Sanitech unveils locally developed sanitation innovation for South Africa’s mining sector
Sanitech unveils locally developed sanitation innovation for South Africa’s mining sector
9th March 2026

Sanitech has unveiled a new sanitation prototype designed specifically for the demanding conditions of South African mining environments. Developed in house by Sanitech, the solution treats waste... 


African Rainbow Minerals founder Dr Patrice Motsepe.
70% energy cut by South African SmeltDirect is ‘huge achievement’ – researcher
9th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The 70% reduction in electricity used by the SmeltDirect technology is a huge achievement, a giant leap forward, Phoenix Research’s David Roche-Kelly remarked following the update on the local... 


Cesa says management development training course fully subscribed
9th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says the 30 places available for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) were fully... 


Mpact waste management services
Costs, imports eat away at Mpact’s profits but 2026 is poised for growth
9th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After experiencing a demanding period in the year ended December 31, 2025, JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact has managed to grow underlying earnings before... 


IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva
IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10% increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the year, would result in a... 


What to watch for in construction this year
What to watch for in construction this year
9th March 2026

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered... 


South32’s Hermosa project moves closer to US federal approval
South32’s Hermosa project moves closer to US federal approval
9th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has moved a step closer to securing federal approval for the development of its Hermosa project in Arizona, after the US Forest Service released the project’s final... 


BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
9th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group BASF on March 4 unveiled its expanded production facility for dispersions in Durban, which strengthens the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used... 


MQA CEO Dr Thabo Mashongoane
MQA celebrates its thirtieth anniversary
6th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) has commemorated its thirtieth anniversary, underscoring three decades of advancing skills development in South Africa’s mining and minerals sector. In a... 


Ink Fades, but Process Precision Leaves a Mark
6th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Paper manufacturing is a demanding process that relies on consistency, precision, and control at every stage. From the preparation of raw pulp to the continuous operation of... 


Prescient expands global fund services offering with acquisition of Guernsey-based Obsidian
6th March 2026

The Prescient Group (Prescient) has acquired Obsidian Fund Services Limited in Guernsey, strengthening its global fund services offering for its South African and international fund management... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support
6th March 2026

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


Canada Nickel clears federal review milestone at Crawford project
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Canada Nickel Company has reached a key permitting milestone at its Crawford nickel project, in Ontario, after federal regulators completed the review of the project’s impact... 


Standard Bank Group business and commercial banking head of trade Philip Myburgh
Africa Trade Barometer points to ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks businesses' perceptions of the ease of trade in Africa,... 


PDAC 2026 reflects growing global momentum for mineral exploration and development
6th March 2026

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention brought together the global mineral exploration and mining community this week, continuing a 94-year tradition of connecting... 


SCARCE CAPACITY
Frankwen Forge’s carburising plant in Benoni is among a limited number that are available to the external market
New plant meeting increased demand from gear and pinion manufacturers
6th March 2026

Open-die forging and ring-rolling products manufacturer Frankwen Forge has been operating its new gas carburising facility for almost a year, following its commissioning in April 2025 after an... 


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Valve station for gold miner developed
6th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

High-pressure water-powered valves and mining products and services company Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) is engineering a “robust” pressure-sustaining valve station to maintain a desired vertical... 


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Private networks drive uptime, secure digital mines
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

For mines to remain profitable, uptime is everything, but interference, gaps in coverage or insufficient bandwidth can directly threaten continuous operations, with those risks being amplified when... 


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Association urges exporters to use Hong Kong as gateway 
6th March 2026

South African exporters are being encouraged to look at Hong Kong as a strategic entry point into China and broader Asian markets, as shifting trade dynamics, logistics congestion and tariff... 


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Hotel performance drives investment appeal
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 


SLURRY-RELATED VALVES
BMG’s Fluid Technology division plays a major role in the local valves sector, through the design, distribution, support and repair of a broad range of slurry-related valves
Engineered valves support mining uptime
6th March 2026

BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of... 


The above image depicts a tailings storage facility
Digital twins drive proactive tailings monitoring
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Although advanced analytics and AI tools are valuable, stakeholders on the ground are required to act on the insights such tools generate, whereby if risks occur – such as a severe rainstorm being... 


An image of a Transnet train
Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings
Tshidi Mndzebele
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services 


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What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
6th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors... 


Gauteng targets R200bn in investment pledges at upcoming conference
6th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng provincial government and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) are preparing for the second edition of the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, with... 


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What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
6th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors... 


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Liquefied hydrogen carrier, Japan
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries and chemicals manufacturer specialist Japan Suiso Energy are building the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier. 


Image of Clanwilliam Dam
Clanwilliam dam and irrigation scheme upgrade project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Overall progress on construction is over 26%. 


Image of Koruson Wind Farm
Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind-power cluster. 


Image of piles of srill from Denison Mines
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines has made a final investment decision to proceed with construction of the Phoenix project. 


A chicken
New export markets the next logical step for poultry industry growth, SAPA and BFAP say
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the national poultry industry having grown to meet domestic demand including significant import replacement, the next logical step is to transition to exports, says South African Poultry... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina
Water-sector-focused anti-corruption task force steps up fight amid broader national anti-graft drive
5th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have progressed in the development of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) - a strategic intervention... 


Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has begun vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility at the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, following completion of foundation works. The... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
5th March 2026

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban
BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group BASF on March 4 unveiled its expanded production facility for dispersions in Durban, which strengthens the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used... 


Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
5th March 2026

That’s the message from leading supply chain industry body SAPICS amid mixed reactions in the wake of SONA 2026. SAPICS president Thato Moloi comments: “There is no doubt that the country faces... 


Apollo Africa CEO Nico de Bruyn
Opinion: Trading as a pillar of electricity market reform
5th March 2026

South Africa’s electricity market is evolving rapidly, shaped by a convergence of policy shifts, technological advances and growing global trade requirements. Yet, a persistent challenge is... 


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Sulzer South Africa, established in 1922, partners with critical industries like power, oil & gas, water, mining, and chemicals to boost...

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Astore Keymak
Astore Keymak

Astore Keymak is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of high-quality Thermoplastic Pipeline Systems, with branches in the major provinces.

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Iritron delivers advanced automation, control, and optimisation solutions to the Mining, Minerals & Metals, Consumer Package Goods and...

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Design, Construction and Maintenance of Site Erected, Welded Bulk Storage Tanks for the Petrochemical, LNG, Ammonia and Sustainable fuel Sectors.

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