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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... 


Early works at Pensana's Longonjo project, in Angola
Atherley reaffirms Pensana’s commitment to social, enviro sustainability
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana chairperson Paul Atherley says mining can be both environmentally sustainable and socially developmental. He tells British radio station BBC Radio 4 that... 


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... 


Growthpoint Longkloof Precint The Refinery
Growthpoint completes redevelopment of historic Longkloof Precinct
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint has completed the multiyear, multimillion-rand redevelopment of the historic Longkloof Precinct in a heritage-led project to inject new life into... 


US President Donald Trump
Cabinet urges S African unity amid misinformation from Trump administration
21st February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South Africa's Government of National Unity Cabinet has urged all South Africans to rally in support of the country during a time of “misinformation, disinformation and propaganda” which it said is... 


Small business selling tyres
Sacci, Absa partner on new SME index
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In addition to its existing indices that provide information on South Africa’s business landscape, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) and Absa have announced a new index... 


Cabinet faced with trade-offs in new Budget
Cabinet faced with trade-offs in new Budget
21st February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses what led to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana being unable to deliver what was meant to have been the first Budget since the formation of the... 


Tiger Brands revenue up 3% y/y for four months to end January
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands Group’s revenue for the four months ended January 31, was up 3% year-on-year, driven by both volume and price inflation. The volume growth... 


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Booyco Electronics
21st February 2025

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


A generic image of an opencast mine
Multifaceted approach required for sector resilience
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Building long-term resilience in South Africa’s mining sector requires a multifaceted approach that includes the integration of new technologies, enhanced safety standards, adequate fit-for purpose... 


A range of tubes and pipes all leading in different directions with various sensors attached in startegic spots
Sensors ensure precise measurements during tyre recycling process
21st February 2025

The sensors installed at forward-​looking recycling and plant engineering company Pyrum Innovations’ tyre shredding facility in Dillingen, Germany, offer precise pressure and level measurements... 


A woman holding up two bars of soap on a string
Pilot launched to help reduce single-use plastics
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

A six-month pilot project to test whether reusable soap and detergent dispensers at informal grocery stores, known as spaza shops, will mitigate single-use plastic detergent containers, is being... 


An image of Vuslat Bayoglu
Budding developer prioritises diversification
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 


Lufuno Rasoesoe, founder and MD of cleaning detergents manufacturer and supplier Lajoya Holdings, trading as TOSH Detergents
Lufuno Rasoesoe
21st February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Lufuno Rasoesoe, founder and MD of cleaning detergents manufacturer and supplier Lajoya Holdings, trading as TOSH Detergents  


Tailings dam on mining site
EnviroServ reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices
21st February 2025

Waste management expert EnviroServ remains committed to offering a range of sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges facing the... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a... 


30-day extension to register dams with a safety risk
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Owners of unregistered dams that meet the criteria for classification as a safety risk have until February 28 to register their dams. This followed a 30-day extension from January 29 approved by... 


Mondi posts 13% y/y drop in Ebitda amid difficult trading conditions
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Packaging and paper group Mondi has reported a 13% year-on-year decrease in underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to €1.05-billion for the year ended... 


AfDB Climate Change and Green Growth Department director Anthony Nyong
Although global challenges exist, Africa has great opportunities in meeting climate change 
20th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although the world is today facing critical challenges, there are great opportunities for Africa to be a leader in countering climate change. So affirmed Côte d’Ivoire-based African Development... 


Some good may come from delay in tabling of the Budget – economists
20th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Although the delay in the tabling of the 2025 Budget has impacted on policy certainty and the rand, the delay may be worthwhile if the Budget that is delivered on March 12 turns out to be truly... 


The sensory reaction of BMS
The sensory reaction of BMS
20th February 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Building for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Our senses play a vital role in how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us; it forms... 


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... 


International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
20th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for 14... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025
Energy Investment Trends Driving Sustainability in Africa
20th February 2025

As Africa intensifies its focus on sustainable development, energy investment trends are shifting towards innovative solutions that promote environmental stewardship, economic growth, and energy... 


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... 


Eskom, Natjoints collaborate to combat violent crimes against Eskom employees
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom says it is working closely with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Energy Safety & Security Priority Committee to address the rising wave of... 


An image depicting the wind farm
Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


South Harz secures funding for German potash project
19th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed South Harz Potash has raised A$500 000 through the issue of 50-million fully paid ordinary shares to advance its Ohmgebirge potash development in Germany. The placement includes A$149... 


Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape
PCC discussion reveals opposing views on nuclear power, despite it being ‘necessary’ for net zero
19th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International and local associations, as well as various energy experts, agree that achieving net zero in the 44 countries that have committed thereto will be virtually impossible without including... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


Mineral Resources CEO Chris Ellison
Mineral Resources sees worst day in 16 yrs on production woes, higher costs
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of Mineral Resources (MinRes) plunged to their worst day in 16 years on Wednesday after the Australian miner cut its fiscal 2025 production volumes and raised costs for its Onslow iron... 


Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi
Opinion: The budget must catalyse South Africa’s energy transformation
18th February 2025

In this article, Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi writes that the 2025 Budget speech must prioritise the long-term resilience of South Africa’s energy... 


An image showing Waterfall City
Bayer joins Waterfall City
18th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Property company Attacq has welcomed Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition, at Waterfall City. Bayer will occupy a collaborative... 


An image showing Sylvania Platinum's Mooinooi operation
Sylvania increases full-year guidance on the back of strong interim performance
18th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum has increased its 2025 production guidance to between 75 000 oz and 78 000 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metals (PGMs), from the... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba posts lower earnings, dividend as steel demand weakened in 2024
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 17% lower total dividend for the year ended December 31, on the back of steel market and iron-ore pricing dynamics. The company’s total... 


Reroute to Mzansi: South Africa’s Resurgence as Africa’s Premier Automotive Hub
18th February 2025

Africa is poised to become a cornerstone of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing landscape, thanks to its rich reserves of vital raw materials such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and bauxite.... 


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... 


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)... 


Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
18th February 2025

Event partners include Sanlam Investments, the African Union, SA Tourism, AfDB, DBSA and Standard Bank The upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) taking place from 18–21 February in Cape... 


Nature's Blueprint: New Book Reveals How Wildlife Wisdom Can Transform Business Success
Nature's Blueprint: New Book Reveals How Wildlife Wisdom Can Transform Business Success
18th February 2025

In an innovative approach to business strategy, South African author and business coach François J. Lubbe has released “Bush Lessons 4 Business: Unlocking Your Possibility”, a transformative,... 


CSIR senior researcher Luanita Snyman-Van der Walt
South African green hydrogen EIA guideline, potential atlas launched
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and GFA... 


IMF senior resident representative Tidiane Kinda
Economists ponder fiscal consolidation, tax increases ahead of Budget speech  
17th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget speech, a panel of economists deliberated on the potential outcomes of the Budget, including the impact of fiscal consolidation and tax... 


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