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Sugarcane field
Better season for sugarcane, but lower sales threats loom
30th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local sugarcane growers are expecting a significantly improved harvest this season, following a rebound in rainfall after last year’s drier-than-normal conditions, says industry body SA... 


Revolutionising sound control in industrial environments
Revolutionising sound control in industrial environments
29th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial settings face significant challenges due to excessive noise. Uncontrolled noise levels can impact worker safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations. Innovative solutions are... 


FlySafair plane
Solidarity notes difficult conditions FlySafair pilots have been subjected to
29th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union Solidarity has clarified in an open letter addressed to the public that the dispute between airline FlySafair and its pilots has been long coming and that the recent strike by the... 


City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya
ActionSA launches govt tracker to monitor progress in Tshwane
29th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA on Tuesday launched its Government Tracker tool to highlight what it described as “positive work” by City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and her multiparty coalition, since she took... 


The BCCEI is a key enabler of labour stability in South Africa’s civil engineering sector, helping to drive infrastructure delivery through collaborative regulation
BCCEI drives stability and structure in civil engineering sector
29th July 2025

As South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has never been more urgent. At... 


Tailings dam
Global Tailings Management Institute to be established in South Africa
29th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has advised that its member companies will publish their progress in conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) by August 5.... 


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Bank of America sees South African inflation target by end of 2027
29th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s move to a lower 3% inflation target may be phased in by the end of 2027, potentially resulting in official interest rates moderating to below 6%, Bank of America said. “We think... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Kumba Iron Ore reports R7.9bn half-year free cash flow, declares R5.3bn dividend
29th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 


wind turbine and solar panel
South Africa secures €500m KFW loan to advance the just energy transition
29th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The German Society for Cooperation, or GIZ, has, through KFW Development Bank, concluded a €500-million loan for the implementation of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET). The loan will... 


Wildcat's Tabba Tabba PFS supports 17-year lithium mine
Wildcat's Tabba Tabba PFS supports 17-year lithium mine
29th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Wildcat Resources on Tuesday announced the results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Tabba Tabba project in Western Australia, confirming its potential as... 


President acknowledges that auto industry is under growing pressure
President acknowledges that auto industry is under growing pressure
28th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s automotive sector is under “growing pressure”, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter. He states that incrementally stricter vehicle emission regulations in the... 


ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
28th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater... 


ACTOM's new customer experience centre makes technical engagement on equipment more efficient, accessible
28th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has opened a new customer experience centre at its Knights facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng, which has been designed to provide greater visibility,... 


When the taps run dry: How provincial water disparities are forcing SA farmers to go independent
28th July 2025

The story of South African agriculture in 2025 is increasingly becoming one of self-reliance, driven by a stark reality that national statistics fail to capture. While government reports trumpet a... 


Hlabisa commits to engagements to improve municipal performance in major cities – BLSA
28th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has committed to engaging with some of the country’s large municipalities over the next two months to discuss how their... 


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Emma Powell resigns as DA's International Relations spokesperson
28th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Emma Powellon Monday announced her resignation as the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) International Relations spokesperson in Parliament, amid claims of threats, intimidation, harassment, and illegal... 


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Transnet secures more than R95bn in fresh govt guarantees
28th July 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will give Transnet an additional R94.8-billion rand guarantee facility to support the ailing State-owned logistics firm's recovery plan, the transport ministry said on... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
dtic in trade discussions with US, signs conditions precedent document
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid shifts taking place in global trade, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the work being done by his department to ensure South Africa maintains its competitive... 


New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
25th July 2025

Babcock introduced, for the first time in southern Africa, a range of SDLG excavators. The initial four-model line-up comprised the 6-tonne (t), 13-t, 21-t and 34-t class machines. Mark Senyard,... 


Whitehaven Coal's fourth-quarter production climbs, price pressures in focus
Whitehaven Coal's fourth-quarter production climbs, price pressures in focus
25th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal reported an almost 9% rise in production for the fourth quarter on Friday on the back of a strong performance at its mines, while flagging price pressures due to an... 


Gibela staff working on the factory floor
Local manufacturer hits stride
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Joint South African-French rolling-stock manufacturer Gibela Rail is set to mark a major milestone later this year with the completion of the 300th of 600 trainsets, ordered by the Passenger Rail... 


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Firm optimises project work processes
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers is further entrenching its position as a leading engineering and project management organisation, having deployed its expertise for the completion of the... 


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Angolan mining grows, transforming economy
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is significant growth and transformation in Angola’s mining industry, driven by strategic reforms, infrastructure development and an increase in foreign investment, attendees of the Investing... 


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Developer undertakes priority workstreams after renewed interest
25th July 2025

Subject to the closing of a second tranche fundraise which was expected in March this year, Republic of Congo-based iron-ore developer Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) is prioritising several... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


Another butterfly
25th July 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

What were you doing on September 20, 2019? What made the day memorable? If you do not remember reading an article in this column titled ‘Butterfly approach to trade’, then you should sense my... 


Homegrown innovation offers lifeline in water emergencies
25th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid water outages that present a full-blown operational crisis affecting hospitals, schools, businesses and households, South African company Damsak Reservoirs offers a rapid-to-install... 


Vodacom Business rolls out MPN solution at Sasol
25th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Vodacom Business has deployed a mobile private network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Tailored to meet the specific... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


Image of bauxite in hand
Kangwinan bauxite project, Australia
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Global mining group Rio Tinto is proposing the construction of a new mine and is expanding the existing port. 


Location map of the Bunyu deposits
Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Strategic partner negotiations are ongoing to progress Stage 1 to development. 


Aerial view of the Kayelekera project
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 


Image of Berg river
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Offtake agreements have been signed with irrigators and the City of Cape Town. 


President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BMW Rosslyn plant
Ramaphosa says South Africa aims to get policy for EV manufacturing right
24th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the government is determined to ensure there is an enabling regulatory and policy environment to capitalise on South Africa being well positioned as a key global... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflect benefit of public-private logistics collaboration
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The benefit of South Africa’s public-private logistics collaboration is reflected by an increase in South African-mined iron-ore railed from Anglo American’s Kumba to the Port of Saldanha Bay by... 


A Microsoft office with signage
National Treasury reports malware attack on one of its websites
24th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Treasury has reported that it has been subject to a malware attack. The malware was detected on its Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM) website, which was its system for online... 


Powerline
Licensed electricity traders see Nersa rules process as opportunity to bolster certainty
24th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Several licensed electricity traders canvassed by Engineering News have welcomed the decision by the regulator to initiate a process to finalise rules for domestic and cross-border trading and have... 


AECI expects up to 24% increase in interim Ebitda
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and chemicals company AECI said in a trading statement on July 23 that it expects to report a 24% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and... 


Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke.
Wind turbine four on way up, Seriti CEO Mike Teke tells Coal & Energy Transition Day
23rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Today, as I speak to you, our fourth wind turbine is probably on its way up, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke, who has also just opened a new coal mine down the road from the turbine in South... 


The Qala Shallows project
Updated DFS delivers improved results for West Wits’ Qala Shallows project
23rd July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

An updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) on ASX-listed West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows project – part of the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project (WBP) – has delivered a “compelling outcome”,... 


Economies in Africa that are not resources-based outperform those that are
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Market research and intelligence company BMI has lowered its forecast headline growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa for this year to 3.7%, from its earlier projection of 3.8%, but points out that... 


Vodacom posts Q1 revenue surge as Egypt shines
23rd July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom on Wednesday posted double-digit revenue growth for the first quarter of 2025 on the back of a surge in its Egypt operations. During the three months to June 30,... 


Sanral CEO Reginald Demana and NDB CFO and VP Monale Ratsoma
Sanral signs R7bn loan with New Development Bank
22nd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 22 signed a R7-billion loan agreement with multilateral development bank the New Development Bank (NDB) to support the agency’s... 


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