Independent power producer SolarAfrica has reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of its flagship utility-scale solar project, SunCentral, alongside funding partners Investec and... 

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ziphozihle Wonci... 

The Competition Commission has published the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report, outlining several key provisional remedies aimed at reshaping the digital... 

A fire can have disastrous effects on your business, causing both immediate and long-term consequences that extend far beyond the physical damage. Karen Rimmer, Head of Distribution at PSG Insure... 

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced a new discovery – the Makoko West extension – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discovery, which is part of the company’s Western... 

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 

Renewable-energy companies African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS) Africa and NOA Group Trading report that financial close has been reached and... 

Global conditions are more favourable, supporting firmer economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, financial organisation Nedbank Group’s economic unit notes in its ‘Africa Insights for sub-Saharan... 

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group (SBG) have entered into a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs),... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved, in principle, power utility Eskom’s application for a proposed generation capacity charge (GCC),  but adjusted to reduce the... 

Energy and chemicals group Sasol is repurposing its Twistdraai export coal plant as a destoning operation to improve the quality of coal being used in its Secunda gasifiers, in Mpumalanga, where it... 

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has posted a 26% increase in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $352-million for the six months ended December 31, 2024. This... 

Following a preliminary independent technical evaluation of a potential copper exploration and development project, in Namibia, London-listed Unicorn Mineral Resources’ management team and... 

Engen, South Africa’s largest petroleum and convenience services company and a member of the Vivo Energy Group, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Employee Share Ownership Plan... 

To alleviate the debt burden and make funds readily available for community upliftment projects, Infra Impact Investment Managers has launched an impact investing initiative. With the support of... 

The Business 20 (B20) South Africa Summit, which is being hosted in Cape Town this week, provides “an unprecedented opportunity [for South Africa] to engage with the world and build our... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the process of forging agreement among the political parties in the Government of National Unity is still work in progress, but he is confident... 

Intergovernmental organisation the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), on February 21, upgraded four of the six outstanding action items South Africa must undertake to be considered for delisting... 

Stable governance is essential for ensuring water security, and the success of bulk water provision is premised on stable accounting authorities, specifically boards of directors. “The consequences... 

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to community support and inclusivity, Strata Logistics proudly partnered with Retina South Africa at the 36th annual Dis-Chem Ride for Sight, held recently at... 

The Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (AAN) has filed a lawsuit against Canada’s McEwen Mining, alleging that the company has breached its impact benefit agreement (IBA) related to the Black Fox project.... 

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... 

Nasdaq- and ASX-listed Piedmont Lithium has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, highlighting strong production performance and ongoing strategic growth... 

Mid-tier gold producer and explorer Gold Road Resources has reported a record net profit of A$142.7-million for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2024. The company has declared a fully franked... 

Leverage to the higher gold price drove a 216% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R3.6-billion for Sibanye-Stillwater in the last six months of... 

“You see the whole world focused on climate, and focusing on Africa,” highlighted Sanlam Investments CEO Carl Roothman in his address on the second day of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025,... 

Accounting firm PKF says one positive aspect to the delay in tabling the Budget speech, to March 12, is that stakeholders will know the budget is approved at Cabinet-level before its tabling.... 

Toronto-listed Cameco has warned that a proposed 10% US tariff on Canadian energy products, including uranium, could lead to significant price inflation in the global uranium market, even though... 

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... 

The Namibia-based Etango uranium project of Australian uranium development company Bannerman Energy is advancing towards production, with first uranium output expected in 2028. The project is set... 

As a testament to Namibia being a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction, specialty minerals miner SQM has partnered with critical raw materials producer Andrada Mining, contributing a $20-million investment... 

Mining regulations in South Africa are hindering any meaningful exploration activity, with explorers reducing prospecting budgets, and exploration capital being deployed elsewhere where such... 

The City of Cape Town is commissioning treated effluent irrigation connections at a number of city recreation and parks facilities in a move it says will likely save between 2.5-million and... 

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD) and other organs of state and entities. Armscor’s mandate... 

BHP is assessing the optimal pathway for a smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

BHP is continuing to invest in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput to seven-million tonnes a year.  

McEwen has applied for the admission of the project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 

Diversified lithium exploration and development company Global Lithium Resources shareholders have approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing the project. 

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 

While the South African defence industry grew significantly in the late twentieth century, it has been in decline ever since, owing to budget cuts as well as diminished support from the South...