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Phishing remains top cybersecurity threat in Africa
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital security company ESET, in its bi-annual ‘Threat Report’, says phishing remains the top cybersecurity threat across Africa, making up 34% of all detected attacks. South Africa is the most... 


Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund to develop Mali mine
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with United Arab Emirates- (UAE-) based investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding to help realise immediate... 


African Rainbow Minerals warns of up to 55% fall in interim headline earnings
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed African Rainbow Minerals has warned that its headline earnings for the first half of the 2025 financial year are expected to be between 45% and 55% lower year-on-year, at between... 


Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches final close at R1.4bn
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Specialist alternative investment fund management company Kholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has reached final close at R1.4-billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt... 


Jindalee sells stake in Dynamic Metals for A$2.75m
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium-focused Jindalee Lithium has sold its shareholding in ASX-listed Dynamic Metals raising A$2.75-million before costs. The transaction aligns with Jindalee’s strategy to advance its McDermitt... 


Codelco is winning over investors on signs of copper turnaround
Codelco is winning over investors on signs of copper turnaround
25th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Top copper supplier Codelco is starting to win over investors on signs that a long-awaited production recovery will help keep the Chilean state firm’s debt levels in check. In the past month,... 


Government of National Unity
Disagreements within GNU will not break it – Justice Malala
25th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala noted on Tuesday that disagreements within the Government of National Unity will not break it, predicting that the GNU will possibly come... 


Ziphozihle Wonci
Schneider Electric appoints new CFO for Anglophone Africa operations
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has appointed Ziphozihle Wonci as its CFO for Anglophone Africa. With over 18 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)... 


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SolarAfrica secures R1.8bn solar investment, advancing wheeling adoption in South Africa
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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 welcomes Ziphozihle Wonci as new CFO for Anglophone Africa operations
Schneider Electric welcomes Ziphozihle Wonci as new CFO for Anglophone Africa operations
25th February 2025

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... 


MDPMI provisional report takes aim at tech giants
25th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Fire safety should be at the heart of your business – a complete guide
25th February 2025

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... 


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Ivanhoe announces new copper discovery in DRC, makes new appointments
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


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Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm reaches financial close, construction under way
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


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Stronger growth projected for sub-Saharan Africa this year
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


SBG deputy CEO SBSA CEO Kenny Fihla.
AfDB, Standard Bank support SMMEs, boost trade
24th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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),... 


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Nersa approves generation capacity charge, sets out other retail tariff plan changes
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Repurposed Twistdraai destoning plant key to Sasol’s plan for recovering Secunda’s output
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


Yaouré mine
Perseus lifts half-year earnings, profit by more than 20%
24th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


Unicorn carries out site visit on potential copper asset in Namibia
24th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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 Empowers its Workforce by Launching Historic Employee Share Ownership Plan
24th February 2025

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... 


Local Community Trust Debt Fund Advances Social Upliftment in Renewable Energy Sector
24th February 2025

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... 


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BLSA highlights importance of B20
24th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


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GNU disagreements a sign of healthy, robust democracy – Ramaphosa
24th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

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... 


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South Africa progressing efforts to get off the FATF greylist
24th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Stability in governance the linchpin of South Africa’s water security
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Strata Logistics Donates A Tandem Bicycle to Retina SA at the 36th Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Cycle Event
Strata Logistics Donates A Tandem Bicycle to Retina SA at the 36th Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Cycle Event
24th February 2025

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... 


Black Fox mill complex
First Nation takes legal action against McEwen Mining
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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.... 


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... 


Piedmont reports strong Q4 results, advances Sayona merger
21st February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Gold Road reports record profit
Gold Road reports record profit
21st February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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 higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


The green economy is real and offers real opportunities for Africa
21st February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

“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,... 


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Godongwana, Cabinet has much to consider before March 12
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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.... 


Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel
Cameco sees uranium price inflation from US tariffs
21st February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


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... 


BOLSTERING PRESENCE
The project is set to bolster Namibia’s position as one of the world’s leading uranium producers
Uranium mine moving closer to production
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


PROMISING PROSPECT
Exploration programmes at Lithium Ridge have found continuous mineralisation along a 6 km strike length, with reverse circulation drilling intercepting lithium grades of up to 2.13% lithium oxide
Partnership inked to develop lithium mine
21st February 2025 By: Donna Slater

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... 


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Regulations continue to discourage explorers
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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


Cape Town adopts treated effluent irrigation, offers industry low price to take up supply
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

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... 


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Safeguarding South Africa with strategic defence innovations
21st February 2025

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... 


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BHP copper smelter and refinery expansion, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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