The Gcwalisa, or refill in isiZulu, pilot project in the township of Alexandra, Johannesburg, has shown how quality, recyclable packaging such as polypropylene (PP) jars and polyethylene... 

In response to the more than 14 million people in South Africa - one in five - affected by hygiene poverty, Shoprite has expanded its R5 basket of goods to include essential toiletries which retail... 

A wave of Chinese gold miners is pushing to raise funds in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalise on rising investor interest in the metal during a record-setting rally that’s made it a standout... 

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 

French uranium miner Orano said on Wednesday its majority-owned joint venture with Niger, SOMAIR, is on the verge of bankruptcy as a result of export restrictions imposed by Niger's military... 

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) says the increase in the general fuel levy is set to trigger unwelcome economic consequences in the agriculture sector. The increase in the... 

A bold new reuse initiative in the Alexandra of Johannesburg is proving that circular economy principles can deliver measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits even in some of South... 

Changing the ownership structure of the South African Reserve Bank could generate fears among investors about expropriation and create more uncertainty about property rights, according to the... 

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms... 

In the 2024/25 financial year, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) allocated an average of 6% of its total procurement spend to youth-owned businesses and suppliers, while an additional R62-million was... 

African businesses reinforced their commitment to global trade diversification and commercial connectivity with China, at the recently concluded 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE). A... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that Transnet will issue requests for proposals (RFPs) from the end of August to begin the formal procurement process for private sector participation... 

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a R2.5-billion corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality. This is the bank’s first... 

The United States announced the launch of a critical minerals initiative with Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday as part of efforts to counter China, although ties between the partners have been... 

An $88-million satellite backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos that detected oil and gas industry emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane has been lost in space, the group that operates said on... 

Green and climate-resilient buildings and properties provide higher returns on investment, typically have lower vacancy rates and their cost-to-income ratios are tracking ahead of buildings that... 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $474.6-million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme (IGGGP). This IGGGP is the second phase of the bank's... 

Much progress has been made on the establishment of the new State-owned company set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water infrastructure. The South African... 

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 5.4 points to 48.5 in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. Although the headline PMI remained in contractionary... 

By: Kobus van Niekerk Pillars of insurance 

JSE-listed African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has announced that all employees at the joint venture Cato Ridge Works (CRW), in KwaZulu-Natal, will be retrenched with effect from August 31, following a... 

JSE-listed Copper 360’s financial results for the year ended February 28 show that the company, which is transitioning from exploration to production, had a difficult year and that it needs to... 

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has been granted a permit by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) to vaccinate one of its broiler breeding flocks against High Pathogenic Avian Influenza... 

Africa’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project, the 153 MW/ 612 MWh Red Sands project in the Northern Cape, has reached financial close, having raised some R5.4-billion in... 

Shares in Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium plunged 31% on Monday after the Chilean Ministry of Mines rejected the company’s request to enter a streamlined process for a special lithium operating... 

Mali has completed its takeover of the Yatela and Morila gold mines abandoned by their previous owners, the government announced at the weekend, but questions remain over how any untapped value can... 

Technology can strengthen education at all levels, starting from early childhood to adult training, and digital solutions can also help to address the main challenges faced by the African school... 

Producer responsibility organisation Petco said its member companies have met the legislated targets for 99% of the tonnage of identified products placed on the market by members in 2024. The... 

Mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources has confirmed it will start with a share buyback programme on both the LSE and JSE from July 1. The company advised earlier this month its intention... 

JSE-listed Sephaku Holding (SepHold), its subsidiary Métier Mixed Concrete and its associate Dangote Cement achieved group consolidated revenue of R1.18-billion for the financial year ended March... 

Energy efficiency isn’t a luxury but a key performance driver for busy warehouses and work sites. When industrial equipment batteries experience downtime or require high maintenance, this can... 

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has warned that its coal production, including buy-ins, and sales volumes for the first half of this year are projected to decline by 6% and 7% respectively, primarily... 

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has executed definitive legal agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility of up to R875-million to fund the development of the Qala Shallows gold project, the first... 

The North West University (NWU) Business School has revealed that its Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) for the second quarter of this year has eased to 75.9 compared with its record high of 78.6 in... 

PricewaterhouseCoopers has received court approval to proceed with a formal sale process for the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon, Canada, as it continues the restructuring of insolvent miner Victoria... 

Battery minerals company Liontown Resources on Monday announced that CFO Jon Latto and COO Adam Smits would step down from their roles. The company appointed Ryan Hair as new COO and named Graeme... 

The takeover contest for New World Resources is heating up, with Kinterra Capital on Monday announcing its intention to increase its offer price for the copper project developer, matching the... 

Australia's GTI Energy has raised A$4.5-million through a placement that will see US-focused uranium company Snow Lake Resources emerge with a 9.9% stake and the right to appoint a director. The... 

CSE-listed Red Lake Gold has discontinued a planned financing effort after failing to attract sufficient market or insider interest, underscoring mounting challenges facing the junior exploration... 

Australia cut its forecast earnings from commodity exports, as a meteoric rise in gold prices fails to offset weakness in iron-ore and natural gas. Total resource and energy export earnings fell... 

Russian mining giant Nornickel expects a balanced palladium market this year but oversupply in the nickel market, Nornickel Vice President Anton Berlin told reporters on Friday. Nornickel is the... 

By: Camilla Christino and Mike Smith In the evolving landscape of food safety, two critical yet often misunderstood concepts stand out: Food Fraud and Food Defence. While both involve intentional...