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Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high-performing South African retail assets with a R75-million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park... 


Dateline moves into US heavy rare earths with California acquisition
Dateline moves into US heavy rare earths with California acquisition
27th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stepping up its exposure to US critical minerals, ASX-listed Dateline Resources on Friday announced the acquisition of the Music Valley heavy rare earth elements project in California, securing 57... 


India seeks to cut power sector coal imports by 30% this year, sources say
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

India, the world's second-largest importer of thermal coal, wants to cut those imports for power plants by at least 30%, asking them to test increased blending with domestic coal, government and... 


Drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the project. 


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Structural shift under way
27th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Despite the closure of some older steel mills, new investment in steel production is reshaping South Africa’s industry, says steel industry organisation Southern African Institute of Steel... 


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Astute capital deployment required for projects
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Rising input costs, chronic power constraints and elevated regulatory risk are pushing gold miners to become “far more selective” in how and where capital is deployed, highlights consulting firm... 


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Trading spaces
27th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity trading in South Africa, as Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice explained recently, is at once active and in transition. Just how active, is reflected in a report commissioned by the South... 


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Terronera mine, Mexico
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/silver mine in the municipality of San Sebastián del Oeste, in Jalisco state, Mexico.  


Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
26th February 2026

By: Mvuyo Tyobeka Across Africa’s engineering and industrial sectors, debate continues to focus on new capacity — new generation projects, new industrial corridors and expansion programmes.... 


Climate finance growing
26th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global climate finance – public and private, international and domestic – had now reached a little over $1.9-trillion a year, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) USA Global MD Dr Barbara Buchner has... 


Everlectric expands its electric fleet to larger vehicles with higher payloads
Everlectric expands its electric fleet to larger vehicles with higher payloads
26th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Fleet solutions company Everlectric will this year expand its commercial electric vehicle (EV) range by introducing larger vehicles in the form of urban distribution trucks and upsized panel vans.... 


National budget review
26th February 2026

Despite the complexities of governing under a nascent Government of National Unity (GNU) and fresh off last year's dramatic fiscal hiccup, when coalition tensions over a proposed value-added tax... 


SAPVIA welcomes infrastructure focus in 2026 Budget; Calls for accelerated support for solar PV and grid expansion
SAPVIA welcomes infrastructure focus in 2026 Budget; Calls for accelerated support for solar PV and grid expansion
26th February 2026

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the strong focus on infrastructure investment, energy reform and private sector participation in the 2026 Budget Speech... 


EXIM Chairman to Spotlight U.S. Financing Firepower at Powering Africa Summit 2026
EXIM Chairman to Spotlight U.S. Financing Firepower at Powering Africa Summit 2026
26th February 2026

John Jovanovic, Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), will join the 11th Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. from 19–20 March 2026, reinforcing the strength of... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Sandsloot project has potential to ‘truly move needle’, excited Valterra Platinum reports
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“No doubt, you're all keen for an update on the Sandsloot underground project, not only because it's genuinely exciting, but because it has the potential to truly move the needle, and here’s why... 


An Eskom-managed substation
Eskom to distribute power in debt-stricken South African towns
25th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings will be allowed to take over the distribution of electricity in South African municipalities that collectively owed the state utility R85.2-billion at the end of last year. The... 


Valterra's Amandelbult Tumela mine.
Valterra Platinum’s market cap soars to R450bn, final R11.5bn dividend declared
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The market capitalisation of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum has soared to R450-billion from R300-billion at year-end and a gross final 2025 dividend of R11.5-billion has been declared. Earnings... 


Blu Label’s H1 results, excluding Cell C, remain resilient
25th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
25th February 2026

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together Africa’s most influential energy... 


The Medupi power station
Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom is encouraging communities, environmental groups, industry representatives, government institutions and other interested and affected parties to review, and comment on, a draft... 


Chris Yelland
Opinion: Risks, rewards and realities of South Africa’s wholesale electricity market reform
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

n this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that South Africa's electricity market is moving towards a competitive, rules-based, multi-market structure with transparent price... 


The Gamsberg mine
Aveng narrows basic interim loss to A$1.5m
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has reported higher gross earnings of A$69.4-million for the six months ended December 31, compared with the prior half-year's gross earnings of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
24th February 2026

This week: DRDGOLD capitalises on gold price despite lower production and, With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential 


SAPVIA technical and policy manager Sim Khuluse
Opinion: Solar PV in South Africa – policy is in place; focus must now be on execution
24th February 2026

In this article, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) technical and policy manager Sim Khuluse writes that South Africa’s solar PV sector has entered a pivotal execution phase,... 


Maize
Researchers working to mitigate increasing number of contaminants in certain staple foods
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Invisible contaminants in staple foods are posing a serious but often overlooked threat to public health and food security across Africa say researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).... 


Stanmore delivers record output, lifts dividend despite softer coal prices
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Stanmore Resources has reported record run-of-mine and saleable coal production for the 2025 financial year in what CEO Marcelo Matos describes as an expansionary 12-month period for the... 


ASPI's subsidiary forms partnership with Necsa to produce HALEU nuclear fuel
23rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Nasdaq- and JSE-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes’ (ASPI’s) nuclear fuel processing subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy (QLE) and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) have... 


Orkney solar PV facility
Mulilo reaches financial close on 219 MW Orkney solar PV project
23rd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable energy developer and independent power producer Mulilo has has successfully reached financial close on the Orkney solar PV facility, a 219 MW direct current solar PV project with a... 


IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
23rd February 2026

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science,... 


Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
23rd February 2026

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 


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Caledonia appoints arrangers for interim funding facility
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining has appointed Standard Bank Group member Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co‑lead arrangers for an interim funding facility. The facility forms part of the... 


UK project to use Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce sustainable aviation fuels
20th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based power-to-liquid sustainable e-fuels development company Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced its choice of technology partners for its flagship e-fuels facility, to be constructed at... 


NWU centre awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative
NWU centre awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative to North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for... 


Yaouré mine
Perseus posts $185.5m interim after-tax profit, increases dividend
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported material improvements across all key financial metrics including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), profit... 


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MetaleN
20th February 2026

Local tube manufacturer MetaleN manufactures heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium fins. It produces lengths up to 15 m as well... 


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Copper smelter advances to steady-state operations
20th February 2026

The ramp-up of copper/nickel/zinc and platinum group metals miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will continue throughout this year, with... 


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Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


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LPG viewed as lever to expand energy access, clean cooking
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 


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Private capital reshaping renewable-energy investments
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 


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Supply industry faces pivotal moment – association
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The South African electricity supply industry is at a pivotal point, and the partial unbundling of State-owned power utility Eskom remains a key hurdle to boosting investor confidence, highlights... 


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Engineering-led renewables gaining ground
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 


an aerial view of the Langer Heinrich mine
Uranium expected to maintain upward trajectory in 2026
20th February 2026

The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the global transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power sources, reports legal... 


FUMANI MTHEMBI

Long-term energy sovereignty across the continent depends on the emergence of strong, locally owned energy companies, enterprises capable of building, owning and operating infrastructure while delivering measurable developmental outcomes
The next frontier for African energy companies is capital, communities and cross-border growth
20th February 2026

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 


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