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All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
4th March 2025

Packaging and printing play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, supporting industries from retail to agriculture and manufacturing. Businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Stellar Harmony Gold results drive record free cash, R1.4bn dividend declaration
4th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Record interim free cash flow generation and the highest-ever interim dividend payout was declared on Tuesday by Harmony Gold Mining Company. The gold price has continued to rally since the... 


JSE Group CEO Leila Fourie
JSE achieves earnings growth for 2024 financial year
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local stock exchange, the JSE, reported an increase in net profit after tax of 10.4% to R918-million for its 2024 financial year, with a return on equity of 20.2%, up from 19.4% in the prior year.... 


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Majority of Bidvest businesses deliver interim growth, despite headwinds
3rd March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Bidvest Group says its achieved “decent” result for the six months ended December 31, with most of its businesses having generated consistent profits. Bidvest is a business to business... 


PPC's De Hoek operation
PPC turnaround plan yields earnings improvements
3rd March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC says its turnaround plan continues to yield positive benefits as evidenced in the company’s performance for the ten months ended January 31.... 


UK-SA clean energy networking & partnership event
UK-SA clean energy networking & partnership event
3rd March 2025

Business connection organisation Innovate UK, in partnership with the Ayrton Fund, invites South African organisations interested in collaborating with UK innovations in clean energy to an... 


Kingrose-BHP alliance buys Finnish project from Rio Tinto
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Kingrose Mining on Friday announced the acquisition of the Jakon nickel/copper/cobalt project in Finland from Rio Tinto Exploration, strengthening its presence in the European... 


Aiming for 3% growth
Aiming for 3% growth
28th February 2025

South Africa’s key focus areas for 2025 include energy, transport and logistics, youth unemployment as well as crime and corruption, according to president Cyril Ramaphosa. 


Limpopo is SA's rising independent powerhouse
Limpopo is SA's rising independent powerhouse
28th February 2025

The number of private electricity generation projects in Limpopo is growing rapidly, making the province second only to the Northern Cape in capacity registered with Nersa, South Africa’s energy... 


President Jose Raul Mulino
Panama President exploring ‘novel ideas’ on First Quantum mine
28th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his government is exploring “novel ideas” on handling First Quantum Minerals’s giant copper mine in the country and reiterated that the firm must drop its... 


Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
28th February 2025

Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green Arch Innovations Pty Ltd.  Spearheaded by entrepreneur Luvo... 


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Could grid development roll-out boost struggling metals sector?
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The growth of renewable power in South Africa's energy mix, and infrastructure development programmes, such as the State-owned Eskom Transmission Development Plan (TDP) 2024 to 2034, will help to... 


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Novel technology now more energy efficient
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Metallurgical technology company GoldOre has made concerted efforts to optimise the energy efficiency of its MACH Reactor – an industrial-scale hydrodynamic cavitation device. The company has “. .... 


AUC chair’s tough mandate
28th February 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the lead-up to the election of the African Union Commission’s (AUC's) new leadership team on February 15, veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga appeared poised to take the chairperson’s job in... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 


ISF Power Systems is a trusted partner in power generation solutions
ISF Power Systems is a trusted partner in power generation solutions
28th February 2025

Comprehensive power generation solutions specialist ISF Power Systems is a 100% black-owned entity. From pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility studies, it provides expert guidance through every... 


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Product design, consideration of the local context key to a successful circular economy
27th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The promotion of a circular economy could provide valuable solutions for dealing with South Africa’s growing waste generation and the pressure it is putting on municipal waste facilities, while... 


Made possible by the investments in the finishing mill of NLMK Clabecq, InThinity is poised to set new industry standards
The impact of InThinity for evolutionary steel production
27th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Steel production is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability. At Bauma 2025, Belgium-based steel plate manufacturer NLMK... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


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Germany’s KfW to lend Cape Town €150m for green energy
27th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Cape Town is set to accelerate its switch to green energy and limit reliance on erratic supply from the state power utility after winning a €150-million ($157-million) loan from Germany’s KfW... 


James Mackay
Opinion: If reforms and investment are not accelerated, South Africa risks a renewed electricity crisis by 2028
26th February 2025

In this opinion article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay argues that the recent shock return of Stage 6 loadshedding does not signal a return to the dark days of 2023. However, he... 


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We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says
26th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global warming has not only surpassed 1.5 ºC above preindustrial levels but is also set to remain at or above that level permanently, University of the Witwatersrand Professor Francois Engelbrecht... 


Solar PV plant
Investment value of private projects registered with Nersa climbs to above R200bn
26th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) reports that it registered a further 143 renewables generation facilities with a combined capacity of 1 107 MW and an investment value of more... 


Teraco signs wind power PPA to complement its solar generation
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre and digital infrastructure company Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teraco’s data... 


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Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa
26th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A US initiative to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by the Trump administration after more than a decade of work, according to people familiar with the matter. Almost all... 


Minim Martap project area
Canyon nears completion of Minim Martap DFS
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources says it remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Minim Martap project, in Cameroon, during the third quarter of the... 


The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
26th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of... 


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AECI CEO pleased with the success of the group's new strategy
26th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed AECI’s earnings and profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased year-on-year as the group executed its new strategy and made several concessions to enable this. The reported... 


CESA Infrastructure Indaba 2025 to address nation's developmental priorities
26th February 2025

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced its annual Infrastructure Indaba, where industry stakeholders will gather to address national development priorities under the theme... 


Eskom Generation executive Bheki Nxumalo
Loadshedding suspended following recovery of generation capacity
26th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom suspended loadshedding at 05:00 on February 26, following the recovery of generation capacity and the replenishment of emergency reserves. “We maintain our guidance that... 


Mahindra South Africa CEO Rajesh Gupta and IDC industry planning unit head Rian Coetzee
Mahindra, IDC sign MoU to explore potential for local manufacturing in South Africa
26th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation... 


Atlantis Foundries cuts ribbon on 13.5 MW embedded solar project
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and... 


SSEG registration requirements an important step in protecting the national grid – SAPVIA
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says it supports efforts to ensure the safety and performance of the national grid and reminds businesses and members of the public of... 


Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
25th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town businesses and households have broken through the R55-million earnings mark since the start of the city’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23, until January 31 this year. Cape Town is the... 


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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... 


Escalating Load Shedding Across Africa Highlights the Imperative for Energy Initiatives Like the Africa Energy Indaba
Escalating Load Shedding Across Africa Highlights the Imperative for Energy Initiatives Like the Africa Energy Indaba
25th February 2025

The recent escalation to Stage 6 load shedding in South Africa, coupled with severe power outages in neighbouring African countries, underscores the critical need for collaborative energy... 


Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
25th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources has agreed to divest its noncore Lakewood mill in Western Australia to fellow ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate for a total consideration of $85-million.  The... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin outlines potential aluminium, rare earth deals with the US
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the US domestic market, under... 


Eskom's Megawatt Park
Loadshedding downgraded to Stage 2
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom downgraded loadshedding to Stage 2 from 05:00 on Tuesday, from Stage 4 on Monday. This followed the successful recovery of eight out of ten generation units and the restoration... 


copper ore
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... 


The Secunda complex
Sasol cuts emissions-reduction capex as it confirms rejigged plan
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol has confirmed significant changes to its emission reduction roadmap (ERR), while also announcing material reductions to its capital expenditure requirements for implementing the... 


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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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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... 


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