Lenovo recently introduced its latest portfolio of AI-powered devices, including personal computers (PCs), tablets, immersive gaming devices, and Motorola smartphones. “From adaptive form factors... 

By Marietjie Brown, Sustainability & Government Affairs Lead Africa, Middle East and Türkiye Nearly 1 000 children have died from severe malnutrition in South Africa over just 18 months, a stark... 

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Friday as investors pared exposure to riskier assets on geopolitical tensions, speculation about US rate cuts, and the prolonged US government... 

The Special Tribunal has ordered Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay over R2.42-million to the Mpumalanga Department of Health, following a judgment declaring a multimillion-rand personal... 

The mandatory code of practice (CoP) for explosives and blasting practices in the mining industry, which came into effect in November 2024, has introduced significant changes to the South African... 

There is a fresh tremor running through Africa, where young people – those born in the 1990s and 2000s, the so-called Gen Z – are no longer content to wait for change. The Arab Spring protests that... 

Organised agriculture has evolved and shifted from being merely the “voice of the farm” to enablers of growth, with increased involvement in the value chain and innovation through cross-value... 

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect, and the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling... 

A total of 165 organisations on Monday criticised South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major economies and urged it to push for... 

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it would need a strong final quarter to meet its full-year iron-ore shipment guidance after third-quarter output showed only a modest recovery... 

Coal miner MC Mining has appointed Jianheng Deng as nonexecutive director, effective October 15, following the resignation of Brian He Zhen. Following MC Mining’s continued positive progress in... 

Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it had secured regulatory approval to market Eli Lilly's blockbuster diabetes and obesity drug, Mounjaro, for chronic weight management in South Africa. The... 

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday as investors remained cautious about renewed US-China trade tensions and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts with the US... 

South Africa’s wine industry is preparing for a promising new harvest following a favourable winter and spring, with the 2025 post-harvest period having set the stage for the start of the 2026... 

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the seizure of luxury vehicles and other assets from businessman Hangwani Maumela, one of the central figures in the R2-billion Tembisa Hospital corruption... 

Ten South African startups tackling challenges in fields ranging from healthcare to law and agritech have been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) 2025 programme, and have begun... 

South African authorities said they are investigating how electronic equipment made in the country ended up in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine. The part in question is a laser range finder... 

To meet increasingly stringent health and safety standards in sectors such as mining and construction, Dezzi Equipment has partnered with Booyco Engineering to equip its machines with customised... 

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates, sustainability worries, and the “very real impacts of climate change and water scarcity in South Africa”, have resulted in a noticeable increase... 

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

‘Oleum’? Any guesses? It’s a Latin word, derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘élaion’, meaning ‘olive oil’, which evolved to simply ‘oil’. ‘Wītanan’ is the Germanic root word meaning “to see”. From... 

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure is developing an inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development adjacent to the Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town. 

The National Nuclear Regulator has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for authorisation for long-term operation... 

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading... 

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Monday as global investors weighed how long the United States' government shutdown will last and its potential impact. The US government has shut... 

Ecuador's government has revoked the environmental license granted to Canadian mining company DPM Metals for the development of Loma Larga, a gold project in an environmentally sensitive area, the... 

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has confirmed that its new underground operation is scheduled to deliver first ore by the second quarter of 2026, marking the start of a strategic shift that will secure... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A unique off-world prospecting gadget, world-first surface and underground electric-diesel mine vehicles, cutting-edge AI-driven software and... 

Business conditions in South Africa's private sector improved for the fifth month running in September, buoyed by a rise in output and new orders, S&P Global reported on Friday. The Purchasing... 

For the third consecutive year, the Australian mining industry has paid more tax than every other sector of the economy combined. Figures released in this week's ATO Corporate Tax Transparency... 

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 

Questions remain regarding the feasibility of chemicals and energy company Sasol’s emission reduction roadmap (ERR), which includes emission-reduction targets and timelines. There are significant... 

Although most conveyors experience some degree of material loss owing to spillage, leakage, dust and carryback – collectively known as fugitive materials – Martin Engineering president emeritus... 

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 

The construction of the reactor was officially launched on September 30. 

Africa faces a “distressing decline” in foreign health aid and should raise more money domestically, including via taxes on tobacco and alcohol, said South African Finance Minister Enoch... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Business Sweden senior consultant Karin Ericsson says the first-ever Swedish Pavilion at IMARC 2025 will be Team Sweden’s largest export... 

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  

For the first time, the Western Cape will host A-OSH EXPO — South Africa’s leading occupational health and safety trade show — alongside Securex South Africa, Facilities Management Expo, and... 

Kgomotso Lebele is the Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa, where he leads the firm’s growth agenda by advancing innovations in cloud, security, data and artificial...