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Unlocking Industrial Potential: Financing African Manufacturing Growth Takes Centre Stage
Unlocking Industrial Potential: Financing African Manufacturing Growth Takes Centre Stage
10th June 2025

As Africa positions itself as the next global manufacturing frontier, stakeholders from across the continent are turning their focus to one of the sector’s most pressing challenges — access to... 


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Indaba aims to engage on a deeper level
6th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

With a list of sponsors and speakers that understand the complex intersection of sustainability, geopolitics, regulation and capital flows, this year’s London Indaba “promises to be a deeply... 


ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM calls for honest, transparent conversations
6th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

This year, more than ever, participants at the London Indaba are hoping for honest and transparent conversations that will generate powerful solutions to foster responsible mining practices across... 


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Exploration key to future mining in S Africa
6th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

While South Africa is a source of critical minerals, ongoing exploration activity is needed to discover new deposits and grow the country’s minerals resource base, says industry employers’... 


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Government, mining simply must find common pull-together direction – and quickly
6th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Last week’s Junior Indaba was a clear indication the South African government and its mining industry have still not found a single direction in which to pull together – and it is absolutely... 


This week: Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way; Valterra Platinum makes its debut on the JSE; and, Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
Resources Watch
4th June 2025

This week: Following Shuka, two more JSE listings on way; Valterra Platinum makes its debut on the JSE; and, Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears 


Heraeus Precious Metals executive VP business line systems Dr Philipp Walter.
Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out
3rd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 


Mintek pyrometallurgy division in action.
Using hydrogen, South Africa demonstrates carbon-free manganese ferroalloys advance
2nd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's national mineral research organisation Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating production of manganese ferroalloys using carbon-free... 


Kenya Confirms Large Delegation of Exhibitors to Showcase “Made in Africa” at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
Kenya Confirms Large Delegation of Exhibitors to Showcase “Made in Africa” at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
2nd June 2025

The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba 2025 are proud to announce the confirmed participation of a large delegation of exhibitors from Kenya, who will be showcasing their manufacturing... 


Mining Indaba executive advisory board chairperson Frans Baleni
Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 zooms in on shared prosperity, collaboration
30th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having set the theme for Africa’s largest mining conference as “Stronger together: progress through partnerships”, the organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 have emphasised how... 


Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
30th May 2025

Africa’s mining sector stands at a crossroads. With its vast mineral reserves, the continent possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the globe. Given... 


Exploration, ethics key to mining’s sustainability in South Africa, Indaba hears
28th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's mining industry will not be sustainable without exploration and the country must effectively incentivise exploration and remove barriers that hinder greater exploration. South Africa... 


30% tariff on exports to US would destroy demand, analyst says
28th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

A 30% net effective tariff rate on exports to the US from South Africa would essentially destroy demand growth in 2025 and 2026, resulting in permanent economic scarring, Wood Mackenzie metals and... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius
South Africa needs more junior miners, Junior Indaba speakers say
28th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With South Africa’s share of global exploration expenditure in mining having dropped below 1% in recent years, the longevity of this legacy industry in the country depends on encouraging more... 


DMPR mineral and petroleum regulation deputy director-general Tseliso Maqubela
Mining cadastral system on track for Western Cape roll out
27th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Work on South Africa’s new mining cadastral system is “well under way”, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) mineral and petroleum regulation deputy director-general Tseliso... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
27th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 


Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Overcoming Challenges to Unlock a $1 Trillion Growth Opportunity
Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Overcoming Challenges to Unlock a $1 Trillion Growth Opportunity
27th May 2025

As Africa seeks to chart a course toward industrial transformation, its manufacturing sector faces a pivotal moment. The continent’s economic future hinges on its ability to overcome longstanding... 


JSE Origination and Deals Head Sam Mokorosi.
JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba
23rd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to welcome junior miners. “We've got colleagues speaking... 


Shuka CEO Richard Lloyd (left) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer.
Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining
22nd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 


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Speakers outline solutions to SMME challenges
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Small Business Institute (SBI), Old Mutual and Vodacom on May 20 held the SBI SME Indaba, with speakers presenting a variety of solutions that aim to address the myriad challenges identified by... 


The Future of Manufacturing in Africa
The Future of Manufacturing in Africa
20th May 2025

Growing the manufacturing sector is often considered a cardinal element to realising inclusive and sustained development. Among the multiple benefits of manufacturing, is the industry’s aptitude to... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


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Indaba to highlight key focus areas
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 


Transforming Africa’s Manufacturing Landscape into an Advanced Technological Hub
Transforming Africa’s Manufacturing Landscape into an Advanced Technological Hub
13th May 2025

Africa is a continent filled with potential, talent and untapped resources. Bountiful regional natural reserves have driven the population towards ingenuity and innovation that remain unmatched... 


Unlocking Africa’s Manufacturing Potential Through Regional Integration
Unlocking Africa’s Manufacturing Potential Through Regional Integration
8th May 2025

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era, propelled by regional integration efforts that are reshaping the continent into a formidable global economic force. The... 


Awsisa urges adoption of SPVs for water, citing relevant international best practice
7th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The adoption of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as a new model for water and sanitation service delivery at the municipal level will enable South Africa to build “utilities of the future”. In... 


The Impact of Tariffs on South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Striking a Balance for Industrial Growth
The Impact of Tariffs on South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Striking a Balance for Industrial Growth
5th May 2025

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a vital engine of economic growth and job creation. However, the role of tariffs in shaping its trajectory is increasingly under the spotlight. As the... 


South Africa urgently needs an independent water and sanitation regulator - Awsisa
24th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa needs an independent water and sanitation regulator to drive accountability, attract investment and improve service delivery in South Africa, as success stories in other countries have... 


 Africa in Focus
Africa in Focus
22nd April 2025

The 3rd annual London Indaba sets the stage for high-stakes conversations on mining, critical minerals and investment in the continent’s future With African critical minerals taking centre stage in... 


SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
15th April 2025

More than three decades after the first inclusive election the country faces pressures locally and internationally.  Now more than ever leaders in Government and SOE’s are called to prove the... 


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Technology integral to transformation, logistics improvements, summit hears in sector overview
14th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transport and logistics systems are under strain, owing to factors including years of underinvestment, institutional inefficiency and policy misalignment; however, there are... 


Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
14th April 2025

As Africa’s manufacturing sector strives for growth and competitiveness in 2025, industry leaders are grappling with a range of challenges that threaten to slow progress. From supply chain... 


Agrément CEO Richard Somanje and SHRA acting CEO Lebowa Letsoalo
Alternative building technology the way to go for quicker housing delivery
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Gauteng’s housing backlog continues to widen beyond the current 1.2-million units and amid lacking security of tender, which impacts on economic empowerment and employment, human settlements... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
More than 240 construction mafia arrests made since November, Macpherson says
11th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Since the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) hosted its Construction Summit on Crime-Free Construction Sites in November last year and key officials signed the Durban Declaration... 


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Event to highlight need for investment, collaboration
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Manufacturing Indaba can serve as a catalyst for industrial development, fostering a collaborative environment where African manufacturers are empowered to become key players in the global... 


Summit adopts resolutions to reverse South Africa’s water-sector decline
11th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Several resolutions emerged from the National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held from March 27 to 28, to reverse the significant deterioration in South Africa’s water sector over the past few years.... 


BBCBE president Danny Masimene
We can no longer blame Apartheid for economic failures, BBCBE’s Masimene says
10th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

After more than 30 years of democracy, South Africa’s numerous economic problems can no longer be blamed on Apartheid but rather must be blamed on the black-led government that has held the reins... 


Africa – The Opportunity for Manufacturers and the Value of Regional Integration
Africa – The Opportunity for Manufacturers and the Value of Regional Integration
8th April 2025

Africa presents a vast and dynamic opportunity for manufacturers, driven by its abundant resources, youthful population, and rapidly expanding markets. With a growing middle class and increasing... 


Paul Miller.
To reclaim global mining status, South Africa must restore trust – Paul Miller
2nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) needs to go beyond admitting... 


Manufacturers Urged to Act Now Amid Energy Crisis – Inaction Is the Real Risk
Manufacturers Urged to Act Now Amid Energy Crisis – Inaction Is the Real Risk
2nd April 2025

As South Africa’s energy crisis continues to disrupt industries, manufacturers are being urged to take decisive action to secure their energy future. Insights from the recent Africa Energy Indaba... 


Awsisa calls for urgent action, decisive leadership on Water Indaba resolutions
31st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Decisive leadership and swift, boots-on-the-ground implementation – along with “quick wins” – are essential to ensure the success of the resolutions of the Water and Sanitation Indaba, held last... 


The Vaal dam
Water Indaba delivers resolutions to resolve water challenges
31st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following the Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, clear resolutions have emerged to reverse the significant decline seen in South Africa’s water sector in the past few years. From... 


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New path charted for water sector, says Ramaphosa
31st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new course will be charted for South Africa’s water sector following the landmark Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. In his weekly ‘From the... 


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