Investing in STEM skills alongside technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is key to ensuring that Africa leapfrogs inequality to equip the global workforce of the future, the... 

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George and Deputy Ministers Narend Singh and Bernice Swarts have said that, while their first 100 days in office has been "a period of... 

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 

Owing to the directors of the JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum not being able to provide major shareholder agreements, its independent auditing company has expressed a disclaimer of review conclusion,... 

Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) is proud to have been the Trailblazer sponsor of the 2024 Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards, held in... 

New-vehicle exports from South Africa were down 9.2% for the first half of the year compared with the same six months last year, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council president Billy Tom.... 

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 

There are several areas that require attention if South Africa and other African countries are to succeed in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s (AU’s)... 

Effective transportation infrastructure is vital for a well-functioning economy. Join Creamer Media Webinars this Transport Month on October 23, 2024, at 14:00 for a webinar that will discuss the... 

Playing a critical role in future connectivity towards digital transformation, 5G adoption in Middle East and Africa (MEA) expected to reach one in four subscriptions by 2029. While 4G... 

Telecommunications group MTN continues to maintain its top spot as South Africa’s best mobile network. According to MyBroadband Insights’ third-quarter 2024 Mobile Network Quality Report, Vodacom... 

Mike Adsetts, global chief investment officer Responsible investment practices are embedded into our investment thinking and management. Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 

Seamless solutions for providing reliable connectivity to remote and rural industries 14 October 2024: Tantum IT is a leading IT service provider specialising in remote IT management, cloud... 

Australian lithium company Pilbara Minerals has announced a new A$1-billion debt facility in the form of a revolving credit facility (RFC) with a group of domestic and international banks. “The... 

JSE-listed residential estates and memorial parks developer Calgro M3 has reported a decrease in revenue to R507-million for the six months ended August 31, compared with revenue of R689-million... 

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) expects global steel demand to decrease by 0.9% to 1.75-billion tonnes this year. “2024 has been a difficult year for global steel demand as the global... 

South Africa’s rapid switch to become a net importer of fuel creates supply risks requiring infrastructure to store and transport the fuel, according to State-owned logistics firm Transnet.... 

EU investment institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €2-million in financing for early-stage vaccine development in Rwanda. The financing, which will be provided to Akagera... 

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has hired Micon International to conduct a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned namesake project in central California. The Blue Moon project... 

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is set to play a pivotal role at the Toronto Global Forum, scheduled for 15-17 October 2024. CEO Boitumelo Mosako will lead the delegation that... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that widespread support for the seventh administration, made up of 11 political parties, and the continued reform agenda, has contributed to the improvement... 

The organisers of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) have announced that Sanlam Investments will once again be the title sponsor of the event for the upcoming edition taking place from 19 –21... 

Manufacturer of light- and compact equipment, and advanced concrete solutions, Wacker Neuson Concrete Solutions, highlights its range of internal and external vibrators, concrete vibrator drive... 

A study benchmarking the price of steel transmission grid pylon towers and what South African manufacturers can do to compete with Chinese and Turkish imports showed that "a bit of" stable demand... 

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says its 2023/24 financial year was characterised by resilience and agility, to conclude with a strong financial performance, an unqualified... 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors,... 

Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo), an energy aggregator and trader in Southern Africa, has partnered with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to promote increased renewable... 

Wits Business School will be hosting an energy conference in partnership with the Consulate General of India, to be held at the business school’s campus at the University of the Witwatersrand... 

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme and clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic... 

Following the recent High Court judgment on the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, which halted the contract between Transnet and International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), the... 

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions – Transnet Infrastructure... 

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living... 

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 

A multibillion-dollar plan to expand South Africa’s electricity transmission network could throw a lifeline to the country’s corporate bond market as it struggles to recover from a post-pandemic... 

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), a leading asset management company in the renewable energy sector, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a significant contract by the Lebalelo Water User... 

In today's construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete,... 

The project is expected to contribute an estimated 22 400 bbl/d of oil equivalent at peak production. 

Pumping solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology is addressing the dewatering challenges in mining operations by providing specialised pump solutions designed for water-logged and remote...