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Breaking barriers in South African solar: From tariff hikes to solar savings
Breaking barriers in South African solar: From tariff hikes to solar savings
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By: Andrew Middleton - CEO of GoSolr While there have been fewer dark days in 2025, South Africans have progressed from finding creative ways to battle power outages to a new cycle of rising bills... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek agreement
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will be signed tomorrow by Minerals Council South Africa and South... 


Engen showcases smart farming solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
Engen showcases smart farming solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
18th September 2025

Engen reaffirmed its deep commitment to South Africa’s agricultural sector by again partnering with Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC at NAMPO Cape 2025. Held from 10–13 September in Bredasdorp in... 


Adams & Adams celebrates 12th Africa Network Meeting to foster IP collaboration
Adams & Adams celebrates 12th Africa Network Meeting to foster IP collaboration
18th September 2025

Adams & Adams hosted its 12th annual Africa Network Meeting, the largest intellectual property (IP) gathering on the continent, on 10-12 September at its head office in Pretoria. Under the theme... 


Virtual wheeling could transform SA’s energy landscape if the country gets it right
18th September 2025

By: Bronwyn Timm - SOLA Group Business Development Manager  South Africa’s energy landscape has dominated headlines for many years. Even with the respite in load shedding, there are pressing... 


AICPA and CIMA to host ENGAGE Africa Conference in Johannesburg
AICPA and CIMA to host ENGAGE Africa Conference in Johannesburg
18th September 2025

 AICPA and CIMA will host the second edition of their acclaimed ENGAGE Africa Conference from 21 to 23 October 2025 at Montecasino, Johannesburg, South Africa Designed to spark bold thinking and... 


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Google continues significant investments into subsea cable connectivity, training
18th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 


Rethinking Global Labels from an African Lens
Rethinking Global Labels from an African Lens
18th September 2025

By: Wendy Poulton and Molupe Mat’sumunyane The Weight of Words 


Gauteng’s role in building pathways for intra-African trade
18th September 2025

By: Sthembiso Dlamini - Acting Group CEO of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) Tens of thousands of African business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors gathered... 


Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
18th September 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, congratulates Prospero Muheki, recipient of this year’s Schneider Electric... 


V&A Waterfront CEO designate Graham Wood
V&A appoints CEO designate
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The board of directors of the V&A Waterfront has, following an extensive local and international search, appointed former Sun International hospitality COO Graham Wood as CEO designate to replace... 


Rand Refinery’s 2025 Sustainability Report sets out an impactful African story
17th September 2025

he report covers new benchmarks for ethical sourcing, digital traceability, and building a deep sense of shared responsibility within communities and its people 


Fidelity acquires SSG to boost regional integrated facilities services objectives
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Services and risk solutions company Fidelity Services Group has acquired a majority shareholding in security, facilities management and cleaning services company SSG Holdings, which will accelerate... 


Impala Platinum's refinery operations
Africa's PGM production expected to fall this year, but resume growth thereafter
17th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

International data and analytics company GlobalData has reported that African production of platinum group metals (PGMs) is expected to fall by 6.4% this year, in year-on-year terms. This forecast... 


Webinar to explore how advanced metering infrastructure can unlock energy market flexibility
Webinar to explore how advanced metering infrastructure can unlock energy market flexibility
17th September 2025

The South African–German Energy Partnership will host a webinar on 16 October 2025 at 14:00 SAST to explore the transformative role of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in South Africa’s... 


Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
17th September 2025

State-owned Transnet Engineering has launched its South African National Accreditation System-accredited material testing laboratory at its Koedoespoort plant, in Johannesburg. Sabrina Jardim tells... 


Spices produced by Libstar
Libstar achieves strong interim performance, despite headwinds
16th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Food company Libstar delivered its strongest first-half performance since 2022 in the six months ended June 30, supported by volume growth, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiencies.... 


DBSA partners with Ecobank and RMB on major loan facility for Ugandan development
16th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African development finance institution, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), announced on Tuesday that it and Togo-based pan-African private sector banking group Ecobank, acting... 


SAVCA welcomes new Board Members
16th September 2025

The SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Johnston, Chief Executive of Edge Growth Ventures, and Paula Mokwena, CEO of Fireball... 


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SITA, Ethiopian Airlines enter partnership to meet growing air travel demand
16th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global aviation IT and technology solutions group SITA and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding, under which they will jointly develop innovative solutions which will... 


The next generation subsea diamond recovery crawler developed by De Beers Upstream Technology
De Beers unveils next generation subsea diamond recovery crawler
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond company De Beers' Upstream Technology business has developed a next generation of advanced subsea diamond recovery crawlers, with the first unit having been installed on Debmarine Namibia's... 


Aerial view of the Ngualla Hill
Peak dismisses US suitor, backs Shenghe scheme
16th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Peak Rare Earths has rejected an unsolicited approach from US-based General Innovation Capital Partners (GICP), reaffirming its support for a proposed A$195-million takeover by Shenghe... 


LONGi Joins Hands with CAPP to Illuminate Central Africa with Innovative Microgrid Solutions
16th September 2025

Recently, Mr. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, held a meeting with Mr. ATADET AZARAK MOGRO, Permanent Secretary of the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), and Mr. RIGOBERT GBAZI, Head of the... 


The future of African banking runs on clean, reliable and efficient power
16th September 2025

By: Evershree Mathadeen - Channel Director, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Africa’s banking landscape continues to undergo some exciting change, fuelled by regulatory reform, population growth... 


Rudi Agostinho, Project Manager for the Next Generation Crawler (NGC) at Upstream Technology
De Beers' next generation crawler to boost marine diamond recovery
16th September 2025

More than two decades after innovating its first sub-sea crawler technology for diamond recovery, De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has developed a next generation of advanced subsea... 


World Gold Council releases Elton John documentary
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Gold industry organisation the World Gold Council (WGC) has released a documentary that explores gold’s influence on culture, creativity and society, as told through the voice and life stories of... 


The TGME mine
Theta Gold start earthworks, civil engineering at South African project
15th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has started earthworks and civil engineering activities at its flagship TGME gold mine project in South Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the transition from... 


Hisense to provide 100 young people from Atlantis a year-long learnership programme
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Consumer electronics and home appliances manufacturer Hisense South Africa's (SA’s) manufacturing plant in Atlantis, in the Western Cape, has welcomed 100 young people from the local community, who... 


United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
South Africa’s coal-to-clean funding support highlighted in UN Climate Change release
15th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's just transition that protects workers and communities while scaling-up renewables to strengthen energy security is being held up as an example of climate mitigation advance by the UN... 


MineSafe 2025 to Champion Safe Mines, Healthy Lives, and Sustainable Futures Through Industry Collaboration and Innovation
15th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) MineSafe 2025 and Industry Awards Day which will be taking place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa from 19 – 21 November, will bring together South Africa’s mining... 


From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
15th September 2025

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention... 


Why inkjet drives innovation in commercial print
15th September 2025

By: Heidie-Mari Middel - Production Print Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa Heidie-Mari Middel believes the commercial printing industry is undergoing a profound transformation,... 


Haultrax Brings SIC capability to Remote WA Mine with Starlink First
Haultrax Brings SIC capability to Remote WA Mine with Starlink First
15th September 2025

In an Australian industry first, Haultrax has successfully deployed its Fleet Management System (FMS) at a remote Western Australian gold project managed by Iron Mine Contracting (IMC), using Vocus... 


An image of a platinum jewellery piece
WPIC highlights evolution of PGMs in 3D printing
12th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Having been over a decade since Japan’s Tanaka Precious Metals developed the world’s first platinum-based powder for 3D printers, the World Platinum Council (WPIC) highlights how the use of... 


 	Platinum jewellery
PGI initiatives at Jewellery and Gem WORLD Hong Kong conference spotlight platinum as priority metal
12th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a soaring gold price, global platinum jewellery marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) says it will spotlight a new era of platinum jewellery opportunities at the Jewellery... 


An exhibition stand for Bossard SFL systems
Leveraging logistics solutions to boost productivity
12th September 2025

An innovative smart factory logistics (SFL) solution aims to empower manufacturers to optimise production. Industrial fastening and assembly technology specialist Bossard explains that its SFL... 


NRF-SAEON’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi Celebrated at 4th World Irrigation Forum in Malaysia
NRF-SAEON’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi Celebrated at 4th World Irrigation Forum in Malaysia
12th September 2025

South Africa’s innovation in agricultural water management has been recognised on the global stage, with the national delegation claiming honours across six award categories at the 4th World... 


Infobip champions AI-powered banking and customer experience as Silver Sponsor at Seamless Africa 2025
Infobip champions AI-powered banking and customer experience as Silver Sponsor at Seamless Africa 2025
12th September 2025

Infobip, a global leader in cloud communications, reinforced its leadership in customer engagement innovation as a Silver Sponsor of Seamless Africa 2025, which took place on the 8-9 of September... 


ExxonMobil Collaborates with Value Chain Partners to Showcase Innovative Solutions at K 2025
12th September 2025

ExxonMobil will showcase its innovative polymer solutions and expertise at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers will be featured at K for the first time,... 


An image of Aaron Munetsi
Association upbeat about liberalising airspace
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro... 


An image of construction workers on site
AI, automation drives engineering sustainability
12th September 2025

Technologies such as AI, automation innovations and other digital tools are changing the way in which civil engineering is conducted, going beyond the concrete and steel that typically... 


An image of Arnaud Malan
Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


A welder in PPE welding a metal plate with pretty sparks flying everywhere
New tech-driven welding programme launched
12th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

This month sees the option to study laser welding – a new technology-driven training programme – being formally added to the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) training portfolio.... 


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