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Beer industry a powerful enabler – CEO
22nd August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Having attained the position as CEO of professional body Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) a year ago, Charlene Louw has overcome the challenges faced by many women in the male-dominated... 


Motion Control bogie pioneering in heavy freight rail
22nd August 2025

As global freight demands rise and rail networks seek solutions that offer reliability, performance and cost-efficiency, the evolution of bogie technology has become central to industry... 


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Port of Maputo expansion project, Mozambique
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Maputo Port Development Company plans to expand the container terminal’s capacity to one-million twenty-foot equivalent units. 


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Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has started openpit mining. 


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Port of Durban road rehabilitation project, South Africa – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Bayhead road rehabilitation project continues to progress on schedule. 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project
21st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 


Haleon South Africa GM Farhan Haroon
Global healthcare group Haleon making major investments into its South African operation
21st August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global consumer healthcare company Haleon is investing R500-million in its South African operation, Haleon South Africa Cape Town site director Cindy Carter highlighted in a media briefing... 


Port of Richards Bay
TNPA, Nersa move to streamline regulatory frameworks for energy projects at ports
21st August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in a bid to improve alignment on... 


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Boost business with more savings: Why your PV system needs power optimisers
21st August 2025

As South African businesses continue to face energy uncertainty and escalating electricity costs, solar energy has become more than a sustainability initiative – it is a strategic business... 


Airbus launches new customer support centre in Johannesburg
Airbus launches new customer support centre in Johannesburg
20th August 2025

Aviation company Airbus has launched a new customer support centre for Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to bring locally focussed services closer to customers across Africa.... 


Dipula Properties CEO Izak Petersen
Dipula completes five strategic acquisitions for R700m
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties has made five strategic acquisitions totalling about R700-million, including the R480-million acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall, in... 


The great supply chain reset: 5 ways to embrace the chaos
20th August 2025

By: David Nightingale - Associate Director, Consulting, Supply Chain and Operations at EY Africa In a world where trade wars erupt overnight, geopolitical flashpoints like the ongoing Ukraine... 


Gina Rinehart
Mining tycoon Rinehart joins push against costs of net zero
20th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from... 


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Progress on Bayhead road upgrade enhances port access
19th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported that the Bayhead road rehabilitation project – a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban – continues to progress... 


Botswana Summit to Build Skills and Knowledge in Africa’s Supply Chain
Botswana Summit to Build Skills and Knowledge in Africa’s Supply Chain
19th August 2025

Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second... 


New Hope coal output rises 18% despite weather-hit Bengalla mine
New Hope coal output rises 18% despite weather-hit Bengalla mine
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s New Hope has reported an 18% jump in saleable coal production on Monday, buoyed by strong performance at its New Acland mine, even as severe weather and logistics constraints hit output... 


Trafo Power Solutions provided nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique
Trafo Power Solutions strengthens presence in African mining with transformer supply to Mozambique
18th August 2025

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise,... 


The Makhado pit
MC Mining starts openpit mining at Makhado
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 


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Ferrochrome: In my view, we’re fairly close to possible solution – Glencore Alloys CEO
15th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

“We are, in my view, fairly close to a possible solution,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard said during Merafe Resources question time earlier this week amid South Africa going all out to prevent... 


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Ramaphosa opens National Convention, promises to keep National Dialogue costs below R740m
15th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the first sitting of the National Convention, where he stated that owing to concerns around the budget of the National Dialogue, government will desist... 


ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe
South Africa nears decision on steel tariffs amid import influx
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will release the preliminary findings of its review of steel tariffs next week, moving a step closer to protecting the local industry from increased imports. The review... 


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Digital ore tracking cuts losses, boosts accountability
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 


Southern African Institute of Steel Construction CEO Amanuel Gebremeskel discusses key treads in the steel construction industry
Broader steel sector can withstand individual setbacks
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 


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Stronger manganese demand predicted despite challenges
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 


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Explosives supplier embeds presence on continent
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 


Asystole finances
15th August 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Fun fact (a word of caution for experimental readers: do not try this at home) – if all the veins in your body were laid out in a straight line, you would die, as your circulation system would no... 


Bossard – Proven Productivity.
Bossard South Africa – Innovating for industry
15th August 2025

Leading provider of intelligent fastening solutions and smart factory logistics Bossard South Africa is part of the globally renowned Bossard Group. With over 190 years of expertise, it specialises... 


New online tracker provides updated dashboard of South Africa’s reform progress
New online tracker provides updated dashboard of South Africa’s reform progress
14th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has officially launched a free online platform that provides a regularly updated view of the progress, or otherwise, government is making in implementing... 


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All systems go for National Convention as Mashatile urged to re-engage foundations
14th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The National Dialogue Inter-Ministerial Committee on Thursday expressed appreciation for the cost-saving efforts made to host the first National Convention that precedes, on Friday and Saturday,... 


Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
14th August 2025

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects... 


The Volvo electric superlink truck
DHL, Unilever and Volvo in pilot study to test superlink electric truck
14th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

DHL Supply Chain has launched an electric vehicle (EV) pilot project in collaboration with Unilever and Volvo Trucks South Africa. The initiative involves deploying a fully electric Volvo FMX 6 x 4... 


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Turning ideas into precision-engineered outcomes
14th August 2025

Multi-disciplinary engineering services provider Additive Engineering Concepts (AEC) helps companies across industries to design, develop, and produce tools and related products using a range of... 


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Ensuring material handling equipment is fit-for-purpose
14th August 2025

No two supply chain operations are identical, each with different spaces, diverse product types and a range of container shapes and sizes, notes Toyota Material Handling corporate sales executive... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister addressing delegates at NAACAM's 2025 show
Tau outlines govt response to automotive sector challenges
13th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has said the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) is hosting its 2025 Show, in Gqeberha, at a defining... 


A ribbon-cuttimg ceremony at Mahindra's new assembly plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Mahindra launches R70m Pik Up assembly plant in KwaZulu-Natal
12th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 


Albemarle operating chief Netha Johnson to leave company
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for rechargeable batteries, said on Monday that COO Netha Johnson will leave the company. Albemarle did not provide a timeline for Johnson's... 


National Convention Organising Committee chairperson Boichoko Ditlhake
Rejigged organising committee formed after withdrawal of legacy foundations from National Dialogue task team
11th August 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Representatives from civil society, social partners, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), the University of South Africa (Unisa) and the Presidency will now form part of... 


Kumba Iron Ore in action.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking
11th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
BLSA to launch Reform Tracker to track government progress on Thursday
11th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has reiterated its plans to launch the BLSA Reform Tracker – a publicly available online tool that tracks government reforms, assesses... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
National Dialogue a tribute to women pioneers of 1956 – Ramaphosa
11th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Ahead of the controversial upcoming first National Convention as part of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the full participation of women from all sectors of... 


White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

The White House plans to clarify what its official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars amid uncertainty, which saw some industry players pausing deliveries of bullion to the... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy appoints new boards at the RAF, SAA
8th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the dissolution of the previous board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) on July 15, Cabinet has approved the appointment of an interim board for a period of six months or until a new board... 


Eminent Persons Group of the National Dialogue
Seven legacy foundations withdraw from National Convention task team, call for postponement
8th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Seven prominent legacy foundations on Friday proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 17, be postponed, to allow for adequate preparation, coherence and... 


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