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ESG, stability are priorities for development amid reforms
6th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Following the disruptions from October 2024 to January 2025, owing to violent post-election protests and attacks, Mozambique’s mining sector will need to place even more emphasis on strengthening... 


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Advanced fleet supports cement supply chains
6th June 2025

Through its advanced bulk vehicle fleets, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to serve as a “trusted partner for some of the nation’s leading cement... 


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Mining boom drives equipment demand, services
6th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rare earths developer Pensana Rare Earths’s major institutional shareholder, M&G Investment Management, has agreed to invest £1-million in the company, alongside other strategic investors who will... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. 


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Battery anode facility, Saudi Arabia/United Arab Emirates – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metals developer NextSource Materials is pivoting its battery anode facility strategy from Mauritius to the Middle East. 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Minerals Council aims to unlock a new era of growth
6th June 2025

In 2024, the Minerals Council marked 135 years of championing the mining industry. This milestone reflects not just our history, but our resilience, adaptability and commitment to shaping a... 


Infrastructure South Africa, SAICE and SACPCMP set to headline Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo
5th June 2025

The South African construction market is valued at around $125 billion and the broader infrastructure market at $193 billion (source: AbiQ). As the country gains momentum, showing measurable gains... 


Public health funding cuts, logistics crisis, sustainability and food security in the spotlight as supply chain managers from around the world meet in Cape Town
5th June 2025

Supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event... 


Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
5th June 2025

As Crowie Holdings and Enza Construction celebrates 25 years in business, it marks a significant milestone in the South African infrastructure landscape — not simply for its longevity, but for its... 


DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2025: AI and social media reshaping online shopping in South Africa
5th June 2025

DHL has released its E-Commerce Trends Report 2025, drawing on insights from 24,000 online shoppers across 24 key global markets, including South Africa. This year’s study spans eight chapters,... 


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Stakeholders propose options for ailing Steel Master Plan
5th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition on June 4 held an engagement with stakeholders in the steel industry regarding the progress and outcomes of implementing the Steel Master... 


 Bulgarian Ambassador to South Africa Maria Pavlova.
Bulgaria keen on hydrogen collaboration, offering education opportunity ‘right away’
4th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Bulgaria is particularly enthusiastic about establishing hydrogen collaboration with stakeholders from South Africa – and is fully prepared to initiate cooperation "right away". Research... 


RMB chief economist Isaah Mhlanga
RMB/BER second-quarter BCI reflects uncertainties globally, locally
4th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research Business Confidence index (BCI) decreased by five points to 40 in the second quarter of the year, after the recovery that started in the... 


ARB Electrical Wholesalers partners with Schneider Electric for its Distribution Hub Programme
ARB Electrical Wholesalers partners with Schneider Electric for its Distribution Hub Programme
4th June 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially announced its partnership with ARB Electrical Wholesalers, one of... 


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South African business confidence slips in second quarter of 2025 on tariff woes
4th June 2025 By: Reuters

South African business confidence fell in the second quarter of 2025, pressured by trade uncertainties due to US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and local logistical constraints,... 


Landwell Africa showcases next-generation physical security solutions at Securex 2025
Landwell Africa showcases next-generation physical security solutions at Securex 2025
4th June 2025

Leading provider of intelligent asset and key management systems Landwell Africa is proud to announce its participation at Securex 2025, where it will unveil a new wave of advanced physical... 


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RFA commemorates 50 years
3rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) held its yearly Convention from May 23 to 25, in KwaZulu-Natal, a forum for industry discussion and strategic planning and to commemorate... 


QCTO approves three green hydrogen skills qualifications programmes
3rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has formally approved three new National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 green hydrogen skills programmes, namely green... 


Astron Energy named official fuel sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon
3rd June 2025

Astron Energy, South Africa’s next biggest fuel brand, has been named the Official Fuel Sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon. As fuel partner to the world’s most iconic ultra-marathon, Astron... 


Alchemy takes full ownership of Bryah iron-ore rights
3rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Alchemy Resources has acquired full ownership of the iron-ore rights at its Bryah project in Western Australia, buying out joint venture partner Carey Mining for A$75 000 and a... 


Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
3rd June 2025

As South Africa’s transport sector gathered to honour half a century of impact, innovation, and advocacy, Engen proudly stood alongside the Road Freight Association (RFA) to celebrate its 50th... 


Public health funding cuts, logistics crisis, sustainability and food security in the spotlight as supply chain managers from around the world meet in Cape Town
3rd June 2025

Supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event... 


Menar Golf Day a resounding success
Menar Golf Day a resounding success
3rd June 2025

In collaboration with its partners, Menar raised over a half a million rands through its Golf Day event to support projects focused on improving lives and creating lasting change.   Menar hosted a... 


Almonty appoints Estevez to board
2nd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed tungsten producer Almonty Industries has appointed Alan Estevez to its board with effect from May 30. CEO Lewis Black said that Estevez' deep expertise in national security... 


The Dartbrook coal mine
Australian Pacific Coal hit with Dartbrook default notice but lender Vitol holds off on action
2nd June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has been issued a notice of default by senior lender Vitol over its Dartbrook coal project in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, but the Singapore-based commodities... 


Demand spikes for locally made Freedom Won megaTower energy storage solution
Demand spikes for locally made Freedom Won megaTower energy storage solution
2nd June 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Since starting production early last year of its high-capacity, modular energy storage solution, the megaTower, South Africa’s largest and oldest lithium battery manufacturer Freedom Won has needed... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Industry partners launch Logistics Accountability Score
30th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the freight logistics reform initiatives under the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), logistics industry organisation the Southern Africa Freight Forwarders Association... 


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Expert consulting unlocks underdeveloped potential
30th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

With continued interest in Africa’s resource potential, expert early-stage consulting services can help identify and mitigate common challenges to unlock long-term project success, particularly in... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


MegChem: Your trusted engineering partner
MegChem: Your trusted engineering partner
30th May 2025 By: Yolande Botes

Leading multi-disciplinary engineering company MegChem is based in Secunda, South Africa. For nearly 30 years, it has delivered high-quality engineering consulting, project management, procurement... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


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Port of Richards Bay container handling facility, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An agreement has been signed between preferred bidder Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture and the Transnet National Ports Authority. 


Maersk gives South African exporters a preview of its Cape Town cold storage facility
29th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global integrated logistics company Maersk invited existing and potential customers in South Africa to visit its Belcon Logistics Park, in Cape Town, for a preview of the upcoming cold store... 


The sod-turning ceremony for the new head office
Booming Suzuki to build new head office and warehouse
29th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA), in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has broken ground on its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park, in Gauteng. The... 


DP World launches logistics, market-entry product for vehicle manufacturers
DP World launches logistics, market-entry product for vehicle manufacturers
29th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

DP World has unveiled what it calls an integrated logistics and market-entry product aimed at solving the challenges automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs, or vehicle manufacturers)... 


A panel of speakers discuss the need to invest in technologies and infrastructure to boost agricultural exports
South Africa’s agriculture sector geared to respond to global risks
29th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture sector is no novice when it comes to global risk mitigation and adapting export procedures according to market standards, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa... 


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Tiger Brands declares higher interim and special dividend after notable cash growth
28th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has declared a 19% higher interim dividend of R4.15 apiece for the six months ended March 31. It also declared an additional special... 


Fueling Growth: Letsema Trade & Invest doubles down on DAF Trucks
27th May 2025

Letsema Trade & Invest, a family-run logistics business, has expanded its fleet with two new DAF XF 480 trucks from Babcock, the sole DAF Trucks distributor in southern Africa. Fuel efficiency,... 


Addressing the skills gap and supporting young supply chain leaders
Addressing the skills gap and supporting young supply chain leaders
27th May 2025

South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. Recognising the imperative to address... 


Citrus sector welcomes Transnet’s R51bn guarantee, private participation momentum
27th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) welcomes the government authorisation of a R51-billion guarantee facility for State-owned Transnet, and the progress... 


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... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to highlight critical investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s transport and logistics industry
23rd May 2025

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050 and intra-African trade to surge by an estimated 50% through the AfCFTA, investment in transport infrastructure has become both a strategic and... 


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