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Op-Ed: FSC breakthrough for small-scale tree farmers in Southern Africa By Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
22nd July 2025

By: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification of small-scale tree farming operations in South Africa is gathering momentum with over 870 certified in one FSC... 


Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register... 


Mpact expects interim Ebitda to decrease by 15%, operating profit by 26%
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact says it expects to report a 15% decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and a 26%... 


CLEAN-UP & RECYCLE SA WEEK 2025: Make A Difference Where You Work, Live And Play
CLEAN-UP & RECYCLE SA WEEK 2025: Make A Difference Where You Work, Live And Play
16th July 2025

South Africans are once again being called to action this spring as Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025 takes place from 15-20 September 2025. Organised annually by Plastics SA, the umbrella body... 


AMAS releases papers on combating misuse of AI, urging adoption of international standards
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global multistakeholder initiative the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) has released two flagship papers offering recommendations to guide the governance of AI globally... 


Operation Vulindlela quarterly report shows progress in Phase II
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A progress report on the implementation of economic reform through Operation Vulindlela for the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, published on July 10, demonstrates sustained progress in... 


Stats SA industry statistics director Nicolai Claassen
Manufacturing production increased by 0.5% y/y in May – Stats SA
10th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After six consecutive months of year-on-year declines, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that manufacturing output turned positive in May, increasing by 0.5% year-on-year. Stats SA... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


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Bolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's energy minister was doused with water and pelted with garbage on Thursday as chaos erupted in congress during a debate on controversial lithium contracts with Chinese and Russian firms... 


Professor Vally Padayachee
Opinion: Demystifying small-scale embedded generation compliance
27th June 2025

In this opinion article, Professor Vally Padayachee outlines a proposed pathway for ensuring the safe and affordable adoption of small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop... 


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PEX piping vulnerable to long-term UV exposure from artificial light
27th June 2025

Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping may be adversely affected by UV emissions from certain artificial light sources over a long period of time, states US-based non-profit trade association... 


Ferrochrome
South Africa to impose chrome ore export controls and approves power incentive in bid to arrest ferrochrome decline
26th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has approved export controls and an electricity incentive for South Africa’s ferrochrome industry after receiving an update on the socioeconomic impact of the continued decline of the... 


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Huawei releases ‘fgOTN Power White Paper’ to build next-gen power communication network
26th June 2025

During the Africa Energy Forum, Chinese telecommunications technology equipment company Huawei and several African power customers released the fine-grained Optical Transport Network (fgOTN) White... 


OceanaGold's Waihi gold mine
Miner OceanaGold sees ‘boring’ dual-listing boosting shares
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

OceanaGold is eschewing common investment banking advice and pursuing what the company’s CEO thinks is a winning strategy: A “boring” US listing without selling additional shares. Vancouver-based... 


Kumba's Sishen mine
Mark Goliath appointed as IDC's representative on Kumba board
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mark Goliath has been appointed as a nonexecutive director of Kumba Iron Ore's board with effect from July 1, representing the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). He will also serve as a... 


Busa president Mxolisi Mgojo
B20 task force chairs share policy, actionable recommendations made so far
24th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To encourage transparency and spotlight the voices leading the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo and Busa CEO and B20 adviser Cas Coovadia on... 


Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Hlabisa wants new White Paper to address municipal funding model problem
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa reports that government is aiming to publish an updated White Paper on Local Government by March next year, arguing that... 


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Paper and pulp operation benefits from automated lubrication solution
20th June 2025

The use of an automated lubrication solution has shown a number of benefits compared to the manual lubrication of machines, ensuring effective process monitoring and timely, accurate lubrication.... 


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Life-saving, cost-effective water purification
12th June 2025

A range of chlorine-free water disinfectant products provide a non-toxic, environment-friendly method of water purification without the formation of adverse disinfection by-products (DBPs). Water... 


Reinventing data centre design: critical changes to meet surging demand
Reinventing data centre design: critical changes to meet surging demand
11th June 2025

By: Faith Waithaka - Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric AI technologies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible which, in turn, is... 


Non-agricultural GDP shrank in the first quarter of the year – TIPS
6th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Economic research nonprofit Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies said in its ‘First Quarter 2025 Real Economy Bulletin’ that GDP barely grew from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter... 


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Technology integration highlighted for major boiler project
6th June 2025

Steam generation and high-pressure piping solutions company Steinmüller Africa is leading the boiler erection initiative called Project Vuselela at multinational packaging and paper group Mondi’s... 


Ramaphosa seeks trillions from private sector as he acknowledges past infrastructure failures
6th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

As government prepares to spend more than R1-trillion on infrastructure over the next three years, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the private sector to quadruple that to R4-trillion. “I want... 


GoSolr CEO Andrew Middleton
Light Paper warns of potential energy crisis amid complicated policy regulations
5th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite the growing potential of solar power in South Africa, the country stands at a critical energy crossroads, where over-regulation and policy inconsistencies threaten to plunge the country... 


Youth Month – Engen Launches Call Centre Training for People with Disabilities, Tackling Youth Unemployment and Critical Skills Shortages
Youth Month – Engen Launches Call Centre Training for People with Disabilities, Tackling Youth Unemployment and Critical Skills Shortages
3rd June 2025

In celebration of Youth Month, Engen is proud to highlight the success of its inaugural Call Centre Skills Centre (CSC) learnership and announce the intake of ten new trainees—all people with... 


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South Africa sees R870bn of debt savings with new CPI goal
3rd June 2025 By: Bloomberg

A lower South African inflation target coupled with a revised borrowing strategy could save the government as much as R870-billion in debt-service costs, according to a research document published... 


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Mashatile says public service must be depoliticised if development goals are to be achieved
30th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday called for urgency in enhancing State capacity, as he acknowledged that there are areas where the country’s State machinery still lags, which he said... 


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Pivot pin technology combats lug wear
30th May 2025

Comprising advanced pivot pin technology, Nord-lock bolting system’s Expander System, on offer from industrial solutions supplier BMG, offers dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug... 


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... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa seeks trillions from private sector as he acknowledges past infrastructure failures
27th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

As government prepares to spend more than R1-trillion on infrastructure over the next three years, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the private sector to quadruple that to R4-trillion. “I want... 


How platinum is used in fuel cell electric vehicles.
New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks
20th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 


CUT students present AI in medical microbiology paper at UK university
20th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Two medical microbiology students of the Central University of Technology (CUT), in the Free State, recently presented a paper on the use of AI to identify pathogenic organisms at the University of... 


Review aims to create professional, depoliticised, transparent, funded local municipalities
19th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The review of the White Paper on Local Government, which has been in place since 1998, aims to solve the overarching issues facing local municipalities, including a limited funding and lack of... 


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Transport sector faces major BBBEE overhaul with tougher compliance rules
16th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The integrated transport sector is set to face some of the most stringent broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements in the country, following proposals unveiled by Integrated... 


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Automotive 2025: Challenges and Innovation
16th May 2025

Creamer Media’s ‘Automotive 2025: Challenges and Innovation’ report outlines the current status and outlook of South Africa’s automotive sector, which remains a key contributor to GDP and exports.... 


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Health of diesel-powered equipment operators highlighted
16th May 2025

Every year, World Day for Health and Safety at Work on April 28 offers a reminder that no job should come at the cost of a person’s health or safety, says global CEO-led organisation ICMM health... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


Department invites public input on 1998 Local Government White Paper review
16th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has released for public input a discussion document on the review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. Interested... 


An image depicting manufacturing
SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


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Education key to address fire incidences
9th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The promotion of public education initiatives about fire prevention strategies should be a key requirement for mitigating the occurrence of fire-related incidences in informal settlements and... 


Sappi CEO Steve Binnie
Sappi had a tough second quarter but its US prospects look bright
8th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi’s operating performance for the second quarter of its 2025 financial year fell short of expectations owing to challenging market conditions and issues that arose... 


Researchers have developed a robot dog that can swim
8th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Chinese technologists have successfully developed a robotic dog that is amphibious. This new robot was inspired by the ability of mammals to both move on land and swim in water, and was indeed... 


Mondi posts higher sales volumes, but at lower prices in first quarter
8th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

LSE- and JSE-listed paper and packaging company Mondi has reported higher sales volumes, good cost control and fewer planned maintenance shuts in the first quarter of this year, which were offset... 


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