By: Emily Gammon - Knowledge Lawyer & Paula-Ann Novotny, Partner at Webber Wentzel The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France's... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 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... 

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... 

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 reports that government is aiming to publish an updated White Paper on Local Government by March next year, arguing that... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Africa policy experts have called on the G20 to back Africa’s efforts to develop by aligning global trade and investment frameworks with inclusive green industrial development. The joint G20 input... 

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) warned on Tuesday that South Africa’s public service is in a critical condition, characterised by a lack of professionalism and rampant political... 

There is a belief that things – especially bad things – happen in threes, which both my grandmothers swore by. However, sceptics see this as mere superstition rooted in cognitive bias, where we... 

Central bank gold buying and global trade tensions are likely to push bullion prices to near $5 000 an ounce by 2028, billionaire investor John Paulson said in an interview during which he... 

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 

In the first three months of this year, Anglo American Platinum achieved a 36% higher price for its ruthenium, a relatively low-profile platinum group metal (PGM) that was placed on a new high...