South Africa submitted a revised trade offer to the US on August 12, after its previous ‘Framework Agreement’ submitted in May failed to avert the institution of 30% ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on South... 

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment rate, R700-million will be spent on the upcoming... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the availability of its 6500W + IMT65W battery-powered electromagnetic water meter, the Trio J-Series... 

Transnet has announced that employment of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Pepi Silinga was terminated effective July 16 by "mutual agreement". Silinga, who joined TNPA from the... 

Global investment manager Ninety One says State-owned entity (SOE) Transnet’s turnaround signals a new era for South Africa’s logistics and infrastructure investment. With reforms under way and... 

While Aim-listed Kodal Minerals continues to finalise the requirements for an export permit in Mali, large stockpiles of spodumene concentrate are mounting on site at its Bougouni lithium project.... 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, has achieved another strong quarter, contributing to several record-breaking achievements for the 2025... 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reiterated its support for the Rhisotope project, in South Africa, which entails the insertion of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns and using... 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged South African miners to stand up to “bullies” by sending their minerals to countries that impose lower or no tariffs, rather than... 

Iron-ore futures prices held well over the key psychological level of $100 a metric ton on Tuesday, while investors closely monitored the renewed Sino-US trade talks for signs of progress. The... 

Only 2% of Infrastructure South Africa’s (ISA’s) pipeline of projects will be delivered as part of public-private partnerships (PPPs), an issue the ISA says is being addressed by reforms to improve... 

South Africa's government will give Transnet an additional R94.8-billion rand guarantee facility to support the ailing State-owned logistics firm's recovery plan, the transport ministry said on... 

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 (MI26) aims to bridge the gap between the mining and automotive industries, particularly as increasing development in electric vehicles (EVs) drives... 

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said there has been an increased volume of citrus fruits arriving at ports via rail, as the citrus season reaches its halfway mark. The Durban Container... 

Market research and intelligence company BMI has lowered its forecast headline growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa for this year to 3.7%, from its earlier projection of 3.8%, but points out that... 

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash... 

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet insists that it has made “considerable progress” in implementing reforms in line with government policy changes. It also argues that government... 

Mozambique’s Maputo port suffered a steep drop in shipments during the first half of the year amid trade uncertainties and social unrest, according to the company that runs its operations. The... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered an optimistic assessment of the economic reforms being undertaken in South Africa’s electricity and freight logistics sectors, amid growing concern about the... 

South Africa Manganese finished the financial year strongly, South32, the Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed diversified mining company reported on Monday, July 21. June quarter sales soared... 

The decision by ratings agency S&P Global to downgrade State-owned enterprise (SOE) Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those in business eager to see the utility performing better,... 

Martin Creamer talks about platinum tariffs, Transnet deal with UMK and Waterberg. 

South Africa’s over-reliance on road transport is unsustainable, particularly for long-haul, high-volume freight, says trucking industry trade association Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 

The Boegoebaai port and rail development was selected as the lead project in Infrastructure South Africa’s first bid window for strategic infrastructure preparation in May this year. 

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 

State-owned railway company Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) on Wednesday July 16 signed a ten-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in South... 

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric... 

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 

The chaos wrought by a recent wave of US tariff actions may be obscuring early signs of recovery in South Africa’s economy, Standard Bank Group said. The recent downward revisions to the country’s... 

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 

Nigeria's Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6-million barrels of gasoline and diesel to supply refined fuel to Southern Africa, two sources told... 

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate,... 

Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred US shipments last... 

Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement on the US tariffs, the Democratic Alliance (DA) called for amendments to the Expropriation Act that renew confidence in the protection of private... 

Industrial IT and connectivity solutions provider Sedna Africa has secured a landmark contract with Beira Terminal operator Cornelder de Moçambique to deploy a private mobile network at the Port of... 

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 

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...