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PMI Sub-Saharan Africa leads delegation to China to explore project delivery at scale
PMI Sub-Saharan Africa leads delegation to China to explore project delivery at scale
25th June 2025

Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa is leading a delegation of African government officials and corporate executives on a strategic visit to China, one of the world’s most... 


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Bell Equipment appoints two new independent nonexec directors
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed original-equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has appointed two independent nonexecutive directors - Shane Fitzpatrick (with effect from July 1) and Harish Ramsumer (with effect from... 


Shanghai Platinum Week in its fifth year.
China announces widespread hydrogen scale-up plan ahead of Shanghai Platinum Week
20th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

An extensive pilot initiative aimed at scaling up hydrogen technology, infrastructure and applications across the length and breadth of China has been announced, shortly before next month’s... 


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Miner focuses on expansion strategy
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to enhance its footprint in Chile through the acquisition of resources have been highlighted by Canadian copper exploration company Marimaca as an effective way of complementing the... 


De-Risking Africa’s Renewable Energy Agenda
De-Risking Africa’s Renewable Energy Agenda
19th June 2025

By: Opy Ramaremisa - Head of Client Solutions for SA Corporates and Vuyo Mafrika, Head of Client Solutions for Africa Regional Operations (ARO) Absa CIB Every driver starts a long journey with the... 


DNV introduces new service specification SE-0696 to mitigate risks in CCUS projects with standardized independent technical assurance
19th June 2025

DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, has released a new service specification (DNV-SE-0696) for the verification and certification of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and... 


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Central bank gold reserves surge amid global uncertainty, survey reveals
17th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Central banks have accumulated more than 1 000 t of gold in each of the last three years, up significantly from the 400 t to 500 t average over the preceding decade, according to the World Gold... 


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New agreement to decarbonise WA iron-ore exports
10th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Delaware-based Terra Metals and its Zambian subsidiary, Lunda Resources, have reported flotation recoveries of 96.5%copper and concentrate grades nearing 27% at their Kalaba copper project in... 


Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad (left) showing every confidence that Valterra CEO Craig Miller will thrive.
All eyes on Shanghai Platinum Week as China advances new price discovery ecosystem
6th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the platinum price now over the $1 000/oz threshold, many are holding thumbs that price discovery will be further elevated by China as it proposes an inventive global platinum and palladium... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
6th June 2025

Murray & Roberts Cementation, part of the Murray & Roberts group, is a top-tier underground mining contractor headquartered in Johannesburg, serving Africa. The company pioneered contract... 


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... 


Bold investment needed to secure Southern Africa’s water future
30th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Resilient water infrastructure and cross-border collaboration are critical to Southern Africa’s economic development, environmental sustainability and long-term water security. This is according to... 


UN ECA urges reforms to credit rating to support Africa's access to affordable capital
26th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for reforms to sovereign credit rating practices that, despite clear signs of macroeconomic resilience and structural reform... 


New water platform to bridge gap between data and decision-making
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to ProRisk principal process safety specialist Erick Kirsten about evolving operational risks at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
Evolving operational risk management for a cleaner, safer industrial future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As industries accelerate their transition to cleaner technologies, managing the associated operational risks becomes increasingly complex and vital. Operational risk management company ProRisk, a... 


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Nature takes centre stage: TNFD framework emerges as strategic risk tool for business, finance
19th May 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

In a webinar rich with insight and urgency, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) director of market engagement Candice Dott and a panel of experts laid bare the growing... 


Johannesburg Business School, Google launch cybersecurity initiative to support SMEs
16th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Business School at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has partnered with Internet services firm Google to launch the Cybersecurity Seminars Programme, which aims to equip young... 


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African customs event highlights role of customs as a trade enabler
16th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The thirty-first World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa (WCO ESA) regional governing council meeting was held, in Pretoria, on May 15, with WCO chairperson Professor Edward Kieswetter... 


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Indaba to highlight key focus areas
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 


SYSPRO Africa Professional Services Manager Marius Wessels
How technology is enhancing compliance for manufacturers
15th May 2025

Regulatory compliance has become an unavoidable reality in the intricate web of global manufacturing. Stringent requirements span environmental laws, safety regulations, financial reporting and... 


Inaugural Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum meeting an anti-corruption milestone
14th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) marks a critical step in fighting corruption. The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to... 


New water platform launched to bridge gap between data and decisionmaking
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 


Flashback to Glencore's winter wheat pilot project in Mpumalanga.
Glencore produces 5% more South African energy coal in first quarter
30th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The energy coal produced by Glencore in South Africa in the first three months of this year was up on the first quarter of last year, the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining and marketing... 


Rio-Carb Appoints Scott Cooke as New Sales Manager to Accelerate Growth and Deliver Customer-Focused Solutions
30th April 2025

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s market leader in Chromium Carbide wear solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Cooke as its new Sales Manager, effective 1st of February 2025 marking an... 


The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
29th April 2025

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 


Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
22nd April 2025

By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction.... 


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Company prioritises safety, maintenance for efficient exploration
18th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Extending the lifespan of its existing rigs, ensuring maximum uptime and delivering consistent performances in the drilling sector are key focus areas for geotechnical and exploration drilling... 


Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
18th April 2025

Leading provider of trade credit insurance in South Africa Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation (CGIC) was established in 1956. Since then, CGIC has built a reputation for excellence in risk... 


Concerns remain over recycled wastewater to meet water demand
10th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

While treated wastewater, including water flushed down toilets, plugs a critical water supply gap, public trust, safety standards and proper oversight remain “alarmingly fragile”, said quality,... 


CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Groundbreaking Products for the Future of Construction
9th April 2025

At Bauma 2025, the world’s premier construction equipment fair, CASE Construction Equipment is introducing a range of products, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s job sites. With over... 


Westbrooke Real fund manager Saul Maserow
Westbrooke seeks to grow its 30 MW renewable energy portfolio further
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Alternative investment funds and co-investment platforms manager and adviser Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management says it is seeing strong growth in renewable energy in South Africa and that it... 


Drip irrigation in sugarcane field
Drip irrigation cuts water and electricity bills on farms
4th April 2025

Drip irrigation has long been a trusted sugarcane irrigation method, with the obvious advantages being reduced resource use and higher yields. However, sugarcane farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have... 


AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
3rd April 2025

As Africa undergoes a rapid industrial transformation, AATF Connect 2025 emerges as the premier platform to showcase innovation, drive collaboration, and spark discussions that will shape the... 


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Investment banker says uncertainty imperils South Africa’s deals
3rd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Fractures within the South African government — along with global macroeconomic uncertainty — are weighing on dealmaking activity in the continent’s largest economy, according to one of the... 


Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
1st April 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 


Critical Metals’ immediate goal is to get funding for further drilling at Molulu
31st March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment company Critical Metals has said its immediate priority is to secure the necessary funding to restart diamond drilling and exploration activities at its 70%-owned Molulu copper project,... 


NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies
24th March 2025

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies. This transformative suite of services... 


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Investment attractiveness enhanced by long-term sustainability
21st March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The African mining industry has great potential to show the world how to meet global sustainability targets, such as those set out in intergovernmental organisation United Nations’ Sustainable... 


Activist investor defies Woodside directors election citing climate risk, poor returns
Activist investor defies Woodside directors election citing climate risk, poor returns
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) expressed dissent on Thursday against all directors due for election at the upcoming annual general meeting of Woodside Energy, citing... 


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Google Cloud, Nemisa launch cybersecurity training in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Google Cloud and the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) have launched the Google Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative. Google Cloud would provide the opportunity for up to... 


The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
5th March 2025

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its... 


Africa Risk Capacity CEO Lesley Ndlovu and IFC Africa VP Sérgio Pimenta
African Risk Capacity, IFC to boost agricultural insurance solutions in Africa
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African insurance services provider African Risk Capacity and development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a letter of engagement to strengthen... 


Vector drivers enjoying the new truck, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Volvo truck with solar powered trailer.
Rennie Baloyi, Petrus Molatlhioa, Kagiso Seune, Albert Zwane (far right)
The competitive advantage of Carbon Neutrality in South Africa's freight industry
28th February 2025

In an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world, carbon neutrality has emerged as more than just a moral imperative; it is now a competitive advantage. For South Africa’s... 


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