A pilot project, in partnership with Mandoval Vermiculite, will coat at least 300 informal structures in Overcome Heights, Cape Town, with a fire-retardant substance over the next six months.  This... 

A scoping review of publicly-available reports of 29 JSE-listed South African mining operations recently conducted by sustainability consultancy Brundtland Consulting, revealed that concerning... 

By Kate Mollett, Senior Director at Commvault Africa The business world has also been caught up in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) fever, with discussions taking place in boardrooms and C-suites... 

London-headquartered investment company Mainbridge has issued an $800-million Africa-related bond offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE). The bond is structured to appeal to long-term... 

New European Union (EU) pest control rules will cut South Africa's orange exports to Europe by 20% this year, threatening thousands of jobs, the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has said. The new... 

This year’s milestone 45th SAPICS Conference - Africa’s leading education, knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession - was a huge success, the organisers have... 

Youth entrepreneurship has become the African continent’s backbone, driving innovation, job creation and economic growth. Empowerment and support for this population group has become ever more... 

US agribusiness Bunge agreed to buy Glencore-backed Viterra for $8.2-billion in stock and cash, creating a trading giant capable of competing with the world’s biggest agricultural players. Viterra... 

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has reported that there has been good progress made in the implementation of the BRVAS, with construction expected to start in July 2025, according to plan. 

By Jan Fourie, Executive Vice President for Scatec in Sub-Saharan Africa South Africa's energy market is currently witnessing a remarkable transformation as it shifts towards renewable energy to... 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted in its latest Article IV Staff Report on South Africa that the country is facing mounting economic and social challenges. It projects real gross... 

While South Africa’s legislative framework extensively covers various aspects of health and safety, companies could greatly benefit from expert safety, health and environmental (SHE) advisers to... 

Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its... 

Updated guidance to help mining companies improve how human rights impacts are managed across the globe has been published by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).  ICMM members... 

Chile-based junior miner Marimaca Copper is implementing a dual growth strategy for the Marimaca copper project, located in the Antofagasta region of the country, which has already reported a... 

Are the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO’s) Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) and the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) brothers in arms or combatants? They seem... 

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Historically, smaller African banks have been less impacted by global regulations for anti-money laundering and managing systemic risk. However, the... 

Although Gauteng dwellers have tended to dismiss wind as a renewable energy provider from this region, some are now being blown away by the gusts that puff across our far-stretching gold reef. “I... 

Both hydrogen and battery technologies are expected to operate in the power sector, but in different areas, says independent risk management and assurance firm DNV. Hydrogen is expected to play a... 

Annual citrus summit presents opportunity for collaborative approach to current challenges Standard Bank’s sponsorship of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa Summit since its... 

KGL Resources has announced a A$20.2-million capital raise to fund resource expansion and project development at its Jervois copper project. 

ASX-listed KGL Resources has announced a A$20.2-million capital raise to fund resource expansion and project development at its Jervois copper project, in the Northern Territory. The company has... 

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between South Africa and Finland, while a standing MoU has been renewed with the Netherlands during the United Nations 2023 Water conference,... 

Emmerson has made significant progress on the project. 

State-owned Transnet says it is repositioning and strengthening its internal audit function to ensure improved governance and internal controls. A key part of this includes implementation of a... 

By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa To succeed in today’s economic environment, manufacturers must find new ways to create and capture value. But how do they do this when... 

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Despite the decriminalisation of marijuana for personal use in 2018, it is still important for companies to test employees before they enter the workplace. Marijuana... 

Considering that a culture of quality, which can increase employee engagement and communication, results in more consistent outcomes and profits, South African business Thandela Group highlights... 

By Donné Nieman, Sales Director, Western Cape at Workforce Staffing Vehicle manufacturing is an economically important sector in South Africa, and having the right labour force is crucial for... 

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between South Africa and Finland, while a standing MoU has been renewed with the Netherlands during the United Nations 2023 Water conference,... 

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining says an employee tragically lost his life at its Kusasalethu mine, near Carletonville, on March 23 and that the nature of the incident leading to the loss of life is... 

The Mining Indaba 2023 which took place last month in Cape Town, from February 6 to 9, highlighted efforts of all sectors to reduce or eliminate activities that have a negative impact on the planet... 

Representatives from operations management consultancy dss+ participated in discussions regarding security of supply from Africa’s metal and minerals sector during the prevailing super cycle at... 

The just energy transition (JET) in South Africa provides global power technologies leader Hitachi Energy with opportunities to supply the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with... 

Norway-based international independent risk management and assurance group DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based regional engineering-procurement-construction (EPC)... 

The National Business Initiative (NBI) has appointed Shameela Soobramoney CEO. She was previously chief sustainability officer and group strategist at the JSE. 

By Bidvest International Logistics experts Rhett Oertel and Marcus Ellappan The logistics industry battled a number of challenges in 2022, least of all the war in Ukraine and turmoil over China’s... 

The focus on the renewable energy sector has never been higher, with South Africa besieged with overcoming the crippling impact of load shedding on households, businesses and the economy. Given the... 

Spurred on by ongoing growth in construction and development, new businesses are taking root in the industry at a rapid pace. But before starting out and investing heavily in a new company, it’s... 

Tokyo-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and solutions provider Synspective and  London-based risk management platform Insight Terra have entered into a strategic partnership to... 

Mining industry supports Global Biodiversity Framework Global organisation International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) members have, through its mining principles, committed to pursue... 

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has again written to Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Patel Ebrahim, requesting with urgency that he convene a World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel to...