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... 

Canadian miner Iamgold has appointed Christiane Bergevin to its board of directors with immediate effect. She serves as senior adviser within the North American practice of Roland Berger, an... 

 BHP Group, the world's largest-listed miner, said that the London Metal Exchange's nickel contract does not represent the physical market and reform is "long overdue". Sliding volumes since a... 

Norway-based global assurance and risk management group DNV has announced that it is launching the second phase of the joint industry project (JIP) to develop a new set of standards, or code, to... 

Emmerson has appointed a syndicate of international and Moroccan banks as initial mandated lead arrangers to coordinate and fund dual-tranche debt financing facilities for the development of the... 

Financial services firm Nedbank has appointed Daniel Mminele as an independent nonexecutive director and chairperson-designate for the Nedbank Group and Nedbank Limited companies. His appointment... 

The boards of Nedbank Group and Nedbank Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Mminele (57) as an independent non-executive director and Chairperson-designate of the Companies.... 

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Natascha Viljoen is stepping down from her position at the platinum group metals (PGMs) miner after accepting an executive VP and COO position at US-based... 

Leading certification body JC Auditors (JCA) is again expanding its service offering, as part of an ongoing value-adding strategy. Renowned for its pioneering work in the Road Transport Management... 

With the world population recently crossing the 8 billion mark and Africa expected to contribute more than half of the projected increase in the global population up to 2050, now more than ever,... 

A blistering rally in the cobalt market is turning into a rout, putting pressure on miners and offering tentative cost relief for carmakers after a surge in battery metal prices last year. Cobalt... 

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a... 

By Rashaad Carrim, Partner, Pooja Dela, Partner & Paula-Ann Novotny, Senior Associate from Webber Wentzel Increasingly, mining companies will have to satisfy lenders that they meet high ESG... 

The South African government, through the department of SA Tourism, is looking at sealing a deal worth almost R1-billion to sponsor one of England's elite soccer clubs, Tottenham Hotspur. SA... 

Considering the importance of occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace, there has been a growing need and demand for updates and developments to ensure that existing procedures are in... 

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has called on global body the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to urgently establish a panel to adjudicate on the False... 

Standard Chartered announces EUR 149 million of Social Loan financing for the Angolan Ministry of Finance to build a new hospital in Kilamba, with a specialist burns ward. This is the government of... 

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has appointed Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its CEO, effective February 1, for a contract period of 5 years. She takes over from... 

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched the Integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (IESG) programme in South Africa to support and enable... 

Despite small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) being a big driver of employment and economic growth in South Africa, many of these businesses face several challenges during the startup... 

Not-for-profit professional project management organisation Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a course covering critical power skills amongst others to assist project managers in... 

Since the Advanced Group of Companies’ humble beginnings in 2000, it has grown steadily to become a formidable force in the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets.  

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has been... 

Capital expenditure of mining companies is increasingly being aimed at renewable energy projects and associated grid development – a trend that is likely to continue throughout this year, financial... 

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to eradicate years-long fraud and corruption stemming from the gross misconduct of officials. While... 

The Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 shows both stability and change and with cyber incidents and business interruption ranking as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession.... 

The past year has undoubtedly hit hard at consumers’ wallets with the annual inflation rate rising up to 7.2%, far above the Reserve Bank’s target range of 3% to 6%. This makes it imperative for... 

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe (Showroom): A sober workforce is the most effective risk management tactic a company can take. Employees that abuse alcohol and other intoxicating substances cost... 

Emmerson has undertaken considerable work to progress discussions with regard to the environmental approval of the Khemisset project. 

(Showroom): Most individuals, especially in the Centurion area, has been forced to become acquainted with several sudden depressions / caves, and or cavities occurring in the surrounding areas.... 

With the world population recently crossing the 8 billion mark and Africa expected to contribute more than half of the projected increase in the global population up to 2050, now more than ever,... 

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe    A sober workforce is the most effective risk management tactic a company can take. Employees that abuse alcohol and other intoxicating substances cost their... 

US-based recycling platform for battery materials ACE Green Recycling and South African investment business Tabono Investments have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture (JV) to build and... 

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has launched the second version of its Global Precious Metal Code, which sets out the minimum standards and best practice expected from market...