The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday expressed disappointment with Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga’s absence from a meeting to discuss the withdrawal of the South African... 

By: Stefan le Roux - Managing Director As we mark 45 years on African soil, Wacker Neuson’s journey in South and Sub-Saharan Africa stands as more than a business success story – it is a story of... 

An AI-driven monitoring solution that provides real-time video insights is designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency. The video system... 

Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) outlined a structured plan to raise the funding needed to revitalise South Africa’s deteriorating rail infrastructure.... 

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 

Precious metals miner B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone at its Goose project in Nunavut, with the first gold pour expected by the end of next month. The Vancouver-based miner said on... 

In a well-attended webinar that focused on intermodal transport in Africa, industry leaders convened to dissect the profound impact of global trade instability on the continent's economic... 

A convoy transporting heavy mining equipment from the Malian capital Bamako to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine came under attack in the Kayes region over the weekend, two people familiar with the... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s... 

The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 

The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit) has launched a second edition of South Africa’s ‘Fight Against Illicit Trade’ report, which recommends a public-private partnership (PPP)... 

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, in South Africa has launched Webfleet Video 2.0, an advanced AI-powered solution designed to enhance fleet safety, security,... 

South African gold producer Gold Fields has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Australian gold miner Gold Road Resources, in a deal that values the takeover target's equity at... 

On Tuesday, the South African National Defence Force began the phased withdrawal of its recruits and equipment from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a directive from the... 

Vancouver-headquartered Patriot Battery Metals is making strides in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, located in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. The company... 

Gold Road Resources shares were suspended from trading in Sydney, with the miner citing “media speculation regarding a potential change of control transaction”. The suspension will be lifted when... 

The project entails the construction of direct shipping ore operation, with a mine life of 23 years. 

Integrated African independent power producer Red Rocket South Africa is building the Wolf Wind Farm under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 5. 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 

This week we profile Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, which represents and advocates for the beer industry's interests, promotes responsible consumption, and encourages... 

An online toll payment solution has been developed to address the weaknesses of traditional systems by immediately processing payments made with Europay, Mastercard, and Visa, or EMV, credit or... 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will host the forty-fourth World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, from May 14 to 16. Following the conference, the... 

Australia's St Barbara has confirmed strong economics for its Simberi expansion project in Papua New Guinea, following the completion of a pre-feasibility level plant study and an updated life of... 

Western Australian exploration and development company Delta Lithium is moving to spin off its Mt Ida gold assets into a separate entity, Ballard Mining, after a significant resource upgrade... 

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 

With the gold price expected to be stronger for longer, hopes are high that South Africa’s five main remaining gold mining companies will maximise gold production and avoid repeating the gold... 

By 2030, Southern Africa’s logistics landscape will be transformed through infrastructure investment, deeper regional integration and sustainability initiatives. While significant challenges... 

India's coking coal imports will accelerate due to the limited availability of the key steelmaking ingredient amid a ramp-up of steel capacity, the steel secretary said on Friday. Imports of coking... 

The governments of Tanzania and Burundi plan to build a railway between the two countries spanning 282 km. 

In its pursuit of development and use of new power sources to achieve carbon neutrality in its products, equipment manufacturer Komatsu has partnered with German hydrogen engine startup KEYOU to... 

Understanding the critical role of spare parts in maintaining operational efficiency, coupled with prioritising the reliability and accessibility of essential mining and construction components, is... 

As construction of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) progresses, several socioeconomic programmes are under way to mitigate the impact of the physical and economic... 

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, end-to-end solutions provider Reload Logistics has released an industry outlook report, 'Unlocking Southern... 

Western Australia has awarded A$11.2-million in grants to 77 exploration projects under its flagship exploration incentive scheme (EIS), reinforcing the state’s push to secure future mineral supply... 

Plugged in and playing by the legal compliance rules When sectional title schemes go solar 

Australia-based Lindian Resources said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were among a group of individuals detained by authorities for allegedly trespassing and attempting to collect geological... 

Global central banks will mostly stand ready for interest-rate cuts in coming months to cushion their economies from US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Despite flux in implementation, his... 

Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa has introduced five MAN dual-fuel trucks to its fleet. The performance-based standards (PBS) smart trucks – abnormal-load vehicles – will strengthen the...