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TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne
Mozambique President discussed LNG, hydro projects with TotalEnergies CEO
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo met with Patrick Pouyanne, the chief executive of TotalEnergies, on Monday to discuss several of the company's projects in the southern African country,... 


Idaho’s Speed Act wins praise from Perpetua Resources
Idaho’s Speed Act wins praise from Perpetua Resources
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Perpetua Resources has lauded Idaho Governor Brad Little's Executive Order 2025-02, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development (Speed) Act.... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green concludes five wheeling deals across the resources, property and hospitality sectors
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 


Rwandan security officers escort members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), who surrendered in Goma, in the DRC
Congo rebels face some resistance in Goma, more peacekeepers killed
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Gunfire rippled across east Congo's largest city Goma where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels still faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militias on Tuesday, while another four South... 


Decentral Energy to build hybrid energy systems for three retirement residences
27th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy and battery company Decentral Energy has entered into a partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Midlands-based retirement accommodation and care company Mowana Communities, which will... 


Prescient multi-asset portfolio head Rupert Hare
Prescient launches new domestic fund with R200m seed capital
27th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment management company Prescient Investment Management has launched the Prescient Domestic Balanced Fund, seeded with an initial investment of R200-million. The fund has a number of unique... 


Power lines in a field
Opinion: The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and South Africa's new era of electricity market transformation
27th January 2025

In this article, Webber Wentzel partner Jason van der Poel and associates Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher write that the coming into effect of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is to be... 


Richards Bay Coal Terminal chairperson Nosipho Damasane
Coal exports can be uplifted to 81-million tons, Richards Bay Coal Terminal believes
27th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In 2017, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47-million tons of coal on the 907 ships that called in that year, and chairperson RBCT Nosipho Damasane believes that exports can be... 


dtic agroprocessing chief director Ncumisa Mcata-Mhlauli
Poultry sector to pursue export-driven growth strategy – dtic
27th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s poultry sector intends to, under the leadership of  Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, pursue an export-driven growth strategy to advance the South... 


New senior director of Stellenbosch Business School announced
24th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) Stellenbosch Business School has announced the appointment of its new senior director. He is Professor Chris van der Hoven and his appointment took effect on... 


South Africa must focus on local factors to strengthen economy – Citadel
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must focus on fundamental local factors it can control to strengthen the economy and the Government of National Unity must act on the systemic issues in the economy, says investment... 


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On-The-Air (24/01/2025)
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa this week become the home base of the standards for all the mine dumps in the world and a celebrated old gold mine is being brought back to life west of... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Zikalala welcomes signing of Expropriation Bill into law by Ramaphosa
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has welcomed the signing into law of the Expropriation Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The legislation, signed into law on January... 


Macadamia nut farm
Expropriation Bill: AgriSA says threatened private property rights will impact investor confidence
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promulgation of the Expropriation Bill on January 23, industry body AgriSA maintains that the Bill poses a risk to private property rights, which is the... 


Farm
Mixed reactions to Expropriation Bill, with threats of legal action
24th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties and civil society organisations have rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing into law of the Expropriation Bill, while the African National Congress (ANC) has supported the... 


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Improving sustainable minerals value chain
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Driving a transition to a just and more sustainable minerals value chain in Africa can be a key catalyst towards protecting human rights and delivering a sustainable future worldwide, highlights... 


Artists impression of Natrium reactor
Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the proposed Natrium plant.  


Location map of the Waterberg project
Waterberg project, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals is in discussions with several South African smelter operators, including Impala Platinum, to negotiate formal metal concentrate offtake arrangements for the project. 


Corolla Cross vehicles
Toyota South Africa Motors shows newest models on offer, including more hybrids
23rd January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s market-leading automotive manufacturer Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has unveiled new models of vehicles that will enter the market throughout the year, including more hybrid... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law
23rd January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday signed into law the Expropriation Bill, which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how State institutions may expropriate land in... 


Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
23rd January 2025 By: Reuters

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is... 


Aluminium scrap metal
Security guards foil robbery attempt at Public Works House
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Security personnel stationed at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) Public Works House, in the central business district (CBD) of Pretoria, foiled efforts on the eve of... 


New Samsung Galaxy sets the standard as a true AI companion
New Samsung Galaxy sets the standard as a true AI companion
23rd January 2025

Pioneering the multimodal era with our most context-aware and personalised mobile experience Electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy... 


ISF SFP: Fire and Security Integrators
ISF SFP: Fire and Security Integrators
23rd January 2025

Security and fire systems integrator ISF SFP (Pty Ltd) delivers comprehensive solutions in electronic access control, fire detection, fire protection and CCTV video management systems. As a systems... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
23rd January 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


wind farm at sunset
Copper 360 takes steps to secure wind energy for its Northern Cape projects
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed copper producer Copper 360 has concluded an agreement with Mulilo Renewable Project Developments to acquire 100% of Mulilo Springbok Wind Power (MSWP). MSWP is the owner of a project to... 


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WEF calls for ‘constructive optimism’ amid global tensions
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global community to embrace "constructive optimism", urging... 


Dr Mehran Zarrebini
Mathe Group reaches 1m tyre recycling milestone; targets further investment
22nd January 2025 By: Irma Venter

KwaZulu-Natal-based radial truck tyre recycler, Mathe Group, has processed its one-millionth radial truck tyre, bringing the total amount of rubber crumb produced for re-use in industrial and... 


Aussie uranium miners jump as Trump's AI investment, Canada tariff plans augur well
Aussie uranium miners jump as Trump's AI investment, Canada tariff plans augur well
22nd January 2025 By: Reuters

Stocks of Australian uranium miners rose between 3% and 10% on Wednesday, propelled largely by a planned $500 billion private sector investment to fund AI infrastructure and US President Donald... 


Paladin completed the Fission Energy acquisition on December 24.
Paladin eyes global scale with top Canadian uranium asset
22nd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Paladin Energy has emerged as a major player in Canada’s uranium development space, following its successful acquisition of Fission Energy and its flagship Patterson Lake South... 


Rail cars with coal
Coaltech delves into new uses for coal discards among new research priorities
21st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research organisation Coaltech has announced an ambitious portfolio of projects for the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, environmental... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
21st January 2025

 Africa’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with natural gas emerging as a cornerstone for economic growth and energy security. The Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking place from 4–6 March 2025... 


Global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 – IEA
Global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 – IEA
21st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global natural gas markets reached an all-time high last year and are set to remain tight in 2025 despite an ongoing rebalancing following the supply shock of 2022/23, the International Energy... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to showcase South Africa’s energy investment prospects at Davos
20th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that South Africa’s energy market reforms and investment opportunities will be showcased at the World Economic Forum in Davos,... 


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DA calls on Minister in The Presidency to step down amid criminal investigation
20th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) called on Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to immediately step down following revelation that a Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation into her... 


AngloGold's Obuasi gold mine
At least seven people killed by army at Ghana's AngloGold Ashanti mine
20th January 2025 By: Reuters

A Ghanaian small-scale miners' association on Sunday said soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti mine on Saturday night, while the army said seven illegal miners had been... 


Expanding opportunities in STEM during two day Leadership Conference
Expanding opportunities in STEM during two day Leadership Conference
20th January 2025

As reported, the Department of Basic Education have noted that fewer students attempt the vital subjects relating to STEM fields and this can impact the economic growth of SA, and with only 13% of... 


SACP threatens ‘militant action’ against AMSA closure
SACP threatens ‘militant action’ against AMSA closure
17th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Communist Party (SACP) stated on Friday that aside from urgently stopping the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) domestic steel mills and rail-fabrication plant,... 


Eskom is moving to introduce solar PV at its coal stations sites, including at the decommissioned Komati site (pictured)
Eskom appoints renewables executive as it targets initial 2 GW by 2026
17th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has appointed Exxaro’s Rivoningo Mnisi as its new group executive for renewables in line with the coal-dominant utility’s stated goal of becoming a “significant player” in the renewable... 


Image of a pudo courier locker
Convenient, affordable access to courier services
17th January 2025

In a move to increase access to courier services, Engen and South African smart locker and courier solution provider pudo have entered into a strategic partnership. Short for ‘pick up drop off’,... 


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Ultra-compact UPS helps protect data
17th January 2025

A new compact, modular, scalable, and redundant 500 kW to 1 250 kW 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that includes enhanced cybersecurity, software, and safety features is now available.... 


SA welcomes Israel, Hamas ceasefire, EFF calls for Israel to account
SA welcomes Israel, Hamas ceasefire, EFF calls for Israel to account
17th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South Africa said it has “noted with appreciation” the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Portfolio Committee on International Relations chairperson Supra Mahumapelo... 


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