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Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
11th March 2025

The 17th annual Africa Energy Indaba has successfully concluded, marking a transformative moment for Africa’s energy sector. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 4–6... 


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VR Print empowers brands
11th March 2025

For over 25 years, label printing services provider VR Print has been leading the way in the label and packaging industry, providing innovative, high-quality solutions for businesses across a... 


Leon Schreiber
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
10th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next national and provincial elections in 2029, the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa seeks settlement with Apartheid victims
10th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team is set to begin negotiations to settle a lawsuit filed against him and several government agencies by families of the victims of apartheid-era crimes, who say... 


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TNPA seeks bids for 25-year multipurpose terminal concession at Durban’s Maydon Wharf
10th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a process to appoint a private operator for the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban’s Maydon Wharf precinct. A request... 


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CoJ welcomes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group formation
10th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for the city to urgently focus on resolving long-standing challenges, including financial sustainability, inner-city... 


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Ramaphosa calls for agri growth agenda biased toward empowering black farmers
10th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While agriculture has been a mainstay of growth in South Africa’s economy over the last three decades, the industry cannot be sustainable without addressing issues of equity and inclusion in... 


Water consumption in Gauteng decreases
10th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Water Security Dashboard shows that overall water consumption across Gauteng has decreased, however, the levels remain above the water use efficiency targets in all metropolitans except... 


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US open to minerals partnerships with the DRC
9th March 2025 By: Reuters

The US is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted US officials to pitch a... 


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Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive
7th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 


Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US Treasury's Bessent outlines plans to reshape global trade, ease bank regulations
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday laid out the Trump administration's ambitions to reshape international trade relations withtariffs, roll back financial regulations on American... 


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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... 


Lithium Americas lands $250m Orion investment to fund Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas lands $250m Orion investment to fund Thacker Pass
6th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium Americas announced on Thursday a $250-million investment from Orion Resource Partners, a private equity firm focused on metals and materials, to fund the development of the first phase of... 


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AWSISA calls for measures to combat water pollution
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) is calling for decisive action against polluters as it raises concern over the continued pollution of water sources by... 


US President Donald Trump suggested in a speech to Congress that copper imports could be subject to a 25% tariff.
US copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports
6th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper prices surged by more than 5% in New York — leaping further above other global benchmarks — as US President Donald Trump suggested imports of the metal could be subject to a 25% tariff.... 


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Mali suspends artisanal mine permits for foreigners after accidents
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead. The collapse on February 15 of an artisanal gold mine... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Industry stalwart Campbell calls for urgent action to address SA’s infrastructure challenges
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While government has made progress in improving policies affecting the built environment, such as the Public Procurement Act, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell warns that... 


Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
5th March 2025

South Africa's water crisis is intensifying as failing infrastructure, droughts, and shrinking reservoir levels strain municipalities. Gauteng is already facing level one restrictions, while... 


Eskom reports successes in collaboration with law enforcement
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom's collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee has resulted in a series of... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to tout tariffs, unveil energy, mineral projects in speech
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump will defend his use of tariffs, propose a new natural gas pipeline and move to ramp up production of critical minerals and rare earths in the US in his primetime address 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... 


PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
5th March 2025

As the world celebrates World Water Day on 22 March 2025, the spotlight once again turns to the importance of reliable and safe water infrastructure. In South Africa and globally, polyvinyl... 


Sun Silver steps into antimony race
Sun Silver steps into antimony race
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Trudeau dismisses 'very dumb' tariffs, says Trump wants to ruin Canadian economy
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on Canadian imports were "a very dumb thing to do" and said Ottawa was striking back immediately at its... 


The deal was put on hold on Friday after a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskiy.
US, Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal, sources say
5th March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday in which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy... 


Pele Energy Group Secures R575 Million Investment Backed by Nedbank and Norfund to Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth
5th March 2025

Pele Energy Group (PEG) has announced the completion of a R575 million capital raise that will significantly bolster its renewable energy and impact ambitions. This investment, backed by Nedbank... 


Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
5th March 2025

In South Africa's challenging climate where water scarcity is a persistent threat, water storage tanks have emerged as indispensable tools for enhancing agricultural water efficiency. In this... 


Copper cathode produced in the DRC
Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo has offered the US exclusive access to critical minerals and infrastructure projects in exchange for security assistance as it battles a rebellion backed by... 


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International upheavals will affect Africa’s energy development and needs a joint response
4th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The world, including Africa, is facing a major international political event of “seismic proportions”, South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted in his... 


AI use for anti-money laundering is expanding, but adoption is slow
4th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

As financial institutions work to combat financial crime, their interest in the use of AI technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes continues to outpace implementation, says data science... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Diversified energy resources needed to ensure energy security for Africa, South Africa – Ramakgopa
4th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa, and Africa as a whole, had to make use of diversified energy resources, to enhance energy security. This was one of the points highlighted by South African Electricity and Energy... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump’s Canada, Mexico, China tariffs hit in deepening trade war
4th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies, imposing one of the largest increases in US tariffs since the 1930s in a dramatic escalation of... 


SFF, PetroSA welcome Sesakho Magadla as acting Group CEO
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The board of the State-owned Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) and Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) has appointed Sesakho Magadla as acting Group CEO, effective immediately. The... 


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Zanaga announces $21.5m equity fundraise to advance iron-ore project
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced an equity fundraise for gross proceeds of $21.5-million, with the potential to upsize to $23-million, conducted by way of subscriptions to a group... 


Goat dairy products
Experts advocate for goat commercialisation as major economic growth driver
3rd March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With South Africa’s goat industry being largely based in the informal sector, stakeholders such as the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are increasing efforts to commercialise the goat meat... 


Magna completes acquisition of Sudbury copper assets
Magna completes acquisition of Sudbury copper assets
3rd March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Magna Mining has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of base metals assets in the Sudbury basin from an affiliate of KGHM International, including the producing McCreedy West... 


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with US President Donald Trump on Friday.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to accept a minerals deal
3rd March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s willing to meet Donald Trump if the US President invites him again “to solve real problems,” adding his country is ready to accept a minerals deal... 


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IVRS water storage levels rise, along with consumption
3rd March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Integrated Vaal River System’s combined surface water storage has reached 92.5%, above average for this time of year. This is an improvement on the 90% recorded a year ago and 84.6% last week,... 


China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
3rd March 2025 By: Bloomberg

China could reestablish import controls on coal, after leading industry groups warned on mounting oversupply in the world’s biggest market for the fuel, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank said... 


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