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Representatives from all parties to the BCCEI officially signed the new collective agreements, marking a significant milestone for stability and collaboration in the industry
BCCEI secures new three-year agreements to strengthen the Civil Engineering Sector
12th August 2025

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering sector. Officially signed... 


MAHLE South Africa offers value and opportunity in Africa
12th August 2025

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 


Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa welcomes confirmation of site for next nuclear power station
11th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) Group welcomes the upholding of the decision to grant State-owned Eskom environmental authorisation to build a 4 000 MW nuclear... 


Civil engineering industry stakeholders
BCCEI secures new three-year agreements to strengthen civil engineering sector
11th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industry organisation the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
BLSA to launch Reform Tracker to track government progress on Thursday
11th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has reiterated its plans to launch the BLSA Reform Tracker – a publicly available online tool that tracks government reforms, assesses... 


Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada invests in Northcliff's New Brunswick tungsten project
11th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government has awarded Northcliff Resources a C$8.21-million grant to advance its Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project in New Brunswick. The funds, provided by Natural Resources Canada... 


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South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy appoints new boards at the RAF, SAA
8th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the dissolution of the previous board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) on July 15, Cabinet has approved the appointment of an interim board for a period of six months or until a new board... 


Rand Water completes Zuikerbosch Phase 2 project
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday welcomed the completion of Phase 2 of Rand Water’s Station 5 water purification plant at the Zuikerbosch water treatment works in Vereeniging, one of the largest... 


Protecting Wealth, Preserving Legacy: Tax Consulting for South Africa’s Elite
Protecting Wealth, Preserving Legacy: Tax Consulting for South Africa’s Elite
8th August 2025

In a tax environment where aggressive compliance measures are becoming the norm, South Africa’s high-net-worth individuals and influential business leaders find themselves increasingly exposed to... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
8th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


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Real-time payment feature expands options for South African merchants and customers
8th August 2025

A new real-time payment feature that aims to help modernise payment systems and expand  financial inclusion was recently unveiled in South Africa. Launched by payments processing platform Ozow, the... 


Gold Fields executive VP people and sustainability Mariette Steyn at a desk.
Gold miner closing gender gap
8th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

At South Deep mine, the flagship South African mine of gold mining company Gold Fields, women comprise 28% of the workforce – the highest percentage of female representation across all the miner’s... 


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Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as Agoa-extension prospects fade
8th August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively... 


Telecoms-linked fraud costing South Africa more than R5-billion a year
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new report by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has revealed that telecommunications-linked fraud is costing South Africa R5.3-billion a year, with nearly 60% of mobile banking... 


MTN invests over R300m in Gauteng network infrastructure
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R300-million to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. Part of the company’s broader R4.5-billion national investment plan for 2025,... 


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Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it aims to develop Australia’s first fluorite mining and processing operation. 


NexGen doubles uranium sales volumes with new US utility contract
7th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium developer NexGen Energy has doubled its contracted sales volumes to more than 10-million pounds, signing a second offtake agreement with a major US utility as the company advances its... 


Water storage levels hold steady, DWS to maintain Vaal dam above capacity
7th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water storage levels of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) is currently at a healthy 101%, reflecting only a slight dip from the previous reading of 101.2%, indicating continued stability... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
BLSA, Busa urge Eskom to cease legal action against awarded electricity trading licences
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa) have called on the South African government to urgently intervene to protect the national energy reform programme in... 


Australia to invest A$50m to boost Liontown's Kathleen lithium operations
Australia to invest A$50m to boost Liontown's Kathleen lithium operations
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

The Australian government said on Thursday it will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining at its flagship Kathleen Valley project,... 


Transnet locomotive
Transnet is becoming a national strategic asset worth investing in – Ninety One
6th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global investment manager Ninety One says State-owned entity (SOE) Transnet’s turnaround signals a new era for South Africa’s logistics and infrastructure investment. With reforms under way and... 


Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
6th August 2025

By: Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.... 


Kefi executive chairperson Harry Anagnostaras-Adams
Kefi completes early works for Tulu Kapi
6th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After inspections by the relevant independent certifiers, Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to enable full project development at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in... 


A De Beers employee communicates via radio inside the mine’s processing control room
De Beers sets bold pace for greater female representation in Mining
6th August 2025

As the mining industry continues to evolve, De Beers Group is leading the charge in reshaping what inclusion and representation look like across its operations. In a sector traditionally dominated... 


Ad Hoc Committee Chairperson Molapi Lekganyane
Parties demand transparency from Saps corruption committee, slam ANC chair
5th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Tuesday it will push for Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to... 


Deep Yellow head of business development Andrew Mirco
Uranium miner Deep Yellow exec says nuclear energy outlook ‘stronger than ever’
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The world is on the brink of the biggest wave of nuclear reactor construction in history, marking a decisive shift toward nuclear energy as a key part of the clean energy future, says Andrew Mirco,... 


Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
5th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader has donated nine solar-powered streetlights to the Emthonjeni Community Centre,... 


Lynas Rare Earths general manager of development Alex Logan speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference on Tuesday.
‘Rest of world’ rare earths market finally taking shape, says Lynas
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from a maturing “rest of world” market, with projects advancing in key regions outside China and new... 


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SAB highlights opportunities, challenges for small retailers
5th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As contributors to South Africa’s beer value chain, small retail businesses across South Africa play an important role for the local economy, enabling job creation, supporting township and rural... 


MTN invests R220-million in Eastern Cape
4th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R220-million to enhance network quality, performance and resilience, expand connectivity, particularly in rural areas, and upgrade... 


BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
4th August 2025

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa continues to experience phenomenal growth; in fact, in according to research and visualisation mapping... 


Family members at their home in De Aar trying to keep warm in winter
South Africa urged to firm up developmental vision for universal electricity access
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A leading advocate for the provision of free basic electricity (FBE) to poor South African households has welcomed moves by government to pursue its universal access goal through a “developmental”... 


Japan's Sojitz, JOGMEC team up with Alcoa for gallium study in Australia
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Japanese trading house Sojitz established a joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to study gallium production in Australia, Sojitz said on Monday. Gallium,... 


Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson addressing the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on Monday.
Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 


Greer says US-China talks 'about halfway there' on rare earths
Greer says US-China talks 'about halfway there' on rare earths
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sounded a cautiously optimistic note on discussions with China on rare earth flows, following trade talks that further steadied ties between the economies.... 


Aiden Morris speaking at the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum.
Australia’s energy transition 'simply impossible', mining conference told
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s energy transition is “simply impossible” under current policy settings and economic realities, analyst Aiden Morrison told delegates at the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets tumble
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, sent global markets tumbling on Friday as countries pushed... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


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Smarter, efficient pumps drive futureproof operations
1st August 2025

Managing water treatment and wastewater responsibly requires targeted investment in smarter, more efficient treatment technologies, reports pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps. In the mining sector,... 


An image of a water treatment facility at a copper mine
Climate change adds impetus for strengthened systems
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Climate change-related impacts on water resources require strengthened water conservation efforts and long-term planning, says water sector association Water Institute of Southern Africa mine water... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


Strangers in transit?
1st August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

A chartered Global Crossing Airlines flight touched down at Eswatini’s King Swati III International Airport on the morning of July 16, carrying five passengers described by a US official in... 


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