African insurance services provider African Risk Capacity and development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a letter of engagement to strengthen... 

The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the establishment of the Government of National Unity is a... 

Multilateral development finance institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest $52.48-million in multilateral financial institution the Africa Finance Corporation's (AFC's)... 

With the US metals market roiled by new policy and trade shifts, American Pacific Mining finds itself in a strategically advantageous position. The Vancouver-based company, which owns copper assets... 

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his government is exploring “novel ideas” on handling First Quantum Minerals’s giant copper mine in the country and reiterated that the firm must drop its... 

A critical minerals deal Donald Trump has negotiated with Ukraine could ease tensions between Kyiv and the US President and at the same time win back support from his Republicans in Congress for a... 

Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green Arch Innovations Pty Ltd.  Spearheaded by entrepreneur Luvo... 

For too long, gaps in supply chain visibility owing to porous regulatory scrutiny have made the gold market vulnerable to illicit trade and reputational risks, thereby making it prudent for... 

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe on Thursday noted that poor alignment in terms of technocratic logic, political savviness and emotional... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced on Thursday that Professor John Lamola had been appointed the new Group CEO (GCEO) of State-owned airline South African Airways (SAA). Lamola’s... 

On February 19, 2025, industry leaders convened in Gauteng to explore liquefied natural gas’ (LNG’s) role in enhancing South Africa’s energy security, reinforcing natural gas company SLG’s... 

As demand for connectivity surges, there is a need to strengthen the resilience of subsea cables – and to reconsider how this critical infrastructure is protected. Satellites and wireless networks... 

Panama President Jose Mulino will only take a decision regarding the future of the Cobre Panama mine after he resolves the issue of the country's social security policy, a supplier of the Cobre... 

The third edition of payment technology company Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index shows that 90% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa have adopted digital payments. This... 

Private company US Critical Materials announced on Wednesday that its Sheep Creek deposit in Montana contained the highest reported rare earth grades in the US, along with significant... 

South African black-owned and -managed impact investment management and licensed financial services provision group Summit Africa announced on Wednesday that its Summit Private Equity Fund (SPEF)... 

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of... 

First Quantum Minerals and its workers and suppliers in Panama are stepping up efforts to gain support for the reopening of a $10-billion copper mine more than a year after it was shut. The... 

President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild US production of a metal... 

Digital security company ESET, in its bi-annual ‘Threat Report’, says phishing remains the top cybersecurity threat across Africa, making up 34% of all detected attacks. South Africa is the most... 

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and... 

The G20 Energy Transition Work Group will have its inaugural meeting this week to discuss the energy priorities that South Africa is seeking to place on the international agenda during its G20... 

Specialist alternative investment fund management company Kholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has reached final close at R1.4-billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt... 

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has, in partnership with cloud services company Amazon Web Services, opened a cybersecurity point of presence (PoP) in South Africa to enable customers in... 

South African energy solutions provider Decentral Energy has secured a R300-million funding commitment from specialist investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management.‍ The funding will enable... 

The recent escalation to Stage 6 load shedding in South Africa, coupled with severe power outages in neighbouring African countries, underscores the critical need for collaborative energy... 

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with his US counterpart Scott Bessent on Tuesday in Washington, with Canberra seeking an exemption on 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium... 

Renewable-energy companies African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS) Africa and NOA Group Trading report that financial close has been reached and... 

Global conditions are more favourable, supporting firmer economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, financial organisation Nedbank Group’s economic unit notes in its ‘Africa Insights for sub-Saharan... 

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has expressed concern over another potential widespread Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in South Africa, since the virus typically... 

Following unauthorised expenditure worth R80-million forming part of the expanded fraud and corruption investigation against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Democratic Alliance... 

Scanning technology can be used to help safeguard businesses against cybercrimes and data breaches. By digitising physical documents, scanning reduces the risk of data being stolen, misplaced or... 

A new full-sized quad bike has been introduced to the local market.  Described as a ‘workhorse’, the Linhai Promax 300 quad is an updated version of its predecessor the Linhai Rustler, and features... 

Industry body AgriSA has announced that it will partake in the Business 20 (B20) South Africa Summit on February 24 and 25, in Cape Town. The event, which will connect the business community with... 

Stable governance is essential for ensuring water security, and the success of bulk water provision is premised on stable accounting authorities, specifically boards of directors. “The consequences... 

ARMOR-IIMAK, leading providers of thermal transfer ribbons, will showcase their latest product portfolio, as well as their solutions for a broad range of applications at Propak Africa 2025 at... 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500-billion as part of talks to give Washington a cut of the country’s mineral wealth. But... 

The water consumption across Gauteng’s metropolitans have declined week-on-week; however, the volumes remain above the required water-use efficiency targets, with yearly allocation by the... 

Following the postponement of the Budget speech from February 19 to March 12, panellists at the PwC ‘Responsible growth for a sustainable future’ panel discussion, on February 21, considered South... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the...