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WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


TURBAIR technology offers power-strapped South African market a 60% energy saving
14th February 2025

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 


An image of the standard in-line filtration substance and the ISO micro fine filtration substance
Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


DFA invests R800m in network infrastructure upgrades
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Wholesale, open-access fibre-infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network as demand for reliable, high-speed... 


TymeBank, Kazang enable cash withdrawals from small merchant shops
13th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital bank TymeBank and prepaid services company Kazang Pay have partnered to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank... 


SAIW implements strategic overhaul
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing a strategic overhaul, focusing on leadership restructuring and process optimisation in response to recent... 


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Energy Partners, Aspen sign R300m deal to build an ammonia cooling, heating plant
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy solutions provider Energy Partners has entered into a partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturer Aspen Pharmacare, to invest R300-million to build, operate and manage a centralised ammonia... 


Werksmans Attorneys Land Reform Practice head & director Bulelwa Mabasa
Govt has higher burden to justify land expropriation with new Act – Land reform expert
13th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Under the controversial recently assented Expropriation Act, the South African government actually has a higher burden to prove and justify why an expropriation is necessary owing to the Act being... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
‘We will not be bullied’ – Macpherson hits back at DPWI detractors as he outlines improvements
12th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said on Wednesday his department is taking decisive action against corruption and mismanagement, warning those who he alleges want his... 


First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall
Kansanshi S3 is key growth driver for First Quantum, board changes announced
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion project will mark "an inflection point" for Canada's First Quantum Minerals, enhancing the company's financial resilience and support continued growth, CEO Tristan... 


Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won't be instant
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

t the 90-year-old Zavallivsky graphite mine in central Ukraine, CEO Ostap Kostyuk dreams of making graphite pure enough to use for lithium batteries, something he compares to trying to "make a... 


Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
12th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

A group of healthcare organisations, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition, has expressed its belief that the National health Insurance Act is “deeply flawed,” highlighting that its proposals... 


An Airlink Embraer E195 taking off
Airlink becomes first African airline to join Embraer’s optimised support system
12th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major aerospace group Embraer and South African regional and domestic airline Airlink have signed a spare parts inventory support agreement. This makes Airlink the first African... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking planning and management executive head Herman de Kock
Nedbank launches more sophisticated banking instruments, advice for mid-corporate companies
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial institution Nedbank has expanded its banking and advisory offerings to mid-corporate-sized businesses to help realise more growth in this key sector of the economy. Nedbank Commercial... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa set to lower inflation target in 2026, poll shows
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will probably wait until next year to lower its inflation target to address more pressing issues such as weak economic growth and fiscal consolidation, according to a survey of... 


Silver sponsor Lasec®to showcase top brands, innovations and LIMS solutions at analytica Lab Africa
11th February 2025

Lasec®, the ultimate solution provider for laboratories across Africa, will showcase 17 international suppliers and a broad range of solutions and innovations at its pavilion at analytica Lab... 


Toll road tariff to increase by 4.84% from March 1 – Sanral
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced an adjustment to the toll tariffs, effective from March 1. The toll tariffs, which are adjusted yearly in line with the... 


Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
11th February 2025

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer optional but essential for long-term success. As investors, stakeholders, and consumers... 


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South Africa’s GoMetro expands to Malaysia
10th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African mobility management platform GoMetro continues its international expansion, this time to Malaysia. Malaysia-based telematics service provider Active Telematics has teamed up with... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
SoNA was a ‘display of unity’, Mavuso says
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso believes Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 6 was “a display of unity by the Government of National Unity... 


Telkom delivers strong third quarter
10th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed telecommunications group Telkom on Monday reported strong data revenue performance, double-digit earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) growth and a... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


Google Maps celebrates 20 years of mapping the world
7th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google celebrates 20 years of providing its Google Map digital map and exploration service, which has expanded since 2005 to include real-time traffic information, Street... 


Volkswagen Polo Vivo Edition 15, Tayron, Golf 8 and T-Cross
Volkswagen Group Africa announces new models for the year, update on SUV production
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa has announced new models to be introduced to the market this year, including a special edition Polo Vivo for its fifteenth anniversary, a new T-Cross, the Golf 8,... 


Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa
Medium-Term Development Plan to incorporate 3% growth target
7th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for the five-year period to 2029 will incorporate the 3% GDP growth target announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation... 


Barrick reports higher reserves, with Reko Diq making a substantial contribution
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 


Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA
7th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising Ramaphosa’s steady and diplomatic tone in the face of US... 


Energy and Minieral Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada invests in Quebec's critical minerals research, infrastructure developments
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 


Roots, identity and impact
7th February 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Prominent Nigerian economist Kasirim Nwuke recently penned a thought-provoking opinion piece on the varying dispositions of three high-profile Nigerian women – each of whom has made a significant... 


An image of rental forklifts in a warehouse
Rental solutions benefit materials handling projects
7th February 2025

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 


The above image depicts a BMG technician testing a VSD drive
VSD workshop boosts support, expertise in Western Cape
7th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Given the criticality of variable-speed drives (VSD) in systems, it is non-negotiable that there are aftersales services, backup support, warranty centres and repair services. This led to the... 


A mens chain made of of pure platinum on display on a black velvet display
Forum discusses platinum’s prominence
7th February 2025

A consensus was reach at the China Platinum Jewellery Forum in November 2024 that the jewellery industry needs to strengthen its commitment to innovation, collaboration, environmental stewardship,... 


Image of nuclear power plant
Kozloduy nuclear power plant, Bulgaria
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kozloduy NPP New Builds EAD is building Bulgaria's first nuclear power plant. 


Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
Tsengwa resigns as Exxaro CEO
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dr Nombasa Tsengwa has resigned as CEO and board member of Exxaro Resources, with immediate effect. She was placed on a precautionary suspension in December, pending the outcome of an independent... 


Salga president Bheke Stofile
Salga wants SoNA to address municipal challenges
6th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

As the country braces for the seventh administration’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), South African Local Government Association (Salga) President Bheke Stofile extended his best wishes to... 


Webber Wentzel Announces Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Key Practice Areas
Webber Wentzel Announces Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Key Practice Areas
6th February 2025

Webber Wentzel, a leading African law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of a group of accomplished professionals to its team. These strategic appointments underscore the firm’s... 


Parly Health Committee: SA must develop local healthcare solutions after PEPFAR withdrawal
Parly Health Committee: SA must develop local healthcare solutions after PEPFAR withdrawal
6th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Portfolio Committee on Health emphasised the need for South Africa to strengthen its sovereignty in health matters and reduce reliance on foreign funding, calling on Health Minister Dr Aaron... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


2025 – Tailwinds and Headwinds
2025 – Tailwinds and Headwinds
5th February 2025

By: George Jennings When flying an airplane, the pilot has no control over the tailwinds and the headwinds. The pilot’s control is to steer the aircraft safely through the prevailing conditions.... 


SABS logo with error message in front saying
SABS still cannot access its systems several months after cyberattack
5th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following a ransomware attack on the South African Bureau of Standards’ (SABS’s) IT systems in November last year, it has been revealed that the State-run entity’s systems are still encrypted and... 


MTN’s network investments enhance connectivity amid power challenges
5th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act
5th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to push the African National Congress to urgently... 


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