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Paul O’Sullivan to physically testify before Parly Saps committee following earlier misgivings
9th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday physically appear to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (Saps’)... 


New East Africa fibre highway linking Goma to Mombasa goes live
9th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group on Monday switched on its new 2 000 km fibre route in East Africa, connecting Mombasa, on Kenya’s coast, to Goma in the... 


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Vuma reaches 1m subscribers
9th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Maziv-owned fibre network operator Vuma has officially surpassed one-million subscribers. Vuma reached this milestone within eight years, underscoring how central fibre connectivity has become to... 


Woodlands Boulevard
Hyprop sells 50% stake in Woodlands Boulevard for R791m
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and A2X-listed real estate investment trust Hyprop has announced the strategic sale of a 50% undivided share in Woodlands Boulevard for R791-million. Strategically aligned with its long-term... 


Astron Energy GM for chemical & industrial and lubricants Axola Myendeki
Astron Energy showcases capabilities at Mining Indaba
9th February 2026

Astron Energy, a proud member of the Glencore Group, is a leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa. The company is showcasing its offering at the Investing in African Mining Indaba... 


inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
9th February 2026

As South Africa’s e-hailing industry evolves, safety remains a top priority. inDrive has reinforced its driver-focused approach through a new strategic partnership with Cartrack.  The collaboration... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa
9th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of Commissions of Inquiry. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly... 


Booyco Engineering designs robust HVAC systems built to perform in the extreme heat, dust and humidity of underground mining
Booyco Engineering leads underground with purpose-built HVAC systems
9th February 2026

Underground mining remains one of the toughest operating environments in the world, placing extreme demands on both personnel and equipment. Heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours all... 


Pilot Crushtec’s TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V, engineered to meet stringent European emissions regulations, supports the company’s expanding footprint across the UK and Europe
Pilot Crushtec accelerates European expansion with distributor drive
9th February 2026

Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions.... 


Hansen + Genwest head of sales Bhavesh Parbhoo talks to Mining Weekly ahead of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Hansen + Genwest powering mining and industry through 50 yrs of engineering excellence
9th February 2026

Reliable electrical infrastructure remains fundamental to the performance and safety of mining and heavy industrial operations. These issues were in focus when transformer and switchgear... 


MacLean Engineering GM Africa John-Paul Theunissen
MacLean Engineering to attend this year’s Mining Indaba
9th February 2026

Underground mobile equipment solutions specialist MacLean Engineering offers hard-rock mining experience, multi-discipline engineering capability, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and worldwide... 


New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
8th February 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

Syndicates are having a significant impact on the productivity and financial wellbeing of South Africa’s mining industry – from cable theft to the pilfering of other resources such as explosives... 


CGS CEO Mosa Mabuza and BHP group exploration officer Tim O'Connor
BHP, South Africa’s CGS partner to enrich geoscience data
6th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian multinational mining company BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Council for Geoscience (CGS) to collaborate on geoscientific research and exploration.... 


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Expanded support for West Africa’s crushing and screening needs
6th February 2026

Sandvik Rock Processing says it is extending its footprint in West Africa in an effort to support the region’s growing mining sector with service offerings that include on-site engineering, parts... 


A Donaldson webinar outlines how a coordinated filtration ecosystem can improve performance across the mining value chain
Donaldson’s filtration strategy gains ground through integrated partnership model
6th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A mine-wide approach to filtration – spanning mobile equipment, bulk fluids and industrial air systems – is emerging as a practical lever to improve reliability, reduce downtime and lower total... 


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African mines award SEW-EURODRIVE its largest projects yet as partnerships grow
6th February 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


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Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe
6th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee established to... 


Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics
Clement Kgatla
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics, which is involved in the warehousing and distribution of various commodities, including pharmaceuticals 


TORQUE LIMITER
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters
Torque limiting solutions protect drive equipment against overload
6th February 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery,... 


SA-UK partnership aims to strengthen municipal water security in South Africa
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new UK-South African partnership has been established to strengthen municipal water security and reduce water losses across South Africa. The strategic partnership between the New Partnership for... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum performs strongly amid sharp earnings rise expectation
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining and marketing company Valterra, which last week reported sharply rising earnings expectations for 2025, has delivered its strongest quarterly... 


KAL Group names new CEO to drive execution of growth strategy
KAL Group names new CEO to drive execution of growth strategy
5th February 2026

KAL Group today announced the appointment of Johann le Roux as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Le Roux will succeed Sean Walsh, who is retiring after almost 15 years of... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction
5th February 2026

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


Transnet group COO Solly Letsoalo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Transnet group CE Michelle Pillips, Transnet Pipelines CE Sibongiseni Khathi and Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu
Transnet Pipelines celebrates 60 years of service
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Pipelines (TPL) celebrated its sixtieth year of service to South Africa’s fuel and energy sector on February 5 and hosted a high-level business and stakeholder engagement session to... 


Vivo Energy and Engen Bring Partnership-Led, Tech-Driven Solutions to Mining Indaba
Vivo Energy and Engen Bring Partnership-Led, Tech-Driven Solutions to Mining Indaba
5th February 2026

Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, will once again showcase its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place from 9 to12 February at the Cape... 


Chris Walkinshaw
General Manager – Lubricants & Specialties at TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa
Beyond the drum - How integrated energy solutions unlock millions in mining efficiency
5th February 2026

The relentless pursuit of productivity in the mining sector often pushes heavy machinery to its limits, creating a high-stakes environment where equipment failure is not merely an inconvenience,... 


TymeBank rebrands as GoTyme Bank, introduces new app
4th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, which reflects its scale, maturity and ambition, while maintaining full continuity for customers. As part of the... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Afreximbank president George Elombi
Afreximbank announces initial $8bn funding package for South Africa as a new shareholder
4th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the signing of South Africa’s accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) establishment agreement after Parliament approved the move in November... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader
4th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming Federal Congress. Speaking in his hometown of Durban,... 


Mahindra South Africa parts distribution centre
Mahindra South Africa unveils rapid customer query response system
4th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automaker Mahindra South Africa has officially launched a new rapid response system across the organisation to address customer queries within a 24-hour timeframe. Mahindra’s rapid response... 


Policing and criminal justice researcher David Bruce
Global lessons to combat political interference in S African policing – David Bruce
4th February 2026

Following his appearance at the South African Police Service Ad Hoc Committee, which has been sitting in Parliament following the allegations of corruption made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi,... 


Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
4th February 2026

By: Boland Lithebe - Security lead for Accenture, South Africa Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this... 


Amit Dawneerangen, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive – Sales & Product Technical
The future of urbanisation in South Africa and AfriSam’s role in building it
4th February 2026

South Africa is entering a new era of urban growth. Already a predominantly urban country, it is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of the population will live in towns and cities. This rapid... 


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Vodacom delivers strong Q3, bolstered by International, Egypt
4th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has posted a strong third quarter, with sustained growth recorded across the group’s International and Egypt operations. In a trading update for... 


Municipal strike
Salga urges consistent municipal payment amid rising debt, better service delivery demanded
3rd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is urging government departments, businesses and households to meet their obligations by paying for municipal services, including rates and... 


Integrated Pump Technology supports mines with high performance dewatering solutions designed to keep operations stable during heavy rainfall and changing pit conditions
Dewatering trends shaping pump choices in African mines
3rd February 2026

As African mines go deeper and rainfall patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, dewatering has moved beyond being a support function to become a strategic discipline. The choice between... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline
Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline
3rd February 2026

Africa's infrastructure sector stands at a transformative crossroads, with massive opportunities to bridge critical gaps, drive economic growth, and foster continental connectivity. The... 


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Airlink has started services between Johannesburg and Nacala
2nd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink started operating its new regional route, between Johannesburg and Nacala in Nampula province in Mozambique, on Monday. The route will initially... 


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Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report
2nd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect of higher growth from 2026 onwards. Speaking... 


Advanced Trading Platforms Shaping South Africa’s Markets
Advanced Trading Platforms Shaping South Africa’s Markets
2nd February 2026

South Africa’s financial markets are undergoing a clear period of transformation, as modern trading platforms and faster execution environments reshape how both institutional and private... 


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Agri SA warns some incoming policy, law changes are impracticable
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As government advances various pieces of legislation and policy on land, labour, natural resources, rural safety and trade, industry body Agri SA calls in its ‘2026 Policy Outlook’ for a renewed... 


New site developments announced for Hillhead 2026
New site developments announced for Hillhead 2026
30th January 2026

An impressive range of showground improvements has been confirmed by the organisers to further enhance the visitor and exhibitor experience at this summer’s Hillhead exhibition. New site... 


FAM Minerals & Mining South Africa team
FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 


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