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Africa50 IAF CEO Sérgio Pimenta
Africa50 appoints global leader to spearhead its later-stage Africa-focused Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
1st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Pan-African infrastructure investor and multi-vehicle asset manager Africa50, on October 1 announced the appointment of Sérgio Pimenta as CEO of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF).... 


JCCI's Marcus Jacobs, Bernadette Zeiler and Caren Sutherns
JCCI to launch digital platform to provide fast and more services to business members
1st October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) will, on October 6, launch its digital platform for its member businesses, and all its services, including business training courses,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO transition complete, ex-PIC head leading business development
1st October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The position of CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater is now officially taken up by Dr Richard Stewart, effective from Wednesday October 1, when former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) head of listed... 


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Politicians remember Nathi Mthethwa
1st October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, many have come out to offer their condolences and remember him as a “distinguished servant of the nation”. On Tuesday,... 


Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa
Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa
1st October 2025

Kgomotso Lebele is the Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa, where he leads the firm’s growth agenda by advancing innovations in cloud, security, data and artificial... 


Gladstone Power Station JV lodges potential 2029 closure notice
Gladstone Power Station JV lodges potential 2029 closure notice
1st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Gladstone Power Station (GPS) Joint Venture has confirmed that CS Energy has formally notified the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) of the potential retirement of the coal-fired... 


Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa had previously urged Eskom to withdraw its legal action against the licensing for traders by Nersa
Eskom stays legal case against traders, says it has faith in Nersa process
30th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has announced a stay in its legal action to have the regulator’s decision to licence five electricity traders in 2024 reviewed and set aside. In July, Eskom launched its long-threatened legal... 


DMPR Minister Gwede Mantashe
New window for Junior Mining Exploration Fund opens
30th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the success of the first window for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF), the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the... 


Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
30th September 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today unveiled its world-leading portfolio of end-to-end liquid cooling solutions for... 


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Trade with the US critical for the Western Cape, says Winde as he returns from America
30th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has returned from a visit to the US, where he held talks with government and private sector stakeholders in Washington DC, Atlanta and New York City. The US has been... 


Eskom's Megawatt Park head office
Eskom records first full-year profit in eight years
30th September 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned power utility Eskom reported its first full‑year profit in eight years on Tuesday, helped by government debt relief, higher tariffs and a sharp reduction in power cuts. The company's... 


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Gibela Rail appoints Reggie Boqo CEO
30th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium has appointed Reggie Boqo CEO, effective October 1. The consortium is a South African rail company pursuing the revitalisation of passenger rail. Established in... 


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Fiscal rule to help steady South African debt, Central Bank says
30th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa risks a debt trap after years of lax budget discipline, but following through with plans for a fiscal rule to control borrowing will put it back on track, the central bank said. The... 


From Access to Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
From Access to Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
30th September 2025

 Over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent's industrial potential is vast. The challenge is no longer just access—it’s how to power industries, create jobs, and... 


Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
30th September 2025

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) has played a critical role in supporting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on its journey to ISO 50001 certification. From preparing the Ports... 


Closing the theory and practice gap in geometallurgy
30th September 2025

By: Prof. Glen Nwaila - Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School, Geosciences | University of the Witwatersrand, Director of the African Research Centre in Ore Systems Science (CORES) (Virtual... 


Championing sustainability across our communities
Championing sustainability across our communities
30th September 2025

As the world increasingly recognises the urgent need for environmental responsibility, companies must look beyond compliance and embrace active stewardship. At EnviroServ, a SUEZ company,... 


360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
30th September 2025

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp Park this September, making it the most successful show since Nampo Cape’s launch in 2018. BMG’s stand – with the theme ‘360 degree... 


JSE executive Sam Mokorosi, Cilo Cybin CEO Gabriel Theron and JSE capital markets director Valdene Reddy
Cannabis group Cilo Cybin lists on JSE main board
29th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Medical cannabis investment company Cilo Cybin Holdings has listed on the main board of the JSE as a fully-fledged trading entity, after listing as the first cannabis special purpose acquisition... 


Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
29th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African manufactured Werner Pumps jetting... 


MTN South Africa successfully modernises its core network
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has successfully modernised its core network with Ericsson, achieving a number of firsts. The modernisation brings a range of benefits to South Africa’s... 


CHARGE hosts naamsa's NEV road trip at its solar-powered charging station
29th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy offgrid charging infrastructure company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) hosted the industry organisation naamsa | The Automotive Business Council's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Road Trip... 


Mikhail Kirienko, Head of Field Services for Europe, Middle East & Africa at FLS
FLS field services for plant performance, uptime and efficiency
29th September 2025

With an extensive network of skilled service engineers, technicians, and artisans, FLS ensures that customers benefit from expert support to maintain optimal plant performance. According to Mikhail... 


BBCBE President Danny Masimene; Access Bank CEO Abiodun Dada; and BBCBE deputy president Bafana Dube
BBCBE signs MoU with Access Bank
29th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Nonprofit organisation the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with financial services firm Access Bank to unlock significant... 


23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s mining and energy workforce has bounced back strongly from last year’s downturn, but a new forecast warns future growth risks being undermined by weakening project pipelines, mounting... 


Funky Ouma, Ina Paarman travel to India in new made-in-the-Western-Cape retail deal
Funky Ouma, Ina Paarman travel to India in new made-in-the-Western-Cape retail deal
29th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, has added a number of Made in the Cape products to its shelves. Wesgro says it is the first time South African goods have been placed in select Reliance... 


New GX Capital CEO Khudusela Pitje
New GX Capital announces Nedbank CIB’s participation in Airnergize Capital Fund I
26th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Investment firm New GX Capital, under the leadership of CEO Khudusela Pitje, has announced that Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB) has committed $28-million to Airnergize... 


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DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate
26th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 


The Made in the Cape display at Reliance Retail
Funky Ouma, Ina Paarman travel to India in new made-in-the-Western-Cape retail deal
26th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, has added a number of Made in the Cape products to its shelves. Wesgro says it is the first time South African goods have been placed in select Reliance... 


Head and should shot of Andries
Infrastructure, trust, technology to dominate talks
26th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Eskom and its generation and grid dynamics will likely be a key talking point at this year's Joburg Indaba, says professional services and auditing firm PwC Africa energy, utilities and resources... 


Mzila Mathenjane at a conference
Growth, policy focus crucial for discussions
26th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Joburg Indaba provides a vital platform for “frank and necessary” conversations about the future of South Africa’s mining industry, says Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane. The... 


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Association highlights tariff implications
26th September 2025

Industry body the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has raised concern over new trade headwinds following the US’ imposition of an average 30% tariff on South African... 


Alistair Bennett, MD of SkyJacks
Alistair Bennett
26th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Alistair Bennett, MD of SkyJacks, a specialist in the hire, sales and service of a comprehensive range of access, lifting and handling equipment.  


three large yellow submersible slurry pumps in the Goodwin Pumps repair shop in Zambia
Local branch improves pumps, parts availability
26th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Since the opening of its branch in Kitwe, Zambia, in 2020, submersible pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has been better positioned to service the copper dominated local mining... 


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Private wind farm to reduce emissions
26th September 2025

As the largest private facility of its kind built to date in South Africa, the Witberg Wind Farm – located between the Touws river and Laingsburg, in the Western Cape – will prevent the emission of... 


a group of rescuers and miners in suits in front of a row of trophies won at the 2025 International Mines Rescue Competition
Lubambe search, rescue team emerges top of game
26th September 2025

A search and rescue team from Lubambe Copper Mine won the 2025 International Mines Rescue Competition (IMRC), which was hosted by local mines rescue service Zambia Mines Rescue (ZMR), in July, at... 


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Certainty required to drive industrial growth
26th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Government must establish policy certainty if it wants to continue driving industrialisation to increase economic growth, says trade union Solidarity metals and engineering deputy general secretary... 


Water resource rehabilitation guidelines out for public input
26th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on interested stakeholders to provide input and comment on the draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’, which... 


Vodacom plans over R435m network investment in North West, Tshwane
26th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom plans to invest more than R435-million during the 2025/26 financial year to boost network capacity in its Northern Gauteng Area, which spans the North West province... 


Minerals Council South Africa
The state of SA’s mining, energy and logistics sectors demands urgent reforms
26th September 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa, whose 70 member companies and associations represent more than 90% of South African yearly mineral production by value, is at the forefront of advocating for an... 


Aerial view of the LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase II of the LHWP is advancing after earlier delays. 


Location map of the Blackwater gold project
Blackwater gold project, Canada – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Major mechanical equipment for Phase 1A has been ordered. 


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Yellowhead copper project, Canada
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A technical report update has revised the project’s economics to incorporate updated metal prices, and revised capital and operating costs. 


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