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Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
14th August 2025

Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water... 


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Turning ideas into precision-engineered outcomes
14th August 2025

Multi-disciplinary engineering services provider Additive Engineering Concepts (AEC) helps companies across industries to design, develop, and produce tools and related products using a range of... 


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QR codes as currency promote SA’s informal economy
14th August 2025

Members of the informal sector of the South African economy, which include traders selling goods at traffic lights, pavement-side cobblers and hairdressers, and car guards in streets and at... 


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Zimbabwe labs overwhelmed as gold rally spurs exploration, miner says
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Zimbabwean laboratories are struggling to cope with a surge in mineral samples submitted by mines ramping up exploration activity in response to record gold prices, a mine executive said on... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
13th 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... 


Schneider Electric unveils its MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in the South African market
Schneider Electric unveils its MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in the South African market
13th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its new MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in South Africa. The... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Electricity reform ‘irreversible’, Ramokgopa insists as he again urges Eskom not to pursue legal case against traders
13th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa insists that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, and has again confirmed that he has asked the Eskom board... 


Salga comes out in opposition to energy trading, fears risks to municipal revenues
13th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) opposes the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to grant electricity trading licences to private entities before... 


An SME using iKhoka's technology
Nedbank acquires iKhokha to deepen SME services
13th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Group has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator iKhokha in an all-cash deal for about R1.65-billion. The acquisition will see iKhokha... 


Understanding deposit premiums and declarations
Understanding deposit premiums and declarations
13th August 2025

By: Kobus van Niekerk Most short-term insurance policies are annual policies with a predetermined premium, which can be paid monthly. Historically, many Financial Service Providers (FSPs) have... 


Glencore Ferroalloys in partnership with CSA and NYDA launch an exciting cricket hub and youth training programme in Berseba
Glencore Ferroalloys in partnership with CSA and NYDA launch an exciting cricket hub and youth training programme in Berseba
13th August 2025

Glencore, in partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA), the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), and the Bakwena ba Mogopa Traditional Council, has officially launched the National Youth... 


ATNS joins international initiative to reduce carbon emissions by more efficient routing
12th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), South Africa’s air navigation service provider (ANSP), has announced that it has joined the international Green Aviation Insights (GAIN) initiative. GAIN... 


Water and Sanitation fleet asset and rental manager Bashier Jabaar shows Zahid Badroodien the capacity of the new super-sucker trucks
Cape Town’s Water Directorate adds 176 trucks to its fleet
12th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate spent R155.5-million on acquiring 176 new and upgraded trucks during the 2024/2025 financial year. The directorate says the fleet... 


Harena raises £180 000 through subscription
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earths company Harena Resources has raised further gross proceeds of about £180 000 through an oversubscribed subscription of 12.1-million new ordinary shares with certain... 


Unemployed people
Unemployment rate worsens to 33.2%
12th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's unemployment rate worsened by 0.3 of a percentage point to 33.2% in the second quarter, compared with the unemployment rate of 32.9% reported for the first quarter of the year.... 


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Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion
12th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initial... 


Vesconite Hilube bushings have been repeatedly ordered for Roper gear pumps
Oil and gas supplier turns to Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps
12th August 2025

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field... 


FNB Points of Presence CEO Zibu Nqala
FNB to open smart ID, passport booking services to all South Africans
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm First National Bank (FNB) has expanded its collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to enable the reissuance of smart IDs and passports using its banking app... 


From Waste to Wealth: Why South Africa Can Lead the Circular Economy Movement
12th August 2025

By: Wesgro CEO - Wrenelle Stander What if we stopped seeing waste as something to discard, and started recognising it as a resource we haven’t fully unlocked? 


IMARC 2025: World’s Premier Mining Event Returns to Sydney with New Experiences and Targeting Record Attendance
12th August 2025

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) returns to Sydney in 2025 with a broader audience and bolder ambitions, catering for decision-makers and key personnel across the... 


Estienne de Klerk
Growthpoint confirms appointment of new CEO, CFO
11th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has announced the appointment of Estienne de Klerk as group CEO and José Snyders as group CFO from July 1, 2026, and January 1,... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
DA calls National Dialogue ‘one-sided’ as it prepares to table plan in Parliament to boost economy
11th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment rate, R700-million will be spent on the upcoming... 


Aerial view of the Lomati Sawmill
Competition Commission approves sale of sawmill by Sappi to Normandien Farms
11th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Paper and pulp producing group Sappi Southern Africa has announced that the Competition Commission has approved its sale of the Lomati Sawmill, in Mpumalanga, to another South African group,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
27four, dtic confirm support for Transformation Fund
11th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm 27four and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to unlocking South Africa’s full economic potential through the... 


National Convention Organising Committee chairperson Boichoko Ditlhake
Rejigged organising committee formed after withdrawal of legacy foundations from National Dialogue task team
11th August 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Representatives from civil society, social partners, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), the University of South Africa (Unisa) and the Presidency will now form part of... 


The proposed development at the V&A
New V&A Waterfront development will require 3.2 ha land reclamation
11th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) firm Infinity Environmental has released a pre-application draft scoping report on the proposed R20-billion expansion project at the V&A Waterfront in Cape... 


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Caledonia reports strong second quarter
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and Aim-listed gold miner Caledonia Mining delivered a strong quarter ended June 30, with record second-quarter gold production at its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, and a considerable increase... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
National Dialogue a tribute to women pioneers of 1956 – Ramaphosa
11th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Ahead of the controversial upcoming first National Convention as part of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the full participation of women from all sectors of... 


MTN Business partners with Santaco in Gauteng
11th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN Business has partnered with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Gauteng Region, as part of its commitment to strengthening local businesses that form the... 


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... 


Landlocked countries can unlock trade through regional cooperation, digital readiness and targeted reforms – Unctad
8th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Landlocked developing countries can unlock trade opportunities through regional cooperation, digital readiness and targeted reforms, says UN Trade and Development (Unctad). With the right policy... 


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... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 


AI changing procurement sector, supply chain management
8th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The procurement and supply chain management profession will need to adapt to systems powered by AI, which can already perform a range of procurement subfunctions. Procurement and supply chain... 


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... 


Progress being made in long-delayed Giyani Water Intervention Programme
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

There has been progress on the Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Mopani district, Limpopo, with completion expected in September 2025, Cabinet said on Thursday. Currently 90.23% complete, the... 


Cabinet green-lights water Bills
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) Water Services Amendment Bill and National Water Amendment Bill. The Bills will now be sent to Parliament. 


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Bid to transform South Africa’s supply chain and logistics industry
8th August 2025

Takealot Group has launched Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a standalone business unit that integrates the group's logistics, courier, on-demand, supply chain and international freight... 


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Refillable automatic grease dispensers reduce carbon emissions and plastic waste
8th August 2025

SKF, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Bearing Services Richards Bay, recently delivered a refillable lubricator solution to a well-known South African paper recycling company... 


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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Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 


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... 


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