For decades, warehouses across much of Africa have been viewed primarily as functional cost centres - simply places to store stock, often under-invested and invisible to boardroom strategy. That... 

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science,... 

In a market defined by fuel volatility, infrastructure pressure and tight delivery schedules, uptime is no longer a technical metric - it is a commercial one. For Dave Black, Head of Operations:... 

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 

South Africa’s social sciences and humanities science council, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), to... 

With the Investing in African Mining Indaba this year rallying participants around the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships,” collaboration between public and private sector came... 

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 

UK-based power-to-liquid sustainable e-fuels development company Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced its choice of technology partners for its flagship e-fuels facility, to be constructed at... 

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative to North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for... 

Chryso is setting a new benchmark in concrete waterproofing across Africa as the first and only supplier of a high performance liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture – Chryso® CWA Liquid 200.... 

South Africa is at least 15 to 20 years behind Europe and the US in material engineering, and, in an environment of rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing industrialisation, the current... 

Private 5G and private cellular networks are increasingly positioned as critical infrastructure for mines, ports, factories, logistics hubs and large campuses. Yet despite growing awareness, many... 

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 

As mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scale up and push for higher throughputs, custom engineered chutes are starting to make a vital difference to transfer point... 

The need for rapid development and delivery of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, and climate-control systems for military use is well known. However, the geopolitical issues... 

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) mining sector continues to attract global capital, but power shortages are still the biggest challenge to growth and shape how financiers engage with the... 

Although Namibia is widely regarded as one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many of its mines contend with persistent and often severe water ingress. According to Namibia-based... 

The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the global transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power sources, reports legal... 

This week we profile Nicolaas Jonker, CEO of Jonker Kontrakteurs, a multidisciplinary civil construction and mining-services company specialising in underground safety innovation, patented... 

To strengthen their collaboration – which is aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation –  national research organisation... 

A new class of large, long-distance, high payload uncrewed service vehicle (USV) –  the Oceanus 17 –  by marine automation company Zero USV, will enable the autonomous deployment of defence,... 

An offhand remark caught my attention in the last stages of the Brazilian presidency of COP30. Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, the lead negotiator, acknowledged that Brazil could achieve only so... 

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 

Regular readers of this column will recall the now scrapped and always controversial 2022 scheme under which the UK proposed to dispatch would-be asylum seekers arriving in small boats from France... 

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 

Information and communication technology company Huawei South Africa and the National School of Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital skills development... 

Since 1984, Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining-related industries. Sintech’s unique experience... 

Industry body the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) has appointed Anusha Naidu as its new CEO, effective March 1, succeeding Tshepiso Kobile, who stepped down... 

Heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours all contribute to conditions that place extreme demands on personnel and equipment in underground mining environments.  These tough operating... 

It is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of South Africa’s population will live in towns and cities. This rapid urbanisation and concomitant demand for affordable housing presents opportunities... 

A new pump tube made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) aims to reduce the risk of spills and injuries during the handling of hazardous substances such as sodium hypochlorite, acids, and... 

JSE-listed paper and packaging products manufacturer Mondi increased group revenue by 3% to €7.6-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from €7.4-billion in 2024. However, underlying... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has approved an urgent water-use licence application from Rand Water to extract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) for four... 

Countries around the world are accelerating investment in domestic solar panel production capacity to strengthen energy security and industrial resilience, and South Africa is part of that broader... 

Canadian miner Taseko Mines Limited has begun copper cathode production at its new Florence Copper operation in Arizona, US, with output for 2026 expected to range between 30-million and 35-million... 

Canada’s newly unveiled defence industrial strategy could unlock opportunities for the country’s mining and critical minerals sectors, as policymakers look to strengthen national security while... 

This year mining, logistics and waste management partner Upward Spiral 1471 marks 15 years of continuous operation, a milestone that reflects not only resilience, but a rare achievement for a... 

Chinese home appliance brand Haier has launched its range of smart and energy-efficient products in South Africa and aims to combine its globally proven technologies with localised products and... 

Financial solutions company Fedgroup has concluded a senior debt refinancing facility in excess of R1-billion to support the continued expansion and finalisation of Seaton and Lalela Estates on... 

Bank and enterprise payment solutions company Araxi has announced that it will acquire business-to-business payments solutions company Pay@ Group for R1-billion. The proposed acquisition is...