With the critical August 1st tariff deadline rapidly approaching and pivotal discussions scheduled for next week, South Africa is at a crucial economic juncture. The decisions made in the coming... 

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has highlighted key strides in its sustainability and localisation endeavours in South Africa, with the company seeking to continue this... 

With the global population projected to reach about 9.7-billion people by 2050, fertiliser remains essential for food production, economic stability and regional resilience, particularly for South... 

Although State-owned Transnet is on the mend, rampant theft and vandalism continue to cripple all of South Africa’s key infrastructure sectors, not just rail, posing a grave threat to the economy... 

Metal packaging is leading the way as one of the most sustainable and recyclable forms of packaging on the planet. In South Africa, MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for... 

Engen proudly congratulates the 2025 cohort of the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) for successfully completing the first phase of their transformative 12-month ICT journey. The... 

As sustainability commitments deepen and climate disclosures tighten, transition planning is emerging as a cornerstone of resilient business strategy. In a recent webinar hosted by the... 

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking a cobalt price that encourages domestic processing, as the government considers its next steps to follow a ban on exports of the battery metal, according... 

Applied science and research and development agency, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), reports that a field trial of biobased and biodegradable agricultural mulch films is... 

As South Africa works toward a reliable and cleaner energy future, LNG Hub is proud to announce a bold step forward with the development of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)—small- to... 

Following the July 2021 closure of its Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania, and in line with its mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy, gold and copper major Barrick opened a training... 

Rolling-stock demand across South Africa and the African continent is surging, with freight locomotives, particularly diesel-electric models, in high demand. This is according to global rail... 

In an initiative that seeks to support vulnerable learners across South Africa by providing them with new pairs of school shoes, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore partnered with State-owned logistics... 

Consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers is further entrenching its position as a leading engineering and project management organisation, having deployed its expertise for the completion of the... 

Rail services company Traxtion is expanding its locomotive overhaul capabilities to support the growing demand for rolling stock across the continent. The expansion is centred on the company’s... 

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 (MI26) aims to bridge the gap between the mining and automotive industries, particularly as increasing development in electric vehicles (EVs) drives... 

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 

Chinese importer Chery South Africa (SA) is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if it will establish an assembly plant in the country. “Given Chery’s rapid growth in the South African... 

Established in 2018, BFG Africa is a leading composite product designer, engineering and manufacturing company. Strategically located in Johannesburg, South Africa – the gateway to the continent –... 

As South Africa moves to revive its aging and deteriorating freight rail infrastructure, rolling stock manufacturer Alstom is playing an integral role in this journey by delivering modern, locally... 

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 

A temporary global hesitation to embrace the energy transition, spurred on primarily by resistance to the idea by the US, may provide short-term advantages for corporates in sectors such as coal,... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Platinum has reported a solid operational performance from its Zondereinde and Booysendal mines, in Limpopo and Mpumalanga respectively, for the financial... 

(Virtual Showroom) In South Africa, the dairy industry stands as the fourth-largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. In 2023, the country produced... 

The Water Research Commission ( WRC), in partnership  with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), m a r ke d a significant milestone with the official handover of the Vortex Settling Basin... 

Today, as I speak to you, our fourth wind turbine is probably on its way up, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke, who has also just opened a new coal mine down the road from the turbine in South... 

Solar PV power projects were 41% cheaper on average than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper on average than fossil fuel projects, the... 

The platinum market has tightened to unprecedented levels in the past few days as tariff fears and speculative buying pull metal from the key London and Zurich markets into warehouses in the US and... 

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 

Acknowledging the protest action in Tembisa on July 21, in relation to the introduction of a fixed electricity tariff charge for the 2025/26 financial year, Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza... 

With unemployment rates soaring, particularly among the youth, South Africa and much of Africa are facing an economic and social crisis. According to Teboho Makhabane, head of environmental, social... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 50-million units at a price of $0.06 a unit to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$3-million to support... 

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital sector closed off 2024 with a record R13.35-billion in active investments across 1 325... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed emerging mining company Mantengu has obtained consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum, which is currently on care and maintenance, but on which... 

As with most emerging economies, South Africa and Africa have significant economic potential that remains unexplored, but it is how that potential is leveraged that will determine the ability for... 

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 

By: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification of small-scale tree farming operations in South Africa is gathering momentum with over 870 certified in one FSC... 

Bossard South Africa is part of the globally renowned Bossard Group, a leading provider of intelligent fastening solutions and smart factory logistics. With over 190 years of expertise, the company... 

The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, urges OPEC member states and their allies to take decisive action to reverse global bans on fossil fuel financing and... 

As part of a celebration marking 20 years in the South African property sector, real estate investment trust (Reit) Dipula Properties has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a new name... 

To further capacitate farmers supplying tomatoes to its All Gold Tomato Sauce production value chain, fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has provided irrigation infrastructure to nine... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo Hub by Schneider Electric, a powerful new digital...