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Afreximbank to provide AfCFTA policy insight, training for businesses
29th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will provide a specialised training programme designed to equip enterprises with a deep understanding of the... 


Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
29th April 2025

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 


The African Development Bank's headquarters
Will Africa's financial stability fund rise to the debt challenge?
29th April 2025 By: Reuters

Angola will use its chairmanship of the African Union this year to advance the creation of a continental financial stability mechanism, its finance minister said, to cushion economies from sliding... 


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Perseus to proceed with $523m development of Tanzanian project
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, following an update of the project’s feasibility study. Perseus has... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
DPWI to set up Office of the Engineer-General South Africa soon
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will be pressing ahead with setting up the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa as soon as possible, Public Works and Infrastructure... 


The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
29th April 2025

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 


IATA highlights Egyptian SAF programme and the benefits of aviation to that country
29th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has been encouraged by Egypt’s plan to stimulate the production of sustainable aviation... 


CEO Mark Bristow says Barrick is building a substantial copper business alongside its core gold operations.
Barrick proposes rebrand to reflect broader copper strategy
29th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold is rebranding as Barrick Mining, a move that reflects the company’s increasing emphasis on copper alongside its core gold operations. The proposed name change is... 


DRDGOLD's 130th anniversary celebration at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
DRDGOLD stronger than ever as it hits 130-year mark at time of sky-high gold pricing
25th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Friday, April 25, marked the remarkable 130th anniversary of the uninterrupted listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of South Africa's resilient gold producer, DRDGOLD. Born out of the gold... 


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African Dawn partners with Singapore-based Watercloud to drive green development
25th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Sustainable energy systems and digital infrastructure company Watercloud International has entered into a strategic partnership with African Dawn Investment Holdings to form a new joint venture... 


Robben Island
DFFE makes strides in preserving penguin biodiversity
25th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on April 25 observed World Penguin Day to celebrate the African penguin as a beloved symbol of the country’s rich biodiversity.... 


Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
CSIR, Necsa sign MoU to collaborate on R&D
25th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to collaborate on research and... 


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Leveraging data, machine learning tools for efficient processes
25th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Technological innovations, particularly in the data and machine learning space, are pivotal in addressing the increasing global demand for critical minerals, highlights geoscience software company... 


Standard Bank Group sustainability head Boitumelo Sethlatswe
Bank invests in oil, gas projects as part of mobilisation targets
25th April 2025

Not only does financial services provider Standard Bank prioritise renewable energy as part of its sustainable finance mobilisation targets, it also supports a broader range of activities that... 


Coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa
Coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African company specialising in blue ammonia production SUISO plans to build a facility to 1.5-million tons of nitrogen-based fertilisers a year. 


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Vulcan HEAT4LANDAU project, Germany
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lithium and renewable-energy producer Vulcan Energy Resources plans to build infrastructure for 255 MW of renewable geothermal heat generation in Landau to support its transition to sustainable and... 


A picture of a woman standing at a podium at the 2024 World Biogas Summit
Three simultaneous events to draw biogas elite
25th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

With three biogas-related events to be held in the same metropolitan area, this year’s World Biogas Summit promises to bring together “movers and shakers” from across the global anaerobic digestion... 


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Cape Town’s R8.5bn water plan moves to tap seawater and wastewater
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 


Tecroveer
Tecroveer extends life of Senekal wastewater plant by 20 years
25th April 2025

Aging infrastructure continues to affect water quality in South Africa. To address this, Tecroveer recently completed the refurbishment of the Matwabeng Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in... 


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SLG’s strategic vision for securing South Africa’s energy future
25th April 2025

For over two decades, piped gas trader SLG has built a reputation as a forward-thinking leader in South Africa’s energy sector. As the company marks 23 years of operation, it leverages this... 


Electric Steel Producers warns of wider sector job losses amid scrap shortages, AMSA bailout
24th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Electric Steel Producers of South Africa says a financial bailout of the long steel operations of troubled steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) will further... 


Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards announce 51 finalists highlighting construction industry expertise, leadership and progression
24th April 2025

Amid great anticipation, the 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed.  Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South... 


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy & President Cyril Ramaphosa
Diplomacy and dialogue stronger than weapons, says Ramaphosa during Zelenskyy visit
24th April 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in South Africa on Thursday for an official visit with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss bilateral cooperation and peace diplomacy, just as... 


Organisations welcome Treasury's decision not to increase VAT, but questions remain
24th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Various organisations have welcomed the National Treasury’s withdrawal of the proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase of 0.5 percentage points this year and next and that VAT will be maintained at... 


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South Africa, Lesotho sign MoU for water resources development project
24th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa and Lesotho have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of cooperation on the proposed construction of two weirs on the Mohokare/ Caledon river and to... 


CASE Construction Equipment drives the future at successful Bauma 2025 construction fair
24th April 2025

Bauma 2025 has undoubtedly been a success, with the participation of dealers from all over the world, who could witness the practical reality of the new equipment and technologies displayed on the... 


An image of copper cathode from the DRC
Report reveals trends shaping Southern Africa’s trade potential
24th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, end-to-end solutions provider Reload Logistics has released an industry outlook report, 'Unlocking Southern... 


Image of SkyJacks Jekko MPK10 mini picker
Compact electric picker introduced
24th April 2025

A new compact electric mini picker is now available to the Southern African market. The versatile, environment-friendly Jekko MPK10 mini picker is exclusively distributed in the country by lifting... 


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World Bank Group expands members, priorities for Private Sector Investment Lab
24th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Bank Group has launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, which will include an expanded membership of industry leaders with experience in generating jobs in developing... 


Sandvik lands record BEV order for South32's Hermosa project
24th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Swedish engineering group Sandvik has secured its largest-ever order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with ASX- and JSE-listed South32 selecting the company to supply a fleet of underground... 


Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
24th April 2025

By: Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild South Africa's construction industry is being shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities. Trends such as addressing skilled labour shortages, embracing... 


Aterian signs $4.5m trade finance agreement
23rd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed critical metal-focused exploration and development company Aterian has signed a $4.5-million trade finance agreement with a global commodity trading and financial house. The company... 


Suiso founder Paul Erskine
R31.5bn Suiso coal-to-fertiliser project moves closer to environmental, land-use milestones
23rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Blue ammonia production company Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser project, the Hiryo plant, in Kriel, Mpumalanga, continues to gain momentum with the recent achievement of critical... 


John Thompson’s Bellville manufacturing facility in Cape Town marks 70th anniversary
John Thompson’s Bellville manufacturing facility in Cape Town marks 70th anniversary
23rd April 2025

Since opening its doors in 1954, the John Thompson manufacturing facility has become synonymous with quality engineering, staying at the forefront of technological advancements and playing an... 


Caracal executive director Jason Brewer
Caracal appoints new nonexec directors, chairperson
23rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Caracal Gold has appointed Noreen Kidunduhu as its new independent nonexecutive chairperson and Kevin Warrington, Martin Westerman, Hannah Wang'ombe and Edward Ruheni as independent... 


Bold New Look, Same Trusted Power: Engen Xtreme Launches Premium Performance
Bold New Look, Same Trusted Power: Engen Xtreme Launches Premium Performance
23rd April 2025

The reimagined Engen Xtreme lubricants range roared onto the scene with a high-impact launch at The Galleria in Sandton this month, where industry professionals, mechanics, and key media were... 


EQ and the journey towards effective leadership
EQ and the journey towards effective leadership
23rd April 2025

Research has shown there is a direct correlation between emotional intelligence and effectiveness on all levels: professionally, socially and in leadership roles. The journey towards being an... 


Enlit Africa 2025: Empowering Commercial and Industrial Companies for Self-Generation, Energy and Water Security
Enlit Africa 2025: Empowering Commercial and Industrial Companies for Self-Generation, Energy and Water Security
23rd April 2025

Enlit Africa, set for 20-22 May 2025 in Cape Town, is the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors.  It opens the door to opportunities for commercial and industrial... 


An image of Transnet LNG facilities
Nersa publishes gas strategy report
22nd April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has completed and published a strategy report that outlines its vision for the role of gas in South Africa’s evolving energy landscape. This... 


A handful of ferrochrome.
Working group has been established to extend ferrochrome's horizon, Minister reports
22nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A working group with industry has been established to improve the operating environment for long-term sustainability of South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 


 Africa in Focus
Africa in Focus
22nd April 2025

The 3rd annual London Indaba sets the stage for high-stakes conversations on mining, critical minerals and investment in the continent’s future With African critical minerals taking centre stage in... 


Deep Yellow reiterates impact of poor uranium prices
22nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer and producer Deep Yellow has, in its latest quarterly activities report, published on April 22, reiterated that it has deferred a final investment decision on its Tumas project,... 


Kavango secures $5m from Zimbabwe pension funds
22nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kavango Resources has issued a $5-million convertible loan note facility to a consortium of Zimbabwe-registered pension funds. The company notes that the facility is interest free and... 


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