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Standard Bank Delivers R1.92bn Equity Financing towards Africa’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Cluster
3rd November 2025

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned... 


Chris Yelland
Opinion: Risks identified in Eskom’s 2026–2030 system adequacy outlook require a critical balancing act
3rd November 2025

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that Eskom's 'Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook 2026–2030' report portrays a power system entering a delicate transition and that... 


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Altron produces H1 results increases, hikes dividend
3rd November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Monday reported a double-digit increase in its interim dividend as the technology company delivered pleasing financial results for the six months to August 31, 2025. During the... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro completes sale of its FerroAlloys business to BBBEE consortium
3rd November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys... 


Weir’s deep understanding of equipment functionality is harnessed by NEXT Intelligent Solutions to drive predictive maintenance
Next Intelligent Solutions drive smarter, more efficient performance
3rd November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Leveraging the power of data and digital technology, Weir’s NEXT Intelligent Solutions have been benefiting customers through performance and condition monitoring – allowing... 


Canadian Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson and Australian Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia and Canada deepen critical minerals collaboration
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia and Canada have signed a joint declaration of intent on critical minerals collaboration, deepening their bilateral partnership on critical minerals. Australian Resources and Northern... 


Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
3rd November 2025

The waters off South Africa’s west coast represent a veritable treasure trove of economic opportunity for the country, considering that its majority share of the Orange Basin — the geological... 


Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada leads G7 push with C$6.4bn boost for critical minerals development
3rd November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced 26 new investments, partnerships and measures to unlock C$6.4-billion of critical minerals projects. These initiatives are... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Amid delay to private grid tender, Ramokgopa indicates willingness to pay ‘premium’ to unlock industrialisation
31st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Rampkgopa has indicated that South Africa should be willing to pay a premium to ensure that the multi-billion-rand expansion of the electricity grid... 


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DPWI launches Phase 1 of building South Africa’s first new small harbours since democracy
31st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala launched the first phase of a landmark programme to build new small harbours in neglected coastal towns, on October 31. In a media... 


Namport CEO Andrew Kanime, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Grindrod Logistics head Andrew Sturrock
Grindrod opens new Walvis Bay warehouse
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Freight and logistics group Grindrod has opened a new warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Located near berths 7 and 8, the 4 000 m² facility is designed for cargo movement via conveyor,... 


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High demand for vibrating screens on surface mines in Africa
31st October 2025

An increasing number of brownfield expansions are being undertaken by surface mines in Africa in an effort to boost production while reducing risks and costs compared to new greenfield projects.... 


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Field services help optimise plants
31st October 2025

Mining solutions and technology company FLS highlights its site support and field services that provide maintenance, condition monitoring and tailored service models designed to help plants stay... 


South Africa Wine releases ESG position paper for industry engagement
31st October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation South Africa Wine has released its first ‘Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Position Paper’, which outlines the industry’s commitment to responsible, inclusive and... 


Ipeleng Mabusela
Auto industry set to develop an EV-specific training qualification
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s automotive industry is developing an Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme, which will be a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the skills... 


MTN South Africa engages with Icasa to drive South Africa’s digital and economic growth
31st October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has engaged the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) on key priorities for the telecommunications industry, and South Africa at... 


Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit Launches to Drive Sustainable Real Estate and Green Infrastructure Development, 9-11 March 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
31st October 2025

The inaugural Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) has officially been launched, creating a high-level international platform dedicated to advancing sustainable real estate solutions... 


Powering SA's Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
31st October 2025

Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy... 


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Youth, regional integration hold the key to new economic era
31st October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa’s rapidly expanding and youthful population is ready to transform the continent’s investment landscape, says professional services firm KPMG South Africa lead economist Frank Blackmore.... 


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Integrated model integral for success – consultancy
31st October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the current volatile mining environment that is marked by tighter environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, fluctuating commodity cycles and rising project complexities, “few... 


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Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


The critical role of advanced mechanical seal face technology in mining
31st October 2025

Slurry services are one of the harshest environments for rotating equipment in mining. Abrasive solids, corrosive process fluids and demanding duty cycles quickly erode seal faces and shorten mean... 


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Kariba’s rehabilitation lays foundation for another 50 years of hydropower delivery
31st October 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 


SPS launches buyout model for existing solar and battery systems
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has introduced a buyout model that can convert existing solar and battery systems into immediate capital for South African businesses. SPS is a pan-African funder,... 


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The RSR’s vision for a safer, smarter and more sustainable rail system
31st October 2025

As South Africa continues to invest in the revitalisation and modernisation of its rail infrastructure, safety remains a non-negotiable pillar of progress. The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), the... 


Council for Geoscience specialist scientist Dr Asinne Tshibubudze
Junior Mining Exploration Fund delivering meaningful progress
31st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After a successful first window of funding disbursed through the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF), the Council for Geoscience, together with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and... 


Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
31st October 2025

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 


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Kariba’s rehabilitation lays foundation for another 50 years of hydropower delivery
31st October 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 


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2G biofuel plant project, Spain
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture between Moeve Global and Apical plans to build a new plant with a production capacity of 500 000 t/y of sustainable fuels. 


Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
30th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing a two-part series of webinars on opportunities for digitalisation in South Africa’s energy sector, expert participant Siham Salie-Abrahams, representing advisory firm HKA Global, said... 


Unemployment
South Africa to start R2.5bn fund to tackle unemployment
30th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will on Friday start offering loans from a R2.5 billion Youth Fund aimed at supporting small businesses, part of a push by the government to tackle one of the world’s highest... 


ENAMI wins environmental permit for new $1.7bn copper smelter
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run mining company ENAMI said on Wednesday it received an environmental permit for a new $1.7-billion copper smelter, as part of the modernisation of its Hernan Videla Lira smelting... 


Schneider Electric’s Technology Blueprint Paves Way for e-Methanol Fuel Expansion
Schneider Electric’s Technology Blueprint Paves Way for e-Methanol Fuel Expansion
30th October 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has delivered the technology stack behind European Energy’s Kassø Power-to-X (PtX) facility, the world’s first commercially viable e-methanol... 


 	Ntsiki Adonisi, Rachel Dagadu, Zinzi Lawrence, Amarachukwu Odo, and Chimwemwe Tembo-Shula.
South Africa’s thin-incentive critical minerals strategy noted in G20Lens analysis
30th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s critical minerals strategy is not embedded in a modernised mining policy aligned with an industrial policy. Investment incentives are thin: there are no tax holidays, royalty relief... 


PIC research identifies opportunities for institutional capital
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

A new research paper argues that institutional investors have achieved and can achieve competitive, risk-adjusted returns, while driving measurable economic growth and job creation through... 


Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
29th October 2025

As the curtains closed on the 2025 Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) at the Sandton Convention Centre, one message rang loud and clear: Africa is not slowing down on sustainability —... 


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Awards celebrate South Africa’s eco-champions
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2025 Eco-Logic Awards celebrated South Africa's ecologically intelligent champions for their contributions to protecting and preserving the planet at the yearly awards ceremony held at the Two... 


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Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses from MAN South Africa
29th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Paruk Group has ordered 100 fully electric city buses from MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA). This is the German mobility group’s largest e-bus order outside Europe to date. 


Northam Platinum's Eland mine in South Africa
Northam receives positive credit rating amid improving operational profile
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Credit rating agency GCR Ratings has revised the outlook on JSE-listed Northam Platinum’s long-term issuer rating to positive, on the back of an improving operational profile, expected stronger... 


Maryse Belanger
Bélanger appointed chair of Torngat
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quebec-based Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maryse Bélanger as chairperson of its board of directors. She joined the board in July. "We are delighted to welcome Maryse as... 


CFM closes largest emerging market climate adaptation infrastructure fund
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, has announced the final close of its second blended finance facility, Climate Investor Two (CI2), at nearly... 


Balwin CE Steve Brookes
Balwin builds on residential market recovery with strong performance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has reported encouraging results for the six months ended August 31, supported by a lower interest rate cycle, enhanced loan affordability and improved sentiment from... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Transport challenges demand sincere cross-government commitment – Cesa
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s transport challenges demand a holistic, long-term approach that integrates planning, technical expertise and governance across all levels of government, says industry body Consulting... 


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