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Accelerating The Global Energy Transformation With African Energy Solutions: Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 Launches Strategic Conference Programme
24th June 2025

The priority for the evolving global energy market is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy that includes a mix of solutions and technologies, including clean hydrogen as a... 


PIDG calls for more finance to be directed to emerging markets, developing economies
23rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Private investment fund the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) calls on asset owners and asset managers to direct more finance to emerging markets and developing economies. Financial... 


An image of BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp and PIC outgoing CEO Abel Sithole at the signing of an MoU
PIC, BII sign MoU to collaborate across Africa
23rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Asset manager the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and UK’s development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII) have signed a memorandum of understanding... 


ReElement CEO Mark Jenson and Pensana CEO Tim George
Pensana signs MoU with ReElement Technologies, American Resources Corporation
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Rare earths mining and processing company Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation and US critical mineral refiner ReElement... 


Discover real-world tech insights at KITE 2025’s SAIMechE Seminar Theatre
Discover real-world tech insights at KITE 2025’s SAIMechE Seminar Theatre
23rd June 2025

Visitors to the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025, taking place from 22 to 24 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre, are in for a powerful dose of practical insight and... 


Absa CIB supports FE Overberg wind project with R1.6bn funding
23rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial services provider Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is providing R1.6-billion in facilities to FE Overberg for Phase 2 of the FE Overberg wind project in the Western Cape.... 


WEG Africa director Pervin Gurie
WEG Africa automation facility onboards more products as efficiency imperatives, hybrid power system demand grow
23rd June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In adhering to its ethos of developing technologies and solutions that contribute to a more efficient and sustainable world, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG has onboarded... 


Youth Month Catalyst: ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition 2025 Now Open, Empowering Africa's Future Sustainability Leaders
Youth Month Catalyst: ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition 2025 Now Open, Empowering Africa's Future Sustainability Leaders
23rd June 2025

In a significant move to celebrate Youth month in South Africa and champion sustainable innovation, the third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially opened for entries.... 


Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
23rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Anglo American has been awarded rehabilitation certification for 82 ha of land at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The area, located near the towns of... 


SOLA Group restructures Orionis as part of portfolio-based financing approach
20th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy solutions provider SOLA Group has optimised the debt facilities in its corporate and industrial solar PV fund Orionis and streamlined the fund's capital structure as part of its... 


refurbished and modernised resource centre at Taletso
Ditsobotla Cement Manufacturers Forum hands over resource centre to TVET college
20th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Cement manufacturers Afrimat, AfriSam and Sephaku Development, collectively known as the Ditsobotla Cement Manufacturers Forum (DCMF), have officially handed over a fully refurbished and modernised... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE, under Minister George, celebrates one year of protecting South Africa's environmental future
20th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says his first year in office under the Government of National Unity has laid the foundation for a greener, more inclusive and more... 


ZCCM’s earnings bolstered substantially by Mopani SEP transaction
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified mining investments and operations company ZCCM Investments Holdings’ earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be about 1 077% higher year-on-year.... 


Grindrod CEO Xolani Mbambo
Grinrod’s Mbambo to join Kumba as CFO from January
20th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore has announced that CFO Bothwell Mazarura will be stepping down to pursue other interests after nearly eight years of service since his appointment in September 2017.... 


Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa
Opinion: Africa’s G20 moment – a moral call for justice and global solidarity
20th June 2025

In this opinion article, Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa, the chairperson of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, argues that South Africa’s G20 presidency... 


Wouter Broodryk
Unlocking mining’s full potential through digital transformation
20th June 2025

By  Implats group process specialist and The Digital Transformation Conference Organising Committee chairperson Wouter Broodryk [Virtual Showroom}: The mining industry stands at a decisive... 


Sarvesh Suri
Opinion: Robust transmission infrastructure the linchpin for addressing Africa’s energy crisis
20th June 2025

In this opinion article, International Finance Corporation (IFC) regional industry director for the infrastructure and natural resources sector in Africa Sarvesh Suri underlines the importance of... 


AfriSam truck on construction site
Flexibility, early engagement required to deliver megaprojects
20th June 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Adaptable production capacity and effective communication and collaboration with contractors are vital to navigate the labour and material supply issues that could challenge the completion of... 


An image of a rental cement mixer on offer from Talisman Hire
JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


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Responsible governance required for effective operations
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strong governance in South America’s mining sector will advance sustainable, responsible and transparent resource management, while promoting economic development and reducing social and... 


The above image depicts a NitraWeld system
Laser welding powered by on-site nitrogen
20th June 2025 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s first locally manufactured nitrogen generator system NitraWeld, developed by nitrogen generator supplier Nitralife, allows for a “new level of flexibility and efficiency in... 


A generic image of a gold mine
Miner focuses on long-term vision in Latin America
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The long-term goal of becoming a 500 000-gold-equivalent-ounce-a-year producer that is both cost competitive and in possession of long-life assets remains a top priority for precious metals miner... 


Electric truck take-off requires two concessions from govt, says Volvo Trucks South Africa MD
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African truck assemblers are lobbying for two concessions from government as the world increasingly moves to electric mobility, says Volvo Trucks South Africa (Volvo Trucks SA) MD Waldemar... 


African Converted Containers
African Converted Containers
20th June 2025

African Converted Containers (AC Containers) is pleased to announce their 25th anniversary in the container industry. As industry leaders, AC Containers is capable of completing any job, big or... 


Location map of the Longonjo project
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rare earths developer Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese multinational Toyota subsidiary Toyota Tsusho for the proposed offtake of up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare-earth... 


Graphite from the Orom-Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has announced that testwork is ongoing on natural flake graphite from the project. 


Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Air Products GM marketing Arthi Govender and Air Products MD Charles Dos Santos at the Green Hydrogen Summit where Toyota, Valterra Platinum and Air Products showcased in partnership.
Focus on South Africa’s own green hydrogen market first, Air Products recommends
19th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa should initially focus intently on its local green hydrogen market rather than the global market, and progress at its own pace, which has the potential to give it a global lead. Air... 


Unctad secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan
FDI flows into Africa rose by 75% to $97bn in 2024, Unctad report shows
19th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘World Investment Report’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the... 


Schneider Electric new MasterPacT MTZ Active sets the benchmark for safe and sustainable power distribution
Schneider Electric new MasterPacT MTZ Active sets the benchmark for safe and sustainable power distribution
19th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has launched MasterPacT MTZ Active, a new circuit breaker designed to improve... 


Industry calls for 'faster execution' and 'effective PPPs' at the opening of Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo
19th June 2025

Aligned with South Africa’s development agenda and the National Infrastructure Plan 2050, the 12thedition of Big 5 Construct South Africa and the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo... 


African Union (AU) infrastructure and energy commissioner Lerato Mataboge
Lack of belief in Africa’s economic prospects is holding the continent back, Mataboge says
18th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU)... 


Boeing and Angola sign strategic commercial aviation partnership
18th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

US aerospace giant Boeing announced (at the Paris Airshow) that it has signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Angola’s Ministry of Transport on Wednesday. The purpose of the agreement is... 


Forest conservation project in Zimbabwe
South Africa’s Climate Philanthropy Pledge signs newest two members
18th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Twelve local philanthropic funders have signed South Africa’s pioneering Climate Philanthropy Pledge, which is a significant show of collective commitment across the pledge’s eight pillars of... 


An image of a road
JDA initiates Phase 2 of Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade
18th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, has begun preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility... 


Accelerating The Global Energy Transformation With African Energy Solutions: Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 Launches Strategic Conference Programme
18th June 2025

The priority for the evolving global energy market is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy that includes a mix of solutions and technologies, including clean hydrogen as a... 


ARTsolar and JA Solar: Driving South Africa’s renewable energy revolution
ARTsolar and JA Solar: Driving South Africa’s renewable energy revolution
18th June 2025

South Africa’s energy future is being reshaped by a powerhouse duo:  the  100% South African-owned photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer ARTsolar and global technology leader JA Solar. Together, they are... 


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G7 should support efforts of Global South in advancing sustainable development – Ramaphosa
18th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

As he concluded his working visit in Canada, for the Group of Seven (G7) Summit Outreach Session, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted Canada’s comprehensive Africa strategy, which he said held... 


Wetility CFO Dawid Swart
Solar service company Wetility scales capacity through new R500m capital partnership
18th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Solar-as-a-service provider Wetility has secured a R500-million structured capital partnership with solar energy project funder Jaltech, which it will use to add more than 16 MW of solar capacity... 


Noupoort wind farm
SAWEA advocates for policy changes regionally to unlock 10 GW of wind energy by 2028
18th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

More than 10 GW of new wind energy is possible in the next three years should grid access challenges across Southern Africa be resolved, the ‘2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey’ shows.... 


Versatile workhorses: how telehandlers are transforming South African agriculture
Versatile workhorses: how telehandlers are transforming South African agriculture
18th June 2025

In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands. Among these,... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
African development needs both electricity and decarbonisation – Ramokgopa
18th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has affirmed that Africa does not face a choice between decarbonisation and industrialisation. On the contrary, it has to, and... 


From left: CIF external relations and partnerships lead Jacob Thoppil; World Bank senior energy economist Dolf Gielen; World Bank senior energy economist Nadia Taobane; NGH2P programme head James Mnyupe; CIF CEO Tariye Gbadegesin; CIF climate resilience programs lead Emmanuel Kouadio; CIF industry specialist Siddharth Dasgupta; and ALSF chief legal counsel Gadi Taj Ndahumba pictured during World Bank Spring meetings on April 24
Namibia secures climate finance through CIF industry decarbonisation programme
18th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The government of Namibia has been invited to participate in the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF’s) $1-billion industry decarbonisation investment programme, the first global concessional finance... 


Canadian Prime Minister and G7 chairperson Mark Carney
G7 launches action plan to secure critical minerals supply chains
18th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have unveiled a new critical minerals action plan aimed at securing the supply of materials for clean energy, digital technologies and industrial... 


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