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Qatar Airways to introduce Starlink connectivity on some Cape Town flights
7th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global airline Qatar Airways has announced that, with effect from June 1 this year, one of its seven weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town will be operated by a Boeing 777, instead of the usual... 


Wetility co-founder and chief product officer Ikenna Oguguo
Wetility launches AI energy management solution to automatically boost solar use without harming supply resilience
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Solar as a service provider Wetility has launched an AI-enabled solution for its customers to automatically optimise their solar and battery usage to improve electricity account savings, while... 


Decentral Energy, Blockpower build solar power system for 240 houses in KwaZulu-Natal estate
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business energy solutions company Decentral Energy and offgrid energy solutions company Blockpower have commissioned a fully offgrid 828 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with a 2 MWh battery... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Develop gas economy now or face economic regression, Ramokgopa warns
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa faces a stark reality: failure to take urgent action to address the impending ‘gas cliff’ will result in economic regression, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa... 


Taking the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part one
Taking the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part one
7th May 2025

By: Kenneth Lourens Understanding Power Surges 


Trust, integrity to scale fintech landscape at core of G20 TechSprint challenge
6th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trust and integrity are the backbone of any resilient financial system and the G20 2025 TechSprint challenge calls on innovators to develop verifiable and privacy-preserving digital identity... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser.
Strong gold price benefiting Gold Fields amid advances in Chile, Canada, Australia
6th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The benefit of the strong gold price is playing out for Gold Fields, which is generating steady cash and deleveraging the balance sheet, the first-quarter’s $335-million dividend payout... 


rare earth elements
Prefeasibility work progressing smoothly on Harena’s Madagascar rare earths project
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 


SEW-EURODRIVE business development electronics manager Willem Strydom
SEW-EURODRIVE highlights automation capabilities at AATF
6th May 2025

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is showcasing its various innovative automation solutions at the thirteenth Africa Automation Technology Fair, which is being held at... 


South African households recover slightly after rates cuts
6th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) has improved, for the third consecutive quarter, following a series of repo rate cuts between September 2024 and January 2025. While the... 


Powerlines
New wheeling framework will stimulate generation competition, Ramokgopa states
6th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has described the wheeling framework approved by the regulator as highly “consequential” for the sector, as well as for meeting government’s... 


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ANC says DA’s employment equity case a direct assault on SA’s transformation journey
6th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress on Tuesday condemned the Democratic Alliance’s constitutional challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, describing it as an attempt to undermine the Act... 


Webfleet launches the next generation of AI-powered Video Telematics solution to enhance fleet safety and security
6th May 2025

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, in South Africa has launched Webfleet Video 2.0, an advanced AI-powered solution designed to enhance fleet safety, security,... 


Mashatile proposes war rooms on jobs, poverty, governance
5th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, on April 30, proposed that three “war rooms” on the economy and jobs, on clean governance and on poverty and hunger be established, in line with the three... 


DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille
DA says it supports redress, not ‘draconian’ Employment Equity Amendment Act, as court case looms
5th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday expressed its readiness for Tuesday’s court action, in which it will argue for fair access to jobs and employment for all South Africans. The party has... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa announces big increase in gas-to-power load factor to 50%-plus
5th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that the load factor for proposed gas-to-power (GtP) plants in South Africa will be increased from 25% to above 50%. Speaking... 


A Condra portal crane
Single Crane solution for Ngwadini
5th May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) A single, purpose-built Condra top gantry crane is to service Ngwadini Dam, currently under construction as part of the Lower uMkhomazi bulk water supply project, KwaZulu-Natal,... 


Unreliable readings, costly consequences: why breathalyser accuracy is essential
Unreliable readings, costly consequences: why breathalyser accuracy is essential
5th May 2025

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) In safety-critical sectors, the reliability of breathalyser testing must be unquestionable. The potential for miscalibration... 


Anthony Albanese
Albanese landslide offers rare chance to fix Australia’s economy
5th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 


Trump’s push for deep-sea metals clashes with UN ocean treaty
2nd May 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump first set his sights on Canada and Greenland’s mineral resources. Now he’s eyeing the global seabed that holds vast troves of critical metals for green technologies but is... 


DP World starts expansion to double Maputo container terminal capacity
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics services and supply chain solutions company DP World has started the $165-million expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo as part of a long-term strategy to meet global... 


AN image of Standard Bank Group business and commercial banking trade group head Philip Myburgh
PPPs, streamlined payments encourage AfCFTA growth
2nd May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 


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Agri-PV projects, Italy
2nd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

German multinational energy company RWE aims supply more than 13 000 Italian households in Campania with green electricity. 


RECORD HIGH
Agricultural exports have reached a record high of $13.7-billion
Agricultural exports at record high
2nd May 2025

The South African agriculture sector has, over the past year, seen agricultural exports increase by 3% to reach a record high of $13.7-billion, which has been driven by strong fruit harvests and... 


REDUCING OPERATIONAL COSTS The E-Drive system of the 944 X-Tier wheel loader enables it to burn 13% to 33% less fuel compared to conventionally driven wheel loaders
Hybrid wheel loader introduced to the African market
2nd May 2025

Suitable for opencast mining operations, equipment manufacturer John Deere launched its 944 X-Tier wheel loader to the African market towards the end of February. The wheel loader is designed to... 


An image of two vehicles manufactured by UD Trucks
Truck firm set to bolster sustainable transport solutions
2nd May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 


ADAPTABLE AUTONOMY
The scalable surface drill automation on the DR412i offers customisable features tailored to unique operational needs
Rotary drill combines power, intelligence
2nd May 2025

In an environment where the move towards intelligent drilling continues to gather pace, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig, equipped with scalable surface drill automation architecture, brings new... 


The above image depicts Khanye Colliery’s North Pit in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
Coal developer reinforces rehabilitation of opencast mine
2nd May 2025 By: Lynne Davies

To reinforce its commitment to responsible opencast mining, coal explorer and miner Canyon Coal – a subsidiary of diversified mining company Menar – is implementing rigorous environmental planning,... 


The above image depicts two Babcock technicians working on the rebuild of the A40 articulated hauler
Branches receive rebuild certification
2nd May 2025

Following a rigorous vetting process, industrial and mining equipment supplier Babcock’s Bartlett branch in Gauteng and Middleburg branch in Mpumalanga, both of which service and maintain client’s... 


The above image depicts two workers maiking use of the BME Innovex 300D
Bulk emulsion developed for dynamic water
2nd May 2025

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, blasting solutions and explosives company BME has developed Innovex 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging... 


Manufacturers urged to embrace technological advances to be competitive, future-ready
2nd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must... 


Rhodes University taps research power for long-term water supply
2nd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape. As... 


Image of heavy mining truck
Lalor mine, Canada
2nd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/zinc/copper/silver mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. 


Aerial image of removal a raisebore head and base
Groundbreaking technique used to remove raisebore head
1st May 2025

An innovative method used to remove a raisebore was successfully applied by specialist shaft sinking and mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation. At the end of the raiseboring, or reaming,... 


Joburg to revitalise wholesale fresh produce market after WUWM conference
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will host the forty-fourth World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, from May 14 to 16. Following the conference, the... 


Containers stacked at a port
Losing Agoa access would be more ‘irritating’ than ‘devastating’, economist says
30th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

While losing access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) would certainly harm South Africa’s economy, the impact would be more akin to an “irritation” than a “devastation”, DNA... 


Hot Chili’s Chile projects earn strategic status from government
30th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian copper developer Hot Chili has secured priority status from the Chilean government for two of its key projects. The company’s flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project, along with the... 


Libero Copper changes name to Copper Giant Resources
30th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Libero Copper and Gold will change its name to Copper Giant Resources, effective at market open on May 1, in a move that underscores the company’s belief in the district-scale... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


Assistant Minister for Multilateral International and Regional Economic Affairs of Egypt Ragui El-Etreby; UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy; Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov; Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos; Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira; Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi; Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono; South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola; Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister on Economic Diplomacy Seyed Rasoul Mohajer; and Ambassador Dammu Ravi pose for a family picture, on the day of the BRICS Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Growing BRICS group shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement
30th April 2025 By: Reuters

Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations failed to agree on a joint communique on Tuesday, highlighting differences within the fast-growing diplomatic bloc, while the chair... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
30th April 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


The Nordex N175/6.X turbine installed in Santow, Germany
Nordex Energy launches its most powerful wind turbine yet
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa has confirmed the market readiness of the N175/6.X, which the company says is its most powerful onshore wind turbine so far. This follows the Nordex... 


An artist's impression of the new Woodstock development (Signal Hill visible in the background).
Concor wins new mixed affordable and sectional title development contract in Cape Town
29th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major South African construction group Concor has announced that it has been selected by the City of Cape Town, following an open tender process, to develop an affordable housing project in the... 


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