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Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

TotalEnergies has warned the Mozambique government that costs for the project have risen by $4.5-billion during the four years it was suspended. 


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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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SR400 Express Lanes toll road project, US
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Georgia Department of Transportation and the State Road and Tollway Authority will add two express lanes to the existing infrastructure between North Springs station and north of McFarland... 


Rail infrastructure
CSIR finds radar the most cost-effective technology to protect railways
30th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Radar was found to be the most cost-effective technology to deploy to protect rail infrastructure, in the 'Open Infrastructure Security: Security Technologies and Evaluations' study conducted by... 


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Despite GDP uptick for South Africa, local challenges need to be addressed – BMI
30th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

While South Africa’s GDP is expected to edge up to 1.1% this year from 0.6% in 2024, on the back of energy and transport reforms, underlying challenges, such as weak export activity and contracting... 


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... 


Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
Kganyago says no reason to delay push for 3% inflation target
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday there was no reason to delay a push for a lower inflation target to 3% despite persistent pockets of inflationary pressure from administered... 


Copper Quest to acquire 100% of Kitimat project in BC
30th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Copper Quest Exploration said on Wednesday it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kitimat copper/gold Project in British Columbia, about 10 km northwest... 


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... 


Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt
Mining and energy sectors urge fine-tuning of Australia’s environmental reforms
30th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s mining and clean energy industries have given a mixed reception to the federal government’s proposed overhaul of national environmental laws, with both sectors calling for practical... 


How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
30th October 2025

Clover SA reimagines its entire energy ecosystem at the Queensburgh mega-factory and reaps the efficiency rewards. 


Meridian Economics associate and University of Cape Town Department of Chemical Engineering honorary professor Dr Brett Cohen
South Africa working on environmental attribute certification for more complex electricity market
29th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's public and private sectors involved in environmental regulations and electricity are working to develop an energy attribute certificate (EAC) system that would enable the... 


New plan to integrate microgrids to deliver electricity to far-flung rural areas
Department says electrification scheme to be ‘repurposed’ to tackle R75bn backlog by 2030
29th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has provided additional information about its proposal to repurpose the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) to meet the country’s 2030... 


Focus: PC220 - what can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK
Focus: PC220 - what can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK
29th October 2025

The construction industry is constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety on the jobsite. While excavators remain the core of earthmoving operations, attachments like... 


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DA wants amendments to NHI, takes aim at Motsoaledi
29th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance wants Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to introduce an amendment to withdraw what it termed a “disastrous” law on the National Health Insurance and said proper public... 


Redesign of financing systems needed to get capital to where it can grow
28th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

When compared with other countries that have improved their level of development, there is no obvious reason why South Africa should not have higher levels of employment and faster economic growth,... 


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... 


Some of the initial projects are expected to secure fuel through storage and regasification terminal proposed for the Port of Richards Bay
Department amends gas-to-power RFP and confirms new submission deadline
28th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has amended the request for proposal (RFP) documentation for the inaugural procurement of 2 000 MW of gas-to-power and has also announced an extension to... 


Prevention at a systemic level required to tackle water mafias
28th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While severe penalties are necessary to combat damage to water infrastructure, there is a need to focus on prevention by securing water installations and assets, says Water Institute of Southern... 


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CDH clarifies ‘new’ FIDIC rules that construction sector still struggles with
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Eight years after the official release of the 2017 edition of the FIDIC, or International Federation of Consulting Engineers, suite of contracts including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, law firm... 


Springbok solar project reaches commercial operation ahead of schedule
28th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company the SOLA Group's 195 MW Springbok solar power project, in Virginia, in the Free State, has achieved an early commercial operation date. The multi-buyer, flexible energy... 


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ATNS assures public it is successfully rebuilding, restoring its core capabilities
28th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s air traffic management agency, Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), has said that it has made “significant progress” in rebuilding its core capacities and stabilising its... 


11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
28th October 2025

Organisers of Australia’s largest-ever gathering of the world’s mining and resource leaders have set their sights on cementing it as one of the top four global industry events, following a... 


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Egypt, South Africa, Morocco remain among Africa’s top investment destinations
27th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial services company RMB on October 27 launched the Where to Invest in Africa (WTIIA) 2025/26 edition, developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The... 


Platinum ore
China levels the playing field with its platinum VAT reform - Heraeus
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

China announced a major policy adjustment last week with the removal of its long-standing value-added tax (VAT) exemption on platinum imports, global technology group Heraeus Precious Metals states... 


Cherries
Tru-Cape expects strongest cherry harvest in Ceres
27th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fruit distributor Tru-Cape expects a strong, early harvest of cherries this season in Ceres, in the Western Cape. In fact, the company is confident that early indications point to the largest... 


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‘Boost for global standing’ – Ramaphosa welcomes S Africa’s grey list exit
27th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government has committed more spending to counter money-laundering and terrorism financing, as he welcomed South Africa’s exit from the Financial... 


DoT opens RFI process for passenger rail, including long-distance projects
DoT opens RFI process for passenger rail, including long-distance projects
27th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) has kickstarted a request-for-information (RFI) process for private companies interested in investing in South Africa’s passenger-rail system. Speaking at a media... 


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Widespread relief expressed as South Africa removed from FATF grey list
27th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Various organisations, government entities and economic commentators have welcomed global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF’s) decision to... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


Level up your picking game with the new Optio L-Series
Level up your picking game with the new Optio L-Series
27th October 2025

In fast-paced retail and e-commerce warehouses, time is money. With high product demand and short shelf lives, picking and other warehouse equipment must be reliable and continuously evolve to... 


Aurik chairperson Jackie Mathebula
Aurik motivates for ESD monitoring for impact, secures general agreement from officials
27th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South African companies spent about R150-billion on enterprise and supplier development (ESD) over the past five years, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) only account for 34% to 40% of... 


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Mixed political reactions to S Africa’s exit from FATF grey list
27th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has described South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list as a major milestone and a strong vote of confidence in the... 


‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future
27th October 2025

By: Olivier Blum  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry... 


RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
27th October 2025

In a significant development for the local automotive conversion industry, RMA Automotive has extended its range of vehicle conversion solutions to include the Toyota Quantum all-wheel drive (4WD)... 


The Tenke Fungurume mine
Congo's cobalt producers still waiting for export approvals, sources say
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

Cobalt producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are still waiting for government approval to resume exports under a quota system introduced on October 16 that was expected to restart shipments... 


Rio Tinto trials battery-swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto trials battery-swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has launched its first battery-swap electric haul truck trial at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, in Mongolia, in partnership with China’s State Power Investment Corporation... 


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Eskom bolstering efforts to end load reduction
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned utility Eskom says it is bolstering efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa’s electricity system stabilises. The Load Reduction Elimination Strategy, launched by... 


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Gautrain, Rea Vaya host public transport awareness initiative
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain, in partnership with the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system, implemented a high-impact public transport activation at a high-traffic intersection in Sandton on October 24, as part... 


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Nersa to hold hearing on Eskom’s generator losses charge amendment application
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published a consultation paper on State-owned utility Eskom’s application to amend the losses charge calculation methodology for embedded... 


Endiama CEO José Manuel Ganga Júnior
Angola submits bid for Anglo American’s majority De Beers stake
24th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Angola said it has offered to buy Anglo American’s majority stake in De Beers, facing off against other potential suitors including neighboring Botswana. State-owned Angolan gem producer Endiama... 


G7 Renewable Energies (G7) CEO Kilian Hagemann
Launch of SAWEM promising for the wind sector, but there are risks to be addressed
24th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) – currently scheduled for April 1 next year – is generally welcomed by representatives of the wind power industry,... 


VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
24th October 2025

The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) was formed in July 2011 and works closely with the DTIC to keep the sector designated and promote supporting locally... 


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