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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber
South Africa’s new electronic visa system to turbocharge tourism, crush identity fraud, Schreiber promises
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has approved more than 10 000 visa applicants through its new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system already, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has... 


Moving From Infrastructure to Impact in South Africa’s AI Journey
Moving From Infrastructure to Impact in South Africa’s AI Journey
21st November 2025

Infrastructure is the starting line, not the finish line, says Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa. For him, the next chapter in South Africa’s AI journey is not... 


Naspers, Prosus provide $100 000 grant funding to five female founder winners of Africa Tech Challenge
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed technology investment management companies Naspers and its Europe-listed subsidiary Prosus will provide equity-free grant funding totalling $100 000 to the five winning female founders... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Africa’s minerals indispensable for clean global economy, Valterra Platinum highlights
21st November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa’s minerals are indispensable for a clean economy and these range from platinum-group metals (PGMs), which power hydrogen and fuel cells, to cobalt and manganese, which will drive battery... 


Migrants on a boat
Europe will face unprecedented mass migration if growth fails in Africa, conference hears
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Over the next 75 years, Europe will either face unprecedented migration as millions of Africans seek work and opportunity, or Africa must generate enough economic growth and jobs to support its... 


Saudi Arabia Elevates Its International Presence at the G20 Startup20 Summit in South Africa
21st November 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the G20 Startup20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 13 to 14 November 2025, H.R.H Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al... 


Unlocking SA’s wind power requires investor trust in the rules of the game
21st November 2025

By: Beth O’Connor - Deputy Head of Project Development, JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa South Africa’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) and the National Planning Commission’s Energy... 


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Significant move to electric heavy lift equipment at SA port operations
21st November 2025

Material handling and industrial equipment supplier CFAO Equipment says it has noted a growing adoption of electric heavy lift equipment in logistics, driven by increased environmental awareness... 


Seifsa awards celebrate grit of metals, engineering sector companies
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry employer organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) hosted its tenth yearly Awards for Excellence, which recognised the breadth of talent in... 


Breaking barriers: How African SMEs can thrive amid logistics hurdles
21st November 2025

Africa’s small and medium-sized businesses are the driving force behind the continent’s economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and move trade. But this growth often hits a logistics... 


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Chikunga calls for new generation of PPPs focused on social development
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a new generation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa centred explicitly on human capital... 


DTIC takes bold steps to enhance export competitiveness in a challenging global trade environment
21st November 2025

By: Sandhya Foster and Jean Meijer - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer South Africa  The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has taken a decisive step towards revitalising exports by... 


SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
21st November 2025

The Metals and Engineering sector celebrated the grit and hard work of its members at the 10th SEIFSA Awards for Excellence on Thursday, November 20 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in... 


South African mineral processing provider Multotec is crowned the Overall Winner at SACEEC's Exporter of the Year Awards 2025
S Africa’s capital equipment exporters celebrate growth as industry resilience shines through
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), which represents the country’s capital equipment, machinery and project sector, has honoured the country’s leading exporters at its 2025... 


UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister shares new support initiatives with SMEs
21st November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil a series of landmark initiatives aimed at stimulating job creation, unlocking private capital and strengthening economic ties between the UK and... 


Capitec CEO Graham Lee
Finance industry on the right track to fast, secure payments, says Capitec
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's finance industry is on the right track to enable real-time payments, with initiatives such as low-cost money transfer scheme PayShap moving the country towards the unified, real-time... 


Business growth must mean shared progress for 2030
Business growth must mean shared progress for 2030
21st November 2025

The next five years will see technologies emerge and evolve faster than ever. Artificial intelligence will transform in ways we can’t yet imagine, redefining how we work. To stay ahead, companies... 


Anson raises A$14m to accelerate US lithium project
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Anson Resources has secured A$14-million in firm commitments to advance its Green River lithium project in Utah, with the placement drawing strong support from new and existing... 


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Using data and digital technology to prevent unplanned downtime
21st November 2025

Engineering solutions company Weir explains that its NEXT Intelligent Solutions offering uses data and digital technology to optimise performance and prevent unplanned downtime through advanced... 


Future Minerals Forum Unveils Three-Day Program for its 5th edition: The Biggest to Date
Future Minerals Forum Unveils Three-Day Program for its 5th edition: The Biggest to Date
21st November 2025

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), convened by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, today released a three-day program for its fifth and largest edition under the theme “Dawn of a Global... 


Engen Powers Learning at Elundini Primary School with New Solar Container for Robotics and STEM Studies
Engen Powers Learning at Elundini Primary School with New Solar Container for Robotics and STEM Studies
21st November 2025

Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay -  A brighter, more reliable future has dawned for Elundini Primary School in Motherwell with the handover of a new solar-powered learning container, donated by Engen... 


The Hino 700 truck on the open road
Sector shows resilience despite freight challenges
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 


A bearing
OEM parts boost reliability in heavy-duty fleets
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A distribution partnership – uniting global bearing and sealing technology leader SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components with engineering components distributor BMG – has been established to supply a... 


a satellite over the earth
Data-driven monitoring secures facilities
21st November 2025 By: Halima Frost

With the successful monitoring of over a dozen tailings storage facilities (TFSs) across Southern Africa in its portfolio, real-time monitoring and alerting solutions provider Insight Terra... 


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New rebar mill to meet construction demand
21st November 2025

Designed to produce 1.6-million tons a year of deformed bars, the new high-capacity rolling mill built by technology manufacturer SMS group for construction steel manufacturer Abul Khair Steel –... 


Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa
Deon Verster
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa, a financial technology company that enables customers to buy smartphones through affordable installment plans, using its... 


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B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 


MTN MoMo, Mastercard expand collaboration to advance digital financial inclusion in South Africa
21st November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company MTN MoMo South Africa and global technology company Mastercard have expanded their strategic collaboration, building on existing efforts to broaden access to digital... 


Condra highlights advantages of refurbishing cranes over buying new units
21st November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Refurbishing cranes can be a smarter alternative to buying new units,  says Condra Cranes, noting that refurbishment delivers immediate cost savings while keeping machines “as new” and familiar to... 


NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology
NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology
21st November 2025

Educational institute North-West University (NWU) continues to show its commitment to cutting-edge innovation and practical research solutions. The new STRIDE remote unit, which makes remote... 


Company drives engine performance with upgraded engine oil
21st November 2025

Oil and lubricants supplier Atlas Oil is encouraging fleet operators, transport companies, and heavy-duty equipment users to upgrade to Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 CK-4 – a next-generation engine oil... 


Image of carbon capture
Zero Emission Power Station demonstration project, Malaysia
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The demonstration project represents a pioneering step in zero-emission power generation. 


Image of geothermal power plant
Hell’s Kitchen geothermal project, US
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will result in the development of baseload geothermal power plant. 


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BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 


Location map of the Santa Cruz mine
Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper developer Ivanhoe Electric has secured credit approvals from a syndicate of three international lenders for a $200-million senior secured multidraw bridge facility to support early works. 


The Durban port
African business leaders to sign manifesto on continental economic growth, investment
20th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Leaders of several major international organisations are set to sign a manifesto on the advancement of African business on November 21, Italian management consulting firm and international think... 


IMC Morocco 2025 Celebrates Africa Industrialisation Day by Showcasing Morocco’s Role as an Open Industrial & Technological Hub
20th November 2025

As Africa marks Africa Industrialisation Day, Morocco International Mining Congress 2025 (IMC Morocco) proudly celebrates the continent’s accelerating drive toward industrial transformation — with... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving the B20 communiqué and talking stick from B20 chair Mxolisi Mgojo at the conclusion of the B20 Summit
Ramaphosa doubles down on ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ theme in B20 address
20th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa doubled down on South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme of ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ in an address to the B20 on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in... 


Mine-to-market outline of platinum-catalysed electric car progression.
Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car
20th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 


Vertiv Selected to Supply Advanced AI-ready Infrastructure for Digital Realty's New Data Centre Campus in Italy
Vertiv Selected to Supply Advanced AI-ready Infrastructure for Digital Realty's New Data Centre Campus in Italy
20th November 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced it will supply next-generation infrastructure for ROM1, Digital Realty's first data centre in Italy with a... 


Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks has added engine stop-start functionality to its truck line-up. The Swedish truck maker says this is a world-first for the heavy-duty truck industry, in a move that promises to cut... 


High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts
20th November 2025

SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments.  When fire breaks out and smoke fills the air, clear signage can... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
20th November 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The company arrives at the event... 


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Established on 1 March, 2000, by Barries Barnard, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (AFST) and the Advanced Group stands as Sub-Saharan...

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd
ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd

ALBIS FLANGES — founded in 1965 — is a petro-chemical approved manufacturer of flanges and fittings in most grades of steel, listed with Sasol,...

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Avlock International
Avlock International

Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Specialized Fastening Systems.

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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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