The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for... 

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future... 

The US and Australia signed a landmark agreement on critical minerals and rare earths aimed at accelerating development of a secured supply chain for materials for defence and advanced... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s insistence that the State will lead and the market follow in the procurement of new electricity generation, while simultaneously... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its pioneering medium-voltage switchgear technology, AirSeT, has been recognised by the World... 

Absa, in partnership with GirlCode, concluded the 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack hackathon on 12 October 2025. The 30-hour hackathon brought together young women from eight African cities... 

Every thriving city, town, and community depends on reliable water and sanitation infrastructure. At the heart of these essential systems lies an unsung hero: the humble plastic pipe. Whether... 

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative aiming to mobilise the country’s next generation of... 

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) company Southern Palladium has locked in a A$20-million raise to ramp up work at its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa's Limpopo... 

As demand grows for safer more reliable and environmentally responsible power infrastructure, dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally - and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo... 

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady... 

South Africa’s latest Cabinet-approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) includes several policy adjustments that deviate from the least-cost scenario modelled, including a raising of the minimum... 

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on October 17 launched its new Rescue Simulation Centre at its Doornfontein Campus, in Johannesburg. The four-storey, 3 000 m² facility was developed under UJ’s... 

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture, a joint venture (JV) between Merafe Resources and Glencore Operations South Africa, has concluded a renewed supply agreement with energy company Astron Energy... 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) launched a pioneering CO₂ Supercritical Encapsulation Facility (SCEF), the first of its kind on the African continent, on October 17. This... 

South African smart-home energy technologies company Sensor Networks has partnered with European demand-side management specialist ThermoVault to bring advanced load-shifting capabilities to geyser... 

Lenovo recently introduced its latest portfolio of AI-powered devices, including personal computers (PCs), tablets, immersive gaming devices, and Motorola smartphones. “From adaptive form factors... 

Safeguarding South Africa’s water future begins with people who are skilled, innovative and ready to lead. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is at the forefront... 

State-owned Transnet has won the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Logistics Achiever Gold Award (LAA) 2025 for its e-Tender solution. The award, which was presented at a ceremony held at... 

Accounting, financial, human resources (HR) and payroll technology company Sage has launched its cloud-based integrated Sage HR & Payroll Advanced solution for mid-market companies in South Africa.... 

As the South African energy sector undergoes a profound shift from traditional, centralised power generation to a more decentralised but interconnected one, digitally integrated systems can... 

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the findings of global energy think tank Ember, which has reported that renewable energy sources... 

As the narrative regarding robots in the manufacturing sector changes to one of collaboration, technology company GridRaster says this shift forms a part of the Industry 5.0 paradigm, which focuses... 

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0, a subsea cable system across the Indian Ocean Basin, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and southern Europe. The company, in 2009,... 

The mandatory code of practice (CoP) for explosives and blasting practices in the mining industry, which came into effect in November 2024, has introduced significant changes to the South African... 

Through innovative blasting solutions, mines can ensure sustainable and efficient mining, says explosives and blasting technology supplier BME underground operations regional manager Derick... 

To introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell – a solution that combines precision robotics with “cutting-edge” laser technology – industrial robot manufacturer, Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered... 

Having employed a mixed-methods approach to engage a range of South African water utilities, research conducted by tertiary education institute the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School... 

A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of... 

Digital infrastructure and services provider Seacom and broadcast and digital services company Sentech have teamed up to provide targeted support for small, medium-sized and microenterprises... 

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

As the world transitions to cleaner energy, Southern Africa's abundant critical mineral resources, which could be key ingredients for many low-carbon technologies, have come into sharper focus.... 

Construction of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Cape Town, currently one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects at a cost of R5.2-billion, has reached 60%... 

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 

For over 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting industries such as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, oil and gas. Committed... 

A silver mine in Durango state, Mexico. 

Despite well-known issues, South Africa has a much higher rate of electrification than most other African countries. In Cape Town, 98% of the population has access to electricity, and the remaining... 

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) says it achieved an “outstanding performance” for the 2024/25 financial year, achieving 100% of its performance targets and securing... 

Operational complexity has emerged as the top business risk for the global mining and metals sector in 2026, overtaking external pressures such as geopolitics and sustainability as the key... 

US-headquartered AI company Seekr Technologies and next-generation connectivity and solutions group MTN Digital Infrastructure, commercially known as Bayobab, have partnered to unlock AI-driven... 

Organised agriculture has evolved and shifted from being merely the “voice of the farm” to enablers of growth, with increased involvement in the value chain and innovation through cross-value... 

Sydney, Australia — At the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) to be held on 21-23 October 2025, Finnish delegates will highlight the growing opportunities for...