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Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
6th February 2026

Since Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance became mandatory on South African mines in 2022, mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics has continued to lead the way in... 


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Pragmatic partnerships, logistics reform needed as coal remains central to South Africa’s energy mix
6th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 


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Modern fire-fighting systems improve mine safety
6th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Fires and potential explosions at mine sites can be averted and mitigated against with the proper use of fire-suppressing technologies, such as water-mist and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)... 


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CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
6th February 2026

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


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Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for Bendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 


Gauteng MEC for agriculture and rural development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa
Soufflet Malt breaks ground on R2bn malting facility next to Heineken brewery in Midvaal
5th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

French multinational maltster Soufflet Malt has officially started construction on its new R2-billion malting facility that is adjacent to brewing multinational Heineken's Sedibeng Brewery, in the... 


Successful CAS deployment – Insights from the field
Successful CAS deployment – Insights from the field
5th February 2026

Achieving true success with EMESRT Level 9 compliant Collision Avoidance System (CAS) implementation requires far more than technology alone. 


MyCiTi will start deploying electric buses next year
Cape Town, UCT to roll out research project ahead of electric bus deployment
4th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


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Mahindra South Africa unveils rapid customer query response system
4th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automaker Mahindra South Africa has officially launched a new rapid response system across the organisation to address customer queries within a 24-hour timeframe. Mahindra’s rapid response... 


Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
4th February 2026

By: Boland Lithebe - Security lead for Accenture, South Africa Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this... 


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The future of urbanisation in South Africa and AfriSam’s role in building it
4th February 2026

South Africa is entering a new era of urban growth. Already a predominantly urban country, it is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of the population will live in towns and cities. This rapid... 


Renewable energy sector poised to power careers for SA youth
4th February 2026

By: Irma Pienaar - Chief Operations Officer at Mulilo South Africa’s renewable energy industry is rapidly emerging as a key driver of economic growth and job creation, offering a wide range of... 


ANCYL secretary general Tsakani Shiviti
ANCYL wants youth unemployment declared national disaster
3rd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday stated that it wants government to declare youth unemployment a national disaster, as it challenges the country’s youth to actively participate... 


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African countries pushing forward with nuclear energy programmes
3rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

African countries are aiming to achieve a total nuclear power generating capacity of 15 GW by 2035, most of it in West Africa. This would require a capital investment of $105-billion. This was... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says record number of tourists a vote of confidence in South African brand
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The record number of tourists in South Africa in 2025 is a vote of confidence in South Africa’s brand appeal, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he revealed that government was increasing... 


TIA joins, invests in Innovation Agencies in Africa Network
30th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has joined as one of the founding members of the Innovation Agencies in Africa... 


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FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 


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Accredited training boosts mining sector skills for Africa
30th January 2026

Recently accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body as an official assessment centre, the FLS Training Academy in Chloorkop, Gauteng, says it is expanding its role in strengthening mining... 


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Evolving landscape necessitates partnerships
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 


South African nitrogen fixation fertiliser manufacturer eyes the global stage
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 


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Positioning Africa for a new era
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As delegates prepare for this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba under the theme Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships, the focus is shifting to how collaboration, technology... 


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Mineral innovation advanced through strategic partnerships
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s ambition to expand mineral beneficiation, accelerate technology transfer and deepen collaborative innovation aligns closely with this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba theme... 


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Minerals Council pushes for structural reform acceleration
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

This year must be one of decisive, demonstrable progress in stabilising energy supply, improving logistics performance and restoring regulatory efficiency as South Africa prepares to engage... 


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Partnership-led growth to be spotlighted at Indaba
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining group Menar’s presence at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba is an opportunity to reinforce its message that coordinated partnerships across South Africa’s resources,... 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme. 


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Smoothing the bumpy ride to steady state production
30th January 2026

Whether it is a greenfield mine, an expansion or a transition from opencast to underground, the shift to steady state production is often one of the riskiest phases in a mine’s lifecycle. It is... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE awarded largest African projects, partnerships grow
30th January 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


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Integrated blasting products to be highlighted at Indaba
30th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

While showcasing its advancement in partnership-led approaches across Africa’s mining value chain, explosives and chemicals group AECI will also use this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba... 


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Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate... 


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HDPE pipes experiencing growing demand
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Growing urbanisation and infrastructure development are driving increased demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in water, sewerage and industrial pipeline systems, owing to its... 



Paper manufacturer Mondi SCP’s EcoPower's integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia
Biomass-fuelled boiler plant construction under way
30th January 2026

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 


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Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


The critical role of OEM service in protecting mining power infrastructure
30th January 2026

In mining, every minute of lost production is costly. The true value of a generator investment is not just in the purchase, but in how efficiently and reliably it performs over its entire life.... 


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Advanced Fire Global strengthens its leadership in vehicle fire suppression industry
30th January 2026

Fire suppression solutions provider Advanced Fire Global continues to cement its position as Africa’s leading fire suppression solutions provider, driven by exceptional growth, strategic expansion,... 


FLS - Empowering the future of mining
FLS - Empowering the future of mining
30th January 2026

Mining services provider FLS empowers mining companies to maximise recovery rates from declining ore grades while advancing safety and sustainability. The company’s full flowsheet technologies and... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE drives Africa’s mining sector with strengthened regional capability
30th January 2026

Growing investment in mineral processing capacity across Africa has accelerated demand for reliable drive technology, creating strong momentum for drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


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SANEDI, DUT advance green hydrogen collaboration with HySA tour
29th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) facilitated a tour for the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure on January 20... 


Grootvlei Horticulture Centre development
Eskom unveils agri training centre as practical JET milestone
29th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom this week unveiled a Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei power station, marking a practical milestone in linking South Africa’s Just Energy Transition... 


The Cost of Waiting: Why Late AI Adoption Will Hurt Business
29th January 2026

By: Cohen Appanah Artificial intelligence has moved from “interesting” to “inevitable”. For South African industry, the question is no longer whether AI will matter, but how quickly it will reshape... 


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SIU returns R1.7bn to NSFAS purse
28th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has received an injection of R1.7-billion, from unallocated funds recovered by the Special Investigating Unit and which will be returned to the purse for... 


BDO elevates project delivery with PPO project management platform
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO project management platform
27th January 2026

When BDO South Africa, an organisation providing audit, advisory, tax and business service outsourcing services, set out to strengthen the project management discipline across its Financial... 


AI drives changes in SA IT skills needs
27th January 2026

The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space. This is according to top Institute of Information... 


Concor HSE Manager Margaret Dube and Safety Officer Givemore Mupondi conducting a safety file audit, demonstrating the company’s commitment to rigorous compliance and continuous improvement
Concor and its safety champions shine at the MBA awards
27th January 2026

Concor’s safety culture was in the spotlight at the recent Master Builders Association (MBA) North regional safety competition, with the company winning five coveted awards. Margaret Dube, Concor’s... 


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