Flexibility key to grid’s future

South Africa’s power grid is entering a high-risk phase as the rapid rise of rooftop solar and renewable energy is starting to outpace the system’s original design capacity. The  transition to... 

Middle East conflict drives renewed interest in shale exploration in some countries

Amid conflict in the Middle East, a new research paper from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has highlighted the importance of elevating strategic energy security priorities as countries... 

Heraeus, Sibanye-Stillwater partner on palladium-based glass fibre tech

Precious metals and technology company Heraeus Precious Metals and mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater have partnered on a joint research and development project aimed at... 

Vaal SEZ to drive reindustrialisation, job creation

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has noted that the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is aimed at revitalising the economy by driving industrialisation and... 

Lions Bay Resources submits revised offers for Vantage Goldfield assets

Critical and precious metals project developer and investor Metals One reports that Lions Bay Resources (LBR), in which it holds a 30% stake, has submitted revised offers to acquire selected... 

Akobo Minerals scales back Segele operations amid diesel supply constraints

Gold producer Akobo Minerals will temporarily scale back operations at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, owing to a constrained diesel supply linked to disruptions in global fuel logistics. The company... 

ABB awarded contract to deliver grinding tech for Harmony’s Eva copper project

Technology company ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for gold mining and exploration company Harmony Gold Mining... 

Platinum jewellery gains share amid record gold prices – PGI

With gold prices remaining elevated, platinum continues to offer a premium yet accessible alternative for value-conscious and luxury jewellery buyers, Platinum Guild International (PGI) CEO Tim... 

Astron Energy nears rebrand completion with 700th site milestone

Petroleum supplier Astron Energy has unveiled its seven hundredth site in Villiersdorp, in the Western Cape.  The company highlights that this milestone builds on the progress made since the launch... 

Eight new businesses launched as investment momentum builds in the Northern Cape

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Northern Cape provincial government, has launched and showcased eight black-owned enterprises as part of the Northern Cape Investment... 

Danone Southern Africa appoints new country director

Danone Southern Africa has appointed Nyaladzi Moyo country director. The appointment forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South Africa and support sustained... 

Next phase of Golden Acre redevelopment under way

Construction has formally started on the retail component of the Golden Acre precinct redevelopment in Cape Town. Following the successful start of the residential conversion late last year, this... 

Ariana Resources appoints new chairperson

Aim- and ASX-listed Ariana Resources has appointed Michael Atkins nonexecutive chairperson, effective immediately. Current chairperson Michael de Villiers will step down from his role and take on... 

SA terminals ready to export citrus fruits globally

State-owned logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has firmed up its readiness plans for South Africa’s 2026 citrus fruit exports, following a successful season last year that recorded a... 

Phase two of sugar masterplan to focus on strengthening diversification

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has hailed the signing of phase two of the Sugarcane Value Chain Masterplan to 2030 and emphasised that it will focus on product... 

Andrada reports positive initial tungsten test results at Brandberg West

Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has reported positive tungsten, copper and tin test results at the Brandberg West project, demonstrating a strong grade uplift, high metal recoveries and significant... 

Sky Robots showcases integrated drone security model for mines, other high-value assets

Integrated aerial security company Sky Robots is positioning integrated drone systems as a core layer of operational security for mines and other high-value assets. The company, on April 10, held a... 

Lamola resigns as SAA CEO

Professor John Lamola will step down from his position as South African Airways (SAA) group CEO, with effect from the end of April. Following a board meeting, Lamola’s resignation was accepted by... 

LPG Expo to highlight South Africa’s gateway role

South Africa’s role as a strategic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gateway to sub-Saharan Africa comes into focus this week, as government and industry leaders convene in Johannesburg. The... 

Steel tariffs risk supply shortages, SAISC warns

Industry organisation the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has raised concerns about the unintended consequences of the recent implementation of antidumping tariff measures... 

Endeavor South Africa closes Harvest Fund III to drive growth in African scale-ups

Entreprenuerial support organisation Endeavor South Africa has announced the close of Harvest Fund III at R230-million.  Harvest Fund III reached its final close following a first close of... 

DHL Supply Chain to invest in Gauteng multi-user distribution hub

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to invest R220-million into a new multi‑user distribution centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to... 

Pratley expands, relocates Durban depot to meet growing industry demand

Responding to growing market demand, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance adhesives Pratley has expanded and relocated its Durban, KwaZulu-Natal depot. The new facility in Cornubia,... 

Kholo Capital, Tensai back Isambane Mining management buyout

Fund management company Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (Kholo Capital) and privately held advisory firm Tensai Private Equity have provided R275-million in mezzanine debt funding to support... 

Interdisciplinary framework needed

Incorporating the practical realities of engineering and infrastructure projects into classroom learning resources can meaningfully augment the engineering and technical skills pipeline, and... 

Investment in training to improve infrastructure delivery

Engineering consultancy Lubisi Consulting Engineers is strengthening its digital engineering capabilities through targeted investments in three-dimensional (3D) modelling and building information... 

Study to upgrade rural roads completed

Access to reliable roads remains a critical challenge for many rural communities in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Addressing this need, multidisciplinary consultancy AVX Engineers... 

Early involvement vital to fix infrastructure – association

Consulting engineers, as key experts, are best positioned to unlock faster, better-quality infrastructure in the water, energy and transport sectors. There is a need for deeper and longer... 

Mathe takes office as TIA CEO

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its new CEO, with effect from April 1.... 

Paramount, BMA to bolster security at Lebombo during the Easter period

Aerospace and technology company Paramount South Africa has confirmed the deployment of its advanced border security technologies in support of the Border Management Authority (BMA) at the Lebombo... 

Growing risks as oceans economy faces pressure, fragmentation

Global body UN Trade and Development (Unctad) says the “virtual closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, in the Middle East, is disrupting a critical share of global oil and gas flows, while trade is... 

Record installed global capacity in 2025 proves renewable energy's resilience

Global renewable-energy capacity increased by 15.5%, or 692 GW, year-on-year to 5 149 GW in 2025, intergovernmental organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has revealed. Its... 

dtic to lead public consultation sessions on proposed Vaal SEZ

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), together with the Gauteng provincial government and the Lesedi and Midvaal local municipalities will host interactive public consultations... 

Integrating design, contract mining to fast-track projects

Integrated project delivery, which spans in-house engineering, shaft sinking and contract mining, is gaining traction as mine owners seek faster, lower-risk routes – from the concept phase to... 

Sector poised to enter defining period – miner

The contract mining sector in Southern Africa is entering a “defining period” and, as commodity markets stabilise and capital discipline tightens across major mining companies, preference towards... 

Africa’s energy utilities reach crossroads

Surging electricity demand, ageing infrastructure, and tightening climate commitments are converging into a high-stakes test for utilities, particularly in Africa, and the only viable response is... 

Decarbonisation central to energy transition

As African countries respond to global pressure to transition to renewable energy while also addressing urgent development and energy needs, the focus should not be on moving away from coal, but... 

Grid stability, commitments key to just transition

South Africa’s energy transition is on the right track, but structural grid constraints, slow climate finance deployment and the socioeconomic realities of the coal regions threaten to hinder... 

Africa can leapfrog legacy systems for cleaner, smarter power – manufacturer

Africa has the potential to bypass a century of centralised, carbon-heavy power systems and move straight to a digital, distributed and low-carbon grid, but only if project execution matches... 

Opportunity knocks in Africa’s energy transition

Africa’s energy transition presents a significant opportunity to expand electricity access, stimulate industrial growth and attract private capital, provided that investment frameworks, grid...