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UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network launched
22nd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has launched the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network to foster collaboration and innovation in space technology for... 


SAPICS announces 2024 Spring summit for supply chain professionals
SAPICS announces 2024 Spring summit for supply chain professionals
22nd July 2024

The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced that its Spring conference takes place in Johannesburg on 29 August 2024. This event will explore the latest trends,... 


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Heatwaves driving strong growth in electricity demand – IEA
19th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy demand growth is forecast to be among the highest levels this year and next, compared with the last two decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in its ‘Electricity Mid-Year... 


South Africa to lay out carbon market regulation proposals
19th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 


Embraer reports increased aircraft deliveries and order backlogs during the second quarter
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has reported that, during the second quarter of this year, it delivered 170% more commercial jets (airliners) than it had done during the first... 


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Panama vows to talk to First Quantum in coming months on shuttered mine
19th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Panama’s government says it will engage with First Quantum Minerals in the coming months to discuss the environmental impact of its shuttered copper mine. Panama’s new president, who took office... 


NEW ERA
By isolating the recovery environment, Commvault mitigates the risk of reinfection
Company revolutionising cyber resilience in S Africa, SADC region
19th July 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

By providing a secure, scalable and cost-effective recovery solution, software company Commvault Systems is empowering organisations in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community... 


COORDINATED APPROACH
It is essential to move beyond disparate regulations and adopt a comprehensive framework that addresses the complexities of modern cyberthreats
Entities will be required to report cybercrime within 72 hours – law firm
19th July 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In a move to bolster cybersecurity and enhance the reporting of cybercrime incidents, it is expected that Section 54 of the Cybercrimes Act will be enacted soon. This enactment of this provision... 


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Solar equipment supplier illuminates S Africa’s informal settlements
19th July 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Solar energy and lighting solutions provider ZRW Mechanika has successfully combined LED technology with renewable solar power to create its portable solar systems to provide lighting for informal... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit from the Mauritanian government to allow for the construction and operation of the project. 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


Huawei Exhibition at the 2024 Pan-African Data Centres Exhibition and Conference
Diversified Computing Centres, Enabling a Green and Smart Africa
18th July 2024

The 2024 Pan-African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference took place this week at the Sandton Convention Centre. At this gathering nearly 3,000 global data centre energy customers, as well as 120... 


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BMI sees monetary policy easing globally, but high inflation persists in some regions
17th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In considering the accuracy of the economic and political risk predictions that were made at the end of 2023 for the new year, BMI’s sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk team has found that most of the... 


GoviEx hones in on Zambia project following Niger licence challenge
17th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium says that, while it plans to fight for its rights at the Madaouela project, in Niger, the difficulties faced in that country present it with a unique opportunity to... 


Precision agri with drones
Survey confirms farmers remain innovative during crisis periods
17th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) finds that more than two-thirds of local agribusinesses managed to implement innovative activities between 2019 and 2021, despite... 


Montage's flagship asset is the Koné gold project, in Cote d'Ivoire.
China's Zijin Mining to take 9.9% stake in Canada's Montage Gold
17th July 2024 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Montage Gold on Tuesday said Chinese mining firm Zijin Mining Group would take a 9.9% strategic stake in the company through its brokered private placement. Zijin Mining will... 


At least five killed in gold mine collapse in northern Kenya
17th July 2024 By: Reuters

At least five people were killed and several others injured when an informal gold mine caved in and buried them alive in northern Kenya, a local official said. Authorities closed the Hillo... 


Rand Water nearing completion of extensive maintenance
17th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water is entering the final phase of its extensive proactive maintenance project, which is expected to be completed July 29. The group reported, on the afternoon of July 16, that... 


RSR opens National Rail Safety Awards nominations
16th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) will host the inaugural National Rail Industry Awards on October 24, at the Houghton Hotel, in Johannesburg, and has opened nominations for the awards, which will... 


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Schneider Electric launches automated sustainability reporting tool for data centres
16th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Technology company Schneider Electric has introduced new model-based, automated sustainability reporting features within its EcoStruxure IT data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software.... 


Centamin CEO Martin Horgan
Centamin to sponsor Egyptian Mining Forum
16th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of its commitment to assist in the development of the Egyptian mining sector, London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin is partnering with the Egyptian Mining Forum this week as the... 


CILT South Africa and CILT Zimbabwe Call for Speakers: Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Potential at Futuroad Expo
CILT South Africa and CILT Zimbabwe Call for Speakers: Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Potential at Futuroad Expo
16th July 2024

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is hosting a first-of-its-kind joint conference between its South Africa and Zimbabwe branches at the Futuroad Expo in Johannesburg, from... 


Aura’s Tiris uranium project fully permitted for development, operation
15th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project from the Mauritanian government. The company says the... 


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Redefine executes on water resilience strategy
15th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As concern increases over the possibility of further water outages in South Africa, JSE-listed Redefine Properties is developing further storage capacity and enhancing existing backup capacity, in... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Carbon intensity of our economy has become unsustainable - Ramaphosa
15th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The carbon intensity of our economy has become unsustainable, President Cyril Ramaphosa writes in his latest weekly newsletter, published ahead of his address to a climate finance symposium being... 


Nedbank and Partners in Agri Land Solutions inspire the Mpumalanga farming community to be responsible leaders
Nedbank and Partners in Agri Land Solutions inspire the Mpumalanga farming community to be responsible leaders
15th July 2024

Nedbank recently partnered with agricultural transformation specialists, Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS), to host a Responsible Leadership Symposium in White River, Mpumalanga. Held in... 


Aviation technology group SITA’s takeover of Materna IPS has been approved
12th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air transport industry technology solutions group SITA announced on Friday that it had completed all the legal procedures and regulatory formalities for its acquisition of Germany-based... 


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New water Minister assures of continuity in DWS
12th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has assured the continuity of the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police... 


Unlocking Africa's Green Growth Potential
12th July 2024

As the world shifts towards sustainable development, Africa stands at the forefront of green growth opportunities that promise to drive economic prosperity while preserving the environment.... 


LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
Through its in-country partnerships, BME invests in local infrastructure and skills transfer, to build capacity in local supply chains
Specialist expands African footprint
12th July 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Blasting and explosives specialist BME is bolstering its presence in Africa through strategic expansions and a strong emphasis on sustainability and local partnerships. The company, a division of... 


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Rewards and risks
12th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The decision to again uncouple the energy portfolio from mineral resources and appoint Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Electricity and Energy Minister in the government of national unity has... 


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Cape Town Market goes green with battery, demand management system
11th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Town Market in Epping has started the commissioning of a battery energy storage and demand management system (DMS).  The commissioning of the 3 MWh system follows the installation of more... 


IGUA-SA CEO Jaco Human
Industry advances creation of R10bn-a-year gas company to ensure security of supply
11th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African industrial users of natural gas are moving forward with the establishment of a R10-billion-a-year gas-aggregator company to provide the basis for large-scale gas infrastructure... 


International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola
New Dirco Minister Ronald Lamola punts opportunities in Africa to stimulate economic growth
11th July 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In his first stint as International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola stressed the need for government to intensify efforts to help South African companies and State-owned... 


Security agency finalising assessment of govt’s cybersecurity
11th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a public statement by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 10, reporting that R300-million had allegedly been siphoned off from the Department of Public Works... 


IFS Group
ISF Group: Redefining excellence in engineering and construction
11th July 2024

In the bustling landscape of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), one name stands out for its unparalleled commitment to innovation, quality and transformative impact – ISF Group.... 


Shifting the risk: The traditional model vs Cooling-as-a-Service
How outsourced refrigeration is revolutionising SA’s agri-industry
11th July 2024

A transformative refrigeration and cooling model is building resilience, freeing up capital and meeting the sustainability imperative for agri-businesses like Letaba Packers and Rederberg Estates.... 


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Macpherson says at least R300m stolen from DPWI by cybercriminals over ten years
10th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed in a July 10 media release that an investigation has determined that at least R300-million has been stolen from the Department... 


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DigiMine head graduates with PhD in engineering from Wits
10th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dr Muhammad Ahsan Mahboob, head of the Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) at Wits University, was awarded his PhD in engineering from the School of Mining Engineering, Wits University, in a... 


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Anglo American MCPP yielding positive results
9th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Four-and-a-half years since its launch, the Anglo American Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) is yielding results in helping to strengthen municipalities in the areas where the... 


Soldiers fighting in the DRC
Conflict in Congo threatens trade in key metals, UN experts say
9th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Companies buying metal sourced from central Africa could be exposing themselves to UN sanctions for supporting war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report by UN experts.... 


Eskom power plant
Eskom employee, service provider face fraud charges in court
9th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

An employee of State-owned Eskom and a service provider to the utility last week appeared in the Hendrina Magistrate Court, in Mpumalanga, on charges of fraud, with each granted bail of R30 000. It... 


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