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Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng.
Ferromanganese revival hopes raised by Competition Tribunal’s green light
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Competition Tribunal approval of the acquisition of ferromanganese major Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng, is raising hopes of a revival of South Africa’s manganese alloy potential. Metalloys,... 


Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly
RFA encourages careful study of Transnet network statement to avoid snags
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s approval of the publishing of the Transnet network statement, which facilities open access to South Africa’s rail network by third-party operators, the... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
GNU must drive service delivery, meaningful change, says CESA CEO
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the post-election period brought its share of challenges, and with South Africa navigating the complexities of the Government of National Unity (GNU), it also sparked a renewed focus on... 


An image of construction workers
WEF predicts 78m jobs to be added by 2030 despite tech disruption
24th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) ’Future of Jobs Report 2025’ reveals that 22% of jobs globally will face disruption by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million... 


Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
24th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


A TFR locomotive
Network Statement a major step in rail reform – B4SA
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the release of the Network Statement as an exciting and significant milestone in the journey towards meaningful rail sector reform in... 


EV sign on road
Regulatory barriers, limited charging networks stall EV progress despite tax incentive
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 


Aviation manufacturers’ supply chain issues hitting the world’s airlines
24th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The severe supply chain issues currently afflicting both airframe and aero engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is having a noticeable effect on the world’s airlines, the International... 


Infrastructure reform key to lift South Africa’s growth, says BER
Infrastructure reform key to lift South Africa’s growth, says BER
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must invest R200-billion to revive its frayed railways, half that amount again to upgrade water infrastructure, and tackle bottlenecks in both electricity and governance to achieve an... 


Analogue switch-off now set for March 31
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The final switch-off date for South Africa’s analogue frequencies has now been set for the end of March. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ (DCDT’s) three-month extension... 


MDPMI provisional report to be released in early part of 2025
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission aims to publish the provisional report of its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) early in 2025. This follows an extension of the initial publication... 


First module of Hammanskraal water project completed
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the City of Tshwane (CoT) metropolitan municipality and the Magalies Water Board are advancing the long-awaited Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment... 


Dealer body ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2025
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen says he is “cautiously optimistic” about new-vehicle sales in 2025. This follows a 3% decline in the total market last... 


Picup to start rolling out electric vehicles this year
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Picup Technologies has started providing electric mobility solutions to its driver network, all of whom are independent contractors, for deliveries within a five-kilometre radius in selected urban... 


Toyota sales decline by 10% as economy, Chinese newcomers bite
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) saw its new-vehicle sales slip by 9.8% in 2024 compared with 2023 – this in an overall market that was down 3%. The local arm of the Japanese manufacturer,... 


China’s MG makes SA debut
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

MG has returned to the South African market after exiting the country in 2016. The former British brand belongs to Shanghai giant SAIC Motor, which acquired it in 2007. 


MBA North warns construction firms against flouting immigration laws
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 


Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 


 South Africa and Nigeria, the region’s two biggest economies, are both making reforms that boost their creditworthiness and economic-growth prospects,.
Sub-Saharan Africa economies well placed for 2025, says Moody’s Ratings
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to improve to an average 4.2% this year from an estimated 3.8% in 2024, boosted by investments in energy and infrastructure and an expanded services... 


An image depicting one of the new trolleys
Innovative trolleys introduced for waste pickers
24th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has unveiled innovative new trolleys for  informal waste pickers designed to make waste collection easier, safer and more efficient. Developed with the City... 


A Seriti Green wind farm
G20 sets JET focus on Mpumalanga, says Seriti Green
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 


Exxaro Financial Director Riaan Koppeschaar.
Global investor sentiment towards South Africa much better in 2024, Exxaro reports
17th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Global investor sentiment towards South Africa improved significantly in 2024, Exxaro FD Riaan Koppeschaar reported on Tuesday, December 3. In a pre-close message for the financial year ending... 


Platinum metals support every step of the green hydrogen fuel cell economy.
Platinum demand outlook lifted higher by series of new global hydrogen fuel cell buildouts
17th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) demand has been uplifted by a series of new developments in the field of platinum-catalysed green hydrogen generation as well as concomitant fuel cell... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto aims for 1Mt/y copper output in push for energy transition materials leadership
17th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has reaffirmed its goal of producing one-million tonnes a year of copper by the end of the decade, as part of its strategy to become a global... 


Employee working at a nickel smelter
$5.4tr mining investment needed by 2035
17th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

A new report published by the Future Minerals Forum states that an estimated $5.4-trillion in investments is required by 2035 to meet the growing demand for key materials in the mining and metals... 


Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom outlines ‘aspirational’ generation vision in meeting with lawmakers
17th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane has outlined an “aspirational” and largely unfunded new generation project pipeline to progressively replace its aged and polluting coal fleet. Having previously... 


Main non-tariff barrier in Africa is infrastructure, potential lies in non-traditional markets
17th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

A significant non-tariff barrier (NTB) that business in Africa faces is infrastructure deficiencies, which is hampering growth, specifically for the 16 landlocked countries in Africa that are... 


Schneider Electric sets goal of reducing suppliers’ emissions by 50% by 2025
17th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has set a goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its top 1 000 suppliers by 50% by 2025, Schneider Electric strategy and sustainability... 


EIB commits $80m to Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II
17th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed $80-million in equity to the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to finance infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The PRIF II... 


An image of Enel Green Power Southern Africa country manager Manuele Battisti
Enel Green Power marks decade in SA, eyes growth with focus on renewables and skills development
17th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As it marks a decade in the region, renewable energy company Enel Green Power Southern Africa is looking to bolster its footprint here, with a keen focus on skills development and capitalising on... 


New IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe
Senior National Treasury official Lekhethe to lead IDC
17th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, a senior official from the National Treasury, as the first woman CEO of the State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).... 


South Africans holding flag
AgriSA outlines priorities for South Africa’s G20 leadership
17th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and its private sector engagement group Business 20, industry body AgriSA says this leadership position presents an opportunity for... 


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