To all practical intents and purposes, the Covid-19 pandemic hit Southern Africa just over two years ago. The pandemic and the measures adopted by the region’s governments to try and counter it... 

The signing of two important agreements at the residence of French Ambassador Mr. Aurélien Lechevallier, in Pretoria on 7 June, has opened the door to critical regional and inter-continental... 

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, driven primarily by... 

The glacial pace at which the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has been moving on the implementation of a national minerals rights cadastral system is a reflection of the fact that... 

By Thabo Mavundza – President: South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers  The past two years has by far been the most challenging of recent times. We have lost family members, colleagues,... 

There is no question that Operation Vulindlela has done a good job in identifying the main obstacles to important structural reforms in key growth- and job-creating sectors such as electricity,... 

Ayanda Matshalilanga, a General Worker at MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, achieved his childhood dream of obtaining an LLB-degree thanks to the Union who believed in him. “When I heard... 

Core Lithium has been granted environmental approval for the BP33 underground mine at the Finniss project. 

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Jean Meijer as the firm's Managing Partner for its Johannesburg office, effective from 1 May 2022. Jean will succeed finance... 

Lithium developer Core Lithium has been granted environmental approval for the BP33 underground mine, in the Northern Territory. This was the second environmental approval granted by the Territory... 

A new documentary, highlighting both the fears and potential of pursuing a so-called just transition in the coalfields of South Africa, has been released on YouTube. The 30-minute video includes... 

It is estimated that about 5-billion litres of raw sewage enter our freshwater resources on a daily basis. While a large portion of this sewage is from dysfunctional wastewater-treatment plants... 

Dear guests, business partners and colleagues [list any dignitaries] Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us here to mark the inauguration of our new direct Durban-Harare... 

Airlink’s modern Embraer ERJ135 Regional Jet was welcomed with a water salute as it touched down at King Shaka International Airport on Tuesday 5 April this year, celebrating the introduction of... 

By Raeford Liebenberg, Manager at Silvermoon, a Galix company South Africa’s hospitality sector was hard-hit by the 2020 lockdowns and is still feeling the impact two years later. Even though... 

The Australian government this week said that it’s A$1.25-billion investment into ASX-listed Iluka’s Eneabba rare earths refinery, formed part of its plan to become a global critical minerals... 

Four training sessions have already been held for the 15 Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) providing services to the R3.8 billion development of the three Sol Plaatje University (SPU)... 

Namibia is pressing ahead with the construction of a new desalination plant in the central coastal Erongo region to meet demand for water from uranium mines and other users. A feasibility study for... 

United Arab Emirates (UAE) government organisation the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Botswana diamond marketing organisation Okavango... 

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa’s (BLSA’s) former CEO Michael Spicer has passed away, the organisation says, adding that he was instrumental to BLSA, where he was CEO from... 

South Africa reported its largest current-account surplus on record last year as import demand was suppressed by the economy recovering from the impact of the coronavirus and the value of gold... 

The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Appea) is backing a new study by the Western Australian LNG Jobs Taskforce into opportunities for carbon capture, utilisation and... 

Global supply chain disruptions, new-vehicle availability and preowned vehicle pricing are all only expected to settle at some form of “new normal” in 2023, says Motus CEO Osman Arbee. Current... 

The processes meant to facilitate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement are gaining momentum, with African countries hoping to leverage the opportunities... 

A significant new luxury, mixed-use seaside resort development has been launched in Zanzibar which, when completed, will be the biggest of its kind in East Africa.  Blue Amber, which nestles along... 

By Donné Nieman, Sales Director (Western Cape) at Workforce Staffing The South African hospitality sector was arguably the hardest-hit industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the... 

ASX-listed battery metals project developer Prospect Resources attributes its current success, especially in Zimbabwe, to a “resurgence” of that country’s governance and “open for business” mining... 

It’s an exciting time for the local property industry as dynamic shifts continue to take place. In the latest trend, residential living and hospitality meet to bring potential buyers a new luxury... 

With the City of Cape Town being an emerging leader in the new energy space in South Africa, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hosting the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) at the Cape Town... 

This year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) will focus on the growing need for energy access throughout Africa, says exhibitions company Siyenza MD Liz Hart. The event will be held at the Cape Town... 

Total new-vehicle sales in South Africa should reach at least 540 000 units this year, says Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby. “The breakdown for this year’s forecast... 

Specialised Exhibitions, the largest trade show organiser in Southern Africa, is pleased to announce that its A-OSH Expo, Securex South Africa and Facilities Management exhibitions are confirmed to... 

Four out of five of South Africa’s largest lenders have confirmed that they will not be involved in the financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project, taking the total number of... 

The partnership between the City of Cape Town and the AEI 2022, further reinforces the symposium’s status as the foremost energy event of its kind Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) 2022, scheduled for the... 

Through open communication and innovation with industry role-players – such as organisers, government departments and other associations – nonprofit organisation Exhibition and Event Association of... 

The construction of permanent housing, visitors’ lodge and associated infrastructure at the Polihali Village started in January after development agency Lesotho Highlands Development Authority... 

The first loans under the federal government’s Critical Minerals Facility have been conditionally approved. The first loans under the government's recently established Critical Minerals Facility,... 

While the travel ban imposed in South Africa in November 2021 due to the recent discovery of the Omicron variant initially decreased the international demand for luxury accommodation over the... 

New-vehicle sales rebounded strongly in the domestic market in 2021, gaining 22.1% to reach 464 122 units for the year, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. This follows a 29.2% drop in... 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has deployed a team of environmental management inspectors to assist in an investigation into a slurry dam burst in KwaZulu-Natal on... 

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, EDTEA, has instructed Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), to expand its water monitoring sampling points... 

A coalition of eight civil society organisations represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision last month to dismiss coal mining company...