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Rigging qualifications awarded to youth
26th November 2021

Last month, Italian energy company Enel Green Power South Africa (EGP RSA) announced that it had decided to help 20 unemployed youngsters from the Raymond Mhlaba district in the Eastern Cape... 


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Energy efficiency should be prioritised as South Africa walks supply tightrope
26th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the world looks to develop sustainable energy industries, mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, energy efficiency has been emphasised as an integral... 


Imperial partners with Trails South Africa to develop and connect communities safely in the Western Cape
24th November 2021

Yesterday, Imperial in partnership with Trails South Africa (Trails SA), proudly celebrated the official opening of the first section of the planned 6,000km trail network in the Western Cape.... 


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Miners warn against change in fuel rebate
22nd November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The resources sector has warned that scrapping of the existing diesel fuel tax credit could damage the Australian mining and exploration industry. The warning comes after reports emerged that... 


ETGL expands its logistics business into tractor, motorbike sectors
19th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

ETG Logistics (ETGL) has announced that it is expanding its product and service offering to the farming and automotive sectors. ETGL is the logistics vertical of ETG, a global conglomerate with... 


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Glencore sets ‘just transition’ from coal in promising motion with wheat pilot project
18th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Glencore has set the ‘just transition’ in promising motion with a highly successful winter wheat pilot project in Mpumalanga, South Africa’s province of coal mining and coal-fired power generation.... 


Govt continues to support Ravenswood plans
12th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government on Friday said that it would continue to support operations at the Ravenswood gold mine, to ensure the mine kept producing until 2034. “On 27 October, I extended the... 


Battery boom has Sherritt CEO betting on Cuban nickel expansion
8th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Sherritt International’s new boss sees the electric-vehicle revolution stretching all the way to Cuba, with the Canadian miner planning to boost output of battery-grade nickel and cobalt. In its... 


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Anglo can uplift livelihoods of many thousands, sustainability attendees hear
2nd November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American can uplift the livelihoods of many thousands of people living around its communities in South Africa and support many jobs through its sustainability... 


South Africa Economic Outlook 2021
29th October 2021

South Africa remains the third largest African economy behind Nigeria and Egypt. In 2020, South Africa’s GDP was about US$ 302bn. Although primarily mining-based, the country has grown world-class... 


New initiative will celebrate all things Cape Town to bolster economy recovery
29th October 2021

The announcement of COVID-19 Alert Level One earlier this month saw local businesses breathe a little easier as doors opened wider to broader economic opportunities. To support local businesses... 


More than 30 developments in the pipeline in Cape Town CBD
29th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

The economy of the Cape Town central business district (CBD) remained stable in 2020, despite Covid-19, with the official nominal value of all property set at R43.8-billion by the City of Cape... 


Qld miners urged to get jabbed
28th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government the state’s peak mining body has called for resource communities to get vaccinated. Minister for Resources Scott Stewart said getting vaccinated was the best form of... 


Divergent trends in property values across Africa
22nd October 2021

By Roger Long, Director of Valuation & Advisory Services, Broll Property Group The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected people and communities, but also impacted commercial property... 


Taking roads less travelled to go places Google hasn’t been
19th October 2021

South Africa boasts a rugged beauty that often leaves international visitors spellbound – from its expansive landscapes, world-famous game reserves and stunning beaches to its spectacular mountain... 


SBS˚ Tanks partners with Kingsley Holgate Foundation and Tembe Elephant Park to bring water to Tembe community
14th October 2021

After more than ten years without a reliable source of drinking water, the villages surrounding the Tembe Elephant Park will now have taps closer to their homes, bringing fresh water down the... 


Minerals Council plans Vooma vaccination campaign for Oct 18 to 22
13th October 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa and its members are aligned with the government’s Vooma vaccination drive and will intensify ongoing efforts by launching a focussed campaign from October 18 to... 


Smart Park is the way to go for sustainable and cost-effective wildlife management
12th October 2021

By Sindy Liu – Media Manager at Hytera Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) manages one of the largest estates in the country, covering about 5 million hectares of land, or... 


South Africa will appeal court ruling on black mine ownership
1st October 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s government will appeal two court rulings that struck down changes to rules requiring mining firms to be at least 26% owned by Black investors in perpetuity and declared it unlawful... 


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Govt establishes A$2bn critical minerals loan facility
28th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government will establish a A$2-billion loan facility for Australian critical minerals projects. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the fund would help fill finance gaps in critical... 


A bakkie for bush-escapes! The new Mahindra Pik Up Game Viewer
A bakkie for bush-escapes! The new Mahindra Pik Up Game Viewer
23rd September 2021

Mahindra South Africa has a reliable, capable and affordable solution for tourist hotspots as they welcome guests back to our famous outdoors for the upcoming summer season. The new S4 Mahindra Pik... 


Agrimin's potash project gets govt backing
23rd September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has awarded the Mackay potash project Lead Agency status, developer Agrimin said on Thursday. The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) will... 


African airlines still need help to survive Covid-19-related losses
17th September 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to afflict Africa, with the number of deaths increasing while the rate of vaccination remains slow, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has warned that the... 


New-vehicle supply constraints could ease towards year-end – Motus
17th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Automotive group Motus expects new-vehicle supply, currently constrained by a global computer chip shortage, to start normalising towards the end of the year, says CEO Osman Arbee. “Yes, there are... 


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In Arctic push, US extends new economic aid package to Greenland
16th September 2021 By: Reuters

Greenland said on Wednesday it had agreed a new economic aid package with the United States which seeks to boost ties the world's biggest island and strengthen US military presence in the Arctic.... 


South African Roadshow highlights substantial advantages of attending the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021  
15th September 2021

South Africa hosted a Roadshow in Johannesburg to raise awareness about the substantial benefits of attending the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021). Organised by the African Export-Import... 


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As Mpumalanga towns plot future beyond coal, workers express pain over mine closures
10th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Steve Tshwete local municipality, in Mpumalanga, which is at the epicentre of South Africa’s coal industry, is revising its Local Economic Development (LED) strategy to take account of the... 


Municipality in support of niche and light industry
10th September 2021

According to Knysna Planning and Development MMC Mncedisi Skosana, the local leadership has been investigating ways of diversifying the area’s economic drivers and contributors. 


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Pitt sets up barricades around the coalface
9th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources and Water Minister Keith Pitt has, for the second time this week, defended the role of coal in the Australian economy. Pitt said in a statement on Thursday that Australian coal... 


Emirates strengthens commitment to South Africa with further expansion of operations
8th September 2021

Emirates has today announced that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights by October. This is the airline’s largest weekly... 


WA govt to invest more in hydrogen future
7th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government on Tuesday announced the investment of a further A$61.5-million to supercharge the region’s renewable hydrogen industry. "Hydrogen offers incredible potential for... 


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Ramaphosa hints at yet more reforms as he predicts ‘massive investment’ in wake of electricity amendment
3rd September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described a recently gazetted amendment to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, opening the way for sub-100 MW grid-tied embedded generators to supply one or... 


Institute set to open school in Middelburg
3rd September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Southern Africa Institute of Welding (SAIW) is set to open a satellite campus in Middleburg, Mpumalanga. Middleburg falls under the Steve Tshwete local municipality, which is one of 27 of the... 


De Beers, National Geographic launch landmark partnership to protect Okavango Delta
27th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

International diamond miner De Beers and magazine National Geographic have launched the Okavango Eternal, a landmark partnership to protect the source waters of the Okavango Delta and the lives and... 


The Komati coal-fired power station, which will be fully decommissioned in 2022
As Mpumalanga towns plot future beyond coal, workers express pain over mine closures
27th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Steve Tshwete local municipality, in Mpumalanga, which is at the epicentre of South Africa’s coal industry, is revising its Local Economic Development (LED) strategy to take account of the... 


Tourism leads vaccine charge with #Jab4Tourism campaign
26th August 2021

As the September high season looms, South Africa’s tourism sector is eyeing our vaccination levels as it becomes a defining criteria against which inbound international travellers decide to visit... 


Visit Stellenbosch launches wine walks to support local entrepreneurs
19th August 2021

Visit Stellenbosch has launched Stellenbosch Wine Walks to encourage locals (and visitors) to discover the wealth of outdoor beauty – not to mention food and wine appeal of Stellenbosch. These... 


Minister blasts green protestors
19th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources and Water Minister Keith Pitt has slammed attempts by activists to disrupt gas exploration to the west of King Island, after some protesters attached themselves to a seismic... 


Emirates and Airlink expand partnership and seal codeshare agreement
16th August 2021

Emirates and Airlink have announced the expansion of their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement, giving travellers to and from South Africa convenient access to more than 40... 


Export assistance grant opens
16th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australian exporters with a turnover of less than A$20-million in 2020-21 can now submit applications for the reformed Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Minister for Trade, Tourism and... 


Tom Marsicano, CEO of change management consulting and training company and Change
Tom Marsicano
13th August 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Tom Marsicano, CEO of and Change, a change management consulting and training company 


India offers critical mineral opportunity for Australia - Minister
11th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan this week announced that Australia had the opportunity to become a major supplier of critical minerals to India, supporting jobs, supply... 


A round of the 2022 Formula E race to be staged in Cape Town
6th August 2021 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town is to host a round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, says Jaguar and e-Movement. e-Movement is the promoter of the Cape Town race, set to follow events in Saudi Arabia and Mexico. 


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