L2D reports sustainable operational performance on retail assets

Despite the current economic climate presenting slowing growth, characterised by high inflationary pressure, increasing costs of property rates, the lack of delivery of basic utilities such as... 

CEOs, policy leaders ready to accelerate action on hydrogen deployment by 2030

In a significant step towards accelerating public-private action on hydrogen, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck and the European Commission executive... 

South African economy needs less State interference, more privatisation – Roodt

South Africa's political and economic realities were not aligned, Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt told delegates during a Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry presentation on... 

CSIR conducting strategic environmental assessment for proposed Boegoebaai port, SEZ

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) says it is leading the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) that is being undertaken for the Northern Cape’s planned green hydrogen... 

Steenkampskraal may supply thorium for use in cancer therapy

Producer and supplier of alpha-particle emitters for cancer therapy Thor Medical has signed a memorandum of understanding with rare earths and thorium miner Steenkampskraal Holdings for feedstock... 

ECA, Geidco, Apua launch training programme for EV, energy storage technologies sectors

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (Geidco) and the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (Apua) have launched a... 

Panthera restructures Mali JV agreements

Aim-listed diversified gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources has further restructured the joint venture (JV) agreements with Golden Spear Mali (GSM) over the Kalaka and... 

EAPASA appoints Musetsho, Hex as chairperson, vice chairperson

As part of a change in its leadership structure, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity, representation and effective governance, the board of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners... 

GoviEx receives radiological certificate for Madaouela project

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium has received its radiological certificate for the Madaouela uranium project from the Nigerien government. The radiological certificate is a regulatory requirement prior... 

Circular Energy partners with Hirsch's Homestores to promote responsible appliance disposal

Not-for-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) Circular Energy has partnered with independently owned appliance and electronics outlet Hirsch’s Homestores, to assist customers in... 

Eskom says key revision number roll-over project on track

State-owned Eskom says its key revision number rollover project is progressing well, with 3.61-million, or 52%, of the 6.9-million prepayment meters already recoded as of May 15. The main Eskom... 

TFR welcomes prison sentences for convicted cable thieves

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has welcomed the recent arrest and conviction of four men for theft of essential infrastructure on its rail network. The Thabazimbi Regional Court on May 31... 

Absa, IFC unveil innovative climate-smart housing rebate

Financial services provider Absa, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched a new initiative within the South African residential market aimed at promoting... 

NOA helps Tronox decarbonise its South African operations with 25-yr energy supply agreement

Local integrated energy company NOA Group Holdings has entered into a 25-year energy supply agreement with NYSE-listed titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer Tronox Holdings for its South African... 

Seifsa calls on political parties to prioritise the interests of the country

As political parties continue to engage with each other to form coalition partnerships, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) says it joins the broader... 

Vukile delivers robust results, growth opportunities

JSE-listed, consumer-focused retail real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund on June 5 said it had outperformed the upper end of its full-year market guidance, delivering a 10.5%... 

City approves Transport Master Plan for Randburg, Zandspruit

The City of Johannesburg has approved a comprehensive Transport Master Plan (TMP) for the Randburg and Zandspruit areas. This strategic plan, developed by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA),... 

Landsdowne appointed manager of new Western Cape property development

Residential real estate manager and estate agency Landsdowne Property Group has been appointed the managing agent of the new Devonbosch property development, in the Western Cape. Devonbosch is... 

Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu appointed MD, partner at BCG Johannesburg

Management consulting company Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has appointed Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu MD and partner in its Johannesburg office. The company says Foster-Mutungu, who has been with BCG... 

Gem recovers 172.06 ct diamond at Letšeng

London-listed diamond producer Gem Diamonds recovered a 172.06 ct Type II white diamond at its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, on June 2. This is the seventh diamond greater than 100 ct recovered at the... 

Report reveals tax transparency, exchange of info progress in Africa

The ‘2024 Tax Transparency in Africa’ report shows that improved tax transparency, exchange of information (EOI) and related measures have enabled an increase in fiscal revenue for African... 

Emira reports strong full-year operational results

Despite high interest rates and difficult operating conditions, JSE-listed Emira Property Fund reported strong operational results, strategic delivery and capacity-enhancing active capital... 

UN Global Campaign for Road Safety launched in SA

In support of national and local authorities’ road safety initiatives, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt, in partnership with outdoor advertising company JCDecaux,... 

Nature-based solutions could accelerate development, social equity – ECA

Nature-based solutions present a unique way for Africa to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063, while contributing to the conservation of the... 

Sovereign reaffirms commitment to CaaS with Energy Partners

Building on the successful partnership at its further processing facility in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, poultry producer Sovereign Foods has again entered into a 15-year Cooling-as-a-Service... 

Globe says Kanyika capital funding requirements finalised at $46m

Australia-listed Globe Metals and Mining has reported that capital funding requirements for Phase 1 project development at its Kanyika Niobium project, in Malawi, have been finalised at an... 

IonicRE, Less Common Metals collaborate on expanding magnet rare earths supply chain

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based metals and alloy manufacturer Less Common Metals (LCM) to work collaboratively on... 

Mavuso reflects on government progress, says private-sector partnership key

Ahead of the national elections on May 29, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso says that, despite the challenges facing South Africa, voting is a foundation for democratic... 

Panellists discuss graphite demand and rare earth supply chains at Junior Indaba

With growing demand for electric vehicles, yearly graphite supply needs to be about four times higher in 2030, and about nine times higher in 2040, than at present, owing to its use in energy... 

Lack of funding remains a big concern for coal juniors

Amid challenging market conditions, junior coal miners in Africa face challenges in securing funding, with about 70% experiencing constraints in exploration and production owing to insufficient... 

Outa to challenge Karpowership generation licences in court

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is gearing up for a court application to compel the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to provide it with the full, unredacted record of... 

Zhaojin moves ahead with compulsory acquisition of remaining Tietto shares

ASX-listed Tietto Minerals has reported that the off-market takeover offer made by Zhaojin Capital for all of the issued shares in Tietto that Zhaojin does not already own, closed at 19:00, Sydney... 

DTPC launches Dube TradeZone 2, attracts R1.8bn in private investment

KwaZulu-Natal provincial entity Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) has launched its Dube TradeZone 2 – the second phase of the industrial precinct and special economic zone (SEZ) adjacent to the... 

Seminar commemorates World Metrology Day, with a focus on sustainability

In celebration of the first Unesco-recognised World Metrology Day on May 20, as well as a global emphasis on climate change and sustainability, the National Metrology Institute of South Africa... 

ESG key as investors back gold ETPs, metals funds – Tabula

Gold exchange-traded products (ETPs) and metals funds are expected to benefit the most from positive flows into the commodities sector this year, with an environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 

BevCo acquisition expected to drive competition in the local market

New Delhi-based multinational Varun Beverages says its acquisition of South African entity BevCo and its subsidiaries, valued at close to R3-billion, is set to expand its African footprint and... 

Tshwane’s first separation-at-source project in a public space signals success

A separation-at-source recycling campaign, called S@S, at Tshwane’s public Fountains Valley Resort – a collaboration between the City of Tshwane and producer responsibility organisation Petco – is... 

Hummingbird says Corica restarts operations at Kouroussa

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has reported the remobilisation of mining services provider Corica Mining Services at the Kouroussa gold mine, in Guinea. Corica in March suspended work at the mine... 

Tenth Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists revealed

Four innovators from Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda – whose innovations address recycling in construction, AI tools for healthcare and farming, and reengineered waste collection – have been... 

Mining-focused manufacturers see innovation as key to survival and future growth

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including...