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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

V&A Waterfront welcomes Lego certified store

November set to bring higher fuel prices as official announcement looms

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

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Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2024

Ugandan journalist Blanshe Musinguzi wins African investigative journalist of the year award

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Karabo Ledwaba

Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activities

Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activitiesPinpoint Stewards

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishersSafeQuip

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After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperative

After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperativeForbes Padayachee, Yellow Door Energy

Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leaders

Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leadersElectra Mining

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainability

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainabilityLitha Communications

Pictured: General Manager - Technical, Gift Nyambe

Operational excellence at Air Products for more than 50 yearsAir Products South Africa

Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services

Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and servicesElectra Mining

Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback

Mining

Mantashe tells China ‘king coal is back’

Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

Unlocking the blueprint for South Africa's infrastructure development

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Unlocking the blueprint for South Africa's infrastructure development

Sabine Dall'Omo 30 Sep 2024

Professor Hassina Mouri, a leading figure in medical geology at the University of Johannesburg, has made history as the first female and the first geoscientist from Africa to be elected President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (Image supplied)

Science & Engineering

UJ’s Prof Hassina Mouri first female geoscientist from Africa to lead global scientific body

26 Sep 2024

Left to right: Suvern Moodley - eco consult business development at Schneider Electric, Ruth-Anne Wright - Schneider Electric Automation Student Award recipient, and Modlay Davids - Modlay Davids, talent acquisition specialist at Schneider Electric (Image supplied)

Science & Engineering

Outstanding achievement in Measurement and Control earns Ruth-Anne Wright 2024 Schneider Electric Student Award

23 Sep 2024

Pozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production.

Materials & Equipment

New standards pave way for green cement

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

Eric Bruggeman took Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala on a tour of Electra Mining 2024.

Mining

Government finally showed up for Electra Mining

Lindsey Schutters 6 Sep 2024

The Karoo Basin has been a battleground between the DMRE and environmentalists

Coal, Oil & Gas

Mantashe keeps Karoo Basin gas hopes alive

Lindsey Schutters 2 Sep 2024

Keliber is a potential cornerstone project in Sibanye's transition to becoming a critical minerals global power.

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater leans heavily on battery market to minimise losses

Lindsey Schutters 23 Aug 2024

Decomposed emulsion and water. Source: BME

Materials & Equipment

BME uncovers blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil

13 Aug 2024

Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.

Skills Development

SA hosts historic International Astronomical Union General Assembly

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

Balancell is moving to a larger facility because the demand has grown exponentialy.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Balancell is keeping SA in the battery game

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jul 2024

Reservoir at one of the village sites. Source: Supplied

Infrastructure & Utilities

Kumba boosts water security in Sishen community

19 Jun 2024

Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Mining

Kangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

14 Jun 2024

Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

Science & Engineering

Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

Nelson Banya 10 Jun 2024

The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Luvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

Source: Curiosophotography/Pexels

Materials & Equipment

Compcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of Problast

Lindsey Schutters 27 May 2024

Green cement would be a climate win for the globe. Source: Engin Akyurt/Pexels

Materials & Equipment

Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cement

Lindsey Schutters 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

Energy

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

Education & Skills Development

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

GreenCape 21 May 2024

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Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback

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Professor Hassina Mouri, a leading figure in medical geology at the University of Johannesburg, has made history as the first female and the first geoscientist from Africa to be elected President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (Image supplied)

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Left to right: Suvern Moodley - eco consult business development at Schneider Electric, Ruth-Anne Wright - Schneider Electric Automation Student Award recipient, and Modlay Davids - Modlay Davids, talent acquisition specialist at Schneider Electric (Image supplied)

Energy & MiningOutstanding achievement in Measurement and Control earns Ruth-Anne Wright 2024 Schneider Electric Student Award

23 Sep 2024

Pozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production.

Construction & EngineeringNew standards pave way for green cement

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

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Keliber is a potential cornerstone project in Sibanye's transition to becoming a critical minerals global power.

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Lindsey Schutters 23 Aug 2024

Decomposed emulsion and water. Source: BME

Construction & EngineeringBME uncovers blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil

13 Aug 2024

Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.

Construction & EngineeringSA hosts historic International Astronomical Union General Assembly

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Balancell is moving to a larger facility because the demand has grown exponentialy.

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Reservoir at one of the village sites. Source: Supplied

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Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Energy & MiningKangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

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Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

Energy & MiningOmnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

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The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Energy & MiningLuvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

Source: Curiosophotography/Pexels

Construction & EngineeringCompcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of Problast

Lindsey Schutters 27 May 2024

Green cement would be a climate win for the globe. Source: Engin Akyurt/Pexels

Construction & EngineeringCambridge researchers break new ground in green cement

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Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Energy & MiningQ&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

Energy & MiningThe hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

ESG & Sustainability2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

GreenCape 21 May 2024

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

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RetailClothing brand Curve Gear opens new store in Tygervalley Centre

Lindsey Schutters 17 Apr 2024

Wits students at the Bushveld Complex

Energy & MiningMining companies invest R40m in Wits Bushveld Complex research

15 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Energy & MiningZimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & EngineeringSouth African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia

Construction & EngineeringQ&A: How Geovia is reimagining mining efficiency with digital twins

Lindsey Schutters 12 Mar 2024

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Marketing & MediaPretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

5 Mar 2024

The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

Construction & EngineeringSouth African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

Munsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Energy & MiningMunsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Ambani Reputation Management 27 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Energy & MiningMilken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Image supplied. Fifteen green sector startups participated in the Grindstone South Africa programme, a partnership between the Anglo American Foundation (AAF) and Grindstone South Africa

EntrepreneurshipGrindstone South Africa programme champions green startups, VEZ Technologies takes top prize

14 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

Energy & Mining#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

The team used the sensitive MeerKAT radio telescope, located near Carnarvon in the Northern Cape Karoo. Source: SARAO

Construction & EngineeringMeerKAT discovery could advance our understanding of Einstein’s theory

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

Construction & EngineeringBME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

Digital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Energy & MiningDigital twins pave way to a new frontier in mining

Amritesh Anand 10 Jan 2024

A steel blast furnace. Source: Foresaken Films/Unsplash

Construction & EngineeringSeifsa: ArcelorMittal closure will have devastating implications for SA

30 Nov 2023

Mahle’s wireless charging system wins SAE approval as global standard

ICTMahle’s wireless charging system wins SAE approval as global standard

27 Nov 2023

The Chamber of Mines building will be renamed.

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Rainbow Minerals invests R20m into research at Wits, gets building named after it

23 Nov 2023

Rudie Opperman. Source: Supplied

ICTEdge computing could solve SA's illegal mining crisis

Rudie Opperman 13 Nov 2023

ACTOM Industry breaks into Ghanaian gold mining market

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