Low prices hit profitability of strongly producing Implats
By: Martin Creamer 29th February 2024 The significant decline in platinum group metal (PGM) prices during 2023 has resulted in notably lower group profitability, despite disciplined... →
Green energy integrated into Harmony Gold operations, uranium surprises on upside
By: Martin Creamer 29th February 2024 Green electrons are being generated as planned at Harmony Gold’s 30 MW first phase of renewable energy generation, which is now fully integrated... →
Harmony Gold board approves R7.9bn project on back of superb half-year results
By: Martin Creamer 28th February 2024 The board of mining company Harmony Gold has approved the commencement of a R7.9-billion life-of-mine (LoM) extension project at the rich Mponeng... →
Chad government says several people killed during unrest
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Several people were killed in a clash near the headquarters of Chad's internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena, according to accounts... →
Multi-Party Charter reveals its plans to end loadshedding if ANC can be ousted
By: Darren Parker 28th February 2024 The 11 political parties that are members of the Multi-Party Charter (MPC) for South Africa have voiced a unified plan to end loadshedding once and... →
Tens of thousands flee in new wave of brutal Mozambique attacks
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Tens of thousands of Mozambicans are fleeing their homes in the restive Cabo Delgado province amid a surge in deadly insurgent attacks since... →
Drakenstein mayor removed through motion of no confidence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th February 2024 Opposition parties in the Drakenstein municipality, in the Western Cape, on Wednesday removed Conrad Poole as mayor through a motion of no... →
Africa's debt to stay above pre-pandemic levels through 2025, UN official says
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Africa's public debt will stay above pre-pandemic levels in 2024 and 2025, with many countries still at risk of falling into debt distress as they... →
DA criticises Cele’s briefing on AKA murder while thousands of other murders remain unsolved
By: Sashnee Moodley 28th February 2024 Following Tuesday’s briefing on developments in South African entertainer Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes’s murder, the Democratic Alliance has hit back... →
Justice committee shortlists 8 candidates for Deputy PP position
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th February 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Wednesday shortlisted eight candidates to be interviewed for the position of Deputy... →
Gates Foundation funds African scientists searching for TB and malaria cure
By: Bloomberg 28th February 2024 African scientists have received $7.2-million to find drugs that will help combat malaria and tuberculosis on the continent that’s the most... →
Anglo’s tenth emission-cutting ship contributing to cleaner, greener maritime industry
By: Martin Creamer 28th February 2024 The contribution of diversified mining company Anglo American to a cleaner, greener maritime industry is highlighted by this week’s delivery of the... →
South Africa, Germany sign agreement on labour issues
By: Rebecca Campbell 28th February 2024 The South African Department of Employment and Labour announced on Wednesday that it had signed a Joint Declaration of Interest (JDI) with... →