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Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the provincial capital of Gauteng. With a population of more than five-million people in its metropolitan area, it is the country's economic hub and financial centre. The city is often referred to as Joburg, Jozi or eGoli. Johannesburg is not a national or legislative capital but serves as the commercial heart of South Africa, generating a significant portion of the country's gross domestic product. The city is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest bourse on the African continent, and hosts the headquarters of most major South African companies and banks. Key industries include finance, professional services, mining services, manufacturing and telecommunications. Johannesburg developed rapidly following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886, transforming from a mining camp into a major metropolis within decades. The city's infrastructure includes OR Tambo International Airport, Africa's busiest airport, and an extensive road and rail network. Johannesburg remains central to South Africa's economy and is a focal point for investment, commerce and urban development across the region.

Johannesburg News


Range of products from AR Vacuum Technology
Vacuum technology supports a range of industrial handling applications
31st July 2026

Applied in a wide variety of processes, industries and sectors, vacuum technology is regarded as one of the most versatile, economical and clean technologies used in the field of industrial... 


AngloGold's Sunrise Dam mine, in Australia
AngloGold quarterly profit up 58% as higher bullion prices offset lower output
31st July 2026 By: Reuters

AngloGold Ashanti posted a 58% increase in second-quarter profit on Friday, as higher bullion prices offset the impact of lower output. The miner said its headline earnings were $1.01-billion in... 


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Missed opportunity
31st July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The uptake of rooftop solar in South Africa has increased dramatically over the past five or so years, spurred initially by the extreme loadshedding from 2021 to 2024. Using satellite and other... 


An AI Generated image of the globe including africa for cross border transactions
Intra-Africa trade brings with it currency risks
31st July 2026

Africa’s evolving trade corridors are creating new financial uncertainties for business, and as trade routes shift and intra-African commerce grows, businesses are confronting new currency risks,... 


The above image depicts KSB Pumps & Valves manufacturing plant shelves
Valve manufacturer employs customer-first approach
31st July 2026

For the supply of spares and parts for its big installed base of pumps and valves across Africa, pumps and valves product manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves has employed a customer-first approach with... 


Aerial image of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
31st July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project's 1 West decline breakthrough has provided access to historically predeveloped stoping areas on 2 Level and higher-grade production zones. 


Water Is Production Infrastructure
Water Is Production Infrastructure
30th July 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Water rarely announces a shutdown. Production losses often begin quietly. A sump fills faster than expected. A haul road softens. A pump runs beyond its intended duty.... 


TotalEnergies Hydra Storage opening ceremony in De Aar
Engineering South Africa's Energy Future - An industry perspective
30th July 2026

Winter has a way of making us think about energy, whether we mean to or not. The geyser works harder. The heater stays on longer. Cold mornings remind you just how much you rely on electricity... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa VP of enterprise sales department Michael Zhuang
Huawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for SA's public sector
30th July 2026

At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service... 


WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants compete for South Africa’s R18.4bn (USD 1.12bn) medical device market
29th July 2026

South Africa’s healthcare economy is entering its most commercially concentrated phase yet, with global medical technology manufacturers accelerating their push for market share in a region now... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum earnings surge 1 633%, R15bn interim dividend declared
29th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed platinum group metals (PGM) mining and marketing company Valterra Platinum on Wednesday reported stunningly high financial results for the six months to June 30 –... 


NGV Gas Continues to Grow as Demand for Compressed Natural Gas Increases
NGV Gas Continues to Grow as Demand for Compressed Natural Gas Increases
28th July 2026

NGV Gas, the retail fuel division of CNG Holdings, continues to experience growing demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as fleet operators, commercial transport businesses and motorists seek... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2027 Opens for Bookings as Africa's Premier Manufacturing Event Announces Its Return
Manufacturing Indaba 2027 Opens for Bookings as Africa's Premier Manufacturing Event Announces Its Return
28th July 2026

The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba are pleased to announce that bookings are now officially open for the 14th Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 13 - 14 July... 


Voith’s digital technologies are designed to optimise belt conveyor performance and improve operational efficiency.
Voith launches integrated electric conveyor drive system for mining
24th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year's Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, technology company Voith will launch PowerDrive Mining, its first electric drive system for mining belt conveyors. The solution integrates... 


Timing chain kit
Timing chain kit range promotes full system replacement
24th July 2026

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 


Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
23rd July 2026

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking,... 


Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
22nd July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Holdings CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned utility will outline its proposed approach in September in relation to the decommissioning of coal-fired power stations beyond 2030. Eskom has... 


Powering Africa Today for Tomorrow: WEG's Technologies at Electra Mining Africa 2026
22nd July 2026

Mines thrive on reliability, scale, and efficiency, and expect infrastructure investments that will support those goals effectively with modern features and technical superiority. The sector... 


DRDGOLD CFO Henriette Hooijer.
Timing of R10bn capital spend ‘could not have been better’, DRDGOLD CFO points out
20th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

When the R10-billion five-project Vision 2028 expansion plan of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold company DRDGOLD was conceived in 2024, its market capitalisation was about... 


Africa should have infrastructure that connects its countries
Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost Africa's economies
17th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Uganda, in 2015, worked with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build roads in the eastern DRC, which enabled goods manufactured in Uganda to be exported to this region, benefitting Uganda... 


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