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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


Babcock launches Lincoln Electric partnership for SSA
13th July 2026

At Babcock’s Jet Park in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Babcock launched its new role as the preferred partner of Lincoln Electric welding products across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Hendrik du Toit, MD for... 


M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines
M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines
13th July 2026

When a slope fails in an open-pit mine, the consequences extend far beyond a production shutdown. Lives are at risk, equipment is threatened, and the operational credibility of an entire site can... 


Image of a tachnician doing work on the control panel of a Condra hoist.
Support for crane maintenance extended
10th July 2026

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel. The company says it will also introduce remote diagnostics... 


An image of the Invertek's variable frequency drive Optidrive range
Modern VSDs deliver energy, operational efficiencies 
10th July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Renewed focus on energy efficiency, process optimisation and operating cost reduction is driving interest in variable speed drive (VSD) technology across Southern Africa, owing to the operational... 


Sibanye-Stillwater sales & marketing executive VP Kleantha Pillay.
New longer-term platinum metal applications needed, Sibanye-Stillwater headlines
10th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

To replace declining demand for the autocatalysis that curbs emissions from vehicle exhausts, new longer-term platinum group metal (PGM) applications are required, Sibanye-Stillwater headlined at... 


FUNDING IN PLACE
West Wits Mining has completed the funding package for Qala Shallows through definitive agreements with financial institutions
West Wits advances from developer to producer
10th July 2026

Few gold projects can claim to be building a new mine in the heart of Johannesburg while drawing on one of the most prolific gold basins in mining history. For ASX-listed West Wits Mining, that is... 


Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO
Gap between policy intent and action must be closed to halt deindustrialisation
10th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Mervyn Naidoo has called on government to urgently close the prevailing gap between its stated commitment to... 


 Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity
Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity
9th July 2026 By: Haydon Whitley

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) has stressed the importance of practical rail modernisation, efficient maintenance practices and skills development as key enablers of South Africa's rail recovery and... 


Slope Stability X26 Conference & Expo
9th July 2026

10–11 September 2026 | The Garden Venue, Northriding, Johannesburg, South Africa Prevent the Next Slope Failure Before It Happens 


Maptek showcases real-time slope monitoring technology at Slope Stability X26
Maptek showcases real-time slope monitoring technology at Slope Stability X26
8th July 2026

In open-pit mining, the difference between a managed risk and a catastrophic failure often comes down to one variable: time. How early can a geotechnical team detect that a slope is moving? How... 


Image of WERNERT pumps
Bringing next-generation polyethylene products to South Africa
3rd July 2026

The Engineering Shapes and Solutions Division of Switzerland-headquartered Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) specialises in the development, processing, manufacture and application of advanced... 


Image of a Brake motor
Advanced braking technologies for African industry
3rd July 2026

Hydraulic equipment supplier Magnet Service Binder specialises in braking and motion control solutions and offers a range of products tailored to both light and heavy industrial sectors. As the... 


The Brixton Reservoir and Tower
New reservoir should address shortages
3rd July 2026

Municipal entity Johannesburg Water officially launched the new 26-million-litre Brixton Reservoir and Tower on April 29, in Gauteng, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen water... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
3rd July 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Fortuna Metals achieves greater than 96% titanium oxide rutile product at Malawi project
Fortuna Metals achieves greater than 96% titanium oxide rutile product at Malawi project
2nd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has announced the successful production of a high-quality rutile product of over 96% titanium oxide (TiO2) from the bulk sample metallurgical testwork completed by mineral... 


Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector
Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector
2nd July 2026

There are few sectors where the margin for error is as narrow as it is in geohazard protection for active mining operations. Rockfall barriers that underperform, mesh systems that fail to arrest a... 


George Bennett
Rainbow making progress on Phalaborwa DFS
1st July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths reports that, over the first half of this year, work at its Phalaborwa project, in Limpopo, South Africa, has continued to focus on optimising and simplifying the... 


DRDGOLD's Regional Tailing Storage Facility.
DRDGOLD’s R8bn internally funded capital programme forging steadily ahead
30th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold-from-mine-waste company DRDGOLD is looking at organic growth of 40% in throughput and 30% in output, using internally funded cash flows and infrastructure that can facilitate additional... 


Huawei Southern Africa OpenLab
Huawei South Africa OpenLab brings digital mining solutions closer to local industry
30th June 2026

South Africa’s mining industry is moving digital transformation from abstract ambition to practical application. The sector’s priorities are clear: safer underground working environments, better... 


Rough ruby at the Montepuez mine
Gilbertson to step down as Gemfields CEO; Mozambique mine facing challenges
30th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Johannesburg- and London-listed gemstone miner Gemfields has informed shareholders that Sean Gilbertson will, by mutual agreement with the board, step down as CEO and as a director of the company... 


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