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Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is a province of South Africa. It is the largest province by area, covering about 372 000 km², but the most sparsely populated. The provincial capital is Kimberley, a historic diamond-mining city. The province is characterised by arid and semi-arid landscapes, including parts of the Kalahari Desert and the Karoo. Mining dominates the economy, with significant deposits of diamonds, iron ore, manganese and other minerals. The province is home to major mining operations in areas such as Sishen, Kolomela and the diamond fields around Kimberley. Agriculture, particularly sheep farming and viticulture in the Orange River valley, also contributes to the economy. The Northern Cape shares borders with Namibia and Botswana to the north and west, and with the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West provinces internally. The province faces development challenges including water scarcity, low population density and limited infrastructure in remote areas. It was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, carved from the northern part of the former Cape Province.

Northern Cape News


EU pledges R1bn for SA green economy
Updated 4 hours ago By: Irma Venter

Two Team Europe Global Gateway projects valued at R1-billion-plus were unveiled at the 2026 African Green Hydrogen Summit held in Cape Town last month. Global Gateway is the EU’s strategy to fund... 


Kearney South Africa Energy Partner Frances Phillips.
Green iron-ore is a great South African export opportunity, Joburg Indaba hears
8th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Making green iron-ore for exportation is a great opportunity, South Africa’s Joburg Indaba heard on Thursday, October 8, when Kearney South Africa energy partner Frances Phillips drew attention to... 


Lithium Africa to advance Springbok project
7th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has decided to advance the Springbok project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, toward the production of spodumene concentrate, targeting first production in the... 


From Reclaimed Land to Global Shelves: How One Northern Cape Community Built a R17 Million Raisin Export Business
5th October 2026

Onseepkans is a remote rural settlement of approximately 2,500 residents located along the Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape. In recent years, the area has become the site of a... 


Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
2nd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Manganese terminal at Gqeberha.
Phase 3’s test rail reform cannot afford to fail, says Manganese Producers Consortium
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The third phase of the August 20-launched Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs names freight logistics as a foundational enabler of growing the economy by 3%-plus and generating a... 


Port of Ngqura
South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's State-owned logistics operator Transnet said on Friday it has started the process of picking a private sector partner to develop and operate a new manganese export terminal for 25... 


Image of a Condra crane in a factory
Increased manufacturing capacity ensures production of extra-large cranes 
18th September 2026

Orders for unusually large overhead cranes destined for mines in Zambia, Namibia and South Africa, have been received by crane manufacturer Condra leading to the company increasing manufacturing... 


Copper development in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Orion sharpens governance ahead of taking on copper producer status
17th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Base metals company Orion Minerals, which on Thursday, September 17 described itself as being on the way to becoming South Africa’s next significant copper producer, has taken firm steps to sharpen... 


Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
17th September 2026

In a landmark agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the Northern Cape Provincial Government, to establish a framework for... 


GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for the landmark Mooi Plaats Solar PV project
17th September 2026

GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, announced the completion of its Genius Tracker™ 1P system for the 283 MWp Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant in South... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Manganese terminal at Gqeberha.
Phase 3’s test rail reform cannot afford to fail, says Manganese Producers Consortium
14th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The third phase of the August 20-launched Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs names freight logistics as a foundational enabler of growing the economy by 3%-plus and generating a... 


Brad Rogers
Jupiter appoints interim CEO as MD Rogers steps down
11th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines, which owns a majority interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, in South Africa, has appointed Matthew Jarvis interim CEO, with immediate effect, following the... 


drilling site
State exploration programme targets critical minerals
11th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s government geological agency the Council for Geoscience (CGS) has introduced a high-resolution mapping programme to identify areas with potential to host critical minerals, with the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa conference virtually
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 


Condra secures orders for unusually large cranes for mines across Southern Africa
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra is fulfilling several orders for a range of unusually large overhead cranes for mines in South Africa and beyond – in Zambia and Namibia. The company introduced additional... 


Neo Energy Metals CFO Elmarié Maritz
Neo Energy Metals appoints new CFO, Westerman takes up new role
10th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

LSE- and A2X Markets-listed Neo Energy Metals has appointed Elmarié Maritz CFO, taking over from Martin Westerman who served as acting CFO from June and moves to the newly created role of group... 


ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: Engineering and advisory firm Zutarihas been acknowledged for its role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South Africa on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. The project was named as mega project of the year at the 2026 edition of the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, hosted yearly by Consulting Engineers South Africa, or CESA. The awards recognise projects and individuals who have set the standard for technical excellence, innovation and integrity in South Africa's built environment. Photograph: Zutari
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
4th September 2026

Engineering and advisory firm Zutari’s role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South... 


The expansive solar installation at the Hydra hybrid project has been commissioned in the Northern Cape
Hybrid project’s completion brings company closer to 2030 target
4th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

As part of its ambition to grow its renewables portfolio to more than 1 GW of installed capacity by the end of the decade, TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa (TERSA) has successfully... 


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