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South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini, with Lesotho as an enclave within its territory. The capital cities are Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). With a population of about 60-million people, South Africa has the most industrialised and diversified economy on the continent, historically built on mining—particularly gold, platinum and diamonds—but also encompassing manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. The country's currency is the rand. South Africa operates as a parliamentary republic with a president serving as both head of state and head of government. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, BRICS Plus and the Commonwealth. The economy is characterised by significant infrastructure, including extensive rail and port networks, but faces challenges including high unemployment, inequality and intermittent electricity supply constraints. Key exports include minerals, metals, vehicles and machinery. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has pursued economic liberalisation and regional integration whilst grappling with the legacy of racial segregation and uneven development.

South Africa News


NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
NTCSA acknowledges ‘temporary bottleneck’ of R2bn in curtailment payments to IPPs
Updated 2 hours 17 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed what it describes as a “temporary bottleneck” in curtailment payments to independent power producers (IPPs), with about... 


The Mimosa mine in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Mimosa revives $130m platinum project after price rebound
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's Mimosa platinum mine, jointly owned by Impala Platinum and Sibanye-Stillwater, is reviving its $130-million North Hill life-extension project after a rebound in metal prices, an... 


Sarens adds the new XCMG XCL18000M crane to its South African fleet
Sarens adds the new XCMG XCL18000M crane to its South African fleet
Updated 4 hours ago

In its longest combination (up to 198+ 8m), the new crane handles a maximum payload of 192 tons at extreme heights. This model reduces setup and dismantling time to two or three days—roughly half... 


Renewables Can Drive Africa’s Energy Security and Industrialisation: Energy Leaders Convene in Cape Town
Renewables Can Drive Africa’s Energy Security and Industrialisation: Energy Leaders Convene in Cape Town
Updated 7 hours ago By: Dimpho Madiba

RES4Africa Foundation, in collaboration with Nedbank CIB and the European Investment Bank (through its development arm, EIB Global), convened a high-level roundtable titled “Beyond the Traditional... 


Pump spares and parts for Africa
Pump spares and parts for Africa
Updated 7 hours ago

KSB Pumps and Valves employs a customer first approach to the supply of spares and parts for its massive installed base of pumps and valves across the continent. With a history spanning more than... 


The NRF Celebrates Youth Making Strides in Research and Knowledge Advancement
Updated 7 hours ago

As South Africa commemorates its 50th Youth Month, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is shining a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of young researchers who are advance knowledge,... 


Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices
Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices
18th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South African companies face increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible sourcing, reduce carbon intensity and ensure greater transparency across their operations and supplier networks,... 


As Africa industrialises, grid resilience becomes the next energy challenge
As Africa industrialises, grid resilience becomes the next energy challenge
18th June 2026

Africa’s industrial ambitions are increasingly tied to one critical factor: access to reliable, scalable energy. As policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather in Cape Town this week for... 


Stabilising Flotation Through Vendor Management: Driving Localised Mining Excellence in the DRC
18th June 2026

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) advances its ambitions around industrialisation, value addition and energy resilience, discussions taking place at DRC Mining Week 2026 are highlighting... 


Platinum jewellery.
Platinum jewellery generates highest demand level since 2019
18th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite metal price and import tariff headwinds, platinum jewellery delivered growth across all markets in 2025, generating the highest demand level since 2019. South Africa is the world's largest... 


Sustainability beyond the factory - why SA companies must rethink supply chain accountability and turn it into business advantage
Sustainability beyond the factory - why SA companies must rethink supply chain accountability and turn it into business advantage
18th June 2026

By: Rohit Chashta - Sustainability Business Lead, Africa, SE Advisory Services at Schneider Electric South African organisations’ broad environmental obligations have evolved into a number of... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa
18th June 2026

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


32,000+ Business Owners Expected to register for The Business Show :: Africa and Access to Finance LIVE
18th June 2026

 Thousands of business owners, entrepreneurs and decision-makers are expected to gather at the Sandton Convention Centre on 02–03 September 2026 as The Business Show :: Africa and Access to Finance... 


M Bond Pumps Industrial Valves Official Logo
Why incorrect valve selection destroys engineered pump systems
18th June 2026

The devastating reality of the pipe-fitting fallacy: Incorrect valve selection and poor fluid dynamics lead to catastrophic pressure blowouts, destroyed pump systems, and severe operational downtime. 


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Minimise risk, maximise safety through real-time visibility
18th June 2026

Global leader in advanced vehicle interaction technology for the mining and heavy mobile equipment industries Wabtec Digital Mine is backed by more than 125 years of mining heritage. 


AEW 2026 to Position Transmission at the Center of Africa’s Data Center Buildout
17th June 2026

The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving substantial capital deployment into Africa’s digital infrastructure. This positions high capacity hyperscale campuses as a core asset class. 


Engen Xtreme powers up Gas Motorshow International 2026 with memorable brand experiences for motoring enthusiasts
Engen Xtreme powers up Gas Motorshow International 2026 with memorable brand experiences for motoring enthusiasts
17th June 2026

Engen Xtreme proudly participated in the 2026 Gas Motorshow International at Suncoast Durban, from June 13-14, reinforcing its position as a trusted performance lubricant brand while connecting... 


What you need is a nerve centre for your building
What you need is a nerve centre for your building
17th June 2026

It might sound like a broken record, but across South Africa, building owners continue to grapple with fragmented infrastructure which offer very little if any insight into how systems are... 


De Beers CEO Al Cook
De Beers CEO sees sale of diamond firm in 'weeks not months'
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

A sale of De Beers, Anglo American's diamond unit, has never been closer, its CEO said on Tuesday, adding that a deal could come within weeks. Anglo put De Beers - one of the world's leading... 


Coal
China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

A deadly mining accident in China's biggest coal-producing region and mounting policy chaos around Indonesian exports are choking global supplies, which analysts and industry officials say could... 


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