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African News Agency
The African News Agency is a news and content syndication service, focusing on news about Africa written by Africans for an African and international audience.
Ramaphosa appoints Climate Change Commission members
18th December 2020 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Climate Change Coordinating Commission established to coordinate and oversee the transition towards a low-carbon and climate change resilient economy. A statement from the Presidency late on Thursday said the commission, an... →
Kepco cancels investment in South African coal energy plant
16th October 2020 South Korea’s State-owned power utility Kepco will either cancel its investment in coal-driven South African independent power producer Thabametsi, or transition the project to gas. A statement issued on Friday by Seoul-based nongovernmental organisation Solutions for Our Climate said Kepco... →
Zambia's Maamba Collieries unveils state-of-the-art coal mining equipment
28th September 2020 Zambian Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa this weekend officially inaugurated Maamba Collieries’ (MCL's) most recent acquisition, a state-of-the-art, high technology surface miner, the company said on Saturday. MCL thus became the first mining firm in Zambia to operate this... →
Eskom resumes rolling blackouts after generation units break down once more
1st September 2020 South African utility Eskom said on Tuesday it would be forced to resume rotational power cuts from midday to 22:00 due to breakdowns in its generating units which slashed power supply. "Eskom regrets to inform the public that due to a severely constrained generation system as a result of... →
Eskom reports lost income of R2.5bn in April
7th May 2020 Eskom's income has shrunk by about R2.5 billion in April as energy demand plummeted due to the country's national lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the power utility's CEO Andre de Ruyter said on Wednesday. "We have seen a reduction in cash-generation for April of some R2.5 billion.... →
Ramaphosa announces 21-day lockdown for South Africa
23rd March 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a national lockdown in South Africa as the government announced measures to curtail the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19). "The National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to enforce a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on... →
Minerals Council CEO says Mboweni is on the right path
27th February 2020 The Minerals Council South Africa on Wednesday said it believed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has taken important steps to address South Africa’s economic crisis, building on the direction from President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address two weeks ago. “But it is just the... →
Numsa march against exploitation in Rustenburg mines
27th February 2020 About 100 members of the National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) from Lanxess chrome mine in Rustenburg braved the scorching sun on Wednesday, to march against exploitation in the mines. Dressed in red union T-shirts they chanted as they snaked through Unie Street heading to the offices of the... →
Mboweni moots referendum on rescuing State-owned companies on Twitter
17th February 2020 After a short hiatus from Twitter, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is once again posting prolifically, using the platform at the weekend to call for a public debate, possibly a referendum, on the use of taxpayers' money to bail out failing State-owned enterprises. "We must develop a democratic... →
Transnet appoints Portia Derby as new Group CEO
1st February 2020 Portia Derby has been appointed group chief executive of Transnet, the department of public enterprises said on Friday night. The appointment was made following "an extensive and rigorous search", the department said via an emailed statement. →
Numsa mourns death of worker at Tau Lekoa mine
27th January 2020 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is mourning the death of a worker during a seismic incident which caused a rock fall at Tau Lekoa mine in North West province. In a statement late on Sunday, Numsa said it had informed management at the mine that it intended to be... →
Mine security guards arrested for alleged robbery at a gold mine
9th January 2020 Two mine security officers were arrested for their alleged role in a murder, hijacking and attempted robbery at a gold mine, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known as the Hawks) said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said the two, aged 31 and 34, were... →
We have to lower the price of Eskom coal – Gordhan
4th December 2019 Coal suppliers need to help efforts to turn around Eskom by being reasonable on their pricing, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday. "We have got to lower the price of coal. We are talking to coal suppliers to make sure they contribute, they have to share the burden,"... →
Numsa says it wants full disclosure of Ndizani Trust financial statements
30th October 2019 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) said on Tuesday in a statement that was disappointed that Samancor had not organised a meeting of the working group consisting of employees and labour representatives with Ndizani Trust members. Numsa said that the working group was... →
Former top cop back in the dock over shooting of 30 mine workers at Marikana
29th October 2019 The trial of former North West deputy police commissioner Major General Willam Mpembe and three others, who are in the dock in connection with the death of 30 mine workers in Marikana, continues at the North West High Court in Mogwase on Tuesday. The mineworkers were killed several years ago at a... →
Russia looks to supply Africa with industrial robots for mining
25th October 2019 The opportunity for Russia to supply industrial robots, dump trucks and bulldozers to the African mining industry, as well as other digital technologies, was discussed on Thursday at the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi. The panel discussion included Sierra Leon mining minister Foday Rado Loki,... →
Alleged illegal miner arrested in North West
24th October 2019 A 31-year-old man has been arrested for alleged illicit mining in Orkney near Klersksdorp, North West police said on Thursday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the man was arrested on Tuesday by the Illicit Mining Task Team. →
Eskom seeks to recover R207m from Deloitte
22nd October 2019 Eskom is seeking the setting aside of awards for two contracts and the recovery of R207 716 243.80 for improperly-awarded work, during 2016, from auditing firm Deloitte Consulting. The embattled state power supplier also wants its former chief financial officer Anoj Singh, and senior executive... →
Eskom acting group CEO Jabu Mabuza
Coal, independent producers are Eskom's biggest cost drivers – parliament
17th October 2019 Independent power producers and coal procurement are among the biggest cost drivers for State-owned electricity company Eskom, accounting for 50 percent of its costs, parliament's select committee on appropriations has said. The committee this week visited Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in... →
Rustenburg implements water restrictions to avoid taps running dry
16th October 2019 The Rustenburg local municipality in North West on Tuesday, implemented water restrictions. "Due to the absence of rainfall in the Rustenburg area after winter, coupled with the daily consumption of water by private and commercial clients, the water restrictions are necessary as any delay in the... →
Forum 4 Service Delivery Youth calls for nationalisation of mines
14th October 2019 The nationalisation of mines will lead to industrialisation, growth of the economy and jobs, Forum 4 Service Delivery Youth said on Monday. "The industrial strategy adopted by government will never succeed unless we have State control and ownership of the natural resources," said Kgothatso... →
Killers of mine manager get life in prison
11th October 2019 Four men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a mine manager in Odendaalsrus in the gold fields of the Free State more than two years ago, police said on Friday. Tota Ezekiel Mohlabane, 26, Pitso Caswell Mokeki, 29, Thabeso Khoase, 36 and Motlalepule Ramakoane, 36, were... →
Sanco wants government to intervene to halt looming job cut in Marikana
27th September 2019 The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in the North West province on Thursday called for government intervention to avert job losses in the mining sector. This follows a statement by Sibanye Stillwater that at least 5 270 jobs were at risk at its Marikana operations. →
No room for coal in Africa’s renewable future – AfDB
26th September 2019 The African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina this week unveiled ambitious plans to scrap coal power stations across the continent and switch to renewable energy. Speaking during the United Nations climate talks on Monday, Adesina outlined efforts to shutter coal-fired power... →
Taps run dry due to low pressure – Magalies Water
18th September 2019 Several municipalities are experiencing water interruptions due to low pressure, Magalies Water said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Mpho Moholo said there was low pressure on the Vaalkop water supply scheme due to high water demand on the system. →
Minerals Council SA saddened at death of deputy minister Hlongwa
16th September 2019 The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed deep sadness at the death of Deputy Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa, who died in a car crash in Limpopo on Friday night. In the months since her appointment in May, Minerals Council leaders and officials had enjoyed a number... →
Deputy Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa
African Rainbow Minerals' full-year revenue up 5%
30th August 2019 Mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) said on Friday its revenue increased by five percent to R9.595 billion in the year ended June, while headline earnings per share were up nine percent to R27.18. ARM declared a final dividend of 900 cents, which together with an interim dividend of 400... →
Misalignment of legislative mandates in some minerals and energy entities concerning – parliament
28th August 2019 The misalignment of legislative mandates with regard to some entities under the department of mineral resources and energy is concerning, the parliament committee overseeing the sector has said. The portfolio committee is in Gauteng province on an oversight trip to visit these entities and gain... →
Policemen, mineworkers in court ahead of 7th Marikana massacre commemoration
14th August 2019 The seventh anniversary of the Marikana massacre commemoration has been preceded by high court appearances of both policemen and mineworkers. Former North West deputy commissioner William Mpembe, and police officers Gideon van Zyl, Dingaan Madoda and Oupa Pule are this week on trial at the North... →
Twenty arrested in Gauteng during raid to combat illicit mining
14th August 2019 Twenty people were arrested during a raid targeting illicit mining in Matholesville, Durban Deep in Roodepoort on Tuesday, the Gauteng police said. Captain Kay Makhubele said this brings to 30 the total number of arrests since the intelligence driven operations targeting illicit mining in the... →
Mantashe's office says probe into Mpumalanga graft to be wrapped up soon
7th August 2019 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said on Wednesday that it was in the process of completing its investigation on the allegations of maladministration and corruption at its Mpumalanga offices. This comes after the department reopened its Mpumalanga regional office almost a year after... →
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe mum on corruption probe after Mpumalanga office reopens
6th August 2019 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has reopened its Mpumalanga regional office almost a year after its closure following allegations of corruption and backlogs in the issuing of licenses. In a statement on Monday, the department advised members of the public that the Mpumalanga... →
Sibanye files court papers to oppose application to halt R5.2bn Lonmin merger
2nd August 2019 Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday filed court papers to oppose an application by a Rustenburg community to halt Sibanye's R5.2-billion acquisition of platinum mining company, Lonmin. Last month, the Greater Lonmin Community (GLC) approached the Constitutional Court seeking leave to appeal and set... →
Parly committee welcome silicosis settlement agreement
26th July 2019 Parliament's portfolio committee on mineral resources on Friday welcomed the R5-billion settlement agreement between gold mining companies and mineworkers who contracted lung diseases. In terms of the agreement a trust will be set up to benefit 10 classes of claimants. →
Rustenburg communities want ConCourt to set aside Sibanye's Lonmin takeover
19th July 2019 The Greater Lonmin Community (GLC) have approached the Constitutional Court seeking leave to appeal and set aside the acquisition of platinum mining company, Lonmin by Sibanye-Stillwater. The GLC is a not-for-profit organisation representing various affected communities of Rustenburg, such as... →
Court reserves judgment in Vedanta application against winding up Zambia operations
18th July 2019 Johannesburg's high court has reserved judgment in Vedanta Resources' application for an urgent interim interdict against the Zambian government's appointment of a provisional liquidator to wind up Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) operations. The Indian-owned mining company is challenging Lusaka's... →
Committee worried about budget size for safety, health in mines
10th July 2019 Parliament's committee on land reform, environment, mineral resources and energy said on Wednesday it was concerned at the budget allocated to safety and health in South Africa's mines, given ongoing fatalities. "The size of the allocation gives the impression that the department does not take... →
Joburg forced to close road due to illegal mining in Roodepoort – Mashaba
2nd July 2019 Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba on Tuesday said that the City has been forced to urgently close Iridium Street between Randfontein Road and Penny Road in Roodepoort from traffic for 12 months, due to illegal mining activities in the area. Mashaba said that illegal mining activities in the vicinity... →
Former workers demand reopening of Dilokong chrome mine – NUM
1st July 2019 Workers affiliated to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) were due to stage a protest march in Polokwane on Monday and hand over a memorandum to the department of mineral resources and energy, among others, demanding the reopening of the Dilokong chrome mine, the union said. Dilokong has been... →
Lanxess Mine strike: Mineworkers' health at risk, two more taken to hospital
26th June 2019 The health of some of the hundreds of mine workers who are staging a sit-in underground at Lanxess mine outside Rustenburg was deteriorating, said a worker who spoke to a union representative using a two-way radio on Wednesday. The worker was speaking from underground to National Union of... →
Numsa underground strike at Lanxess in Rustenburg is 'illegal'
25th June 2019 The ongoing underground strike by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) at Lanxess Chrome Mine (LCM) in Rustenburg was illegal, the mine said on Monday. "The strike has been declared illegal by a Johannesburg court but is ongoing. The main focus of LCM is currently... →
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