Unemployment

By: Jacques Farmer – MD at PRISMA Training Community upliftment is a critical responsibility for any mining operation. Securing a license to mine and meeting regulatory standards depends heavily on... 

Other countries are recruiting local artisans because South Africa trains them well. Artisan retention is no longer an HR side project; it is a business survival plan. Workforce Development | By... 

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Sibanye-Stillwater, AngloGold Ashanti, Mienara, Phahama School of Specialisation and Westcol Technical and Vocational... 

African Group Lubricants and Fezamax Training Academy are helping equip aspiring artisans with the practical skills, industry exposure and professional experience needed to succeed in South... 

The extraordinary pace at which AI is advancing is at once exciting and terrifying. Exposure to the public-facing systems leaves one blown away by the speed and accuracy of the outputs. These... 

Engen has welcomed 50 young people to its 2026 ICT Learnership Programme, investing in crucial digital skills to help address youth unemployment and prepare participants for opportunities in a... 

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) held its annual industry seminar on October 8, titled “From legacy to leadership: shaping sustainable mining futures”. Industry leaders explored the key challenges... 

South Africans, at both public-sector and private-sector levels, need to be laser focused fixing what needs to be fixed on all fronts. We need to set out to turn to positive account every... 

The World Bank has urged Guinea to use the revenues from the exploitation of the largest iron-ore reserve on earth to diversify and build a stronger economy. “The question we must ask ourselves is... 

Africa’s creator economy is projected to reach nearly US$18 billion by 2030, but turning an audience into a viable business takes planning, financial discipline and reliable delivery. Project... 

The manufacturing sector in Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a technical skills shortage that is constraining the region’s ability to grow, attract investment and create jobs. That is the key indicator... 

Most South African manufacturers, besides those few companies benefitting from market tailwinds linked to the deadly conflict disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, are under strain. The pain... 

Chilean State-owned copper giant Codelco's restructuring plan may not be ready until the end of 2026, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, signalling a delay for a much-anticipated strategy meant... 

The results of this shift could include vast economic growth, inflation dropping to 0% or better, a complete change in healthcare and abundance for all, according to ARK. Or it could be the stuff... 

Admissions by Bill Gates about various personal indiscretions – notably his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – have raised questions about his personal judgement and continue... 

The Western Cape’s manufacturing sector is emerging as an increasingly important driver of the province’s ambitions for economic growth, exports, investment and job creation, creating significant... 

Mining and metals research firm BMI find that Australia's industry risk profile is largely being shaped by climate exposure and labour scarcity, though these effects vary by sector. Climate-related... 

Dwyka Labs, which is the innovation and training unit of Dwyka Mining Services, and Tharisa Minerals have jointly launched a Drone Academy at the latter’s Tharisa mine, in the North West province.... 

The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3%...