South Africa’s mining constraints need urgent attention, Minerals Council tells Indaba 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 31 minutes ago South Africa’s mining sector remains constrained by regulatory and operational bottlenecks that need urgent attention to unlock full potential... →
Dipak Patel appointed new deputy chair of Presidential Climate Commission
By: Terence Creamer Updated 1 hour 24 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipak Patel as deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for a tenure running from... →
Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service (Sars), saying its rebuilding illustrates the value... →
Nersa says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved
By: Reuters Updated 2 hours 38 minutes ago South Africa's energy regulator said on Sunday that it granted State utility Eskom larger electricity rate increases for its next two financial... →
South African rand starts week firmer as gold rebounds
By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago The South African rand began the new week firmer in early trade on Monday, boosted mainly by stronger yellow precious metal prices. At 0638 GMT,... →
Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
By: Schalk Burger 6th February 2026 Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas... →
More renewable energy secured for Sibanye-Stillwater's South African mines
By: Martin Creamer 6th February 2026 Precious and green metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a flexible renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy... →
Cape Town goes private to boost electricity and water supply
By: Bloomberg 6th February 2026 Cape Town will call for tenders to implement several major projects that aim at cutting electricity costs and bolstering water security in South... →
Drought spreads beyond Kenya's arid north, plunging herders into crisis
By: Reuters 6th February 2026 The dozens of cow and goat carcasses scattered around Maria Katanga's family compound testify to the grinding impact of an ongoing drought on... →
Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th February 2026 Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from... →
Highest annual shareholder returns in Barrick history – ‘with more to come’
By: Martin Creamer 6th February 2026 The balance sheet of New York- and Toronto-listed gold and copper mining company Barrick is in phenomenally good shape, with future capital... →
SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th February 2026 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging... →
South Africa and China sign trade and investment framework agreement
By: Terence Creamer 6th February 2026 South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment agreement aimed at providing duty-free access to the Chinese market to more... →
