South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
By: Martin Creamer 19th December 2025 Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different... →
Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
By: Reuters 19th December 2025 Botswana's government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector continues to struggle, its finance... →
Nersa appoints Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide power-market reform
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th December 2025 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF) to advise on the... →
White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee welcome packet 
By: Reuters 18th December 2025 White South Africans coming to the US as refugees could get a biography of President Donald Trump for children as part of a welcome packet proposed... →
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
By: Bloomberg 18th December 2025 Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil... →
DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy
By: Terence Creamer 18th December 2025 South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan... →
Over 1 000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur when paramilitary group seized camp, UN says
By: Reuters 18th December 2025 Over 1 000 civilians were killed when a Sudanese paramilitary group took over a displacement camp in Sudan's Darfur region in April, including... →
Legendary Brian Gilbertson’s colossal contribution to mining will live on
By: Martin Creamer 18th December 2025 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – It is difficult to know where to start when doing an obituary on Brian Gilbertson, who passed away at the age of... →
SADC deploys panel of elders in support of inclusive process in lead up to new elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th December 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the restoration of calm in Madagascar during the closing ceremony of the Southern African... →
Gabon plans new housing tax to help tackle rising debt
By: Reuters 18th December 2025 Gabon is planning to introduce a new housing tax in January to finance the Central African oil-producing country's needs as its debt continues to... →
Lower inflation target set to reshape Rand’s long-term path
By: Bloomberg 18th December 2025 South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term... →
Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles of the NTCSA and the TSO
By: Terence Creamer 18th December 2025 Eskom has provided further details on the distinctive roles it envisages being performed by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)... →
South African rand steady ahead of producer inflation data
By: Reuters 18th December 2025 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Thursday, as investors await producer inflation data for clues on the health of Africa's... →
