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South African court ends R8bn rail contract in anti-graft push
By: Bloomberg 17th April 2025 A South African court set aside an R8-billion contract between the State rail operator and a company that’s now a unit of Wabtec Corp for 233... →
Intermodal transport webinar looks to enhance intercontinental and international trade
16th April 2025 Global trade is in turmoil. From escalating tariff wars to mounting tensions between global superpowers, the traditional rules of trade are being... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
PGM Day highlights ruthenium’s bright future in hydrogen, biomass, electronics 
By: Martin Creamer 10th April 2025 After listening to Heraeus Precious Metals trading head Dominik Sperzel placing ruthenium on a new high pedestal and describing this low-profile... →
Current global volatility may spark stronger intra-African trade
By: Marleny Arnoldi 10th April 2025 As Africa navigates the outcomes of key elections in 2024 and 2025, as well as geopolitical realignments on the back of President Donald Trump’s... →
Minerals Council scoring big on South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation front
By: Martin Creamer 9th April 2025 Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the... →
South Africa’s water crisis and the reform agenda
8th April 2025 South Africa, one of the 30 driest countries globally, faces a deepening water crisis, driven by erratic rainfall, over-allocated water resources... →
South Africa: Government shows intent in the rail and logistics sector
7th April 2025 On 23 March 2025, Transnet and the Department of Transportation launched a request for information (RFI) to interested and affected parties in... →
