Paul Dunne is the new President of the Minerals Council
Paul Dunne is the President of the Minerals Council of South Africa. This was announced by the Council last week. Three Vice-Presidents were re-elected to their positions. Dunne was acting…
Astonishing rise in number of young smokers, up to 20,3%
Tobacco use in Southern Africa is on the rise, despite being responsible for 8 million deaths globally every year and more than 30, 000 in South Africa annually. In addition,…
Paraffin spillage on the M1 South, Jhb
A clean-up operation is underway on the M1 after a paraffin spillage on Saturday. JRA Motorways teams are currently cleaning out the oil at the South Crown interchange, in Johannesburg.…
“Ease of doing business in Gauteng”
Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) improving to 62% since 2023, as well as the launch of South Africa’s first AI data centre, and strategic developments in rail, water, and energy…
Fuel crisis in Moza, may affect maritime services
Mozambique’s maritime and cargo services may be affected by a fuel crisis in that country. Gas stations cannot issue bank guarantees for buying fuel, due to a crisis believed to…
What is in the MoU between NRF and Mintek
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and South Africa’s minerals research organisation-Mintek, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 29 May 2025. NRF’s Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, said at the signing…
Nearly 5 million Seahorses seized in illegal wildlife trade
Nearly 5 million seahorses, valued at an estimated CAD$29 million, were seized across 62 countries between 2010 and 2021. Researchers from Project Seahorse and Oceans Asia, said this week, most…
SARB cuts interest rates by 25 basis points
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a current 7,25%, effective from 30 May. Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the SARB, said the…
AfDB to vote for its Group President on Thursday
Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala of South Africa, former Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank, is among five candidates up for the position of Group President. The bank’s Board of…
21 informal homes gutted by fire in Diepsloot
21 homes were gutted by a fire in Diepsloot Extension 1. The Cedric Mphofela Foundation said the incident occurred on Tuesday night, after a paraffin lamp was left unattended. The…