Watch the Diamond moon on Thursday
The next Full Moon (Diamond Moon) peaked on Thursday morning at 04:11am (2 April 2026). Moonrise is expected at different times around the country, at Richard’s Bay (17:22), East London…
SA Investment Conference aims to raise R2 trillion
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to chair South Africa’s 6th Investment Conference on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Ramaphosa has chaired five Investment…
Should presence of glyphosate in staple foods be a worry?
Laboratory test results conducted by the Africa Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) revealed that residues of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid, are present in staple foods in South Africa. According to the…
MACUA demands Parliament holds an inquiry into mine closures before rehabilitation
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and its partners have written to multiple Portfolio Committees of Parliament, demanding mining companies be held accountable for systemic failures in mine…
Sasol’s destoning plant reduces ash from gasification process
Sasol launched a new destoning plant, to remove high density stone from coal. The plant which has been operating since December 2025, was developed through the conversion of the Twistdraai…
Sound policies and financial innovation, Africa can convert its climate vulnerabilities into economic opportunity
Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with a resounding call to action, urging the continent to leverage its digital revolution, transform water financing and redesign agriculture…
Dewatering of Ekapa mine expected to help recover trapped miners
The dewatering of the Ekapa Minerals mine is underway in the Northern Cape. It is expected that once this exercise is completed, bodies of five miners trapped underground, will be…
Africa holds 30% of the globe’s critical minerals, paving a collaborative path
Experts say Africa holds 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves such as platinum group metals (PGMs), manganese and chrome. However, intra-African trade accounts for only 16% of total African…
Wonders leading up to a full moon in March
Up to 16% of the moon is expected to appear on Saturday, the February 21, 2026. This is called the “Waxing Crescent phase” not a full moon. According to Moongiant,…
Search continues for trapped miners underground Ekapa Mine in Kimberley
Five miners have been trapped underground Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, for close to 80 hours now. Concerns from various organisations are growing louder, including the South African Federation of Trade…