SA Council: Older mineworkers Should get vaccinated
The Minerals Council South Africa is encouraging older mineworkers to register for the COVID-19 vaccine The country’s second phase of the roll-out is for people aged 60 and over. The
Southern Africa: FAO Trains SADC On Disaster Anticipatory Action
By Absalom Shigwedha The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started training people from southern Africa in taking anticipatory actions ahead of disasters. According to a statement from
Exploring effects of climate change on Africa’s energy transition
The African Climate Foundation will celebrate Africa Day on 25 May by launching its Strategic Framework which will capture the continent’s thinking around climate funding. The ACF is the first
South Africa: Agricultural, Mining Sector Urged to Use Water Sparingly
SAnews.gov.za (Tshwane) The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged the agricultural sector and mining industry, and all Northern Cape residents to continue using water wisely and sparingly. “Report all
China’s mining contracting major JCHX builds on mine operator ambitions, buying Lonshi copper mining project in DRC from ERG
On April 26, a ceremony was held for the completion of JCHX’s acquisition of ERG’s copper asset in DRC which the Chinese mining engineering and contracting major says marks a
South African rand hits new high as manufacturing outperforms
South Africa’s rand touched a 16-month high against the dollar on Tuesday afternoon, helped by manufacturing figures that were far stronger than expected. At 1555 GMT, the rand was at
South Africa wants to block imports of more products that aren’t ‘100% local’
Small business development minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the department is in talks with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to designate more products under the 100% local content category
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Assist Farmers in Drought Stricken Areas
Government of South Africa (Pretoria) One thousand one hundred and fifteen farmers located in critical and extremely critical drought-stricken areas eligible for drought relief received fodder support in April 2021,
South Africa to introduce new e-visas this year
The Department of Home Affairs plans to extend its e-visa programme to a number of countries in 2021 in a potential boost for the tourism industry. Presenting to parliament last
Mining Indaba expands the Advisory Board for 2022
Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) (www.MiningIndaba.com), organised by Hyve Group Plc announced the newly expanded Advisory Board last week. The strategic committee includes distinguished finance, technology, sustainability, mining