Africa

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …

WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management division. Built in collaboration with WearCheck, the Lubrigard platform clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to Lubricant‑Enabled Reliability (LER) – the principle that maintaining lubricants in peak condition promotes optimal asset …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

The town of Arandis has announced its intention to become a national hub for hydrogen production and logistics. This declaration was made during a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Cleanergy Solutions Namibia plant near Walvis Bay on Thursday, 3 July. Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

The time is ripe for Africa’s mining sector to realise its full potential. With vast mineral reserves, the continent holds the resources needed to drive the next phase of development, both for Africa and the world. As global debates continue over which minerals will fuel this growth, renewed international interest …

In a strong and visionary address at the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), Hon. Natangue Paulus Ithete, Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, reaffirmed Namibia’s leadership role in shaping Africa’s disaster resilience strategies. Representing Namibia and the continent as Chair of the …