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Siemens South Africa CEO sub-Saharan Africa Sabine Dall’Omo standing on a stage talking

Cumulative effort to transform grids a hot topic

Published: 10 May 24

Of the 103 countries that in 2020 pledged to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane emissions by at least 30%, 54 are African, says global technology giant Siemens South Africa CEO sub-Saharan Africa Sabine Dall’Omo. These countries have agreed to implement Nationally Determined Contributions and national adaptation plans underscoring their commitment to combating climate change.

An air-cooled condensers designed and manufactured by IWC

Cooling company to highlight new concepts

Published: 10 May 24

After two successful webinars that unpacked the use of air-cooled condensers (ACC) for recoverable energy in power generation, thermal solutions specialist Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) aims to address future clients and investors at this year’s Enlit Africa 2024, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 21 to 23. According to IWC the ACC technology, incorporating partial evaporative cooling, can play a transformative role in harnessing recoverable energy and using it for power generation.

Gas cylinders in front of a gas transporting ship

Big guns will speak at Enlit

Published: 10 May 24

Advisory and analytics firm Frost & Sullivan, a global strategy consulting and market intelligence firm with a long-standing presence in Africa will again be represented by its partner and Africa CEO Hendrik Malan at this year’s Enlit Africa 2024, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 21 to 23. For the past 24 years, Malan has dedicated himself to understanding the Africa region and its dynamics.

Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal

Published: 09 May 24

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi vowed to protect the country’s interests, including its 15% stake in diamond giant De Beers, should BHP Group acquire Anglo American. Anglo, which rejected a BHP proposal valuing the mining company at about $39 billion, owns the other 85% of De Beers. Under the proposed deal, BHP — once a major diamond producer itself — said that De Beers would be put on a strategic review. Anglo, the only major miner with a big diamond business, has already been reviewing the future of units including De Beers.

Johnson Matthey forecasts lower palladium, rhodium deficits, but larger platinum deficit

Published: 09 May 24

Chemicals and sustainable technologies provider Johnson Matthey says the palladium and rhodium markets are likely to record smaller deficits this year, while platinum is likely to record a deficit of 600 000 oz on the back of lower primary supplies. It states in its latest yearly ‘PGM Market Report’ that an anticipated recovery in primary and secondary platinum group metal (PGM) production fell short of expectations in 2023.

Manuka raises cash to bring Mt Boppy into production

Published: 09 May 24

Exploration and development company Manuka Resources has announced an A$8-million capital raise that it plans to use to bring the Mt Bobby gold mine into production this year. The capital will be used to establish an onsite processing facility to recover gold from oxidised ore. First gold production is forecast for the fourt quarter.

Panama President-elect rules out First Quantum talks until arbitration dropped

Published: 09 May 24

Panama's President-elect has ruled out talks with Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals until it drops multiple arbitration proceedings it has launched seeking billions of dollars in compensation from the government over a mine shutdown order. President-elect Jose Raul Mulino spoke about his plans for the major copper mine, once responsible for some 5% of Panama's economic activity and some 40% of First Quantum's revenue, in an interview with local news radio program Panama en Directo on Thursday.

An image of DMRE chief inspector of mines David Msiza

Conference highlights coal mining industry safety milestones, new targets

Published: 09 May 24

The South African coal mining industry has made progress in reaching its goal of zero harm; however, programmes and initiatives must be bolstered to ensure this is achieved and then maintained. This was outlined by speakers during the Coal Safe 2024 conference, held on May 9, at Emperors Palace, in Gauteng.

UK, South African universities partner to establish water security forum

Published: 09 May 24

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) and UK-based Cranfield University Centre for Water, Environment and Development (CWED) are partnering to establish a cross-stakeholder consortium to achieve water security in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Community of Practice for Water Security (CoP4H2O), which was announced during a UJ/Cranfield-hosted webinar on Thursday, aims to address the critical water issues impacting Johannesburg, and across South Africa.

Accenture sales and commerce lead Africa Mushambi Mutuma.

South African companies struggling to keep pace with e-commerce growth

Published: 09 May 24

While the cost of doing business is increasing, as companies grapple with ad hoc systems, legacy technology, skills gaps and poor infrastructure, global e-commerce companies with a “wealth of know-how” are rapidly intensifying competition. Hence, the influx of best-in-class global players into the South African market is reshaping industry dynamics, posing a challenge for local companies across the board, according to a report published by global professional services company Accenture.