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Renowned for her versatility across a wide range of distances, Neheng Khatala has started the 2026 season in impressive form and is determined to secure a top-two finish at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon on Saturday, 11 April 2026. As she ramps up her preparations for the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, Khatala, Lesotho’s fastest …
Sean Hoatson, the CEO of Normandien Farms, said the group has laid criminal charges against members of parliament (MPs) for crimen injuria and racist behaviour. This followed an unannounced visit by the MPs, accompanied by armed police officers, to Normandien Farms last month. On 4 February 2026, the Department of Employment and Labour released a …
Gaborone, Botswana, 9 March 2026: St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, recently hosted a Medical Workshop in Gaborone, Botswana. The event convened approximately 25 prospective students who have been accepted, have submitted deposits, or have been identified as strong candidates for enrollment in the University’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. …
In the 2024/25 financial year, the Tshwane Metro paid more than R37 million in salaries to suspended officials who are sitting at home awaiting their disciplinary hearings. According to a report by the Metro’s Corporate and Shared Services Department, there are currently 27 employees on suspension – 23 have been waiting for their hearings for […]
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting World Kidney Day (12 March) to raise awareness of silent kidney disease — a serious condition that can develop without noticeable symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining the body’s health. They filter waste and excess fluid from …
Melinda Snyman, NSRI St Lucia station commander, said: At 11h33, Saturday, 7 March, NSRI St Lucia duty crew were activated following reports from iSimangaliso Park rangers of a drowning in progress at Cape Vidal. NSRI crew responded to our NSRI St Lucia station 40 rescue base to prepare an NSRI rescue craft to be dispatched. …
The Guinness Men’s Six Nations has been guaranteeing unpredictability since 1883, with every edition of the iconic Championship keeping global fans hooked at the start of each year. The schedule of fixtures always delivers pure sporting drama, with the strongest international rugby teams in Europe, and stars of the game, making their case to claim …
Johannesburg — As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Tata Motors are proud that their organisation is both diverse and empowering to women, across all facets of their business. This approach begins at the inception of the brand’s incredible products in India and continues onto local sales floors. Tata Motors have put women in the …
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The fourth ITROTRA–MAP Dance Festival was held last week with artists coming from Madagascar, Mozambique, Sweden, France and Germany
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) condemns Friday evening’s (6 March) violent attack on two elderly Dutch tourists at a guest farm approximately 15 km east of Swellendam along the N2 in the direction of Riversdale. According to initial police reports, this is the second incident in the broader Southern Cape region within a week. […]
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With 1 673 vehicles sold in February alone, Jetour has maintained its position as one of the top 15 automotive sellers in the country for the fourth month in a row, ranking 11th overall last month. February also saw South Africa’s automotive market reach its highest sales level in 13 years. Since launching in South …
– ADVERTISEMENT – Piet de Jager, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, said the bans were a concerning trend. “Botswana is not playing ball. They are quick to close the border to South Africa when they are in production, but when they have a shortage, they open imports again,” he told Farmer’s Weekly. – …
Home to 30% of the world's critical mineral reserves, Africa has emerged as a strategic player in global supply chains. The continent's iron ore sector, in particular, offers substantial growth opportunities, with global demand and new exploration campaigns making a strong case for investment. As capital expenditure across the sector increases, Africa has a unique opportunity to turn its iron ore resources into catalysts for sustainable economic growth - and countries are already responding to this call.
Iron Ore Emerges as Strategic Priority
The global iron ore market is expected to grow from $313 billion in 2026 to $425 billion by 2034, driven by infrastructure expansion, industrialization and the continued need for steel in automotive and construction applications. In response, African countries and institutions are moving to position iron ore as a strategic priority. The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has designated iron ore as a strategic resource critical for advancing Africa's mineral production, manufacturing capabilities and industrialization agenda. In its Compendium of Africa's Strategic Minerals study released in mid-February, the AFC states that, of the continent's estimated $8.6 trillion in untapped mineral wealth, iron ore presents a unique opportunity to drive domestic steel and construction sectors while insulating Africa from global demand volatility.
South Africa has also made iron ore a pillar of its critical minerals expansion strategy which targets R2 trillion in investment over the next five years. Speaking in his mid-February State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said: "Our iron ore reserves are valued at more than R40 trillion, making mining a sunrise industry. After many years of declining investment in exploration, we are dedicating funds to geological mapping and exploration to harness our critical mineral reserves."
Similarly, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is prioritizing iron ore exploitation as part of its strategy to unlock its $24 trillion in untapped mineral wealth. Speaking in Cape Town in mid-February, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba highlighted the country's $28 billion special economic zone program spanning the North East to South West, aimed at mining and processing iron ore into steel.
Earlier on, during African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, Kabamba highlighted the DRC's iron ore potential in an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power. "We have 20 billion tons of iron ore - enough to supply steel for Africa. The continent must identify what is critical and prioritize it to drive regional growth," he said.
African Projects Eye Domestic Markets
As iron ore production rises in Africa, many countries are integrating mining with broader industrial agenda. Guinea, for example, is leveraging its $20 billion Simandou iron ore project – the world's largest untapped iron ore deposit - as the cornerstone of its Simandou 2040 strategy, a mining-sector-led economic diversification plan. The country aims to attract global investment not only into mining but across strategic sectors, channeling capital into 122 priority projects spanning infrastructure, health, education and agriculture.
Meanwhile, Liberia is on track to triple its iron ore output this year, fueling the expansion of its industrial sector. This growth is being driven by ongoing projects and capacity expansions from ArcelorMittal Liberia, Cavalla Resources, Westcrest, Zodiac, and Bao Chico. The country's Minister of Mines Matenokay Tingban previously shared that the country expects to reach between 25 million and 30 million tons once all producers come online.
AMW 2026: Unlocking Investment and Industrial Potential
Ongoing developments highlight the strategic potential of Africa's iron ore sector to drive mining growth, attract investment and fuel industrialization. With global demand for steel and iron rising, African nations are combining resource wealth with infrastructure development, local beneficiation and strategic financing to maximize value across the continent.
Stepping into this picture, the upcoming African Mining Week 2026 - scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town - will provide a premier platform to showcase these opportunities. The event will facilitate partnerships, deal signings and high-level discussions across the iron ore value chain, uniting governments, investors and private sector stakeholders to accelerate production, industrial growth and economic transformation across Africa.
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In the wake of the violence, the association released an official statement blaming a small group of individuals for the collapse of the meeting. The hierarchy expressed regret that the chaotic scenes undermined months of preparation for agenda items that included audited financial statements and World Cup preparations for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana. “The …
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT SANEF, IEC, SALGA, MDDA and Moxii Africa launch nationwide elections training for journalists ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections 08 March 2026 The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in collaboration with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Media Development and Diversity …
Millions of people in west Africa and the Sahel region face starvation.
They will face Australia at 21h33 (SA time) on Sunday in the first semi-final in Vancouver, while Fiji and Spain will contest the second semi-final. South Africa outplayed Great Britain (21-5), Spain (28-7) and New Zealand (17-12) at BC Place to finish top of their pool. They contested semi-finals in Cape Town, Singapore and Perth …
The Tshwane Metro’s plan to soon conclude an agreement with the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) to promote affordable rental housing may seem positive at first glance, but the Metro’s poor track record when it comes to project and financial management makes it a risky undertaking. Examples include the incomplete Clarina housing development, R336 million […]
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The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026. The global gathering arrives at a pivotal …
CHICAGO – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a moving tribute for Reverend Jesse Jackson at his funeral in Chicago on Friday. Ramaphosa commended the American civil rights leader’s contribution to the fight against apartheid. He died on Tuesday, aged 84. Jackson has been described as someone who played an important role in the fight against apartheid. Read: …
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides
JOHANNESBURG – Drugs with a street value of R2.8 million have been seized by police at OR Tambo International Airport. During a routine inspection at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday, police discovered crystal meth worth R2,2 million. The meth was destined for the Philippines. The second drug bust was made at another cargo warehouse on …
Malcolm Libera ·8 Mar 2026 New data shows that South Africans earning over R180,000 a year are accessing more credit but increasingly defaulting on their repayments, which is not sustainable. This is according to the Eighty20’s latest Credit Stress Report, which highlighted that over‑indebtedness continued to increase in the fourth quarter of 2025. The report …
