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Critics often portray the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as bloated and inefficient, citing that personnel costs, compensation of employees, consume around 65-70% of the defence budget. This high proportion fuels claims of overstaffing, with calls for drastic headcount reductions to free up funds for equipment and operations. However, this view is a fallacy …
OPINION: As time ticks closer to the 2026 international season and next year’s Rugby World Cup, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus could consider a few in-form youngsters to make their Test debuts this season. Erasmus has proved that he is not afraid to back a youngster, despite their age. When a player is ready for …
SA Rally Raid will host its first compulsory Electronic Roadbook (RBR Roadbook Reader) training session for the 2026 season this week, following the official announcement that digital roadbooks will be mandatory from Round One. The move brings the championship into direct alignment with leading international rally raid events, including the Dakar Rally, where digital navigation …
Why gun violence is a public health crisis
Unions accept 3.5% increase as progress made on other issues
This year, the eldest Gen Alpha turns 16. That means they aren’t just the future of our work anymore. They […]
The post Gen Alpha: Africa’s digital architects, not your target audience appeared first on Impact Newswire.
Obesity remains a problem in Africa.
The DA-controlled Western Cape Legislature’s Conduct Committee has predictably followed a dubious quasi-legal process to shut down the questions I raised about a DA MP’s decision to pack a gun for party work in townships.
The post GOOD PARTY WILL ASK SPEAKER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO RULE ON GUN-TOTING MEMBERS appeared first on For Good.
Suspended Gauteng High Court Judge seeks to stop Parliament from proceeding with impeachment
The onus is on businesses to carefully manage their industrial water ecosystems. Water restrictions and unreliability are daily risks. Companies must evaluate their water sources: municipal, rainwater, borehole or river, ensuring that water is suitable for its intended use and that it is being used efficiently. When water leaves the plant, should it be recycled …
Statement by Solly Msimanga MPL – DA Gauteng Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today unveiled a billboard marking the ridiculousness of an out of touch ANC Gauteng Premier, who in the face of a water crisis proudly remarked that he is also inconvenienced by water outages, but that he showers at hotels. If those …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO): The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply alarmed by the lack of accurate and credible information disseminated by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to South Africans stranded in Gulf countries and states in the broader Middle East affected by …
The ongoing environmental degradation of the Diep River along Malibongwe Drive near Dunoon clearly demonstrates that the DA-controlled City of Cape Town’s efforts to combat illegal dumping in and around wetland areas have failed and the situation is out of control. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) and residents have already lodged numerous complaints about […]
The post City of Cape Town’s failure to protect Diep River is unforgivable appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Statement by Michelle Clarke – DA Spokesperson on Health: The arrest of the most senior Health Department official for a corruption allegation shows that the National Health Insurance scheme will not work in South Africa. It would become the biggest pot of corruption feeding in decades. While the DA welcomes the arrest of the Department …
New report argues agencies must move beyond time-based models as AI undermines legacy remuneration based on selling hours March 3, 2026: VoxComm, the global voice of agencies, has issued new guidance designed to help agencies ensure they are properly rewarded for helping brands grow in an AI-driven market. Redesigning the Agency Value Model outlines why …
The Triple Blue Number Club (BNC) at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon is an exclusive elite group – so elite, in fact, that only 11 runners will be chasing this status (their 30th race) on Saturday, 11 April 2026. To date 98 runners have completed 30 Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathons or more – …
When Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately set up a foundation to support disadvantaged youngsters and their parents in rural areas. After ending her term as Miss World Africa in November 2024, the 26-year-old became the youngest cabinet minister in Botswana’s history when she was appointed as Minister of Youth …
The Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Vancouver from Cape Town on Monday evening after a long haul which included a transit in Amsterdam, but the smile Sebastiaan Jobb entered Canada with was as fresh as the brightest Namaqualand daisy. It is the 26-year-old Northern Cape born and raised speedster’s second visit to Vancouver. He also …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is celebrating 800,000 vehicles sold in the South African market since its debut 25 years ago. From small beginnings as a relatively unknown brand, Hyundai has grown into South Africa’s fourth-largest automotive brand behind Toyota, Suzuki, and Volkswagen. “Reaching 800,000 vehicles sold is a reflection of how much South Africans love …
And what municipalities can do to help
In its reply to the North West Premier Lazarus Mokgotsi’s State of the Province Address (SOPA) today, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) emphasised that municipal services are the foundation of service delivery to North West residents. When municipal services collapse, the province becomes dysfunctional and government fails. Although Mokgotsi has declared 2026 the “year […]
The post Under ANC rule, good governance remains a pipe dream appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
TUT proudly announces its leadership role of a new, innovative project entitled the South African Music Technology, Innovation and Capacity-building (SAMTIC) project, funded by the ERASMUS+ programme. This project brings together a host of universities from South Africa and the European Union with the intention of transforming music education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in …
The City of Johannesburg and its leadership must answer a simple but urgent question: why did it take the deaths of eight people before any action was taken to enforce building safety?
The post EIGHT LIVES LOST IN ANOTHER TRAGEDY WE COULD HAVE PREVENTED appeared first on For Good.
The organisers of DRC Mining Week, the region's longest-running and most influential mining platform, have unveiled what it will focus on in June this year, including an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation, and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa's mining capital.
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo – 17–19 June 2026
DRC Mining Week, the Democratic Republic of Congo's longest-running and most influential mining platform, has officially launched its 2026 teaser brochure — unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa's mining capital.
Taking place from 17–19 June 2026 in Lubumbashi, the event will once again convene mining operators, global investors, EPCs, OEMs, technology providers, financial institutions and government leaders shaping the future of mining in the DRC and across the continent.
As the world intensifies its focus on critical minerals, copper, cobalt and battery metals, the DRC remains central to the global energy transition. The 2026 edition builds on this momentum — shifting from conversation to implementation.
A Platform Driving Industrial Growth
The newly released teaser brochure outlines an enhanced 2026 agenda designed to address:
With increasing global interest from countries including China, Australia, the United States, Canada, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the European Union, DRC Mining Week 2026 is positioned as a critical meeting point between African mineral producers and international capital.
Why 2026 Matters
The DRC produces over 70% of the world's cobalt and is Africa's largest copper producer. As industrialisation accelerates under national leadership priorities, mining stakeholders are under pressure to move beyond extraction toward sustainable, localised economic growth.
DRC Mining Week serves as the neutral business platform where:
The 2026 programme will feature high-level conference sessions, strategic roundtables, technical workshops and an international exhibition showcasing cutting-edge mining technologies and services.
Building on Legacy, Expanding Opportunity
With more than a decade of convening the sector, DRC Mining Week continues to evolve alongside the industry. The teaser brochure signals a renewed focus on:
As preparations intensify, stakeholders are encouraged to secure early participation to maximise visibility and commercial opportunity.
Download the Teaser Brochure
The 2026 teaser brochure provides a comprehensive overview of participation opportunities, sponsorship packages, exhibition options and strategic themes.
To download the brochure or enquire about participation, visit:
www.DRCMiningWeek.com
DRC Mining Week dates and venue 2026:
- Expo and conference: 17–19 June 2026
- Location: The Pullman Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRC
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VUKA Group
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About DRC Mining Week:
DRC Mining Week is the DRC's premier mining and infrastructure platform, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors and technical experts to shape the future of mining in Central Africa.
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VUKA Group (https://WeAreVuka.com/) (formerly Clarion Events Africa) is a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, green economy and retail sectors. Well-known events by VUKA Group include DRC Mining Week (https://apo-opa.co/4ramyxA), DRC-Critical Minerals & Industrilisation Forum (https://apo-opa.co/4rKxwuF), Nigeria Mining Week (https://apo-opa.co/4uo0YZx), Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4r7jzGk), Africa's Green Economy Summit (https://apo-opa.co/407dtKV), Carbon Markets Africa Summit (https://apo-opa.co/3PbboLA), Smarter Mobility Africa (https://apo-opa.co/3Pd069F), ECOM Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4rdchAN) and CEM Africa (https://apo-opa.co/46B1CbN).