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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·17 May 2026 Although the city of Johannesburg is widely referenced as a city of possibilities, property growth data shows signs of negative sales and years of decay. “Within Johannesburg and in Pretoria, there are pockets where there is great activity and places to invest, but overall there’s still a bit of a …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) is thrilled to announce that tickets for the highly anticipated 2026/27 international season are officially on sale, inviting fans across the country to come together for a summer filled with fierce rivalries in world cricket.
The post TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR CSA’S 2026/27 INTERNATIONAL HOME SEASON first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
Multinational commodities company Trafigura signed an offtake agreement in April 2026 with Ghana's Heath Goldfields for the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine, committing to purchase around 700,000 ounces of gold. The deal provides immediate commercial certainty for the project while improving its financing profile by guaranteeing a long-term buyer, addressing one of the sector's most persistent constraints: access to capital.
The move reflects a broader trend across Africa's mineral sector whereby projects are turning to offtake agreements to secure capital and advance production. As Africa accelerates the development of its estimated $8.5 trillion in untapped mineral wealth, offtake agreements are emerging as an effective tool to unlock financing and de-risk projects.
This dual function - market assurance and capital enablement - is increasingly central to Africa's mining financing landscape. By reducing demand risk, offtake agreements help unlock debt and equity financing that would otherwise be difficult to secure in early-stage or restart projects.
Similar structures are being replicated across the continent. In Sierra Leone, an offtake-backed arrangement involving Trafigura and FG Gold Limited helped unlock financing for the Baomahun Gold Project, marking a critical step in de-risking one of the country's flagship mining developments and enabling financial close for large-scale gold production.
In the battery minerals space, NextSource Materials extended its offtake agreement in March 2026 with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to supply graphite from the Molo project in Madagascar. The arrangement provides predictable long-term demand for 9,000 tons per annum of graphite, while simultaneously supporting project financing and expansion plans tied to global battery supply chains.
Similarly, Bannerman Energy has secured offtake agreements with North American utilities for uranium from its Etango project, providing multi-year revenue visibility from 2029 to 2033 and strengthening the project's long-term investment case.
These transactions reflect a broader structural shift in African mining finance: offtake agreements are no longer just sales contracts, but core instruments of project development, risk allocation and capital mobilization. For other markets seeking finance and long-term buyers, these examples demonstrate the viability of offtake contracts - not only for project commissioning phases but as tools for early-stage development.
Notably, in South Africa, where the government is targeting R2 trillion in investment to unlock its critical minerals potential, offtake structures could play a central role in de-risking projects. Similarly, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which holds an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral wealth, offtake agreements could accelerate the monetization of its vast copper, cobalt and strategic mineral reserves.
Against this backdrop, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) Conference and Exhibition - taking place from October 14–16 in Cape Town - will showcase how offtake-driven financing models can be scaled to accelerate project delivery and strengthen Africa's position in global minerals supply chain. Uniting stakeholders from across the entire African mineral value chain, the event offers a platform to examine strategic financing, mechanisms to accelerate production and positioning the continent at the forefront of global mining investment.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
As Kenya moves to extend value-added tax to digital payment platforms, including mobile money systems that underpin everyday commerce, is […]
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TAJ Cape Town recently played host to the eagerly anticipated annual Winemakers’ Lunch, a highlight on the Reaching for Young Stars calendar, now proudly in its 18th year. Held in the magnificent Bombay Brasserie, the occasion brought together some of South Africa’s most celebrated winemakers alongside young beverage students, offering a rare and enriching opportunity …
By Liezel Jonkheid, Founder and Director, Consumer Psychology Lab In the years since I founded the Consumer Psychology Lab, I have sat with hundreds of leadership teams who are genuinely frustrated. They have invested significantly in what they believe is ‘customer experience’. They have the platforms, the dashboards, the automation tools, the AI-assisted workflows. They …
Nco Dube|Published 14 hours ago Copy to Clipboard There is a particular kind of silence that settles over a country when a long story reaches its final chapter. It is not the silence of peace, nor the silence of defeat. It is the silence of reckoning. South Africa is entering that silence now as the …
Story audio is generated using AI South African filmmakers are making a strong impression at this year’s 79th Cannes International Film Festival in France, as African storytelling gains significant prominence at the world’s most prestigious film festival. While African cinema has long featured at Cannes, this year signals a shift, with filmmakers from the continent …
David Robert Lewis|Published 16 hours ago Copy to Clipboard NATIONAL TREASURY’S draft capital flow regulations contain a definition of “crypto asset” so broad it would capture green energy certificates, governance tokens, and loyalty points. Here’s why that matters – and what needs to change. There is a particular type of odious regulatory error that is …
Malcolm Libera ·17 May 2026 Criminals are always on the lookout for easy opportunities, and experts have warned that solar panels and gas bottles are among the top on the list of items being stolen from properties in South Africa. Guardian Eye managing director Rodney Taylor has warned that organised criminal syndicates are targeting solar …
By Marcus MolokoPhotos: GCIS Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has delivered South Africa’s country statement at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), currently underway at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan. The forum, convened by UN-Habitat, is the world’s premier conference on sustainable urbanisation, bringing together governments, civil society, and private sector …
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An amount of R12.3 billion has been allocated to infrastructure grants to fund 70 bulk water projects and 341 water services initiatives across all provinces, as government intensifies efforts to stabilise struggling municipal systems. Presenting the Budget Vote for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Parliament on Friday, Minister Pemmy Majodina announced that …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·17 May 2026 South Africa is home to over 20 public universities, with tuition fees varying according to each university’s policies, the program type, and the course duration. According to the latest ranking from Times Higher Education for 2026, 13 of these universities are recognised among the world’s top tertiary institutions. This ranking …
Malcolm Libera ·17 May 2026 South African employers are being warned to prepare for increased scrutiny as authorities intensify inspections of businesses employing foreign nationals. This was highlighted in a recent case outlined by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), which underscored both labour and immigration risks businesses face. Employment experts and senior associates, Lee Masuku and …
As global central banks pause to assess how the Iran war will ripple through energy, food and fertilizer markets, Zambia […]
The post Bank of Zambia Cuts Rates Again Despite Iran War Risks appeared first on Impact Newswire.
On the field, football has the power to bring cultural unity. But crackdowns on immigrants and soaring costs will make it more difficult to attend.
Midrand has firmly established itself as the economic heart of Gauteng. Strategically positioned between Johannesburg and Pretoria, it plays host to massive corporate parks, sprawling multi-story headquarters, and bustling commercial hubs like Waterfall City and Grand Central. For facility managers and operations directors overseeing large office environments in this region, maintaining a pristine workspace is …
Paying for goods, services, bills, school fees, rent, fines, and monthly accounts is part of normal life. People want payment steps that are clear, fast, and safe. Businesses want the money to reach the right account, with fewer errors and less admin. This is where a proper payment setup can make a big difference. A …
Buying music gear can feel like a big step for anyone who wants to start playing or producing sound. Options run wide, from full-size instruments to small bits of kit that plug into a laptop. Picking the right gear makes a real difference to how much fun you get out of playing. The gear you …
Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in wellness circles over the past few years. People are starting to see a clear link between what happens in the stomach and how the rest of the body feels. From mood swings to low energy, poor digestion can play a part in many common …
Sports supplements have grown into a massive industry over the past few decades. Walk into any health shop and the shelves groan under the weight of powders, capsules, shakes, and bars all promising bigger gains, faster recovery, and better performance. Picking what actually works from what is just flashy packaging takes a bit of homework. …
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On 15 May 2026, Africa CDC (https://AfricaCDC.org/) alerted the continent and the global community to the growing risk of regional spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak originating from Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The affected area is characterised by high population mobility, insecurity, and intense cross-border connectivity with neighbouring countries, including Uganda. This alert underscored the urgent need for coordinated continental action to prevent further spread and safeguard regional and continental health security.
On the same day, the DRC and Uganda officially declared Ebola outbreaks in their respective countries. In line with the Africa CDC's mandate, when an outbreak affects more than one Member State, the agency assumes responsibility for leading and coordinating the response at the regional and continental levels, bringing all partners together.
I commend the Governments of the DRC and Uganda for their continued efforts to contain these outbreaks. I also express my support for South Sudan, which is geographically close to Ituri province, in advancing its preparedness measures. Africa CDC will continue to work closely with all partners to ensure that timely and appropriate support is provided to all affected and at-risk countries.
On 16 May 2026, following the confirmation of Ebola outbreaks in the two countries, Africa CDC convened a high-level consultative meeting bringing together more than 130 participants representing affected and at-risk countries as well as donor partners (USA, UK, European Union); Philanthropies, United Nations agencies (WHO, UNICEF, FAO, WFP, IOM, OCHA); humanitarian agencies; pharmaceutical companies; and other key stakeholders.
To strengthen coordination and guide the response, the meeting recommended the immediate activation of the continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), bringing together all key partners to support and coordinate preparedness and response efforts across surveillance, laboratory systems, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement, logistics, cross-border collaboration, and rapid response operations.
In light of these developments, and in accordance with Article 12 of the Africa CDC Statute regarding the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), I have consulted the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
I have also requested the Chair of the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), Prof Salim Abdool Karim, to urgently convene the ECG in order to provide technical guidance and recommendations on the evolving risk situation and the potential need for a PHECS declaration.
In addition, I am engaging, for further political guidance and continental solidarity, with H.E. Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union, as well as H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
To ensure close coordination of the continental response to this outbreak affecting our continent, I have decided to cancel my engagements in Geneva during the World Health Assembly and will return to Africa on Monday. I will be visiting the affected countries in the coming days to support national authorities, engage partners, and reinforce collective continental action.
Africa CDC remains fully committed to working with Member States and partners to protect lives, contain the outbreak, and strengthen Africa's health security and preparedness architecture.
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