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The Reach For A Dream 2025 Dream Raffle was officially launched today at Lazarus Motor Company, home of Jetour Centurion, with a brand-new Jetour as the grand prize. The event was attended by key stakeholders, staff, partners, and members of the media. Reach For A Dream is an inspiring South African non-profit which brings hope …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance extends heartfelt congratulations to Pieter Coetzé on his outstanding achievement at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, where he claimed gold in the 100m backstroke, setting a new African record of 51.85 seconds. Pieter’s historic victory marks South Africa’s first senior world championship title in swimming since 2019 and stands …
Residents of Vanderbijlpark were left disappointed and unable to resolve their issues this morning after the Emfuleni Local Municipality’s customer service centre in Paul Kruger Street, Vanderbijlpark, was closed. The centre was closed because Emfuleni failed to pay the monthly rent of R6,4 million. The Municipality has been leasing the building, which houses over 100 […]
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A stronger South Africa – Russia partnership will be realised not through mere rhetoric but through deliberate, strategic alignment founded on trust, shared values, and a mutual commitment to navigating the challenges and opportunities of a multipolar world. The relationship between South Africa and Russia is a complex interplay of historical memory, ideological solidarity, and …
Dear Editor The fatal shooting of a 55-year-old East London woman at a coastal property near Mpande has once again highlighted the urgent need to restore safety and stability to one of the Eastern Cape’s most valuable tourism regions. Her brutal murder follows a spate of recent kidnappings and violent incidents that continue to threaten …
GIDA’s Women’s Month Edition will celebrate the femme voices defining electronic music in … Texx and the City … South Africa’s electronic sound. Sonic architects, cultural documentarians, these selectors form the beating heart of Cape Town’s underground … South Africa’s trade minister highlights ‘impasse’ in negotiations with the US over tariffs – IOL IOL South Africa …
The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA) has a distinctive ‘open door’ approach when it comes to educating and equipping micro-enterprises – small businesses – to embrace hot dip galvanizing, the widely preferred method of corrosion control for steel. “A great oak tree does not grow overnight. As an industry, we must remember …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance is calling for an investigation into two companies linked to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sons that were paid R36.4 million for fire suppression and detection systems, but they failed to prevent the recent fire at Tembisa Hospital. According to reports, Ngwato and Manzi Group (NMG) and Modipadi Nokaneng are linked …
Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named his Wales side to face Australia in the second Test at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, New South Wales on Friday, August 1 (KO: 10am BST). Wales have made seven changes to the side that recorded a historic 21-12 victory over the Wallaroos in Brisbane last Saturday. Number 8 …
By: Ivor Chipkin Professional Professor, GIBS, University of Pretoria After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and to create a service responsive to calls for assistance from the public. During the apartheid …
Africa – the world's second-largest gold-producing region after China – is seeing a marked increase in gold mining investment in 2025. Driven by strong global demand, favorable prices and vast untapped reserves, international financiers are stepping up support for gold projects across the continent. In June, Canadian firm Asante Gold secured a $470 million financing package from Appian Capital and South Africa's FirstRand Bank to expand the Chirano Mine and advance the Bibiani Project in Ghana – Africa's leading gold producer and the sixth largest globally.
Against this backdrop of rising investor appetite, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, taking place in Cape Town from October 1–3, will feature a dedicated Gold Summit. The Summit will showcase priority gold projects, host high-level discussions and serve as a critical deal-making platform for financiers, mining companies and policymakers, aiming to bridge Africa's gold opportunities with global capital.
Several major funding announcements in recent months highlight growing momentum: In June, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa extended a $35 million loan to Theta Gold Mines for its $77 million Transvaal Gold Mining Estate in Mpumalanga, South Africa. In May, Africa Finance Corporation provided a €100 million loan to Portuguese firm Mota–Engil Africa to support gold mining infrastructure in Ivory Coast and Mali. Around the same time, China's Zijin Mining launched a gold streaming initiative to raise $200–400 million in FDI for African gold assets – starting with a $125 million investment in Montage Gold's Koné Project in Ivory Coast.
Perseus Mining of Australia also made strides in 2025, approving a $124.6 million FID for the Yaouré Underground Mine in Ivory COast and committing $523 million to the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania. Meanwhile, UAE-based Ambrosia Investment Holding invested $375 million in Allied Gold's expansion in Ethiopia and Mali, acquiring a 50% stake in the process.
These funding rounds reflect rising confidence in the future of African gold and the sector's role in the global supply chain. They also underscore the importance of expanding local refining, beneficiation and export capabilities. As investment flows increase, so too does the urgency to build resilient infrastructure, strengthen regulatory frameworks and ensure that host communities benefit from long-term economic gains.
At AMW 2025, discussions will address gold-sector financing, investment incentives and strategies for enhancing local value addition. Held under the theme, “From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa's Mineral Wealth,” the event brings together African stakeholders and global partners to shape the next chapter in the continent's gold mining journey.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Johannesburg, 30 July 2025 – South African singer Viwo Kulati, acclaimed for her soulful voice and captivating R&B stylings, is set to resume her much-anticipated Rise Above Tour with a free live performance at the Jackal Creek Golf Estate clubhouse on Friday, 1 August 2025, at 19:00. This inspiring event invites music lovers and fans …
29/07/2025 Location: Gansbaai, South Africa Dive site: Joubertsdam Water temp: Moderate Visibility: Good Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Broadnose 7 Gill, Short-tail stingrays + Cape fur seals Summary: We had an incredible adventure today as we launched from Kleinbaai harbour! Our guests didn’t have to wait long before we spotted our first Bronze whaler shark. The excitement continued …
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 30 July 2025 As images of starving children emerge from Gaza and the International Court of Justice continues to weigh evidence of genocide, the GOOD Party calls on the Members of Parliament who travelled to Israel in April under the guise of a “fact-finding” mission to answer one simple […]
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Written by Alicia Posted 29 July 2025 SARS (the South African Revenue Service) has made recent changes regarding how foreign nationals and some non-resident taxpayers are handled in the tax system. These changes affect both current tax residents without SA ID numbers and individuals who have since left South Africa. What’s Changed? Previously, …
July 29, 2025 AIMS South Africa proudly hosted its Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on 17 July 2025, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024–2025 Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences cohort. The event brought together faculty, families, partners, and honoured guests to recognise a year of academic excellence, scientific exploration, and deep community engagement. The ceremony …
Flight prices in South Africa are likely to skyrocket if FlySafair’s operations continue to be disrupted, from ongoing salary disputes to regulations over its ownership structure. FlySafair is the country’s largest air carrier, accounting for roughly 60% of all domestic and regional flights. The company is currently challenging a decision that states FlySafair’s ownership structure …
SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on some key players in his 37-man squad for the Rugby Championship. ADVERTISEMENT After victories against Italy and Georgia in July, the Boks are currently in camp preparing for Tests against the Wallabies in Johannesburg (August 16) and Cape Town (August 23). On Tuesday, Erasmus …
This week, WesBank, in partnership with FNB, hosted EVolution, a first-of-its-kind industry event aimed at empowering fleet operators in South Africa in their drive towards electric mobility. Held at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, the event provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, highlighting key insights and addressing key considerations for businesses looking …
The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) has announced that unless their demands over pay and working conditions are met, their drivers will down tools nationwide. This was said by Nefsa president Elijah Lekgowane while speaking to Cape Talk, who explained that growing discontent among e-hailing associations has led to the industry coming together …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance is keeping our promise to fight against corruption in government, and to cut it out in every way possible wherever we find it. The DA is proud that Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, the DA’s Dean Macpherson, is enforcing real accountability for a grossly inflated tender that he uncovered …
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Honourable Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board (FBB) on 1 August 2025 in the City of uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal. The FBB is a statutory body established in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987) to …
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements spent R78-million on plans that never materialised