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Local SMMEs with ambitions to grow are invited to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, ahead of this year’s Bellville Business Expo (BBExpo), taking place on Tuesday, 28, and Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at the Tyger Valley Centre Arena. Now in its third year, the Level Up Series is a flagship business …
Africa Story Lab invites talented filmmakers and transmedia creatives to join the Pitching Pit – a high-energy, live face-off over the art of pitching, taking place during FAME Week Africa 2025. Pitching is a craft as vital to a filmmaker’s career as storytelling itself. It’s the key to opening doors, building partnerships and securing funding. …
The Brown’s Farm library was closed after it was vandalised and looted in August 2023 during a taxi strike
The following is a speech extract by Siviwe Gwarube MP, delivered today at a march led by the DA in Gugulethu against GBV: We march here today in remembrance of the women of ‘56 who marched against an unjust apartheid government that didn’t see them as citizens worthy of protection and dignity. 69 years later, …
The old dictum that the press promotes the views of those who own and support it was as true during slavery and apartheid as it is now.
Protesters blocked the R300 in Cape Town on Thursday
On Friday, 8 August 2025, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers handed over certificates to 20 new graduates of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure’s (DOI) Contractor Development Programme (CDP). At the graduation ceremony, Minster Simmers said, “Over the past five years, the Contractor Development Programme has successfully trained an average of 100 contractors annually …
From 4 to 5 August 2025, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde undertook a trip to the West Coast, where he conducted oversight visits, toured several businesses, and met with business owners. “I must see for myself how services are being delivered to our residents and to engage with local business owners to better understand the …
Activists call for America to stop supporting Israel’s war in Gaza
The Under-18 International Series kicks off on Friday at Hoërskool Durbanville in Cape Town, with South Africa’s top young rugby talent taking on top-class international opponents from Europe. The SA U18 team will face a formidable France side at 15h30, while the SA U18 ‘A’ team will test their mettle against Ireland when they kick …
Company owner Philip Krawitz denies funding Israel’s army
Community activists want the City and Eskom to form a comprehensive team to electrify almost a dozen settlements
FAME Week Africa has announced the finalists for the Inclusive Lens Awards 2025—a powerful celebration of filmmakers, creators, and storytellers who are pushing boundaries and reshaping perspectives through film and television. Proudly presented by Bronx Colors, a professional makeup brand rooted in diversity and bold self-expression, the Inclusive Lens Awards spotlight African stories that reflect …
The City of Cape Town will, as from 8 September 2025, implement changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service. The City can confirm that the DaR service will continue to transport eligible wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments between their places of work and home. The Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service …
The GOOD Party has formally submitted a Motion of No Confidence in Cape Town Speaker, Alderman Felicity Purchase, in terms of Rule 18 of the Rules of Order Regulating Council Meetings, Section 160(1)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and Sections 36 to 40 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998).
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Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, recently participated in City-supported events aimed at boosting the capabilities and market access of local entrepreneurs. These included engagements with participants of the High Impact Supplier Development Programme and attendance at the SMME Showcase, the flagship closing event of the 10th annual City of …
Dear Editor The handover of goods at the Klipfontein Mission Station in Ward 35 was made possible through various donation drives that got under way in the months before winter. The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area. The residents were impacted by the …
In a bold display of unity, rhythm and youthful joy 1178 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe came together at GrandWest to conquer the Guinness World Records Title for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the World. They not only dethroned Guatemala’s record of 505 players but more than doubled it, putting South Africa …
Cape Town is gearing up to pulse to the rhythm of a global dance dialogue as ACDC Dance Intersect 2025 takes centre stage in early October. A cross-cultural celebration of classical and contemporary ballet, this landmark event brings together international and South African dance companies for an unforgettable series of performances from 2 – 4 …
Views expressed by the official voice of South African Jewry are out of step with many Jews who are horrified by Israel’s actions in Gaza
On 5 August 2025, the Western Cape Mobility Department hosted a heartfelt event to honour the incredible women who are the backbone of the freight industry. As part of the Freight Focus Month campaign, the Department celebrated both female freight truck drivers and the wives and partners of drivers whose support, strength, and sacrifice make …
On Monday, 4 August 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers held the first of several ward-specific public meetings to brief affected communities on the progress of the Welmoed (Penhill) Housing Development, near Eerste River. The first meeting was held in ward 19. The Welmoed development forms part of the Southern Corridor Integrated …
As global demand for minerals grows, Africa – boasting 30% of the world's critical minerals – has become a key market for mining investors and project developers. A new report released by global consultancy dss+ identifies six global trends reshaping Africa's mining sector. The report comes ahead of the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town. The event will unpack recent macro-trends, with a view to connecting foreign capital to African mining projects.
Geopolitical Realignment
Geopolitical shifts are intensifying competition among the U.S., China, Europe and the Middle East for African minerals. China continues to deepen its footprint in Africa through its $21.7 billion Belt and Road Initiative, while the U.S. is investing in strategic mining and infrastructure projects through the Export–Import Bank of the United States and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. UAE-based companies such as International Holdings Resources, Ambrosia and NG9 holdings are enhancing investments in African mining through projects in Zambia, the DRC, Ethiopia and Mali. AMW 2025's dedicated US-Africa, EU-Africa, Middle East-Africa and China-Africa roundtables will fostering strategic dialogue, linking global investors with high-value opportunities across Africa.
Strategic Supply Chains
Supply chain volatility – from Red Sea disruptions to U.S. tariffs and climate-related impacts – has led to the creation of regional value chains, economic zones and direct export routes via infrastructure like Tanzania–Zambia Railway and Lobito Corridors. At AMW, a panel titled From Mines to Markets: Strengthening Trade and Connectivity for Africa's Mineral Future will unpack how trade agreements and enhanced infrastructure networks are impacting mineral exports and supply chains.
Reinvigorating Safety
Reinvigorating safety has become a top priority for many African governments, owing to the new era of complexity given the rise of digitalization. Across the continent, countries are implementing reforms to enhance safety procedures. For example, South Africa amended its 1996 law with the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill of 2024 to strengthen managerial responsibility and accountability while enhancing mine safety.
Local Content Development
African countries are advancing sustainable mining growth through culture, leadership and inclusion. Ghana, for instance, introduced its Gold Board in 2025, an agency which will buy gold from the local miners in an effort to formalize the sector. Zambia is set to finalize its draft Local Content Regulations for the mining sector in 2025. An AMW panel titled The Skills Dividend: Investing in Local Talent to Power Africa's Mining Future, will highlight various local content strategies across Africa and how they are driving local beneficiation and skills development.
Technology Transformation
Digitalization is rising in African mining, with AI, automation and remote tools being used to enhance exploration and operational efficiency. Notably, startups in Zambia and the DRC have made new discoveries using digital twins and sensors, while Botswana Diamonds is using AI to target new critical mineral discoveries. US startup KoBold Metals is leveraging digital tools to enhance copper exploration in Zambia and lithium operations in the DRC. The Technology Forum at AMW 2025 will showcase how Africa is harnessing the power of data analytics to predict failures, enhance safety and drive sustainable resource management.
Operationalizing ESG
ESG performance has become a critical requirement for mining projects to attract investment. Today, more than 80% of institutional investors channel capital based on ESG criteria. Canadian firm Giyani Metals is capitalizing on this shift, securing a $26 million ESG-linked funding package to advance a battery-grade manganese project in Botswana to the financing phase. Similarly, Mkango Resources has attracted support from the European Union for its Songwe Rare Earths project in Malawi, after aligning its development strategy with the International Finance Corporation's ESG standards. At AMW, a panel titled Harmonizing ESG Standards and Driving Industry-Wide Adoption will explore the impact ESG plays in African mining.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
About African Mining Week:
African Mining Week 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.
Episode five in GroundUp’s video series on microplastics
