Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment.…
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as…
Aligned to the Cape Town Declaration signed at the Africa Water Investment Summit in August 2025, an innovative municipal capability programme has been showing how collaborative water investments can deliver…
Africa sits at a crossroads. The continent is rich in natural resources, faces growing energy demand, and urgently needs modern infrastructure. Yet translating this potential into sustainable, long-term development is…
Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has been awarded a major electrification project to support an important mining operation in northern Chile. The order…
The money is spent, the project is built, but the turbines stand idle. A several hundred-million-dollar wind farm, ready to supply much-needed power, is left stranded, waiting on grid access…
Among the greatest threats facing infrastructure development today is climate change. To mitigate the associated risks for all sector stakeholders, there is a pressing need to make better use of…
Southern Africa is poised at a unique crossroads: a moment of unparalleled opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals to drive not only economic transformation but also a…
The projected shortage of critical minerals over the next decade creates an opportunity for large and small mining companies, governments and offtakers to form regional mineral processing hubs. With the…
The Republic of Guinea is rapidly becoming a central player in the global mining sector, thanks to its rich deposits of mineral wealth. Among these resources, the Simandou mountain range…
Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best chance to succeed, while underinvestment restrains inclusive economic prosperity. Mining…
At Ovum Corporation, we are driven by a commitment to sustainable engineering and visionary solutions. As a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy based in South Africa, we specialise in both civil…
Grindrod Limited, a JSE-listed freight logistics company and one of South Africa’s privately owned heavy-haul rail operators, is making progress in its commitment to deliver a sustainable rail offering through…
South Africa is, in many ways, one of the most modern countries in Africa, particularly with respect to electricity access. Yet, while its numbers compare favourably with most other African…
Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate development by aligning its abundant renewable energy resources with solutions for its infrastructure deficiencies. This is a key conclusion from a new annual…
As part of the country’s six-year licensing round launched in 2019, Angola will open its next international tender in 2025. Currently, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) –…
As the continent’s largest trading partner, China has played an active role in harnessing Africa’s energy resources and developing critical infrastructure to date. As the country seeks to secure future…
For decades, one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure including power, water supply and, importantly, roads and rail.…
