What women bring to male-dominated industries
In industries historically dominated by men – from construction and mining to infrastructure development and engineering – the growing presence of women is transforming how work gets done. The change…
Impala celebrates 12 female miners achieving platinum miner status
Rustenburg, February 2025 – Impala Rustenburg recently celebrated another 12 female miners who, through the Impala Miner Development Programme, succeeded in earning the coveted status of ‘Platinum Miner.’ This brings…
Progress and potential: Women making a difference in renewable energy
Enel Green Power, a leader in renewable energy, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women in the energy sector. The company has implemented a series of initiatives aimed at increasing women’s…
EVP Awani sees Africa’s critical minerals as pathway to continent’s industrial development
Cape Town, South Africa, 14 February 2025: – Africa’s critical minerals are a definite pathway to the continent’s industrial development, social upliftment and economic prosperity, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice…
Mining industry can play key role in addressing scourge of gender-based violence
In an industry that can reach, and positively impact, large numbers of people through its engagement with direct employees, contractors, stakeholders and community members, mining companies have a unique ability…
Lamatsamo Holdings: Pioneering change and elevating communities in South Africa’s mining sector
Lamatsamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic player in South Africa’s mining industry, is making waves with its range of services and a commitment to community empowerment. Founded in 2014 by…
Mining Indaba collaborates with AWIMA to empower, unite and strengthen Women in Mining Africa footprint
As the mining industry in Africa continues to undergo significant transformation, empowering women in the industry is essential for driving sustainable development and gender equality across the continent. Despite being…
Celebrating this year’s 25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars
As Africa’s energy sector continues to grow, a new generation of women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership in this critical industry. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the…
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill is the 2024 Energy Person of the Year
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – as the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is honoured to announce Meg O’Neill, CEO and managing director of Woodside Energy, as Energy Person…
World Bank urges action for gender equality in artisanal and small-scale mining
Women account for about one-third of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) workforce, which supplies minerals essential to modern technologies and the global energy transition. But gender discrimination – enshrined…
UNJANI by Dr Ntombifikile Mtshali
South Africa’s girls and young women need role models who understand their struggles, see their potential and believe in their dreams. Dr Ntombifikile Mtshali, CEO of the non-profit Shout-It-Now, is…