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The area around Hotazel in the Northern Cape contains much of the world’s known deposits of manganese.

The global race for critical minerals is on. Where is South Africa?

The country needs to establish a deliberate geopolitical hedging strategy to traverse this changing terrain

Women and children work at an artisanal cobalt mine in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: Augustin Wamenya/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

South Africa’s G20 presidency must rewire the global race for critical minerals

It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.

Siyabonga Gule

Durban entrepreneur is a finalist for African award

His business has been recognised for its role helping Transnet fix its equipment woes to clear port backlogs

Bitter: Sugar cane growers are facing yield losses because of irregular irrigation caused by load-shedding. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Tiger Brands: Prolonged load-shedding a risk to food security

Tiger Brands and others in the food production chain are struggling under the rolling blackouts

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

Choppy waters in global markets highlight the importance of prudent financial management

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

The future of healthcare on the continent depends on innovation. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Africa’s health tech sector brings effective, affordable solutions

The future of healthcare on the continent depends on innovation

Hard sell: South African retailer Shoprite has announced the closure of its stores in Nigeria (above) and Kenya, but retains a footprint in several other African countries.  (Aminu Abubakar/AFP/Getty Images)

Shoprite among firms that failed in Africa, Europe, Australia

Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?

Bonolo Masilo, operations supervisor at CHEP

Developing future supply chain leaders

‘It’s exciting to be making a real difference,’ says Masilo

BMW owners vent anger at months-long wait for spare parts

Drivers have expressed anger as BMW faces huge lag times in replacing parts due to a new supply-management system at its central warehouse.

Infrastructure development is key

Infrastructure development is key

Increases in demand and production will put pressure on the existing limitations of the supply chain.