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Locals walk past trains parked at Lobito station, which forms part of the Benguela Railway line, in Lobito, western Angola. Image credit: Reuters

Mining

The Lobito Corridor and why Africa needs to think globally and act regionally

Shirley Webber and Stephen Seaka 4 hours

Branding

Vega reveals new brand identity

15 Dec 2025

Review: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Launches & Reviews

Review: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Imran Salie 18 Nov 2025

Environment & Natural Resources

WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

Image credit: Sergio Martínez on Unsplash

Energy

Africa’s role in the global energy system on the rise

27 Jun 2025

Land Rover Defender gets cutting-edge upgrades and refreshed design

Automotive

Land Rover Defender gets cutting-edge upgrades and refreshed design

28 May 2025

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Mining

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2025

D&AD Awards

Vega Durban and Red & Yellow School win D&AD New Blood Awards Pencils

5 Jul 2024

Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

Science & Engineering

Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

Nelson Banya 10 Jun 2024

$TBWA\Hunt Lascaris finishes ‘stronger’ at D&AD Awards$

D&AD Awards

TBWA\Hunt Lascaris finishes ‘stronger’ at D&AD Awards

Issued by TBWA 28 May 2024

The Stream of Consciousness

D&AD Awards

Updated: D&AD Awards 2024: SA brings home 8 Pencils

27 May 2024

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

Logistics & Transport

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

23 May 2024

A lithium processing plant in Africa

Energy & Mining

South Africa eyes key role in global shift toward battery-powered future

18 Mar 2024

Elia Nandjiwa is resources industries and mining executive at Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa

Mining

#MI24: 'Mining Indaba 2024 embraced its theme' - Barloworld

Elia Nandjiwa 9 Feb 2024

#BizTrends2024: Mining critical minerals will depend on creative funding solutions

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Mining critical minerals will depend on creative funding solutions

Rudi van Blerk and Tycho Möncks 8 Jan 2024

Mining

Gold rush for green: Africa poised to seize opportunity for clean technology leadership

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

Image supplied. The 61st D&AD Annual has launched and features a trends report

Advertising

The 61st D&AD Annual features 6 trends, with future focus on AI

27 Sep 2023

Image supplied. A Black Pencil was awarded to Sky React by Sophie Ross of Norwich University of the Arts, responding to a brief set by Sky to transport entertainment to new digital experiences

D&AD Awards

D&AD 2023 awards 179 New Blood Awards

7 Jul 2023

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Markets & Investment

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Markets & Investment

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Source: © D&AD The 61st D&AD Awards Ceremony took place on 24 and 25 May 2023 in London

D&AD Awards

All the 61st 2nd D&AD Awards winners

26 May 2023

Image supplied: D&AD Awards. Promise awarded two Wood Pencils and a Graphite Pencil for client Black Studio

D&AD Awards

1st D&AD Awards ceremony rewards South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Middle East agencies

Danette Breitenbach 25 May 2023

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Mining

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Nuzulack Dausen 18 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. David Mparutsa, head of enterprise and supply-chain development at Absa Africa

Banking

A call for the mobilisation of the continent's resources and resilience

12 Apr 2023

The new Ford Ranger Raptor. A dune dancer

Launches & Reviews

The new Ford Ranger Raptor. A dune dancer

Naresh Maharaj 28 Feb 2023

Toyota Hilux GR Sport - Looks, power and presence

Launches & Reviews

Toyota Hilux GR Sport - Looks, power and presence

Naresh Maharaj 16 Jan 2023

D&AD announces Pencil winners for New Blood Awards

D&AD Awards

D&AD announces Pencil winners for New Blood Awards

14 Jul 2022

Joe Public United wins 4 out of 6 Pencils achieved in SA at this year's D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards

Joe Public United wins 4 out of 6 Pencils achieved in SA at this year's D&AD Awards

Issued by Joe Public 31 May 2022

African mining sector set for strong growth in 2022

Mining

African mining sector set for strong growth in 2022

Mark Buncombe 26 May 2022

Source: REUTERS.

Economy

Biden releases oil reserves, says Putin seems to be self-isolating

1 Apr 2022

Unveiled: iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Mobile & Apps

Unveiled: iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

15 Sep 2021

New Blood Awards 2021 winners announced

D&AD Awards

New Blood Awards 2021 winners announced

8 Jul 2021

South Africa's D&AD 2021 winners: The Odd Number wins 2 pencils

D&AD Awards

South Africa's D&AD 2021 winners: The Odd Number wins 2 pencils

Emily Stander 10 Jun 2021

$TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg's 'Marital Bliss' ticks all the boxes at D&AD Awards$

D&AD Awards

TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg's 'Marital Bliss' ticks all the boxes at D&AD Awards

Issued by TBWA 31 May 2021

#D&AD21: D&AD awards 3 Black Pencils, 231 Culture, Design and Impact winners

D&AD Awards

#D&AD21: D&AD awards 3 Black Pencils, 231 Culture, Design and Impact winners

27 May 2021

#D&AD21: D&AD awards 430 Pencils across Craft, Next, Advertising, Side Hustle and Collaborative

D&AD Awards

#D&AD21: D&AD awards 430 Pencils across Craft, Next, Advertising, Side Hustle and Collaborative

26 May 2021

Andrew van Zyl, partner and principal consultant at SRK Consulting

Mining

Decarbonisation will need more, better mining

5 Feb 2021

Shirley Webber, head of natural resources and energy, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sustainable energy: A fascinating dynamic for the resources sector

Shirley Webber 2 Feb 2021

Zuneid Yousuf, chairman, African Green Resources.

Sustainability

Why the mining sector is vital to green industry

Zuneid Yousuf 17 Sep 2020

Kate Stanners, D&AD president.

D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards 2020: 4 Black Pencils awarded to groundbreaking work

11 Sep 2020

D&AD virtual ceremony will celebrate 2020 winners

D&AD Awards

D&AD virtual ceremony will celebrate 2020 winners

19 Aug 2020

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D&AD Awards

D&AD and WPP announce New Blood Academy 2020

21 Jul 2020

D&AD announces winners for New Blood Awards 2020 including two SA entries!

D&AD Awards

D&AD announces winners for New Blood Awards 2020 including two SA entries!

10 Jul 2020

$D&AD Awards announces second stage of winners: Wood Pencils awarded to SA's TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and JoePublic$

D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards announces second stage of winners: Wood Pencils awarded to SA's TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and JoePublic

17 Jun 2020

D&AD Awards Pencil winners: Craft, Impact, Next and Side Hustle 2020

D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards Pencil winners: Craft, Impact, Next and Side Hustle 2020

10 Jun 2020

Yuppiechef, Andy Fenner and Dylan Jones to hold online art auction in aid of SA's restaurants

Food & Wine

Yuppiechef, Andy Fenner and Dylan Jones to hold online art auction in aid of SA's restaurants

23 Apr 2020

Winners announced for Winemag Label Design Awards 2020

Packaging

Winners announced for Winemag Label Design Awards 2020

2 Apr 2020

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy

China's investment in Africa's mineral resources

20 Jan 2020

Screengrab from D&AD video.

D&AD Awards

D&AD opens call for entries with key changes to better reflect industry developments

5 Dec 2019