Indian firm moves key staff to Tanzania as result of SA visa delays

South African visa delays have prompted global trading and distribution company Tata International to relocate some key staff from its African headquarters in Johannesburg, to Tanzania. Addressing... 

Home Affairs reassures Tata International it is eager to assist foreign businesses

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) director-general Mkuseli Apleni has called on the leadership of global trading and distribution company Tata International to reach out to the department on any... 

Increased competition could benefit S African power sector – Tata

More independent power producers (IPPs) should get involved in South Africa’s power generation sector to create a multibuyer market, as opposed to the single-buyer market currently dominated by... 

Tata moves strategic employees to Tanzania amid onerous S African visa process

South African visa delays have prompted global trading and distribution company Tata International to relocate some key staff from its African headquarters in Johannesburg, to Tanzania. Addressing... 

Tata to take African business to the next level

Multinational company Tata is looking to take its business on the African continent to the next level. Tata Sons business development and public affairs head Madhu Kannan told journalists that... 

Tata Motors to introduce new passenger vehicle to S African market

Indian automotive manufacturer Tata Motors plans to introduce its Bolt hatchback and sedan passenger vehicles to the South African market this year. The vehicles were launched in India in February... 

TMSA mulls exports as it seeks to lift Rosslyn plant capacity utilisation

Automotive assembler Tata Motors South Africa (TMSA) plans to start exporting its vehicles to neighbouring countries in Africa. Addressing an African media delegation, in India, Tata Motors... 

New book showcases South Africa’s mining history

Showcasing the South African mining industry through prominent artworks Ode to the Miner, published by Dream Africa Productions and Publishing, comments on the role that mining played in South... 

Mining industry to benefit from emergency services event

Mine owners and mining-sector stakeholders will benefit from attending the 2015 South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) Conference, Exhibition and Training event owing to the inherent... 

Event highlights explosives health and enviro risks

The health and environmental issues pertaining to explosives have to be addressed, says Mogorosi Communications conference producer Grace Gambiza, commenting on topics discussed at the third Annual... 

Better understanding of fire risks needed – industry body

Persons working in hazardous locations have to understand their environment, its associated risks and the applicable laws and standards better, the South African Flameproof Association (Safa) tells... 

Mining Charter alignment to cement impact of new BBBEE codes

While the mining industry, which is regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources, has, to date, been relatively shielded from the impact of the amended Broad-based Black Economic-Empowerment... 

Zimele fund already aligned with new BBBEE codes

Mining major Anglo American did not have to change the way its enterprise development arm Zimele functioned to adapt to the amended Broad-based Black Economic-Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good... 

Whispers from the depths: The Kariba story

Whispers from the Depths, written by Liz Wickins and Mike Wickins, is the story of the building of Kariba dam in the mid-1950s, but it focuses as much, if not more, on the significant consequences... 

South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model

While results from the first year of the dual-system apprenticeship project (DSAP) pilot in South Africa have been positive, with a second intake of learners and additional pilot sites being... 

South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model

While results from the first year of the dual-system apprenticeship project (DSAP) pilot in South Africa have been positive, with a second intake of learners and additional pilot sites being... 

The Class of '79: Three students who risked their lives to destroy Apartheid

When did this story begin?... It began when three Rhodes University students realised that what was happening in South Africa’s so-called ‘separate development’ was wrong. And that they simply... 

Company secures refurbishment contract

Total technology solutions provider Tenova Mining & Minerals’ client support services division secured the supply and installation contract in November last year for the refurbishment of a  Redler... 

SA studying Swiss training model as it seeks remedies to youth unemployment blight

Balance is the key to a working education system, as both practically or vocationally trained workers and those with academic qualifications are needed to fulfil a country’s needs, Swiss State... 

Sapoa to partner with DPW to tackle property-related issues

The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is hoping to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Public Works (DPW) early next year to collaborate on issues... 

Anglo’s Kweyama appointed as Busa CEO

Mining major Anglo American director Khanyisile Kweyama has been appointed CEO of Business Unity South Africa (Busa) for a two-year term starting January 2, 2015. Anglo American had agreed to... 

2014 a ‘tough year’ for most construction companies despite promising start

Although the year had started off with a lot of promise, the 2014 financial year had proved to be a tough one for most construction companies, PwC partner Andries Rossouw said on Tuesday. He said... 

Commercial vehicle incentive guidelines approved

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has approved the new Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles – Automotive Investment Scheme (MHCV-AIS) guidelines aimed at stimulating investment into the... 

Rhodes professor appointed to UN advisory panel

Rhodes University Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong has been appointed to a United Nations (UN) high-level panel to advise on the organisational and operational aspects of the proposed... 

New maritime division to open new markets for Denel

Through the establishment of the new Denel Integrated Systems and Maritime (DISM) division, State-owned Denel was adding to its existing strengths in the landward and aerospace arenas, while also... 

R10bn set aside for Witwatersrand AMD mitigation

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has set aside an estimated R10-billion to mitigate acid mine drainage in the Witwatersrand goldfields. In a statement issued following a meeting between... 

New HySA centre to promote PGM beneficiation, South Africa’s hydrogen economy

The work of the newly launched Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure facilities located at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in Pretoria, would promote South Africa’s... 

Companies should consider economic benefits of apprenticeships

Companies should engage in the training of young people through offering apprenticeships for economic reasons and not only because they felt obliged to serve their country, says Swiss Coordination... 

Balance key to a working education system

Balance was the key to a working education system, as both practically or vocationally trained workers and those with academic qualifications were needed to fulfil a country’s needs, Swiss State... 

SAA, Air China forms working group to strengthen cooperation

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) acting CEO Nico Bezuidenhout and China national passenger airline Air China president Song Zhiyong on Friday agreed on the establishment of a joint... 

Anglo American director appointed as Busa CEO

Mining major Anglo American director Khanyisile Kweyama has been appointed CEO of Business Unity South Africa (Busa) for a two-year term starting January 2, 2015. Anglo American had agreed to... 

Sirius Real Estate lists on AltX

Property company Sirius Real Estate on Friday listed on the JSE’s AltX, becoming the first company to list through the exchange’s new fast-track listing process. The JSE fast-track listing process,... 

SAB aims to put 5 000 small farmers into business by 2020

South African Breweries (SAB) would aim to put 5 000 smallholder farmers, to supply its South African operations, into production by 2020, corporate affairs and transformation director Monwabisi... 

Iveco assembly plant to be fully operational by June, targets Tshwane BRT

Iveco South Africa (SA) Works’ new truck and bus assembly plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, would be fully operational by June next year, chairperson Dr Anna Mokgokong said on Wednesday, adding that the... 

ABG shareholders approve name change to Acacia Mining

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – African Barrick Gold (ABG) shareholders on Wednesday voted in favour of the company’s proposed name change to Acacia Mining, with the new name to come into effect... 

South Africa’s coal-related research and development inadequate – ASSAf

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa’s investment in coal-related research and development (R&D) was inadequate, given the fact that coal would continue to dominate the country’s energy... 

Omnia expecting future benefit from new underground mining product, H1 profit lower

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Specialised chemicals provider Omnia was expecting to see financial gains from its new underground charging unit, which enables it to take its emulsion into the... 

Competition Commission recommends approval of Anglo American, Samancor transaction

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The Competition Commission on Thursday recommended the approval of the merger that would see mining major Anglo American gain joint control over chrome-ore mining... 

Namib DFS shows low risk and robust economics

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The definitive feasibility study (DFS) for Aim-listed North River Resources’ Namib lead/zinc/silver mine, in Namibia, has confirmed that the project is technically... 

Sapoa to partner with DPW to tackle property-related issues

The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is hoping to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Public Works (DPW) early next year to collaborate on issues...