Mark Janse van Vuuren

Position: MD of Jasco ICT Solutions Main Activity of the Company: The Jasco group is a provider of end-to-end converged solutions across three interlinked sectors: information and communication... 

Fast-track Mozambique power project gains recognition

The Aggreko/Shanduka cross-border power project, in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique, has been awarded Africa’s Best Fast Track Power Project for 2012 at the Africa Energy Awards. 

SA moves ahead with big school-building plan amid questions on specifications

It has become evident to most South Africans that school infrastructure is in dire need of a facelift and to ensure that learners are schooled in a proper learning environment, the Presidential... 

Software earns DEM ‘Entrepreneurial Company of the Year’ accolade

At a time when simulation technologies were not well established in the mining industry, DEM Solutions introduced its EDEM software as a key engineering tool for mining and mineral processing... 

Lack of funding, overregulation among factors stymying junior miners

A lack of funding and government overregulation of the mining industry are two of the most significant factors hampering the junior mining sector’s growth and project development efforts in South... 

Incledon reports continued sales growth despite mining-sector volatility

Despite the recent volatility in the local mining sector, fluid conveyance and solutions provider Incledon has consistently gained measurable market share in mining operations across South Africa... 

Johann Schleritzko

Position: MD of Beka Main Activity of the Company: Manufacture and supply of technical lighting equipment, including streetlights, floodlights, industrial lights and decorative exterior lights 

Fleet manager signs deal for new vehicle rental system

Fleet management provider Eqstra Fleet Management (EFM) has entered into a three-year contract with UK-based software and e-trading delivery company for the fleet, automotive and vehicle rental... 

Lack of funding, overregulation among factors stymying junior miners

Funding and government overregulation of the mining industry are two of the most significant factors that are currently playing a role in the hampering of the junior mining sector’s project growth... 

Barlow Manilal

Position: CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and acting CEO of the Supplier Park Development Centre Main Activity of the Company: The AIDC primarily supports the Gauteng... 

Asset manager provides R2.5bn for solar, wind projects

Asset manager Futuregrowth Asset Management has provided R2.5-billion in debt funding, which will offer investment opportunities in new solar and wind projects for clients’ funds under management. 

Amplats mine to take delivery of 20 side-discharge hopper wagons

Anglo American Platinum’s Rustenburg Platinum Mines has placed an order for 20 off new side discharge hopper wagons from DCD Rolling Stock. 

Richard Williams

CEO of the Gordon Verhoef & Krause group of companies, which was established in 1950 Main Activity of the Company: New building work, building renovation and restoration 

Globeleq starts Côte d’Ivoire gas power plant expansion

Emerging markets power company Globeleq has started construction for the 139 MW expansion of its existing Azito gas-to-power plant near Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire. 

Property developer moves to build a greener portfolio

Sectional title property developer Bryprop reports that it is seeking to further enhance its sustainability credentials, having recently secured a Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA)... 

Profit-boosting technological innovation could be seen as threat to jobs

Mining companies worldwide are seeking to boost their profitability this year by improving internal business processes and introducing new production technologies. 

Anglo’s Zimele funds up-and-coming businesses to the tune of R708m

Mining company Anglo American has invested R708-million to fund up-and-coming businesses through its Zimele enterprise development initiativ 

Steel fibres in concrete for strength and ductility

Industrial concrete flooring experts Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF) director Peter Norton explains that kooked end high tensile steel fibres are added to concrete in order to make it “tougher” to... 

Scoping study confirms viability of CRG's Crown West project

Gold prospecting and mining company Central Rand Gold (CRG) has completed a positive scoping study at its Crown West project, which is located about 5 km east of the CMR West mine and represents a... 

Klaus Gregor Küpper

Position: MD of SolarWorld Africa Main Activity of the Company: Manufacturing and distribution of German-made solar power products 

Imperial unit launches scheme to empower black women

Global logistics and supply chain management company Imperial Logistics, of the Imperial Group, has embarked on a new project to empower young black women. 

Tenova clinches Sishen beneficiation plant contract

Engineering project and equipment supplier Tenova Bateman Technologies’ modular business unit has been awarded a contract by Anglo American group member Kumba Iron Ore to supply a 50t/h modular... 

Vinyl can play role as world responds to population growth, rising energy costs

Speaking at the Southern African Vinyl Association’s (Sava’s) annual general meeting last month, vinyl industry expert Dr Jason Leadbitter said the world was changing more rapidly than ever and... 

CSI efforts earn Anglo a mention in prestigious handbook

Mining company Anglo American reputation for making a real difference in communities through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives has been externally recognised, as the company was... 

ECSA accredits Wits School of Mining Engineering for another five years

The Wits School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), in Gauteng, has retained its accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for another... 

Telecoms industry focusing more on renewable energy

Environmental aspects and increasing diesel prices have prompted the telecom industry to realise sustainable development action 

Firm gives ‘positive’ update on Zim exploration project

Diversified exploration-stage mining company Premier African Minerals announced a positive exploration update on its RHA Tungsten project, which is located in the prospective Kamativi Tin Belt, in... 

Shopping by cellphone gaining momentum, but not yet a mass retail experience

The number of South African con- sumers using mobile technology to shop through their cellphones is increasing, eliminating the need to carry cash and banking cards. “This technology is already... 

John Drinkwater

Position: MD of Cerebos Main Activity of the Company: Salt manufacturing Date and Place of Birth: June 1975, 18, Port Elizabeth 

Shopping by cellphone gaining momentum, but not yet a mass retail experience

The number of South African consumers using mobile technology to shop through their cellphones is increasing, eliminating the need to carry cash and banking cards. 

Mining veteran Dlamini buys into underground safety support firm

Safety equipment provider M and J Mining has concluded a strategic investment with mining veteran Kuseni Dlamini. 

Nestlé invites applications for its Creating Shared Value Prize

Nutrition, health and wellness company Nestlé is looking for applicants that qualify for its Nestlé creating shared value (CSV) prize, which is awarded in alternate years to an innovative,... 

Kumba in drive to educate miners’ children on dangers of fatigue in the workplace

Mining giant Anglo American’s iron-ore business, Kumba Iron Ore, has started a Family education programme that is focused on educating children from a young age on the dangers of fatigue and how to... 

Renewable-energy seminars to highlight potential risks

Independent renewable-energy consultants 3E would, next month, host construction-monitoring seminars to highlight the potential risks involved in the development of large wind and solar power... 

Gareth Lloyd-Jones

Position: MD of Ecowise Main Activity of the Company: The provision of services related to health and hygiene, including labour, technical expertise, turnkey hygiene and sanitation systems and... 

Business rescue plans could help salvage struggling construction firms

Guarantee construction underwriting management agency Performance and Customs Bond Services (PCBS) says the most recent liquidations and insolvencies statistics released by Statistics South Africa... 

Distressed PGMs sector’s ‘crisis’ can be resolved – analyst

The South African platinum mining industry – which hosts about 80% of the world’s resources – is in some distress, with the challenges it is experiencing including sluggish demand and significant... 

Gareth Davies

Position: Md of Deebar Automation Main Activity of the Company: Provision of automation solutions, including design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and continued operations 

Surrounding community deriving major benefits from Northern Cape iron-ore mine

An investment worth more than R20-million over the past eight years has made Assmang Iron Ore’s Beeshoek mine a great asset for the Tsantsabane municipality, in the Northern Cape, says Tsantsabane... 

Distressed PGMs sector’s ‘crisis’ can be resolved – analyst

The South African platinum mining industry is in some distress. Although the industry holds about 80% of the world’s platinum resources, it is currently characterised by challenges, such as...