Nampak Flexible invests R40m in high-speed printing system

Nampak Flexible has invested R40-million in a new W&H Heliostar SL 10 gravure printer – the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa – in a bid to gain competitive advantage in a sector that is... 

KwaZulu-Natal facing significant budget cuts

KwaZulu-Natal faced tough economic times, MEC of Finance Belinda Scott told the African Economic Expansion Summit (AEES), in Durban, this week. As the second-largest contributor to the country’s... 

African economies urged to industrialise, deal with unemployment

Economic consolidation is a prerequisite for Africa to take its rightful place among the top global economies. This was one of the central themes highlighted during the opening of the inaugural... 

Nampak Flexible gains competitive advantage through R40m investment

Nampak Flexible has invested R40-million in a new W&H Heliostar SL 10 gravure printer – the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa – in a bid to gain competitive advantage in a sector that is... 

Ladysmith factory to benefit from R1.1bn investment

A R1.1-billion investment at Dunlop’s Ladysmith radial car and tyre factory, in Ladysmith, will help Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) achieve its goal of becoming Africa’s number one tyre... 

Dube zone seeks to attract agroprocessing, manufacturing investors

KwaZulu-Natal’s Dube TradePort would contribute R5.6-billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product and create about 150 225 jobs by 2060, President Jacob Zuma told a gathering of public and... 

Dube TradePort IDZ to contribute R5.6bn to SA's GDP by 2060

KwaZulu-Natal’s Dube TradePort would contribute R5.6-billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product and create about 150 225 jobs by 2060, President Jacob Zuma told a gathering of public and... 

Dunlop Ladysmith factory to benefit from R1.1bn investment

A R1.1-billion investment at Dunlop’s Ladysmith radial car and tyre factory, in Ladysmith, will help Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) achieve its goal of becoming Africa’s number one tyre... 

Transnet ‘not afraid’ of competition from new African ports

Transnet and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), in particular, was not afraid of competition from new, modern ports in Africa, TPT CEO Karl Socikwa said during the African Ports Evolution Conference in... 

TNPA outlines port development plans

The announcement of the successful bidder for the construction of Durban’s long-awaited passenger cruise terminal was imminent, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Tau Morwe told delegates... 

Transnet ‘not afraid’ of competition from new African ports – Socikwa

Transnet and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), in particular, was not afraid of competition from new, modern ports in Africa, TPT CEO Karl Socikwa said during the African Ports Evolution Conference in... 

Morwe outlines TNPA’s port development plans

The announcement of the successful bidder for the construction of Durban’s long-awaited passenger cruise terminal was imminent, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Tau Morwe told delegates... 

Transnet concedes it is concerned about Durban port, road congestion

Although the Port of Durban operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are critical problems with access. There are times when the port and the roads and yards are deserted. At other times,... 

R1bn Italeni dredger unveiled in Durban

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Dredging Services has officially launched its new R1-billion dredger, the Italeni, in Durban. It is one of three dredgers in the TNPA’s R2-billion programme... 

Architects consider their role in creating a ‘better life for all’

The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress was officially opened with a colourful ceremony attended by national, provincial and local government representatives, as... 

Architects to contribute to SA’s developmental agenda

At the heart of service delivery is a glaring shortage of professional skills in the built environment and a lack of transformation. The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World... 

Durban port, road congestion worrisome – Transnet

Although the Port of Durban operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are critical problems with access. There are times when the port and the roads and yards are deserted.  At other times,... 

TNPA launches R1bn Italeni dredger in Durban

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Dredging Services has officially launched its new R1-billion dredger, the Italeni, in Durban. It is one of three dredgers in the TNPA’s R2-billion programme... 

Architects consider their role in creating a ‘better life for all’

The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress was officially opened with a colourful ceremony attended by national, provincial and local government representatives, as... 

Nxesi urges architects to contribute to SA’s development agenda

At the heart of service delivery is a glaring shortage of professional skills in the built environment and a lack of transformation. The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World... 

SA ports authority offers insight into future growth prospects

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has embarked on a national road show that will provide both internal and external stakeholders with a glimpse of short-, medium- and long-term planning... 

TNPA offers insight into future plans for SA’s ports

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has embarked on a national road show that will provide both internal and external stakeholders with a glimpse of short-, medium- and long-term planning... 

Transnet sets aside R7bn to aid economic transformation

Transnet would spend R7-billion on training and upskilling young South Africans as part of its commitment to economic transformation, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba told guests at a... 

Denel awarded R65m helicopter services contract by fellow State firm

Denel awarded TNPA helicopter tender Published 02 Apr 14        By: Shirley le Guern The ship-to-shore helicopter services at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay have been restored after a... 

Joint strategies needed to accelerate solar deployment in Africa

Africa should put differences of opinion and policy aside and speak with one voice when it comes to sustainable renewable energy. This was the overarching message during the inaugural African... 

Transnet allocates R7bn to aid economic transformation

Transnet would spend R7-billion on training and upskilling young South Africans as part of its commitment to economic transformation, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba told guests at a... 

Denel awarded TNPA helicopter tender

The ship-to-shore helicopter services at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay have been restored after a R65-million tender was awarded to Denel Aviation to maintain helicopters, transport pilots... 

TNPA to spend R2.4bn on Durban and Richards Bay ports

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) expects to spend about R2.4-billion on maintenance and capacity building projects in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay between 2014 and 2015, CEO Tau... 

TNPA to spend R2.4bn on Durban and Richards Bay ports

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) expects to spend about R2.4-billion on maintenance and capacity building projects in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay between 2014 and 2015, CEO Tau... 

Old steam loco used to deliver Western Aqueduct pipes

A unique combination of mothballed technology and new infrastructure saw a steam locomotive dating back to the 1930s deliver 40 massive 18-m-long pipes to points along the 7 km Western Aqueduct... 

Sixty infrastructure projects showcased at KZN expo

Sixty infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal, worth a collective R6-billion, will be put to both national and international funders at an Infrastructure Funding Fair to be held in... 

Infrastructure funding fair to unlock R6bn for KZN projects

Sixty infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal, worth a collective R6-billion, will be put to both national and international funders at an Infrastructure Funding Fair to be held in... 

City planners need to rethink how built environment is delivered

Those involved in city planning needed to rethink the way in which the built environment was conceived, designed and delivered, president of the organising committee for the twenty-fifth... 

Second phase of Durban’s big bulk-water pipeline project under way

The second phase of Durban’s Western Aqueduct bulk water pipeline is under way again, with two contracts having already been awarded and another on the way. In addition, the eThekwini municipality... 

City planners need to rethink how built environment is delivered

Those involved in city planning needed to rethink the way in which the built environment was conceived, designed and delivered, president of the organising committee for the twenty-fifth... 

Initial work highlights Durban dig-out-port risks, but no show-stoppers

Prefeasibility work that will deliver the final spatial design and plan for Durban’s R100-billion-plus dig-out port began this week; however, this is just the start of an extremely “rigorous”... 

Strategic freight corridor key to unlocking economic development – Transnet

Government’s Strategic Infrastructure Project (Sip) 2 would be key to unlocking economic development and providing much needed capacity along key freight corridors in South Africa, provided that... 

Prefeasibility work starts on Durban dig-out port

Prefeasibility work that will deliver the final spatial design and plan for Durban’s R100-billion-plus dig-out port began this week; however, this is just the start of an extremely “rigorous”... 

Sip 2 key to unlocking capacity along SA’s freight corridors – Transnet

Government’s Strategic Infrastructure Project (Sip) 2 would be key to unlocking economic development and providing much needed capacity along key freight corridors in South Africa, provided that... 

Multimillion-rand rice packing plant opens in KZN

Willowton Group, South Africa’s largest sunflower seed crusher and producer of cooking oil, margarine, candles and soap, and global commodities giant, Louis Dreyfus, have launched a...