Travel demand fuels resurgence despite costs

The lifting of travel restrictions in most markets, low unemployment in most countries and expanded personal savings are fuelling a resurgence in demand in the global air transport industry, which... 

Project increases company competitiveness

A supplier development project conducted by local body the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has increased the global competitiveness of advanced radio- frequency and microwave... 

Drones to debut as Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo makes post-Covid return

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones will, for the first time, be flown at the upcoming 2022 biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, while the attendance of private-sector oil and... 

Drones to debut as Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo makes post-Covid return

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones will, for the first time, be flown at the upcoming 2022 biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, while the attendance of private-sector oil and... 

Environmental and industry policy gaps, corruption constrain industry

The Zimbabwe government’s decision to grant prospecting and mining rights in environmentally protected areas, such as the Hwange National Park, has been criticised by the international community,... 

Cohesive policies can boost investor sentiment

While mining and mineral exports contribute significantly to Zimbabwe’s gross domestic product, the industry falls short of its potential to contribute to the country’s growth and development. In... 

Education helps company empower women in technical fields

Power technology provider Cummins invests in many corporate responsibility initiatives (CRI) to assist in increasing access to technical careers for young girls from school level onwards. These... 

Tyre supplier turning the wheels for women

Local tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has succeeded in establishing a world-class leadership team in recent years and has appointed women in senior management positions, says Bridgestone Southern... 

Engineering benefits women

The local working environment has changed to allow women to benefit from opportunities in engineering-related industries, says consulting engineers SRK Consulting MD Vis Reddy. This has set in... 

Company stresses need for women’s PPE

Women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is continuously educating the local market on the need to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for the growing female workforce,... 

Exposure, leadership representation crucial for women in software

Exposing women to software development at earlier ages, and representation of women in leadership, is crucial for encouraging more women to enter and remain in the local software development... 

Environmental project plan conducive to sustainable supply

Lithium miner Savannah Resources is exploring several technology options to reduce carbon emissions from the company’s Barroso lithium project, in northern Portugal, once operational. This includes... 

Strategy outlines constructive value of wood

The University of Pretoria (UP) has played a significant part in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (DTIC’s) Promotion of Timber Construction Steering Committee, which aims to... 

Council implements measures to verify qualifications

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), with the development of an upgraded registration system, has been implementing additional security... 

New trends boost need for project skills development

Recent trends, such as the impact of digital disruption, climate change and shifting demographics, have increased the need for reskilling and upskilling local project management talent, says... 

SA market offers supply based opportunities

Drilling equipment supplier Rock Drill Technologies (RDT) is aiming to grow its market share in the Southern Africa mining industry, based on its ability to supply affordable pneumatics products... 

Batteries and decentralised power seen as key way to boost security of supply

Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can... 

Batteries and decentralised power seen as key way to boost security of supply

Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can... 

Economic strain, building ratings drive green buildings demand

The economic impact of Covid-19 and the introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in South Africa are some of the factors driving the growth of the green buildings sector, states... 

Green ratings offer benefits during economic crunch

Premium and Grade-A offices that are Green Star-certified provide an average one-year income return of 8.4, compared to an average of 8.3 for non-Green Star-certified Prime and Grade-A offices,... 

Industry body stresses need for import protection

Construction industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) is interacting with government to legislate anti-import dumping tariffs and protection for local cement materials and products. “We... 

Industry body initiatives boost research, skills building

Since the launch of the Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) last year, the organisation has hosted a range of educational and concrete research and development initiatives to promote research,... 

Firm offers labour solutions to mines

Integrated employment management solutions company Quyn will use its presence, contacts and previous experience in projects in Mozambique to supply bespoke employment management solutions to the... 

Infrastructure improvements, coherent legislation could boost industry

Foreign direct investment in Mozambique has been in decline since 2013, owing to political uncertainty, falling commodity prices and security concerns. Law firm Beech Veltman CEO Warren Beech says... 

Hybrid energy system benefits mine, indicates sustainable momentum

The approval of a solar and battery system at miner Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite operation, in Mozambique, reflects an ongoing shift in the African mining sector towards sustainability,... 

Supplier to showcase breathalyser solution

Alcohol-testing solutions provider ALCO-Safe will launch its new ALCONTROL Version 2 breathalyser solution at the A-OSH Expo event, which will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Gallagher... 

Remote solution makes alcohol testing more accessible

Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalyser’s new iSober Breathalyser application (app) and cloud service will contribute to making alcohol testing solutions more affordable and... 

Supplier provides innovative cleaning method

Cleaning chemicals supplier O3 Chemicals has developed two cleaning chemicals specifically for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)  equipment, the first of which is... 

New containerised bulk air cooling solution ideal for African mines

Cooling equipment supplier Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) added a containerised bulk air cooler (BAC) to its range of BACs last month. The coolers keep underground temperatures at an optimum level,... 

Organisation stresses need for long-term AMD solution

Environmental organisation the Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE) stresses the need for a long-term solution to treat acid mine drainage (AMD) in the Witwatersrand goldfields. FSE CEO... 

Certainty over closure needed

The current version of the National Mine Closure Strategy, released for comment by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in May 2021, aims to improve the efficiency of water... 

Microgrid, agriculture repurposing projects initiated for Komati

Following socioeconomic impact studies and community engagement, State-owned power utility Eskom has initiated the first three of its repurposing projects for the coal-powered Komati power station,... 

Renewable-energy projects considered for Komati repowering

State-owned power utility Eskom is investigating the implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, battery storage and, possibly, gas power generation projects at Komati power station, in... 

Supplier develops safer reagents for lead/zinc, gold

The specialised collectors, frothers, depressants and other similar reagent products that chemical reagent manufacturer and supplier Axis House has been developing to treat specific types of ore... 

Gold mining aims higher, delivers more

The gold mining industry is moving towards demonstrating high standards of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) performance, and its commitment to transparency and accountability.... 

Company eyeing expansion into Africa

South African alcohol testing instruments and services provider ALCO-Safe is aiming to leverage increased demand for alcohol testing solutions to expand into other African mining markets, states... 

Tackling bottlenecks, energy transition vital for African mining

While mining in Africa is back in “full swing” as commodity markets are booming, the sector is still hampered by several factors that result in various bottlenecks, states commodities market... 

Company showcases capabilities on flagship project

Mining services provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group is involved in a twin shaft sinking, equipping and infrastructure project for the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. Owned by Lucara... 

Miners gather amid surging demand for critical minerals and fiercely rising ESG demands

Amid the global transition to renewable energies and the effects of strong commodity prices and supply crunches, there is a scramble to ensure security of supply of critical and battery minerals in... 

Miners gather amid surging demand for critical minerals and fiercely rising ESG demands

Amid the global transition to renewable energies and the effects of strong commodity prices and supply crunches, there is a scramble to ensure security of supply of critical and battery minerals in...