CSIR announces its new CEO

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced its new CEO on Wednesday. He is Dr Thulani Dlamini, a chemist. His previous job was VP: strategic research and technology at... 

Defence industry sector charter approved

Stakeholders in the country’s defence industry adopted the Defence Sector Charter, which is intended to promote black economic empowerment in the sector, on Tuesday. The decision was taken at a... 

Finland thinking of new version of South African missile to equip its ships

Earlier this month a senior officer of the Finnish Navy indicated that his service was interested in acquiring an improved version of the South African Umkhonto naval surface-to-air missile (SAM).... 

New Sansa head looking at new opportunities for the agency

Newly appointed CEO of the South African National Space Agency (Sansa), Dr Val Munsami, will be actively seeking to identify and exploit potential areas in which to grow the activities and income... 

Post-Brexit Britain, like China, recommits to globalisation

The speech delivered on January 17 by British Prime Minister Theresa May on her government’s negotiating objectives for Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) – “Brexit” – contained nothing... 

Kenmare achieves record output of titanium minerals in Mozambique

Irish miner Kenmare Resources, which owns and operates the Moma Titianium Minerals Mine in the Nampula province of Mozambique, has reported that it achieved record production of ilmenite, rutile... 

A400M reportedly wins second export order

French aerospace journal “Air et Cosmos” and British defence media group Jane’s have both reported that the Indonesian government has approved the purchase of five Airbus A400M military airlifter... 

Local light passenger and utility aircraft programme taking off

Wonderboom Airport, in Pretoria (within the Tshwane metropolitan municipality), is the nest within which a fledgling civilian aircraft manufac- turing company is developing. Based in the airport’s... 

Local light passenger and utility aircraft programme taking off

Wonderboom Airport, in Pretoria (within the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality), is the nest within which a fledgling civilian aircraft manufacturing company is developing. Based in the airport’s... 

IAEA says SA nuclear regulator effective, but warns on control gaps in health

South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is in good shape, but the oversight of radiation safety in the country, which is the responsibility of the Directorate of Radiation Control of the... 

Airlink continues fleet modernisation and growth programme with Embraer

South African private-sector airline Airlink and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer jointly announced on Thursday that the carrier was leasing five of the manufacturer’s E-Jet family... 

Denel meeting mine-resistant vehicle contract from Namibia

South African defence group Denel reported on Thursday that its subsidiary, Denel Vehicle Systems, was on track to complete an export order to Namibia by the end of March. The order is for eight... 

Finland considering updated South African missiles for fleet modernisation

Last week a senior officer of the Finnish Navy indicated that his service was interested in acquiring an improved version of the South African Umkhonto naval surface-to-air missile (SAM). Commodore... 

South African National Space Agency announces its new CEO

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) announced on Thursday that its new CEO is Dr Valanathan Munsami. His appointment took effect on January 3. He has replaced Sansa’s first CEO, Dr... 

Airbus very happy with its 2016 production and delivery results

Despite 2016 being an “unusually difficult year from a production perspective”, European airliner manufacturer Airbus Commercial Aircraft met all its delivery targets for the year, company... 

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator hosts international nuclear mission

An Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited South Africa from December 5 to December 15. The purpose of the IRRS mission was to... 

Umkhonto missile export programme now in its final stages

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel announced at the end of last month that extensive testing of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto (“Spear”, in English) naval surface-to-air missile,... 

The great autocrat

One of the highest points of my career as a journalist happened, back in 1994, when I interviewed then Cuban President Fidel Castro, in Pretoria. He was attending the inauguration of President... 

South African nuclear regulator effective, but health dept's radiation control lacks capacity – IAEA

South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is in good shape, but the oversight of radiation safety in the country, which is the responsibility of the Directorate of Radiation Control of the... 

Things beginning to look up for Brazilian miner in Mozambique

In a recent presentation to the New York Stock Exchange, Brazilian major mining group Vale reported on progress at its Mozambican operations. These comprise the Moatize coal mine and the Nacala... 

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation CEO reappointed for three more years

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) announced on Friday that its CEO, Phumzile Tshelane, has had his contract extended for another three years. The decision was taken by the... 

Space agency’s operations directorate marks two milestones

The Space Operations directorate of the South African National Space Agency (Sansa) recently achieved a new high when it successfully supported the simultaneous launch of four satellites. “Four... 

South African commercial aviation sector outperforming economy, index shows

The South African commercial aviation sector “is alive and well and outperforming most other sectors of the economy by a considerable margin” reported the Commercial Aviation Association of... 

Rosatom looks forward to result of South Africa’s nuclear debate

Russian State-owned nuclear group Rosatom has reaffirmed its respect for South Africa’s domestic policy debates and decisions. “We respect South African government processes and decisions,” states... 

Mozambique projects in sights of tax and regulatory authorities at home and abroad

Mozambique’s Tax Authority is monitoring the natural resources sector to ensure it collects the capital gains taxes due to it. This was affirmed by Tax Authority President Amélia Nakhare late last... 

Defence group Denel unveils new version of 20 mm semiautomatic weapon

South African defence company Denel PMP, part of the State-owned Denel group, highlighted on Thursday the latest version of its iNkunzi PAW semiautomatic weapon, the iNkunzi PAW A2 (iNkunzi means... 

SAA still years from break-even

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) does not expect to reach break-even point for another five years. “We remain committed to ensuring that the airline becomes financially self-reliant and... 

South African nuclear regulator to host international review mission

An Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be active in South Africa from December 5 to 15, the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR)... 

Govt appoints consultants to help decide future course for airlines

A notice (NT008-2016) on the website of National Treasury has confirmed that a joint venture between Bain and Company South Africa and Abacus Advisory has been appointed the “professional service... 

UK to stimulate nuclear research, development and innovation

The United Kingdom has launched a new nuclear innovation programme. This was recently announced in Manchester by the country’s Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy... 

Denel reports Umkhonto missile export programme now in its final stages

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel announced on Wednesday that extensive testing of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto (“Spear”, in English) naval surface-to-air missile, for an... 

Russian nuclear company looks forward to result of nuclear debate in South Africa

Russian State-owned nuclear group Rosatom has reaffirmed its respect for South Africa’s domestic policy debates and decisions. “We respect South African government processes and decisions,” Rosatom... 

Latest Aviation Index for South Africa shows sector outperforming rest of economy

The South African commercial aviation sector “is alive and well and outperforming most other sectors of the economy by a considerable margin” reported the Commercial Aviation Association of... 

Science council heavily involved in mining research and development

Although the new Mining Precinct (or Mining Hub) initiative has rightly attracted a lot of interest, the mining and minerals research and development (R&D) activities of the Council for Scientific... 

German drive engineering group to expand activities in South Africa

German drive engineering group SEW Eurodrive is planning to expand its assembly capacity in South Africa. The company operates 15 manufacturing plants in Germany, France, Brazil, the US and China,... 

UK Premier seeks to protect globalisation by ensuring it is fairer

British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended globalisation, while warning its downsides must be addressed to ensure continued public support for free markets and free trade around the world. She... 

Trumped by the Hunger Games

Well, you can’t say I didn’t warn you. Now that we have US President-elect Donald Trump I feel entitled to remind you that, in my previous column, when many were assuming that rival candidate... 

Science council heavily involved in mining research and development

Although the new Mining Precinct (or Mining Hub) initiative has rightly attracted a lot of interest (see “Mining Weekly” October 7), the mining and minerals research and development (R&D)... 

Consultants appointed to help government decide future course for SAA, SA Express

A notice (NT008-2016) on the website of National Treasury has confirmed that a joint venture between Bain and Company South Africa and Abacus Advisory has been appointed the “professional service... 

New South African nanosatellite to participate in international project

A South African nanosatellite will be launched into space from the International Space Station (ISS) during the first quarter of next year, as part of an international research project under the...