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Irma Venter

Irma Venter

Irma Venter is a Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Irma Venter

AGL Terminals docks in Cape Town

25th April 2025

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, have announced that they have started operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, at the Port of Cape Town, following the... 


APPO urges continent to exploit its vast gas and oil reserves, echoing Trump’s energy nationalism

25th April 2025

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves of 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


Cape Town proposes record infrastructure investment, addition of 700 law enforcement officers

25th April 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 


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Cape Town’s R8.5bn water plan moves to tap seawater and wastewater

25th April 2025

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 


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Cape Town’s R8.5bn water plan moves to tap seawater and wastewater

25th April 2025

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 


Cars being exported via the Port of East London

Time to plot a different future amid Agoa uncertainty, suggests Nedbank’s Singh

23rd April 2025

South Africa may, on paper, be eligible for preferential access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), but this Act is currently being dismantled piece by piece, says... 


The new X3

BMW SA leads Q1 premium segment with 40.6% share; healthy demand for X3 PHEV

23rd April 2025

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) says it has clinched 40.6% market share in the premium car market in the first quarter of the year, according to sales statistics from naamsa | The Automotive... 


Image of DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

Dubai, Indian govt launch initiative that will ease India’s access to African markets

22nd April 2025

DP World and the government of India have launched the Bharat Africa Setu, a trade initiative designed to double India-Africa trade. DP World is a logistics and trade group controlled by the... 


Image of AAAM CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling

African auto body expands footprint into North Africa

22nd April 2025

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has opened a regional office in Tunisia, North Africa. The AAAM focuses on the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive... 


VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction

VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction

21st April 2025

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


PALATABLE The trucks are expected to reduce carbon emissions by 37% per pallet shipped

Ardagh adds MAN dual-fuel trucks, smart trailers to its fleet

18th April 2025

Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa has introduced five MAN dual-fuel trucks to its fleet. The performance-based standards (PBS) smart trucks – abnormal-load vehicles – will strengthen the... 


Maserati MC20 sets new autonomous world speed record

18th April 2025

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has set a new autonomous – in other words, there is no human in the car – driving world record at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at the... 


Vector Logistics acquires its first two fully electric trucks – from tractor to trailer

18th April 2025

Volvo Trucks South Africa has delivered two battery electric FH 6x4 truck-tractors to cold-chain specialist Vector Logistics. These truck-tractors form part of the logistics company’s roll-out of... 


Volvo Car SA cuts dealerships, chases 20% premium-market share

18th April 2025

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is rolling out a five-year programme to “Restart” the Swedish premium brand in South Africa. Part of this process is to whittle down its 19 Volvo Car dealerships... 


Economic pressure, poor support from government hurting market, says Audi; four dealers to close, says MISA

Economic pressure, poor support from government hurting market, says Audi; four dealers to close, says MISA

17th April 2025

Audi South Africa (SA) says buy-down trends, high inflation and interest rates have placed significant pressure on the domestic premium car market. The local arm of the German car maker says these... 


An artist's impression of the facility once completed

Keren Energy on the hunt for customers for its Western Cape green hydrogen project

16th April 2025

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen (GH2) production facility near Vanrhynsdorp, in the Western Cape, says CEO George van Rensburg. The project aims... 


Preparations for the third model inside VW's Kariega plant

VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction

16th April 2025

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


Image of National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) executive director Renai Moothilal.

Beware dumping as Trump builds tariff wall; tariff impact to be felt in the US first – Naacam

15th April 2025

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 


Deepal is Changan's new-energy vehicle badge

Newcomer Jameel Motors to (re)introduce Changan cars, bakkies to the SA market

14th April 2025

Distribution group Jameel Motors will launch China’s Changan vehicles in the local market towards the end of the year. Technically, Changan Automobile is not an entirely new face in South Africa,... 


The XUV 3XO

Mahindra sets new sales record for the second time this year

11th April 2025

Sales for Mahindra bakkies and sports-utility vehicles jumped to 2 253 vehicles in March, setting a new monthly record for the Indian brand. This number is almost 40% higher than Mahindra’s... 


Barloworld’s Russia, Southern Africa businesses feel the heat as Mongolia delivers some cheer

11th April 2025

In a five-month trading update published at the end of March, JSE-listed Barloworld said the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its... 


New-vehicle sales up 12.5%, exports surge by impressive 31.1%

11th April 2025

March new-vehicle sales jumped by 12.5%, to 49 493 units, compared with the same month last year. The new passenger car market led the charge, accelerating by 25.3%, to 33 447 units, driven by... 


Three bids received as government’s efforts to host F1 race in South Africa advance

11th April 2025

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC’s) F1 Bid Steering Committee says it has received three bids from parties interested in hosting a Formula One race in South Africa. “As a... 


O’Flaherty signs up for another two years at recovering Metair

11th April 2025

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 


Image of the Darling solar plant

1 MW solar plant to power Darling Green Country Estate, Swartland municipality

10th April 2025

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has, in partnership with Darling Green Country Estate and TouchPoint Energy, commissioned a 1 MW solar plant in Darling, in the Swartland municipality. The plant,... 


Cape Town expects nine additional ship calls for 2024/25 cruise season

Cape Town expects nine additional ship calls for 2024/25 cruise season

9th April 2025

Cruise Cape Town says it is expecting a strong cruise season, with 24 ship calls at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal in March. Overall, 76 ship calls are, to date, scheduled for the full 2024/25... 


Inside the Robertson and Caine assembly plant in Cape Town

Robertson and Caine celebrates building its 3 000th boat in Cape Town

9th April 2025

Cape Town-based sailing and power catamaran manufacturer Robertson and Caine has completed its 3 000th boat. The hand-crafted vessel is a Leopard 40 Powercat, which is also the 2024 European Power... 


image of the upgraded automotive berth at the Port of East London

TNPA finally upgrades the automotive berth at East London port

9th April 2025

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has completed a R60-million project to deepen and strengthen the automotive terminal berth at the Port of East London. The State-owned entity says the... 


Image of the Port of Cape Town

AGL Terminals starts operations at Duncan Docks in Cape Town

8th April 2025

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, have announced that they have started operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, at the Port of Cape Town, following the... 


Image of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Cape Town proposes record infrastructure investment; adding 700 law enforcement officers

8th April 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 


Image of African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) secretary-general Dr Omar Farouk Ibrahim.

Echoing Trump, APPO says Africa has vast gas, oil reserves and must exploit them for ‘Africa first’

7th April 2025

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves at 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


Western Cape, Cape Town welcome move to seek private-sector investment in rail, port sectors

4th April 2025

Western Cape premier Alan Winde says he welcomes the recent announcement by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy regarding the initiation of a request for information (RFI) process for private-sector... 


Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites

4th April 2025

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


Golden Arrow rolls out first 20 electric buses, remaining 100 to follow by end-2025

4th April 2025

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) will have 120 BYD electric buses on the road by the end of the year, says company engineer Gideon Neethling. GABS has already deployed the first 20... 


New-vehicle sales up 12.5%, exports surge by 31.1%

New-vehicle sales up 12.5%, exports surge by 31.1%

1st April 2025

March new-vehicle sales jumped by 12.5%, to 49 493 units, compared with the same month last year. The new passenger car market led the charge, soaring by 25.3%, to 33 447 units, driven by robust... 


Image of VCSA MD Tarcísio Triviño

Volvo Car SA cuts dealerships; aims for 20% premium market share

1st April 2025

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is rolling out a five-year programme to “Restart” the Swedish premium brand in South Africa. Part of this process is to whittle down its 19 Volvo Car dealerships... 


The Maserati MC20 coupé during its record-breaking run

Look Ma, no hands – Maserati MC20 sets new autonomous world speed record

31st March 2025

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has set a new autonomous – in other words, there is no human in the car – driving world record at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at the... 


Image of BMW X3s leaving the Rosslyn plant for the export market

Trade agreements crucial for continued manufacturing in South Africa – BMW SA

31st March 2025

BMW Group South Africa (SA) says it cannot over-emphasise the importance of policies such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for the continued success of the German car maker’s... 


Three bids received in government’s efforts to host F1 race in South Africa

Three bids received in government’s efforts to host F1 race in South Africa

28th March 2025

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC’s) F1 Bid Steering Committee says it has received three bids from parties interested in hosting a Formula One race in South Africa. “As a... 


Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa

Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa

28th March 2025

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 


RFP deadline for State properties redevelopment extended

28th March 2025

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has extended the deadline for requests for proposals (RFPs) on the redevelopment of 31 State properties, owing to “the immense interest... 


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