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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Cabinet committee probing ways to moderate fuel prices set to turn attention to electricity hikes next
22nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reports that the Cabinet committee set up to consider interventions to moderate fuel price increases is likely to turn its attention to electricity... 


Survey reveals 60% growth in wind energy projects
22nd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has released results from the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS), presented on August 21 by State-owned Eskom's National... 


Adcock Ingram reports 6% y/y growth in revenue, 4% y/y profit growth
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed pharmaceutical manufacturer Adcock Ingram has reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue, from about R9.1-billion in 2023 to about R9.6-billion for the financial year ended June 30.... 


Fire door burn test at Ignis Fire Testing
Ignis Fire Testing opens its new, expanded fire-testing facility in Cape Town
22nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ignis Fire Testing has unveiled its new fire-testing workshop and laboratory in Blackheath, Cape Town. Owner Dirk Streicher says the new building, at 1 200 m2, and with an 18-m-high roof, is more... 


Andrew Kirby
Ogihara SA breaks ground on new R1.2bn auto body-part plant in Durban
22nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, and Ogihara Thailand, have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa... 


President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Chinese leader's State visit to South Africa last year
Trade and investment to be key themes of Ramaphosa’s upcoming State visit to China
22nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Trade and investment relations will be key themes during President Cyril Ramaphosa State visit to the People’s Republic of China from September 2 to 5, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo... 


Image of Polihali transfer tunnel intakes tunnels breakthrough on August 19
LHDA achieves critical milestone in Polihali tunnel construction
22nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

After seven months of tunnelling on the Polihali transfer tunnel construction site, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake... 


An SANDF soldier with his gun
AfriForum calls for improved security measures at SANDF bases
22nd August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Lobbying and civil rights organisation AfriForum has called on Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to urgently investigate and address the significant decline in security at South African National... 


handcuffs
Rail infrastructure thieves receive lengthy prison sentences
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of four people arrested in connection with the theft and damage of essential Transnet infrastructure that... 


Research ensuring sustainable future for Southern Africa’s sizeable citrus industry
22nd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Internationally recognised research conducted by Citrus Research International (CRI) and its network of collaborative research associations, is helping to protect Southern Africa's citrus industry... 


Research shows South African Reit payout ratios on par with international peers
22nd August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The average payout ratio of South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) was 75.6% in 2023 and is expected to reach 78.4% this year. This compares well with the global average payout ratio... 


Rail tracks
Railway operators urged to consider cost and quality of locally manufactured rolling stock
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although the Southern African Development Community is able to manufacture, maintain, repair and upgrade rail rolling stock to high standards, the high costs of local manufacturing are driving... 


South Africa's telco industry calls for tech firms to help fund infrastructure
22nd August 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's telecoms industry body is pushing for digital content and service providers to help pay for the roll out of network infrastructure because they generate a huge part of the internet... 


The Johannesburg CBD skyline
Johannesburg weighs bond sale to help fix broken infrastructure
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

The City of Johannesburg is considering raising as much as R2-billion of new debt to address a mounting infrastructure backlog. Newly elected Mayor Dada Morero said the city is exploring options to... 


Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
21st August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While some strides have been made to increase the participation of women in business, gender parity is still way below the level it should be in the country, as is women’s participation in... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
21st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 


Solar PV panels being installed
OptiPower, Coxabengoa JV awarded R1.2bn solar contract for mining company
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy infrastructure project delivery company OptiPower, which is a trading division of engineering and contracting company Murray & Roberts (M&R), has, in a joint venture (JV) with Spanish energy... 


Localisation Support Fund supports local clothing, textiles businesses
21st August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the local retail-clothing, textile, footwear and leather (R-CTFL) sector accounting for about 14% of South Africa’s manufacturing employment, nonprofit company the Localisation Support Fund... 


National Minimum Wage Commission invites inputs for 2025 determination
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting stakeholders with an interest in the NMW to make a representation of possible adjustments in the policy instrument. The commission is... 


Two of the participants in the ERA/NEED e-Waste enterprise development programme in Bridgetown, Cape Town – left to right: Sizwe Tshayana and Athi Manyisane
Major retailer, nonprofit and disabled empowerment group collaborate to handle e-waste
21st August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African non-profit company E-waste Recycling Authority (ERA) CEO Ashley du Plooy has highlighted major South African retail group Pick n Pay (PnP) as a pioneer in facilitating the collection,... 


Five arrested for heavy fuel oil theft at Camden power station
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Four employees of State-owned utility Eskom and a contractor security guard have been arrested in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil valued at R500 000 from Camden power station, in... 


Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
21st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred six car dealerships to the National Consumer Tribunal (tribunal) for adjudication. The NCC received complaints from consumers alleging that these... 


GSMA highlights AI’s potential to drive South Africa’s socioeconomic growth
21st August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has emerged as a pivotal player in leveraging AI for socioeconomic development and climate impact. However, unlocking the full potential of AI will require overcoming barriers such as... 


Committee to call on Lamola, Dirco to provide feedback on efforts to help free two engineers imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea
21st August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The families of Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, two South African engineers who have been imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea for 558 days, this week attended a session of Parliament to appeal to the... 


A cross-section of copper cables
US agency to join $225m investment in African fibre firm
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

A US development agency will be one of the main investors as African fibre company Liquid Telecommunication Holdings Ltd. seeks to raise $225 million in equity by the end of the year, according to... 


The manhole protector grid solution
Engineer invents manhole protector grid as an early warning system to prevent sewage spills
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Civil engineer Chris Nganga Kimaru has developed a manhole protector grid (MPG) solution that uses GSM and Sigfox-enabled Internet of Things sensors and gateways to continuously monitor sewage flow... 


South African Rand currency
South Africa inflation drops sharply, cementing rate cut expectations
21st August 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's inflation dropped more than expected in July, falling to within touching distance of the central bank's target and cementing analysts' expectations that the bank will cut interest... 


Babcock Education and Training showcases programmes to address skills gaps
Babcock Education and Training showcases programmes to address skills gaps
21st August 2024

Given the skills shortage facing the South African engineering sector, Babcock Education and Training (BET) – a subsidiary of Babcock International Group-Africa – aims to provide the necessary... 


Blue Label to report double-digit rise in earnings
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Blue Label expects a double-digit rise in earnings for the year ended May 31. In a trading statement issued to shareholders on Wednesday, the company says that its earnings per share... 


Workers on powerlines
NTCSA appoints 19 overhead-transmission line contractors to three supplier panels
20th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has appointed 19 overhead-transmission line contractors to three separate supplier panels as it moves to position itself for a R32-billion... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Conference highlights SADC rail opportunities, challenges
20th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Highlighting the critical role of rail in boosting economic prosperity and trade in Africa, this year’s Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition emphasised the theme... 


NYDA partners with ALX to develop youth digital and entrepreneurial skills
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has partnered with technology training and career development company ALX to equip South Africa’s youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills. The... 


Tomato crates on farm
Agriculture records $1.47bn trade surplus in the second quarter
20th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture exports decreased by 0.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of the year to $3.37-billion. This followed a 6% year-on-year growth rate in the first quarter of the year. 


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