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Bitumen import terminal bridges supply gap
28th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following the shutdown of local refinery production, independent bulk liquid storage providers FFS Tank Terminals’ recently completed R370-million bitumen import storage facility at Maydon Wharf,... 


Stefanutti Stocks CEO Russell Crawford
Stefanutti Stocks lifts interim profit as order book surges to R13.4bn
25th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Stefanutti Stocks has reported a stronger interim performance for the six months to August 31, supported by improved profitability and a sharply higher order book of R13.4-billion. The... 


Invicta lifts earnings, cash reserves despite weak industrial conditions
24th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and A2X-listed industrial investment group Invicta Holdings has reported a rise in headline earnings and stronger cash reserves for the six months ended September 30, delivering a 15% increase... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC grows interim revenue, earnings, Ebitda as turnaround gains momentum
24th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and building materials manufacturer PPC has reported a 6.2% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 23.5% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and... 


RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer.
RIB Software revolutionising construction project delivery in South Africa
20th November 2025

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry. As the... 


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A Square Forklift celebrates new partnership, facility
18th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial equipment rental, sales and service company A Square Forklift on November 14 held an event to commemorate a new partnership with forklifts, platform trucks, tractors and intralogistics... 


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Barloworld grows cash pile as earnings fall, final dividend scrapped
17th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld has reported a sharp increase in free cash flow for the 12 months to September 30, even as earnings declined and the company cancelled its final dividend.... 


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Association promotes zinc for infrastructure longevity
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial... 


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Woman engineer contributes to systemic change
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The inaugural Women in Project Management Summit 2025 – held in August this year and hosted by Project Managers Africa – showcased women who contribute positively to the South African industrial... 


Dangote Group founder and CEO Aliko Dangote
Nigeria's Dangote plans $1bn investments in Zimbabwe
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote Group will invest at least $1-billion in a pipeline, power generation and cement plant in Zimbabwe, its founder and CEO Aliko Dangote said on Wednesday. Dangote, Africa's richest... 


Barloworld flags more than 20% drop in full-year earnings
11th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed industrial equipment and services company Barloworld, in a trading statement, says it expects its basic earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended September 30 to have... 


Sephaku grows interim revenue, profits and earnings
7th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings grew its revenue for the six months to September 30 to R665.1-million, up from R613.8-million in the six months to end... 


scrap metal
AMSA calls for urgent review of new scrap metal policy
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has called for the immediate suspension and review of recently amended regulations governing the price preference system (PPS) for scrap metal, warning... 


Recycling bodies strongly reject amendments to scrap price preference system
Recycling bodies strongly reject amendments to scrap price preference system
4th November 2025

Three recycling organisations have strongly rejected the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s (Itac’s) amendments to the price preference system (PPS) for scrap metal,... 


Itac confirms modest reduction in ferrous scrap discount in newly Gazetted guidelines
Itac confirms modest reduction in ferrous scrap discount in newly Gazetted guidelines
3rd November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has Gazetted only modest changes to the contentious price preference system (PPS) for scrap metal, reducing the discount for... 


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Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


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Newco now controls 90.6% of Barloworld
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld is nearing the end of its transition to private ownership, with consortium-backed Newco now holding a controlling 67.3% stake and, together with related... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


Tiletoria tiles
Private equity firm Resolve acquires project-based tiler Tiletoria
21st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Private equity firm Resolve has acquired one of South Africa’s biggest tile and bathroom specification businesses, Tiletoria, which is located in Cape Town. Resolve says the deal signals renewed... 


Caterpillar dump truck at sunset
Newco urges remaining Barloworld shareholders to tender ahead of delisting
10th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld’s shareholders that are holding on to their shares could hurt the stock’s trading performance and liquidity if the company fails to reach the 90% threshold... 


CONSISTENT GROWTH 
Electra Mining recorded its biggest ever event in 2024 with 950 exhibitors, 40 000 m² net exhibition space, six exhibition halls, four outside exhibition areas and just under 40 000 visitors. “EMA26 is set to be even bigger.”
Companies eagerly anticipating bigger, better Electra Mining
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa... 


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New pump range suitable for demanding applications
10th October 2025

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 


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Partnership sees Italian pumps enter SA market
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership was formed between South African interconnected mechanical consumables supplier Bearings International (Bi) and Italian industrial pump manufacturer SAER, as publicly announced on... 


Barloworld, Newco extend standby offer closing date to Nov 7
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have agreed to extend the standby offer closing date from October 15 to November 7 to provide Barloworld ordinary shareholders additional time to... 


Afrimat flags improved performance, higher interim EPS and HEPS
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report a 74% to 79% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 101.4c and 104.3c for the six... 


Newco, consortium secure majority control in Barloworld takeover
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have announced that Newco has received valid acceptances of its standby offer for 108.25-million Barloworld ordinary shares, representing about 58%... 


PPC Zimbabwe, Zim land buyer agree to extend closing date to Feb 27
2nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and related products company PPC's subsidiary PPC Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean property development company Transvaal Africa, which will buy PPC Zimbabwe's vacant Arlington property,... 


Barloworld flags
Angolan authority clears Newco’s R23.3bn takeover bid for Barloworld, parties waive Comesa approval requirement
1st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Angola’s competition authority has approved Newco’s proposed acquisition of Barloworld, fulfilling one of the key regulatory requirements for the transaction. Initially, the only remaining approval... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC reports strong Ebitda growth as turnaround plan progresses
22nd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and related products company PPC has reported a more than 20% year-on-year increase group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the first... 


a tablet with a technology displayed on the screen being held by a man.
Awareness tech changes property sector
19th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having identified a need for real-time situational awareness among cities, utilities and many commercial and industrial property owners, data and AI company The Awareness Company has recalibrated... 


Volvo articulated hauler on site
Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
19th September 2025

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


Dr Roelof Botha
Afrimat Construction Index recovers in second quarter, with materials value and volumes up
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) recorded a solid recovery in the second quarter, with several key indicators having made a strong rebound since the first quarter of the year. The index,... 


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Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


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Company reaffirms its aim of improving aircraft performance, reliability
12th September 2025

An increased focus on developing innovative waterjet cutting technologies for the structural integrity of critical flight components is crucial in offering a safe, precise and versatile solution... 


Barloworld signs
Namibia clears Newco’s Barloworld takeover as Botswana, US disclosure conditions also met
11th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Barloworld and investor consortium vehicle Newco have confirmed that the Namibian Competition Commission has granted unconditional approval for the implementation of Newco’s takeover... 


chrome smelting
Rising nationalism, global rivalry demands adaptation by already struggling ferroalloy sector
11th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Within an increasingly complex, multipolar and fragmented global system, critical materials, including ferroalloys, are becoming an economic priority, an energy and climate policy consideration and... 


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