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ACTOM's LH Marthinusen division launches R32m industrial fan factory
24th June 2025

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen, a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, has launched its new R32-million industrial fan production facility, in Germiston, in Gauteng.... 


Nissan Navara Warrior takes on Spirit of Africa challenge
18th June 2025

Automotive manufacturer Nissan’s recently launched Navara PRO-4X Warrior will serve as the official 4x4 of the Nissan Spirit of Africa Trophy driving challenge, now in its twenty-first year and the... 


Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
11th June 2025

During a recent equipment factory tour, multinational original-equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries highlighted the facility's 106-year legacy in manufacturing crushers, showcasing... 


PepsiCo enhances sustainability measures at Isando factory
4th June 2025

As part of its focus on innovation, safety and sustainability, food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa’s Isando factory, in Gauteng, boasts an on-site anaerobic digestor that converts... 


Vukile launches revamped Bedworth Centre
28th May 2025

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund has launched its revamped Bedworth Centre, in Vereeniging, following a redevelopment project that started last year.  


Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
21st May 2025

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence-powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


Ford South Africa unpacks new procedures to produce battery packs
15th May 2025

Ford South Africa in April shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers for the European, New Zealand and Australian markets. Marleny Arnoldi visited... 


Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
8th May 2025

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in March demonstrated to students and media its latest blasting initiation technology being used at its simulated mine as part of practical learning for students and... 


Weevil species released into the Crocodile river to combat invasive alien aquatic plant
30th April 2025

A weevil species has been imported into South Africa and has been released into the Crocodile river, in Hartbeespoort, in an effort to tackle the spread of salvinia minima, commonly known as common... 


Seriti cuts the ribbon on its new Naudesbank Colliery
23rd April 2025

Coal producer Seriti officially declared its new Naudesbank Colliery, near Carolina, in Mpumalanga, open on March 14. Darren Parker was there. 


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Eskom confirms 5 GW 'repowering' pipeline
20th June 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with Eskom's repowering initiative under its Just Energy Transition strategy. 


Big changes on the way for South Africa's electricity market
13th June 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses big changes in the electricity sector, linked to the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act; the vertical separation of the transmission business... 


Municipal electricity distribution in the spotlight
6th June 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the OECD's findings on electricity reform in South Africa, as published in its latest survey of the South Africa economy. 


Lawmakers question Malatsi's equity equivalent directive
30th May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the tense exchange in Parliament this week over a draft policy direction Gazetted on May 23 relating to the use of Equity Equivalent Investment... 


The growth, tax implications of Budget 3.0
22nd May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's tabling of Budget 3.0 after two previous failed attempts; the withdrawal of the previously proposed value-added... 


Loadshedding, wheeling and curtailment rules make headlines
16th May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses what South Africans can expect this winter in light of the latest bout of loadshedding; new wheeling and curtailment rules announced by the... 


New reform priorities set out as Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 is launched
9th May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the official launch of Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela; the new reform priorities; the new areas of emphasis with the original Operation Vulindlela... 


Itac initiates review of renewable energy facility inputs
2nd May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses a major tariff review initiated by the International Trade Commission of South Africa for inputs used in solar, wind and battery storage facilities... 


Outlook for the local and global wind sectors clouded
25th April 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the changes in the local wind sector in recent years, the local and global outlook for the wind sector and the targets set by the newly separated... 


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SA’s fully electric fleet to reach 25 500 cars by 2030 – report
25th July 2025

The projected passenger electric vehicle (EV) fleet in South Africa by the beginning of 2030 will be 25 456 vehicles, representing only 0.3% of the expected passenger vehicle population in South... 


Freight logistics, electricity sector reforms in the spotlight
25th July 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses a business organisation's frustration with Transnet; indications that reforms in the electricity sector are not moving ahead as expected; and... 


R900m-plus investment rollout on the cards for Ford dealership network
18th July 2025

The Ford dealership network will see a R900-million-plus investment rollout over the next three years. The money will not be spent by Ford, but by its partners and dealership owners, such as Motus,... 


Nersa starts process to set rules for electricity trading
18th July 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) start of a belated process to finalise rules for electricity traders and what this says... 


Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
15th July 2025

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


South African exports to America could slump by up to $2.3bn under new tariffs
14th July 2025

Econometric modelling of the impact on South Africa of US tariffs  – including the proposed 30% reciprocal tariff on all non-exempted goods, the 25% tariff on automotives and automotive components,... 


South Africa to continue talks with US on 30% tariff
11th July 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of a 30% tariff imposed by the US on imports from South Africa from August 1. 


TRAC concession kicks off almost a billion rand in construction work in July
7th July 2025

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) this month kicks off roughly R1-billion in upgrade and rehabilitation work on the N4. The N4 toll route is a build-operate-transfer road, and is about 570 km long.... 


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On-The-Air (01/08/2025)
1st August 2025

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 

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On-The-Air (25/07/2025)
25th July 2025

Martin Creamer talks about Kumba exports, Seriti wind turbine and data centres are demanding major investment in new power stations 

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On-The-Air (18/07/2025)
18th July 2025

Martin Creamer talks about platinum tariffs, Transnet deal with UMK and Waterberg. 

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On-The-Air (11/07/2025)
11th July 2025

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai platinum event; green hydrogen project in Nelson Mandela Bay and palladium to reduce high water treatment costs. 

On-The-Air (04/07/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus. 


On-The-Air (27/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about the London Indaba and Richards Bay Minerals. 


On-The-Air (20/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about the hydrogen economy, solar power and mining wealth. 


On-The-Air (13/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai Platinum Week; gold recovery in Australia and copper mining in Northern Cape. 


On-The-Air (06/06/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Mintek, Bulgarian hydrogen collaboration and storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy. 


On-The-Air (30/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Copper 360 under new leadership, draft Minerals Bill and global green hydrogen market  


On-The-Air (23/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Shuka Minerals, platinum recovery tech and platinum bar sales. 


On-The-Air (16/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen, trade with US and a diamond mine 100% owned by Tananzanians. 


On-The-Air (09/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about Barrick Mining and green hydrogen. 


On-The-Air (02/05/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about DRDGold; gold mining and office of the Engineer-General South Africa. 


On-The-Air (25/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, South African diamond jewellery entrepreneurs and investment in digital platinum soaring 


On-The-Air (18/04/2025)

Martin Creamer talks about safety, ruthenium and a new palladium centre plan. 


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