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National Pothole Campaign launched to fix potholes
14th October 2022

The Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula launched the national pothole campaign, known as Operation Valazonke in Nguni or Operation Kwala Kaofela in Sesotho, on 8 August this year. The campaign aims... 


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SVI launches six-wheeled armoured Land Cruiser concept at AAD
26th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Armoured products specialist manufacturer SVI Engineering launched a newly designed concept version of its MAX 3-series of vehicles – the three axle, six-wheeled armoured Toyota Land Cruiser MAX 3... 


VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION
Blockchains facilitate the involvement of many witnesses and points of verification
How Blockchain is being used to build trust across value chains
2nd September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Distributed ledger technologies, such as blockchain, in which immutable copies of ledger entries are shared with all stakeholders, are being used to improve the speed at which members and whole... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


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Company expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering
12th August 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

In spite of chemical supply chain constraints, flow measurement and calibration technology company Wika expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering to provide quality instrumentation for... 


ITSSA to disband as project has realised its mandate
5th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Intelligent Transport Society of South Africa (ITSSA) has disbanded, as it has fulfilled its mandate, says CEO Dr Paul Vorster. An ITSSA annual general meeting in July confirmed a decision... 


Tshwane University of Technology Solar Team and their winning solar vehicle
TUT team wins South Africa’s first closed-track solar vehicle challenge
22nd July 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar Team were declared the winners of the first ever Ilanga Cup Solar Challenge, which took place at the 4.2-km-long Red Star Raceway, in Delmas, on... 


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ITSSA to disband as the project has realised its mandate – CEO
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Intelligent Transport Society of South Africa (ITSSA) has disbanded as it has fulfilled its mandate, says CEO Dr Paul Vorster. An ITSSA annual general meeting in July confirmed a decision taken... 


Lithium ion batteries
Automakers ramping up investments into upstream nickel, cobalt
6th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Market research firm Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says automakers are increasing their upstream investments and supply contracts to secure enough battery... 


Sanral e tolls and highway
Sanral to introduce one ticket system for all public transport, tolling
10th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

State-owned South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is aiming to move away from traditional toll accounts to mobility accounts, Sanral northern region project manager Siveshni Pillay... 


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Company receives a Queen’s Award
10th June 2022

Combustion management solutions provider Autoflame Engineering is delighted to announce that the company has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. 


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Company adds two new boiler rental units
10th June 2022

Local boiler and burner supplier Combustion Technology has added two new boiler rental units to its rental offering. 


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Automation supplier launches MV VSDs
3rd June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Converting truck fleets to LNG could reduce transport costs by 30% – Renergen
1st June 2022 By: Darren Parker

With diesel prices at a record high, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has the potential to lower the transportation costs of major logistics companies by up to 30%, LNG and helium developer Renergen CEO... 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


UK sustainable logistics company secures Fortune 500 customer as it transitions from startup phase
13th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

UK-based sustainable logistics company Magway has secured its first commercial customer in the form of a large Fortune 500 multinational group, says CEO and founder – and South African – Rupert... 


A side view of a yellow Criterion TCM forklift which is used to lift heavy loads
Heavy-duty forklift trucks offer notable payloads
29th April 2022

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment’s versatile range of forklift manufacturer Toyo Carriers Manufacturing (TCM) forklift trucks comprises robust machines for handling goods in all... 


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Magway secures its first big (Fortune 500) customer
20th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

UK-based sustainable logistics company Magway has secured its first commercial customer in the form of a large Fortune 500 multinational group, says CEO and founder – and South African – Rupert... 


uYilo programme manager Edem Foli
eMobility programme commemorates first year of operation
4th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Electric vehicle (EV) advocacy initiative the uYilo eMobility Programme has commemorated its first year as an implementing partner on the South Africa-UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate... 


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Rolls-Royce partners with Luxaviation to pursue electric air mobility ventures
14th February 2022 By: Donna Slater

Vehicle propulsion systems manufacturer Rolls-Royce and luxury jet and helicopter service provider Luxaviation Group have agreed, through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to collaborate on... 


Image of the head of public policy for Southern Africa at Bolt, Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar
Bolt welcomes inclusion of e-hailing drivers under Taxi Relief Fund
27th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Bolt, the mobility service that currently connects more than 25 000 drivers with passengers across South Africa, says it welcomes the launch of government's Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).  The... 


Image of Checkers Sixty60 delivery scooter
Shoprite creates on-demand JV with RTT to strengthen e-commerce activities
5th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) with its existing Checkers Sixty60 logistics partner, the RTT Group, in which both parties will own 50%.  The transaction follows the rapid... 


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Cartrack owner acquires 70.1% of Picup Technologies in R70-million deal
14th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Karooooo has acquired 70.1% of Picup Technologies (Picup) in a deal valued at R70-million.  Karooooo owns 100% of Cartrack, a mobility software-as-a-service (Saas) platform that maximises the value... 


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US moves to secure critical minerals for EV supply chain
20th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Modern civilisation was built on fossil fuels, with the invention and commercialisation of the internal combustion engine during the 1800s setting the stage for petroleum-based vehicles to be... 


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The MyMiX app increases driver accountability through the monitoring of drivers
New app tracks, assesses driver behaviour
21st May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Telematics tracking solutions provider MiX Telematics has developed the MyMiX Tracking app to track and assess driver behaviour without the need for embedded hardware. MyMiX Tracking leverages... 


E-hailing platform Bolt launches women-only service
2nd February 2021 By: Irma Venter

E-hailing platform Bolt has launched a women-only service that enables women passengers to request rides from women drivers only. Women passengers who request the service will only connect with... 


DAMAGE CONTROL
The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic
New real-time monitoring system enhances safety
4th December 2020

Automotive and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone in collaboration with technology company Microsoft has developed a unique and innovative monitoring system to detect tyre damage issues in... 


Alon Lits
Ex-Uber South Africa boss appointed chairperson of emergency dispatch platform
12th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Security and safety platform Aura has appointed Alon Lits as its chairperson with immediate effect. Lits is the former Uber sub-Saharan Africa GM. 


UP, CSIR sign collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities 
UP, CSIR sign collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities 
23rd July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The University of Pretoria (UP) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), have signed a memorandum of agreement to... 


Intelligent transport system community severely impacted on by Covid-19 
19th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the local intelligent transport system (ITS) community, says Intelligent Transport Society South Africa (ITSSA) CEO Dr Paul Vorster. The ITTSA... 


Battery metals traceability project launched to enhance sustainability of industry
2nd June 2020 By: Donna Slater

Finland-based research, development and innovation organisation VTT says the success of electric vehicles (EVs) may be determined by production methods and information on the origins of battery... 


Programme to help startup drone companies launched in Gauteng
13th March 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The first drone (unmanned air vehicle) start-up accelerator programme in Africa was recently launched in Katlehong, south east of Johannesburg. (Katlehong lies within the City of Ekurhuleni.) The... 


BMW, ACSA launch EV charging stations at three airports
BMW, ACSA launch EV charging stations at three airports
8th January 2020

In an effort to push the boundaries of innovation through partnerships, and to improve the customer experience, Airports Company South Africa and BMW South Africa have launched BMW ChargeNow... 


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