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AfriSam promotes use of extended cement products to reduce carbon footprint
Cement producer AfriSam is continuing to promote the reduction of clinker content in its composite cements as a way of reducing carbon emissions. As a long-time developer of composite or extended...
Good news for E Cape as rumdel progresses with R63 route
A safer and less congested road on Section 13 of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)’s busy R63 route in the Eastern Cape is on the horizon as Rumdel Construction Cape...
Construction sector offers exciting career paths for youth
Ensuring that the construction sector remains relevant, renewed and able to deliver on the market needs of the future requires the recruitment of the best talent among school leavers or college...
Festo Didactic sponsors renovations at Sakhelwe Primary School in commemoration of Nelson Mandela
Education is a fundamental driver of our young people’s development. It is the only way society can continue to grow and prosper in a country faced with numerous adversities. According to the...
Attracting youth is construction's next big task
Having spent a very busy 40 year career in the construction business, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive Avi Bhoora is concerned by the negative attitude of many young people towards this...
AfriSam - She makes a difference
With people being at the centre of our value system, we take great pride in sharing some of our remarkable women with you. Boldly making a difference in our business with commitment, passion and...
Construction sector needs players for the long haul
Even as South Africa’s construction sector struggles through difficult cycles of low profitability and declining capacity, it needs responsible and sustainable companies to maintain momentum. After...
AfriSam's composite cements lead in sustainability drive
Leading the market in reducing clinker content in its composite cements, AfriSam has been a trailblazer in cutting carbon emissions in one of the economy’s most energy-intensive sectors. Hannes...
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Reserve Bank trims key rate by 25 basis points, stresses tough backdrop
South Africa's central bank opted for another small cut to its main interest rate on Thursday, stressing the global economic backdrop was tough and the outlook highly uncertain despite domestic...
AgriSA says agriculture’s ability to reduce emissions recognised at COP29
With the COP29 conference under way until November 22, industry body AgriSA says the global climate change agenda is increasingly recognising the critical role of agriculture and farmers. As...
Hulamin improves product quality with new hot-edge inductors from Primetals
Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies has recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and...
