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WiMBIZ conference highlights opportunities, considerations for women in mining
6th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit organisation Women in Mining Business South Africa (WiMBIZ) held a one-day conference on September 5, to explore how women can leverage technology, finance and networking to build... 


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City Logistics tests the electric Canter; DTSA to roll out leasing once trials wrap up
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

City Logistics says it has been “pleasantly surprised” by the load-carrying performance of its trial electric Fuso Canter (eCanter) small truck. Earlier this year, Daimler Truck Southern Africa... 


Crate with avos
Westfalia secures Japanese export market for avos
6th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the agriculture sector focused on broadening international market access for produce, fresh produce supplier Westfalia Fruit has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its footprint... 


A Liberalised Energy Market and the Path to Net Zero
A Liberalised Energy Market and the Path to Net Zero
6th September 2024

Energy aggregators, such as NOA Group, are playing a crucial role in South Africa's evolving liberalised energy market, acting as a bridge between electricity producers and consumers and... 


Distribution infrastructure in South Africa
Germany ready to help fund R390bn South African grid revamp
6th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Germany is willing to help fund the R390-billion ($22-billion) that South Africa said it needs to incorporate more solar and wind power into the national grid and ensure its energy security. The... 


Image of hot dip galvanized steel used in the NMMU BEd Building and The Glass House
Galvanizing sector benefits from new trend
6th September 2024

Hot dip galvanized steel is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary architecture as an aesthetic feature as well as being used for its functional properties. Hot Dip Galvanizers Association... 


Smaller cranes shine at Platreef installation
6th September 2024

While high-capacity overhead cranes are of an impressive size and technical complexity, their smaller and simpler cousins – the workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should... 


Location map of the Browns Range project
Browns Range heavy earths pilot plant development project, Australia – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its project. 


Barloworld Equipment's new dealership in Botswana
Barloworld opens new dealership in Botswana
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Phakalane, Botswana. Barloworld Equipment has had a presence in Botswana since... 


Image of the last third-generation X3 produced at the BMW plant in Rosslyn
BMW SA ends production of third-generation X3, gears up for new model in October
5th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) has halted production of the third-generation X3 at its Rosslyn plant, in Pretoria, and will now gear up for production of the new-generation model. The last vehicle... 


Liberia conditionally lifts shutdown order on China Union iron-ore Bong Mines
5th September 2024 By: Reuters

Liberia conditionally lifted a shutdown order on China Union's iron ore Bong Mines, the government said in a statement on Wednesday. The West African country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)... 


Mazibuko Motor Company Revs Up Sustainable Mobility in Africa
Mazibuko Motor Company Revs Up Sustainable Mobility in Africa
5th September 2024

Mazibuko Motor Company, a battery electric and solar startup, is making waves in the African mobility landscape with its innovative electric vehicle solutions. Founder and CEO Nhlanhla Mazibuko,... 


Commissioner Doris Tshepe and ACA chairperson Dr Eugénia Pereira
South African, Angolan competition authorities sign MoU
4th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Competition Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Angola Competition Authority (ACA), establishing a general framework for bilateral communication and cooperation... 


The accountancy profession’s quest to professionalise the public sector
The accountancy profession’s quest to professionalise the public sector
4th September 2024

By: Msizi Gwala - SAICA’s Project Director: Public Sector Thought Leadership Professionalisation of the South African public sector is crucial for the country's economic development and government... 


DLO Energy Skills Initiative Paves the Way for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition by Empowering Workers and SMMEs
4th September 2024

As South Africa navigates its energy challenges, the path to a sustainable future lies in the Just Energy Transition (JET). The key to this transition is not just technological advancements but... 


Import duty on solar PV cells and modules to stimulate local skills development opportunities
Import duty on solar PV cells and modules to stimulate local skills development opportunities
4th September 2024

By: Teslim Mohammed Yusuf - (Executive for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluations at EWSETA) and Prof. Raj. Naidoo (Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering,... 


Cybersecurity or Catastrophe
Cybersecurity or Catastrophe
4th September 2024

By Boland Lithebe, Security lead for Accenture, Africa With increasing alacrity businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures to keep pace with the rapidly... 


 Sungrow Shines at Solar & Storage Live in Cape Town, Showcasing the Future of Renewable Energy
Sungrow Shines at Solar & Storage Live in Cape Town, Showcasing the Future of Renewable Energy
4th September 2024

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the resounding success of its participation in Solar & Storage Live, Cape Town's premier renewable energy exhibition... 


TechNvst and Microsoft Join Forces to Launch AI Startups Uhuru Program
TechNvst and Microsoft Join Forces to Launch AI Startups Uhuru Program
4th September 2024

TechNvst, a prominent innovation commercialization firm based in South Africa, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch... 


Collaboration in Project Finance Reduces Risk and Unlocks Innovation Leading to Corporate Sustainability
Collaboration in Project Finance Reduces Risk and Unlocks Innovation Leading to Corporate Sustainability
4th September 2024

By Asanda Tsotsi: Head Project & Export Finance: Standard Bank Group CIB Africa faces the dilemma of critical infrastructure backlog and acute environmental, social, and economic challenges – which... 


DBSA approves $200m for Lobito Corridor Railway project
3rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has, alongside the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), approved funding of up to $200-million... 


A Lufthansa A350-900 landing at OR Tambo
Lufthansa launches direct Munich to Johannesburg route
3rd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

German airline Lufthansa waved off the first flight from OR Tambo International Airport, with one of the airline's new Airbus A350-900's landing at 06:45 and then departing at 08:20 for Munich on... 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Completed confirmation drilling at Okiep firm up copper resource for Orion
3rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals has successfully completed confirmation drilling at Okiep in the Northern Cape, with results confirming the high quality of a large historical drilling database... 


Ausgold launches new drill programme at Katanning
3rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Ausgold is gearing up to start a major new gold drilling programme at its 3.04-million-ounce Katanning Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia. The multi-pronged drilling campaign,... 


An image of the planned new SEW-Eurodrive facility on display during the groundbreaking ceremony
SEW-EURODRIVE to invest R380m in new Joburg drive service, repair facility
2nd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE has announced an estimated R380-million investment into a new service and repair centre to be built adjacent to its current facilities in Aeroton,... 


Air pollution near the Duvha power station in Mpumalanga
Good progress on air quality frameworks, but implementation needed
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has a robust framework to manage air quality, as well as regulations and standards that serve as a yardstick for measuring and monitoring harmful emissions. The country also follows... 


An image showing the Toyota Wessels conference centre
New, expanded TWIMS, Toyota Teach facilities launched
2nd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive company Toyota South Africa’s Toyota South Africa Educational Trust last month commemorated its new, expanded Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) and Toyota Teach... 


Inspecting the facility (left to right) IG6 MD and CEO Andrew Worland, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Collie project manager Josh Hearse.
Australian PM inspects International Graphite’s Collie facility
2nd September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has inspected International Graphite's Collie processing and research and development facility, in Western Australia. The Collie facility, located 200 km... 


Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
2nd September 2024

Flooring products manufactured by Van Dyck, a sister company to radial truck recycler Mathe Group, have been certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most scientifically advanced product... 


Panel ponders considerations, challenges of adapting personal income tax, fiscal system
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While progressive reforms have been made to South Africa’s personal income tax (PIT) system since the advent of democracy, the potential to bolster this further with the aim of increasing revenue... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne and diesel power generation.
Northam Platinum enters into 180 MW solar farm agreement at energy-intensive mine
30th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome producer Northam has entered into a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for an 180 MW solar farm at its Zondereinde PGM mine on the... 


South African energy transition hampered by system modelling expertise shortage – Energy Council
30th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Energy Council of South Africa has warned of a shortage of energy system modelling expertise in the country at what it says is a critical time, when complex and important choices need to be... 


polyhalite being held in gloved hands
Anglo partners with fertiliser companies to develop polyhalite market in China
30th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified mining major Anglo American has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with two major Chinese fertiliser companies Sinochem Fertilizer and BeiFeng to further develop the market for... 


Liberia closes China Union's Bong Mines for violations, regulator says
30th August 2024 By: Reuters

Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency shut down on Wednesday the operations of China Union's iron-ore Bong Mines for violating several environmental regulations, the regulatory agency said on... 


Building gender diversity in South Africa’s engineering sector from the ground up
30th August 2024

By: Chris Campbell - CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa Achieving gender diversity in South Africa's engineering industry is an ongoing imperative that requires concerted efforts not only... 


Young engineers will be the building blocks of future solutions – CESA YPF
30th August 2024

As young engineers navigate the challenges of the future, it is crucial that they are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical principles to drive sustainable change. This was the... 


 Think smart—travel fast
Think smart—travel fast
30th August 2024

By Siveshni Pillay When Smart Mobility comes to a street near you 


The SWDR138B is one of the only fully OEM-certified excavator drill rigs available in the market.
Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 


The ChemCAD suite, from Chemstations, provides calculations to design, analyse, and optimise chemical processes
Software firm helps engineers elevate their game
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chempute Software, a provider of engineering software and training, is strengthening its support for engineering sectors with expanded offerings aimed at optimising design and operational... 


SA Business School and Alefbet Learning COO Anton Visser
Aligning corporate learning and development plans to business strategies
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, ensuring that learning and development (L&D) plans align seamlessly with business strategy is not just a best practice—it is a necessity for achieving a... 


Informal sector a jobs lifeline?
30th August 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Statistics South Africa released its Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the three months ending in June earlier this month – and the results are decidedly bleak. While employment figures managed a... 


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Fifth annual cidb ERWIC Awards recognise catalysts for change in construction industry
30th August 2024

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) hosted its prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards on August 22, 2024, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.... 


Image of Jansen potash mine
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has reported that construction of the potash project is ahead of the original schedule. 


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