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The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
19th February 2025

By: Roman Mornau - General Manager at MetalPlus, ACTOM Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive... 


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ANC reconfigures Gauteng, KZN PECs
19th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress has reconfigured its Provincial Executive Committees in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, incorporating experienced leaders and veterans as part of plans to reinforce... 


Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

A Chinese company has stopped exporting a piece of equipment used to process the electric vehicle battery metal lithium, in the clearest sign yet manufacturers are already implementing export... 


Navigating global sustainability standards and the impact for Africa
Navigating global sustainability standards and the impact for Africa
19th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As the world intensifies its focus on sustainability, Africa faces unique challenges and opportunities in aligning with global standards, a panel of experts revealed during a webinar hosted by... 


Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi
Opinion: The budget must catalyse South Africa’s energy transformation
18th February 2025

In this article, Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi writes that the 2025 Budget speech must prioritise the long-term resilience of South Africa’s energy... 


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Tau announces fund to eliminate foodborne illnesses in township shops
18th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

A fund aimed at addressing challenges linked to foodborne illnesses, particularly in township convenience stores, has been established. This was announced by Trade, Industry and Competition... 


2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
18th February 2025

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession. But industry body... 


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Infrastructure slowdown in Australasia impacts on Aveng’s revenue
18th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed engineering-led contractor Aveng has reported an 8.1% decline in revenue to R16.6-billion for the six months ended December 31, 2024, down from R18.6-billion in the prior period. The... 


Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
18th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers a comprehensive range of SpaceLogic Duct and Plant Room Air Quality (PRAQ)... 


Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
18th February 2025

Event partners include Sanlam Investments, the African Union, SA Tourism, AfDB, DBSA and Standard Bank The upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) taking place from 18–21 February in Cape... 


Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa secures approval for detailed design phase for multipurpose reactor
17th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has secured approval, as well as R1.2-billion in funding, from government for the second phase of its multipurpose reactor, which... 


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CDE report unpacks practicable actions to support small business growth
17th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Given the stagnation of the small business sector and a government riddled with deficiencies and inefficiencies, the time has come to hand the reins to the private sector and let markets shape the... 


CEO Craig Miller
Craig Miller excited at prospect of demerged AngloPlat being resurgent PGM producer
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 


AfriSam extends commitment to SA Rugby with new partnership
AfriSam extends commitment to SA Rugby with new partnership
17th February 2025

SA Rugby and AfriSam, a leading provider of cement and concrete solutions, have renewed their partnership, which includes sponsorship of the Springboks and an expanded collaboration with South... 


Navigating global sustainability standards and the impact for Africa
14th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As the world intensifies its focus on sustainability, Africa faces unique challenges and opportunities in aligning with global standards, a panel of experts revealed during a webinar hosted by... 


Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
14th February 2025

While it may be too early to gauge whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to transform South Africa into a construction site is becoming a reality, the industry continues to face several... 


Aveng warns of interim loss on Australia, Southeast Asia project challenges
14th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The share price of JSE-listed Aveng fell by more than 31% on February 14 after the company advised that it was likely to report a loss a share of between A$0.253 and A$0.254 and a headline loss a... 


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Defence Committee supports SANDF role in peacebuilding, as remains of soldiers come home
14th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force as a diplomatic tool for... 


LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Dwyka has partnered with service providers in the DRC to facilitate seamless drone operations in the country
Demand increases for drones in mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 


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Event highlights opportunity to transform
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With a rapidly expanding population and increasing urbanisation, Africa’s energy demand is projected to soar, requiring innovative solutions, sustainable practices and significant investments to... 


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Centre endorses transition towards sustainable systems
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Africa looks to the future, the transition to sustainable energy represents both a challenge and an opportunity, highlights national industry support programme the National Cleaner Production... 


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Suggestions to tackle ESG scepticism
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid growing public scepticism about the authenticity of companies' sustainability claims, businesses face the challenge of delivering meaningful impact through environmental, social and corporate... 


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JB7 hyperscale data centre, South Africa
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Digital realty company Teraco is expanding its data centre platform in Gauteng. 


Exploration in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe seeks $950m in new bid to kickstart mining firm
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s State miner is planning a fresh bid to kickstart a range of projects a year after the government took full control of the company. Kuvimba Mining House, under new CEO Trevor Barnard, is... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Forced removals will never again be allowed, Ramaphosa insists as Trump’s order places spotlight on land rights
13th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa insists that South Africans know the pain of forced removals and will, thus, never again allow land to be confiscated – a position that he said was enshrined in the... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025: South Africa’s geopolitical tensions countered by Africa’s new commodity trade platform
13th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for... 


Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
13th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 


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Cesa proffers suggestions for sustainable infrastructure development
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has several suggestions for sustainable development as South Africa plans to invest further in its infrastructure to support the... 


Honing in on South Africa’s talent in STEM
Honing in on South Africa’s talent in STEM
13th February 2025

Pinpoint Stewards will be hosting the 4th Annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation conference, on 12-13 March, NH Collection Hotel, Sandton. The conference is... 


Gold Fields awards wind turbine contract for St Ives renewable energy project
Gold Fields awards wind turbine contract for St Ives renewable energy project
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

International bullion miner Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine, located 80 km south of Kalgoorlie in... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
‘We will not be bullied’ – Macpherson hits back at DPWI detractors as he outlines improvements
12th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said on Wednesday his department is taking decisive action against corruption and mismanagement, warning those who he alleges want his... 


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BFAP commends agriculture sector for having sustained growth over three decades
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

From heavy government intervention leading up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, through two financial crises and other macroeconomic challenges, the agriculture sector has still... 


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Ivanhoe forms JV to explore for copper in Kazakhstan
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines, which has successfully developed the large-scale joint venture (JV) Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has formed a JV with UK-based private... 


What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
12th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 


The Building Company group merchandise executive Stuart Jowett
Building and construction materials sector still lacking growth
11th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The building and construction sector is still depressed, years after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. So noted building and construction wholesale and retail materials supply group The Building... 


Innovative education programme aims to further sustainable development in water sector
11th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Ageing infrastructure, global change and rising demand continue to threaten water security, and while technological solutions are important, cultivating a skilled workforce is crucial to mitigating... 


Building materials group pursuing 'intelligent growth' in a still-depressed market
11th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Building materials wholesale and retail supplier group The Building Company’s theme for this year, showcased at its 2025 exhibition being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, was... 


Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
11th February 2025

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer optional but essential for long-term success. As investors, stakeholders, and consumers... 


Polymetals raises A$35m for Australian silver and zinc mine
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources has announced a A$35-million capital raise as it continues to advance its Endeavor silver/zinc mine in New South Wales. The company has received commitments for a... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green ushers in a renewable-energy future for S African mining
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s mining industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it grapples with rising electricity costs, carbon taxes and the need for energy security. Newly established renewable energy... 


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Range of electrical power solutions available
10th February 2025

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions says it has expanded its offerings to provide a range of electrical power solutions in Africa. The company notes its growth in... 


Rio2 CEO Andrew Cox
Rio2 starts building Fenix gold mine
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Rio2 last week celebrated the official start of construction of its Fenix gold mine, in the Maricunga gold belt of Chile’s Atacama. The event, held on Thursday, was attended by... 


Lia Finocchiaro
Northern Territory cracks down on lawfare
10th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) on Monday welcomed the Northern Territory government's commitment to reviewing the third-party merits review processes to ensure they do not act as a barrier to... 


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