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dtic hosting a South African National Pavilion at Turkish defence exhibition
22nd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has highlighted that it has a South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), now under way in Istanbul,... 


SYSPRO SVP international sales Johan du Toit talks to Engineering News at the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition
SYSPRO empowers manufacturers and distributors with industry-specific solutions
22nd July 2025

Manufacturing and distribution solutions from SYSPRO are purpose-built to simplify operational complexity and support business growth. With over 40 years of experience, the company empowers... 


Farmer on tomato farm
Tiger Brands provides irrigation equipment for smallholder tomato farmers in Musina
22nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To further capacitate farmers supplying tomatoes to its All Gold Tomato Sauce production value chain, fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has provided irrigation infrastructure to nine... 


Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
22nd July 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo Hub by Schneider Electric, a powerful new digital... 


Engineering News speaks to Efficiency Staffing Solutions  administration director Cheryl Brown while at the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition
Efficiency Staffing Solutions showcases workforce expertise at KITE 2025
22nd July 2025

Labour outsourcing specialist Efficiency Staffing Solutions (ESS) is highlighting its comprehensive staffing and workforce management services for businesses across South Africa at the... 


Volt's planned graphite refinery in Alabama
Volt draws down funding for US, Tanzania graphite projects
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The... 


Buti Manamela
Buti Manamela to replace Nkabane as higher education Minister
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is facing accusations that she misled parliament, eight days after he suspended a close cabinet ally for... 


IFAT Africa 2025 reinforces its role as Africa’s environmental solutions hub
21st July 2025

7,768 visitors from 20+countries attended IFAT Africa co-located with analytica Lab Africa. 178 Exhibitors from 20+ countries at IFAT Africa  International Pavilions from China, Germany, and... 


Emira CEO James Day
Emira’s new CEO takes the reins
21st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the announcement of his appointment in May, JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund confirms that James Day has assumed the role of CEO. Emira says he has... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Concerns raised over pace of power and rail reform while Ramaphosa lauds progress
21st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered an optimistic assessment of the economic reforms being undertaken in South Africa’s electricity and freight logistics sectors, amid growing concern about the... 


Experts to explore women’s leadership in business at upcoming webinar
Experts to explore women’s leadership in business at upcoming webinar
21st July 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Creamer Media will host a thought-provoking webinar on August 13, 2025 at 2PM, focusing on strengthening the role of women leaders in South Africa’s business environment. The panel will examine the... 


Biggest-ever analytica Lab Africa draws record crowds, new exhibitors
Biggest-ever analytica Lab Africa draws record crowds, new exhibitors
21st July 2025

7,768 visitors from 20+ countries attended analytica Lab Africa co-located with IFAT Africa. 138 exhibitors from 12 countries at analytica Lab Africa Event reinforces global analytica trade show... 


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Eskom ordered to pay French company R1bn-plus over Koeberg dispute – Business Day
21st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned utility Eskom has been ordered by a high court to pay more than R1-billion to French nuclear energy company Framatome, after contract and project management problems delayed a steam... 


transnet freight train
Transnet credit rating downgrade a ‘damning indictment’ of the utility’s failed leadership, Mavuso says
21st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The decision by ratings agency S&P Global to downgrade State-owned enterprise (SOE) Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those in business eager to see the utility performing better,... 


Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
21st July 2025

By: Kshitij Batra - Senior Vice President, International Hub, Power Products at Schneider Electric If good intentions were enough to decarbonise the planet, our climate goals might not be slipping... 


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FlySafair confirms some flight delays amid pilot strike
21st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a strike taking place among aviation company FlySafair pilots, the company notes that, while operations continued largely as scheduled on July 21, some of the airline’s flights have had to be... 


Brightstar acquires Aurumin in A$60m all-stock deal as it eyes district-scale growth
Brightstar acquires Aurumin in A$60m all-stock deal as it eyes district-scale growth
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Brightstar Resources is set to acquire 100% of Aurumin in a scrip-based transaction, further consolidating control over Western Australia’s Sandstone region in a move both parties say... 


The Hoegh Jeddah and Hoegh London
East London Multi-Purpose Terminal welcomes first transshipment vessels in 13 years
18th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The East London Multi-Purpose Terminal says it has achieved a “historical milestone” as transshipment vessels Hoegh Jeddah and Hoegh London arrived on July 16. This is the terminal’s first... 


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CHIETA, PG Group launch Gauteng Smart Skills Centre
18th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Statutory body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), in partnership with glass group PG Group, has launched a new Smart Skills Centre, in Gauteng, aiming to bridge the... 


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Electric crushing and screening equipment shifts industry towards sustainability
18th July 2025

The move to electric mobile crushing and screening equipment by mines and quarries is enabling the rock processing industry to operate in a more sustainable way – improving energy efficiency while... 


Agricultural Minister John Steenhuisen
Indaba to address strategies in addressing foot and mouth disease outbreak
18th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which have resulted in restrictions on livestock movement and have significantly impacted the country’s red meat trade on international... 


Sustainability Is the New Bottom Line: How African Manufacturers Can Win in the Next Decade
Sustainability Is the New Bottom Line: How African Manufacturers Can Win in the Next Decade
18th July 2025

By: Sachin Chanderdhev - Sector Specialist for Manufacturing, Absa Business Banking The conditions under which the global manufacturing sector creates value are shifting. Carbon intensity and... 


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VW’s Kariega plant celebrates strong year as ‘home of the Polo'
18th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reported record production volumes and strong export performance from its Kariega manufacturing plant, in Gqeberha, with 167 084 vehicles... 


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On-The-Air (18/07/2025)
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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


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Valterra warns of lower first-half earnings on lower sales, demerger costs
18th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metal (PGM) miner Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), expects to report a 76% to 88% year-on-year decrease in headline earnings and headline earnings per... 


Kaizer Nyatsumba
Corporate Newsman: A Life of Integrity – Kaizer Nyatsumba
18th July 2025

From a humble upbringing on a farm in White River in Mpumalanga via an Ivy League education to influential newsrooms and boardrooms, Corporate Newsman chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Forges Vital Connections at Zimbabwe and Zambia Roadshows
Automechanika Johannesburg Forges Vital Connections at Zimbabwe and Zambia Roadshows
18th July 2025

The recent Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshows in Zimbabwe and Zambia, under the theme "Forging the African Connection", have set the stage for what promises to be... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
18th July 2025

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  


The Point Lake mine forms part of the Ekati operation
Burgundy Diamonds lays off employees in Canada as diamond prices tank
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Burgundy Diamond Mines laid off several hundred employees and contractors and suspended operations at its Point Lake diamond mine in Canada due to record-low diamond prices, a... 


Solar panels
Spain's Zelestra aims to power Peru mines with $1 billion renewables investment
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Spain's Zelestra plans to invest at least $1-billion in renewable energy plants over the next five years powering mines in copper-rich southern Peru, the company's CEO for Latin America told... 


Artisans welding industrial pipe
Celebrating a 50-year legacy in construction, built on quality and performance
18th July 2025

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 


Vodacom, MTN spending big to boost network coverage in KwaZulu-Natal
18th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications groups MTN and Vodacom are both injecting millions of rands into KwaZulu-Natal to enhance network coverage and expand rural access in the province. Vodacom plans to invest... 


An image of the Malben Engineering press shop
Strong foundation enables growth, collaboration
18th July 2025

Automotive components manufacturer Malben Engineering believes that a strong tool and die-making (TDM) foundation helps it collaborate with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and global tool... 


The above image depicts the PBS Vehicles from Unitrans
Performance vehicles paying off for services provider
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Driven by a foundational need to address the inherent complexities of bulk materials handling in the mining sector, end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans has adopted... 


A picture of the Seal Saver range of sleeves that protect hydraulic systems
Easy-to-apply cylinder guard prevents early failure
18th July 2025

Protecting hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods with protective boots, as opposed to simply replacing them, is an effective method to extend the lifespan of a hydraulic cylinder in addition to... 


the Donaldson Filtration Synteq XP range of filters on a blue background
Company spotlights systems cleanliness for longevity
18th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Preventing dirt and moisture infiltration into mining hydraulic systems is more cost-effective than the expenses associated with cleaning and repairing contaminated hydraulic components, reported... 


A generic image of a collapsed building
Contractor champions proactive approach to dust suppression
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Dust, especially from demolition activity, can contain harmful substances and exacerbate respiratory issues, thereby highlighting the importance of being proactive in adequately implementing... 


Automotive sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


Tontrac’s weighbridge automation platform streamlines crucial mining processes
Tontrac’s weighbridge automation platform streamlines crucial mining processes
18th July 2025

Pioneering force in the realm of weighbridge automation and access control solutions for mining operations, Tontrac System Analytics is headquartered in the vibrant business landscape of... 


June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7% as imports also soar
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

June new-vehicle sales, at 47 294 units, were up 18.7% compared with the same month last year, “reflecting a sustained and broad-based recovery in consumer and fleet demand”, says naamsa | The... 


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Fit-for-purpose air cargo infrastructure seen as key growth driver
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline (including air cargo) sector, while air cargo accounted for less than 1% of the... 


TATA Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor
Thoughts on 40 years of successful operations on the African continent
18th July 2025

Doing business in Africa is challenging for any company in any industry sector, but with 40 years of experience in the field, TATA has established itself as a company that is both commercially... 


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