JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties has made five strategic acquisitions totalling about R700-million, including the R480-million acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall, in... 

Windhoek, Namibia - In a bold step towards reshaping the future of African industry, international technology transfer is emerging as a crucial catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate... 

Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse... 

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 

The electoral clock is ticking in Malawi. Voters head to the polls on September 16 to elect new municipal councillors, new MPs and a new President – if they choose not to renew the mandate of the... 

Supplier of cement, quicklime and processed building products Pacific Lime and Cement has approved the final investment decision to move ahead with the project. 

The project will replace and increase PPC’s existing capacity.  

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to announce that CGI (Controlgear Instramac) has officially been recognised... 

The minute that Eskom gives Khwelamet an economically feasible power price, the refurbishing of two of the four furnaces at the dormant former Metalloys plant in Meyerton will begin and take six to... 

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 

ASX-listed Pacific Lime and Cement has approved the final investment decision (FID) to move ahead with its flagship Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, charting a debt-free development... 

In South Africa’s built environment, cement is one of the “most unappreciated yet critical components” states cement manufacturer AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes. “It is central... 

The project will replace and increase PPC’s existing capacity and involves the construction of a new low-carbon, integrated cement plant. 

Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels. The challenges facing the sector... 

Independent power producer (IPP) and licensed trader Envusa Energy reports that its 520 MW Koruson 2 project cluster is nearing commercial operation – a milestone that Envusa says will position it... 

A solution that allows for the use of low-carbon concrete while maintaining early strength performance helps to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining timeous project delivery. Chryso’s... 

The cumulative health effects of prolonged dust exposure, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have now positioned dust as a serious environmental and occupational hazard, resulting... 

The article published in this column on September 13, 2024, bearing the same headline, dealt with the issue of what a ‘technical tariff amendment’ is. It was also mentioned that the South African... 

Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster... 

In a country building towards a better future, what we put into our infrastructure today determines its value tomorrow. From homes and schools to highways and water systems, South Africa’s... 

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has successfully completed its first industrial combustion tests using green hydrogen to replace natural gas, marking a key step toward decarbonising hard-to-abate... 

Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared findings from... 

As the construction industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, a common challenge has been balancing lower carbon emissions with the need for fast-paced project delivery. Chryso is... 

South Africa’s national standardisation body, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), is undergoing a sweeping transformation to re-establish itself as a trusted authority in quality, safety... 

JSE-listed Sephaku Holding (SepHold), its subsidiary Métier Mixed Concrete and its associate Dangote Cement achieved group consolidated revenue of R1.18-billion for the financial year ended March... 

The UK government is promising Africa a fresh in-Africa value-adding approach to the mining and minerals development it will be going all out to partner and promote. This promise was spelt out... 

A combination of new and old technologies continues to cement weighing equipment solutions supplier Autotech Weighing Systems’ position as a preferred weighing systems provider to the South African... 

Namibia remains a “trailblazer” in the hydrogen space with up to five final investment decisions scheduled to be made in 2025 and 2026, demonstrating African leadership on the global stage by... 

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of this year decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, with economist Dr Roelof Botha stating that the reading is an accurate reflection of... 

Cement manufacturers Afrimat, AfriSam and Sephaku Development, collectively known as the Ditsobotla Cement Manufacturers Forum (DCMF), have officially handed over a fully refurbished and modernised... 

In South Africa’s highly competitive construction industry, contractors are under pressure not only to deliver quality projects but to remain financially viable in the face of tight margins and... 

Adaptable production capacity and effective communication and collaboration with contractors are vital to navigate the labour and material supply issues that could challenge the completion of... 

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance, following a temporary suspension of underground mining in May. 

Ecuador's mining ministry announced on Monday the launch of a new registry of concessions for the first time in seven years in an effort to attract more mining projects to the South American... 

South Africa has been selected alongside six other developing countries to participate in a new $1-billion global investment programme that will provide concessional finance for projects that... 

Offering both visual appeal and functional benefits, exposed aggregate concrete finishes are used across a wide range of applications, noted for their non-slip texture and attractive natural stone... 

Toronto-listed Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance for the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a temporary suspension of... 

JSE-listed PPC on Monday reported a step change, ahead of expectations, in key financial metrics such as its margins, profitability and cash generation for the year ended March 31, which reached... 

Through its advanced bulk vehicle fleets, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to serve as a “trusted partner for some of the nation’s leading cement... 

The 2025 Fulton Awards mark 45 years of celebrating concrete excellence and innovation in concrete within Southern Africa, with this year’s edition including a special retrospective category titled... 

With sub-Saharan Africa experiencing an increase in infrastructure development, the increased demand for cement necessitates precise monitoring to ensure that the storage and transportation thereof...