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Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


We will get State-owned entities back into shape eventually, insists DPE
17th March 2021 By: News24Wire

Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Phumulo Masualle told Parliament on Tuesday afternoon that despite ongoing troubles at state-owned entities (SOEs) and delays in already announced plans to get... 


Denel braces for more losses, denies 'trading recklessly'
10th March 2021 By: Reuters

South Africa's State weapons manufacturer Denel expects to make further losses in its current financial year, it said in a presentation on Wednesday as its acting chair denied the company was... 


SA rocket launches almost 18 km into the air – setting a new African record
10th March 2021 By: News24Wire

A hybrid sounding rocket developed by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has set a new altitude record by reaching 17.9 km into the earth’s atmosphere at twice the speed of sound. The launch,... 


Denel allowed another extension to try and comply with Court order
9th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Financially-beleaguered State-owned defence industrial group Denel has been granted yet another time extension to try and achieve compliance with the Labour Court order of August 4 last year, the... 


Solidarity obtains warrant to seize nearly R13m of assets from Denel
4th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union Solidarity has obtained a warrant of execution to seize R12.7-million worth of assets from State-owned defence group Denel. The union explained in a statement on March 4 that this... 


Denel board exits linked to lack of budget funds, official says
3rd March 2021 By: Reuters

A series of recent resignations from the board of directors of South Africa's state-owned defence company Denel is linked to funding not being made available in the government's 2021 budget, a... 


Denel finance chief quits
2nd March 2021 By: News24Wire

South African State-owned defence company Denel said on Monday that CFO Carmen le Grange had resigned, extending a recent string of resignations that have deepened a crisis at the struggling firm.... 


Denel says two more board members resign
26th February 2021 By: Reuters

State-owned defence company Denel said on Thursday that two board members, including chairwoman Monhla Hlahla, had resigned, days after it said several other board members had resigned. "The... 


R7bn allocated for Land Bank recapitalisation
R7bn allocated for Land Bank recapitalisation
24th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank), which defaulted on its debt obligations on April 1, 2020, and is renegotiating it repayment terms, will receive R7-billion in... 


Denel announces exit of several board members and of the interim Group CEO
22nd February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

On Monday, embattled State-owned defence industrial group Denel reported, via the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s SENS news service, that it had suffered a string of resignations from its board of... 


Denel is in a deep crisis, parliamentary committee told
19th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication has been briefed by Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Phumulo Masualle and Denel acting CEO Talib Sadik about the State-owned... 


Union blasts Denel directors after worker suicides: still no game plan for recovery
18th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Trade union Uasa has reacted strongly to two reported suicides by Denel workers earlier this week. The union described the news as “distressing and heart-wrenching”. It accused the State-owned... 


Defence industrial group increasing focus on exports
12th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

During the 2019/2020 financial year, exports accounted for 42% of State-owned defence industrial group Denel’s business, with Asia being the single biggest export market, taking 24%. Perhaps... 


Denel finally publishes 2019/20 annual report
12th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel released its 2019/20 annual report on February 1. The period covered by the report did not include the very difficult months for the group... 


Lack of liquidity, exacerbated by Covid-19, caused Denel’s failure to properly pay workers
1st February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

In his statement within the State-owned defence industrial group Denel’s 2019/2020 annual report, interim CEO Talib Sadik addressed the failure of the company to fully pay the salaries of its... 


Denel increasing its focus on exports
1st February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

During the 2019/2020 financial year, exports accounted for 42% of Denel’s business, with Asia being the single biggest export market, taking 24% of the South African State-owned defence industrial... 


Denel finally publishes its annual report for 2019/20; reports R1.96bn loss
1st February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel released its 2019/20 annual report on Monday. The period covered by the report does not include the very difficult months for the group that... 


#MeThinking: HOW to make the South African Manufacturing Sector Great Again
28th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Written by Dilley Naidoo, Co-Founder and CEO of Madala & Associates, which was established in 2010, a majority Level 1 BB – BEE Company. After spending decades across 5 continents observing,... 


South Africa’s widening budget gap may drive up tax targets
22nd January 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa may be forced to revise its tax increase targets as its budget shortfall is set to breach wartime levels for a second consecutive year. The budget deficit will reach 11% of gross... 


Numsa blasts DPE, SAA, over 'misleading' workers, warns against 'unlawful' actions
11th December 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has attacked the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) concerning its behaviour regarding maintenance and repair organisation South... 


Solidarity court case against Denel postponed
3rd December 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Trade union Solidarity on Thursday expressed regret that the contempt of court case it had brought against State-owned defence industrial group Denel had been postponed until January 27. The court... 


Solidarity union members to protest at Denel on Wednesday
1st December 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Solidarity trade union has announced that its members who are employees of State-owned defence industrial group Denel will stage a protest march at the group’s head office in Irene, Centurion,... 


South Africa eases defence firm Denel's bailout terms
South Africa eases defence firm Denel's bailout terms
6th November 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's government has eased the terms of a R576-million bailout given to state defence company Denel for the financial year that ends in March 2021, officials told Reuters. Denel, which... 


Partner of choice for remote locations building solutions
5th November 2020

Prefabricated building solutions company Global Africa thrives to be a partner of choice for the provision of temporary structures and life support solutions in remote locations – servicing the... 


Mboweni agrees to SAA's R10.5bn bailout; no funds for SABC, Post Office and Denel
Mboweni agrees to SAA's R10.5bn bailout; no funds for SABC, Post Office and Denel
28th October 2020 By: News24Wire

South African Airways will get the R10.5-billion it has requested from government to fund its business rescue process. The monies will be made available from reductions from national departments... 


Finance Minister Tito Mboweni
Wealth tax among Mboweni’s options to fund South Africa’s budget
26th October 2020 By: Bloomberg

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will have to find money to help the nation’s economy recover from its longest recession in three decades and bail out state companies in a budget that’s projected to... 


SA parliament concerned about governance and finance challenges at Denel
SA parliament concerned about governance and finance challenges at Denel
22nd October 2020 By: African News Agency

South Africa’s parliament said on Thursday it was concerned about the governance and financial challenges at state arms manufacturer Denel. In a statement, the portfolio committee on public... 


Solidarity union blasts government over Denel
22nd October 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Solidarity trade union has accused government Ministers of failing to support each other, as well as defence industrial group Denel, regarding the future of the financially-beleaguered... 


Denel warns of big funding gap for key capabilities
21st October 2020 By: Reuters

South African state arms firm Denel said on Wednesday it faced a funding gap of around R2.75-billion over the next five years for key capabilities. Denel, which makes military equipment for South... 


Some of the Mirage F1's employed in the US in air adversary roles for war game's training
Paramount to expand air adversary offering in the US
14th October 2020 By: Donna Slater

Aerospace systems company Paramount Aerospace Systems USA (PAS USA) reports that it will “significantly expand” its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and training support for the... 


Denel seeks R3.8bn in State support
9th October 2020 By: Reuters

State-owned defence company Denel has asked for R3.8-billion in State financial support over the next three fiscal years, the National Treasury told Reuters on Friday. Denel, which makes military... 


TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
21st September 2020

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies' (TIPS's) 'Tracker: The economy and the pandemic' highlights important trends in the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa and how they affect the economy. Since... 


Defy's Impilo ventilator
Defy lauded for innovative locally-made ventilator
8th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Appliance manufacturer Defy has been internationally recognised for its role in a project to provide innovative life-saving ventilators. The ventilators are designed and manufactured by South... 


Invitation to submit offers for the acquisition of the business or assets of EML Engineers & Construction (PTY) LTD (in business rescue) (“EML”)
Invitation to submit offers for the acquisition of the business or assets of EML Engineers & Construction (PTY) LTD (in business rescue) (“EML”)
3rd September 2020

EML was established in 2011 and has a national footprint in the petroleum industry. EML’s operations are to provide petroleum and re-fuelling services to local and international partners.  


State firms request bailouts over Covid-19
State firms request bailouts over Covid-19
1st September 2020 By: Reuters

South African State companies have requested billions of rand in funding from the government to help them weather the impact of the coronavirus crisis, a finance ministry presentation to parliament... 


Trade union not surprised at ratings downgrade of Denel
28th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Trade union Uasa has expressed the view that the recent downgrade of South African defence industrial group Denel by international ratings agency Fitch was “disappointing” but not surprising.... 


Denel made R1.7bn annual loss, ministry says
Denel made R1.7bn annual loss, ministry says
19th August 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's state defence firm Denel made a R1.7-billion loss in the 2019/20 financial year, the ministry that oversees the company said on Wednesday. Denel, which makes equipment from armoured... 


Talib Sadik
Former Denel CEO Sadik returns after eight years to be beleaguered group’s interim CEO
17th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Financially-embattled State-owned defence industrial group Denel announced on Monday that Talib Sadik had been appointed as its interim CEO. This is the second time that Sadik, a chartered... 


Trade union to institute contempt of court proceedings against Denel
11th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Uasa trade union announced on Tuesday that it was instituting legal proceedings against financially-beleaguered State-owned defence industrial group Denel for contempt of court. This followed... 


Denel seeking extension to period in which it has to pay its staff their arrears
7th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

In a press statement released on Friday, financially-embattled State-owned defence industrial group Denel reported that it was trying to get an extension to the court-ordered deadline for it to pay... 


Denel 'studying' Labour Court judgment, assures it will meet its staff obligations
5th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Financially-beleaguered State-owned defence industrial group Denel has confirmed that it has received the judgment against it by the Labour Court, handed down on Tuesday. The case had been... 


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