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An image of attendees at the Propak Africa showcase
Exhibition showcases industry innovations
28th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Trade showcase Propak Africa will reveal groundbreaking innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling to enable attendees to stay ahead in an ever-changing market,... 


A gold bar
Database developed to bolster transparency
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

For too long, gaps in supply chain visibility owing to porous regulatory scrutiny have made the gold market vulnerable to illicit trade and reputational risks, thereby making it prudent for... 


Yellow wheel loader, John Deere
John Deere introduces eco-conscious 944 X-Tier wheel loader to Africa
28th February 2025

Agricultural, construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere has unveiled its latest advancement in heavy machinery for the African market: the 944 X-Tier wheel loader, which not only... 


Image of Los Bronces mine
Los Bronces integrated project, Chile – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Studies are under way to maximise value delivery from the project. 


ex mineworkers with silicosis
Tshiamiso Trust reaches R2bn in payouts to mineworkers affected by silicosis, TB
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Four years since its establishment, the Tshiamiso Trust has disbursed R2-billion to former gold mineworkers and their families who have met the criteria for silicosis and work-related tuberculosis... 


Meting room and smart booking display
Cisco demonstrates scalable smart building system
27th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has built a smart building system into Africa infrastructure development fund manager Harith General Partners' offices in Chislehurston, Sandton.   


Vault approves A$80m King of the Hill expansion
Vault approves A$80m King of the Hill expansion
27th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Vault Minerals has approved an A$80-million expansion of its King of the Hills (KoTH) processing facility, positioning the Leonora operation in Australia for increased throughput and... 


Made possible by the investments in the finishing mill of NLMK Clabecq, InThinity is poised to set new industry standards
The impact of InThinity for evolutionary steel production
27th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Steel production is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability. At Bauma 2025, Belgium-based steel plate manufacturer NLMK... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


Liberty Gold files draft mine plan for Black Pine
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its flagship Black Pine oxide gold project in Idaho, with the submission of the draft mine plan of operations and the execution of... 


James Mackay
Opinion: If reforms and investment are not accelerated, South Africa risks a renewed electricity crisis by 2028
26th February 2025

In this opinion article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay argues that the recent shock return of Stage 6 loadshedding does not signal a return to the dark days of 2023. However, he... 


Ninety percent of South Africa's SMEs accept digital payments – Mastercard
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The third edition of payment technology company Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index shows that 90% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa have adopted digital payments. This... 


Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson
Bidcorp reports strong interim results to end-Dec
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food service group Bidcorp achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in headline earnings a share to R12.67 for the six months ended December 31. This was despite the fact that currency... 


Minim Martap project area
Canyon nears completion of Minim Martap DFS
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources says it remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Minim Martap project, in Cameroon, during the third quarter of the... 


PALFINGER’s innovation, growth to be on display at Bauma 2025
26th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global leader in lifting solutions PALFINGER continues to expand its presence worldwide, with a strong focus on digitalisation, service excellence and market-specific product development. As a... 


Public Works and Infrastructure deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Only through partnerships can built environment adapt to climate change - Zikalala
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the local and international macroeconomic landscape becomes more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous owing to climate change and increasing instances of extreme heat and flooding, it... 


SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
26th February 2025

SkyJacks, a trusted leader in access, lifting, and handling solutions, has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. The strategic... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Erosion of multilateralism a threat to global growth, stability – Ramaphosa
26th February 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

“At this time of global uncertainty and escalating tension, it is now more important than ever that the members of the G20 work together.” This was the message President Cyril Ramaphosa had on... 


Lynas Rare Earths MD and CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas posts lower H1 profit as rare earth prices weigh on earnings
26th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has reported a sharp decline in net profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, as lower rare earths prices weighed on earnings, despite increased production and... 


Atlantis Foundries cuts ribbon on 13.5 MW embedded solar project
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and... 


baggage at airport
ACSA approaches Gauteng High Court over stay on baggage screening equipment purchase
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has approached the Gauteng High Court for leave to appeal a judgment handed down in November last year which stopped it from implementing baggage... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
25th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources has agreed to divest its noncore Lakewood mill in Western Australia to fellow ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate for a total consideration of $85-million.  The... 


The Secunda complex
Sasol cuts emissions-reduction capex as it confirms rejigged plan
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol has confirmed significant changes to its emission reduction roadmap (ERR), while also announcing material reductions to its capital expenditure requirements for implementing the... 


Side view image of the Epson WorkForce DS-790WN scanner
Enhancing data security
24th February 2025

Scanning technology can be used to help safeguard businesses against cybercrimes and data breaches. By digitising physical documents, scanning reduces the risk of data being stolen, misplaced or... 


Image of the Linhai Promax 300 quad bike on a farm with cows in background
New quad bike on the market
24th February 2025

A new full-sized quad bike has been introduced to the local market.  Described as a ‘workhorse’, the Linhai Promax 300 quad is an updated version of its predecessor the Linhai Rustler, and features... 


Image of the CheetahNAV Compact navigation system
South African electronics innovation makes debut
24th February 2025

Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create, a division of South African industrial company Reunert Applied Electronics Holdings, showcased its latest compact vehicle navigation system at the... 


Image of a smart phone displaying the Inspeq app from Krank
App simplifies equipment inspections in construction industry
24th February 2025

An app designed to streamline and enhance the equipment inspection process in the construction industry is said to be a flexible and efficient tool that is customisable to diverse asset classes,... 


Image of a technician using the KSB GIW SLYsight technology
Using technology to maintain slurry pumps
24th February 2025

New slurry pump wear monitoring technology is said to be transforming the way pump wear is detected and managed, leading to improved pump performance with longer equipment lifespans. KSB Pumps and... 


Construction involves the installation of 550 concrete columns, ranging from 2.1 metre to 4.8 metre in height
Concor powers progress on fourways main roof works projects
24th February 2025

Concor has made substantial headway on the Fourways Main Roof Works Project, a pivotal component of the ongoing Fourways Mall Repositioning Project. As the largest shopping centre in Africa, with a... 


Image of the Wärtsilä next generation 46TS engine
Next generation engine helps balance renewables and improve power plant performance
24th February 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä launched its 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide efficient baseload power, and have the ability to run on sustainable fuels in the future.... 


Image of a tap
Gauteng metro water consumption declines, but remains above target
24th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water consumption across Gauteng’s metropolitans have declined week-on-week; however, the volumes remain above the required water-use efficiency targets, with yearly allocation by the... 


Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar
A department of govt efficiency would not be a bad idea for South Africa, Weimar suggests
21st February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following the unprecedented Budget speech debacle that played out on February 19, Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar has advocated for creative and ruthless cutting of wasteful government... 


The green economy is real and offers real opportunities for Africa
21st February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

“You see the whole world focused on climate, and focusing on Africa,” highlighted Sanlam Investments CEO Carl Roothman in his address on the second day of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025,... 


Sasol's Secunda plant
Research strongly forecasts Secunda plant will wind down from 2030, but Sasol disagrees
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol is set to face significant headwinds at its Sasolburg and Secunda operations in the coming decade, including a R30-billion-a-year carbon tax cost. Researchers, having... 


Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant has successful October 2024 start-up
Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant has successful October 2024 start-up
21st February 2025

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the installation of its Vesconite Hilube hydroelectric components at the Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant, which was officially commissioned in Troy,... 


Tiger Brands revenue up 3% y/y for four months to end January
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands Group’s revenue for the four months ended January 31, was up 3% year-on-year, driven by both volume and price inflation. The volume growth... 


Sintech
Sintech
21st February 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


Image of Anjo plant aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system
Anjo plant aquifer thermal energy storage system, Japan
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts Aisan Industry Co plans to build a large-scale aquifer thermal energy storage system, which uses groundwater as a heat source for heating and... 


BOLSTERING PRESENCE
The project is set to bolster Namibia’s position as one of the world’s leading uranium producers
Uranium mine moving closer to production
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The Namibia-based Etango uranium project of Australian uranium development company Bannerman Energy is advancing towards production, with first uranium output expected in 2028. The project is set... 


JOHN SISAY
Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


Rosond appoints industry veteran to drive innovation, growth
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As experienced mining professional Glen McGavigan settles into his new role as CEO of drilling and exploration specialist Rosond, he is eyeing a new era of growth and innovation, as well as... 


The above image depicts Zero USV MD Matthew Ratsey
Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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