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Rolls-Royce successfully tests its latest business jet engines with 100% sustainable fuels
19th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Roll-Royce announced on Wednesday that it had successfully tested its latest generation of business jet engines using 100% sustainable... 


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Ford celebrates four-million engine production milestone at Struandale
18th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Car manufacturer Ford’s Struandale engine plant, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, has produced its four-millionth engine – a 2 ℓ four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine that will be installed in a... 


Competition Commission launches enquiry into media, digital platforms
17th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission on Tuesday officially launched its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) after publishing the final terms of reference (ToRs) for the a month ago. The MDPMI... 


The platinum group metals Polokwane smelter of Anglo American Platinum in Limpopo.
Minerals Council South Africa highlights green hydrogen economy’s forward momentum
16th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The world over, green hydrogen is being recognised as the most effective route towards combating the climate crisis in the most holistic way possible, with Minerals Council South Africa on Monday... 


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Rail protocol ratification approved
13th October 2023

The South African Cabinet formally approved the submission of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention (LRP) to Parliament for ratification, in June 2023. Formal ratification is... 


Cape Town crane manufacturer ups production to meet rising demand
13th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based crane manufacturer BB Cranes is ramping up production as orders from general industry and consulting engineers increases. According to a statement released by BB Cranes parent... 


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YC Diesel – Your choice of the ultimate power solution
13th October 2023

Doubletree International Trading SA is a newly established company situated in Pomona, in Kempton Park, specialising in the exclusive distribution and support of the Yuchai range of diesel engines... 


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Powerful system commissioned at Chile mine
6th October 2023

While attending this year’s Beltcon International Materials Handling Conference in Johannesburg over August 2 and 3, mining equipment manufacturer TAKRAF showcased what it claims is the “world’s... 


Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke
Seriti's Teke defends his dual belief in coal and renewables
29th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Coal mining company Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke has hit back at critics who have labelled his desire to invest in renewable energy while being a coal advocate as contradictory. Speaking at the... 


Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada sees China as less 'dependable' partner on critical minerals, Minister says
27th September 2023 By: Reuters

Canada wants to reach deals with countries that are more "dependable" trading partners than China for the supply and processing of the critical materials needed to power the energy transition, a... 


Rolls-Royce announces breakthrough in project to allow hydrogen to fuel aircraft
26th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce announced on Monday that it and its partners had achieved a significant breakthrough in making hydrogen a practical fuel for... 


Cape Town crane manufacturer wins provincial orders
Cape Town crane manufacturer wins provincial orders
26th September 2023

(Virtual Showroom): A steadily increasing order intake from general industry and consulting engineers has led BB Cranes of Cape Town to step up production to meet demand. The upgrading of water and... 


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Volvo Cars to produce its last diesel vehicle next year
26th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Cars will produce its last diesel vehicle early next year. This follows the company’s decision last year to halt the development of any new internal combustion engines. 


HYDROGEN TRANSITION
The mining industry has paid a lot of attention to the creation of hydrogen vehicles to replace diesel fleets
Director spotlights trends in fuel cell technology
22nd September 2023

Fuel cells are at the forefront of interest within the domain of renewable-energy solutions, as they provide energy at a low cost, with zero emissions, thereby ensuring a meaningful impact on... 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2023: Tackling key challenges and solutions in African mobility, from governance to electrification
20th September 2023

The countdown is on for the Smarter Mobility Africa (SMA) summit, an annual event that gathers leading experts, government officials, global mobility influencers, and transport professionals in its... 


Capacity Building for African Manufacturers
Capacity Building for African Manufacturers
19th September 2023

Empowering Growth: Capacity Building for African Manufacturers is a focus area for the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba Conference African manufacturers are coming together to embrace a new era of... 


Hydrogen-powered aviation company ZeroAvia secures support from major groups
18th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Zero emission aviation company ZeroAvia announced on Monday that its latest funding round has been led by major international groups, namely Europe-based global aerospace group Airbus, UK-based... 


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Ford lauds Gqeberha engine plant’s performance
15th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive company Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has realised several milestones at its Struandale engine plant, in Gqeberha, through a focus on efficiency, a people-centred culture... 


Competition Commission to start media and digital market inquiry
15th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission is preparing to investigate the distribution of media content on South Africa’s digital platforms, including search, social media and news aggregation platforms, and the... 


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Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine
15th September 2023

The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy... 


An aerial view of the Execujet offices, and hangars in Lanseria
Firm expands maintenance portfolio
15th September 2023

Aerospace company Dassault Aviation's South African subsidiary ExecuJet announced in July it had expanded its portfolio of maintenance approvals for business aircraft and engines. ExecuJet... 


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Fuel for Thought: Liquified Petroleum Gas
14th September 2023

The past several years have shown that a range of fuel options for power generation is an important hedge against instability. Fuel flexibility is a hallmark of Capstone microturbines, which can... 


Clarke Energy and Danone to Develop Resilient Microgrid Project in South Africa
13th September 2023

Moshesh Cogeneration, a special purpose vehicle owned by Moshesh Partners and backed by Rand Merchant Bank, has selected Clarke Energy to deliver a full turnkey CHP facility and microgrid... 


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Bombardier to pay Transnet R468m to settle dispute over State capture locomotive deal
7th September 2023 By: News24Wire

Bombardier Transportation SA has agreed to pay Transnet a total of R468-million to settle a long-running legal dispute over a locomotive supply contract.  Transnet, in turn, will release withheld... 


New industry alliance to push hydrogen as an aviation fuel launched in UK by major groups
5th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

A group of leading UK and Europe-based aerospace, aviation, and renewable energy sector companies on Tuesday announced that they had formed a UK-based alliance to promote the use of hydrogen in... 


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Air filtration for dusty sites
3rd September 2023

Stricter international standards and an increased focus on the environment has led to the demand for more effective air filtration systems on mining and earthmoving equipment in the surface mining,... 


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Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine
1st September 2023

The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy... 


South Africa’s first comprehensive space conference taking place in Pretoria
31st August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s inaugural National Space Conference (NSC) is currently under way in Pretoria (in Metropolitan Tshwane), at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s International... 


Finnish group contracted to provide long-term maintenance at Senegalese power station
29th August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based global energy company ContourGlobal has entered into a long-term service agreement with Finland-based global energy and marine technology and lifecycle solutions group Wärtsilä for the... 


A Dassault Falcon 6X
Latest Dassault business jet has been certified in Europe and the US
23rd August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Renowned French aviation company Dassault Aviation’s latest business jet, the Falcon 6X, received its type certification from both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal... 


Many communities in South Africa lack green spaces. Research links trees to a reduction in crime, better school performance and improved health benefits
Scania plants one tree for every customer who partners with it
22nd August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Transport company Scania Southern Africa is planning to plant a forest as part of its sustainability efforts. It has committed to plant one tree for every customer who partners with Scania to drive... 


An artist’s impression of a JetZero BWB aircraft
US company contracted to build first full-scale modern blended wing-body aircraft
17th August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

US sustainable aviation startup company JetZero, founded in 2021, has been awarded a $235-million, four-year, contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to design and build a full-scale blended wing-body... 


An image of a generator
Additives offer substantial cost savings
11th August 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has teamed up with global leaders in additives, motor, transmissions and hydraulic oils Liqui Moly to offer cost-saving solutions to the local generator market. As... 


UK increases support for metro, secondary cities development in South Africa
8th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The British High Commission (BHC) in Pretoria has announced that the UK government will provide R180-million towards economic development for South Africa’s cities. Particularly, the funding is... 


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The evolution of John Deere motor grader: Blazing trails in innovation
8th August 2023

Motor graders play a vital role in shaping our modern infrastructure. John Deere has long been synonymous with quality, reliability and cutting-edge technology. Over the years, the John Deere motor... 


Zest WEG is providing key electrical and energy infrastructure to the historic Kipushi Zinc-Copper Mine in the DRC's Katanga province
Zest WEG helps power Kipushi's new dawn
8th August 2023

As part of Ivanhoe Mines’ refurbishment of the historic Kipushi Zinc-Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zest WEG will be supplying a range of electrical and energy solutions.... 


A Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine on the wing of an Airbus A350XWB airliner
Rolls-Royce’s transformation programme has good start with much better first half results
3rd August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power group Rolls-Royce on Thursday reported “significantly improved” results for the first half of this year (1H23), in year-on-year terms. This better... 


DAF Trucks play a starring role at GNF1
DAF Trucks play a starring role at GNF1
31st July 2023

When Fortune Naledi, owner of GNF1, needed new trucks for the logistics arm of her engineering solutions company, she turned to Babcock Africa, the sole importer and distributor of DAF CF and XF... 


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Artificial intelligence is a big driver of global restructuring in terms of addressing shortages of critical skills, especially in the automotive industry
Distributor drives future solutions in automotive industry
28th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Plastics machinery and ancillary equipment provider GreenTech Plastics Machinery says its injection-moulding machines can now incorporate recyclable materials when manufacturing various parts and... 


When only a professional-grade generator will do
26th July 2023

Choosing anything but a pro-grade generator is probably a contradiction for anything more than the least important applications or that probably don’t need backup power anyway. After all, why buy a... 


A Boeing 787-8 of Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways enters agreement with Lufthansa Technik for support for its Boeing 787s
26th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenya Airways (KQ), the East African country’s public private partnership national flag carrier, has announced that it has signed a long-term contract, with Germany-based maintenance, repair and... 


Hydrogen use in the energy sector
PGMs demand to be underpinned by need for green power-to-X
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The reduction in demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) owing to the phasing out of internal combustion engines, in response to the need to reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions, should be offset... 


Truckers eye combustion engine future by burning hydrogen
20th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Daimler Truck Holding is pushing a fringe technology as an alternative to batteries and fuel cells in the shift to zero-emission rigs. The advantage? It combusts hydrogen and would be based on the... 


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