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AFTER FIRE TEST
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Building and construction applications get a coatings sustainability boost
14th June 2019

Multinational speciality chemicals producer Clariant aims to contribute more sustainability and safety solutions to meet the building and construction industry’s challenges, says Clariant flame... 


Competition Commission prohibits merger between forestry companies
13th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has prohibited a proposed transaction whereby Africa Forestry Fund II (AFF) intended to acquire Vuka Forestry Holdings and Glen Village Trading. The commission found... 


The 20 ha Port of Ngqura Tank Farm site has been cleared of vegetation in preparation for bulk earthworks. Platform preparation has started in the centre of the site. TNPA has already completed the main access road from the N2.
Port of Ngqura liquid bulk tank farm commissioning on track
13th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Oil Tanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings say they are on track with developments at the Port of Ngqura, in Nelson Mandela Bay, with the commissioning of the... 


After lengthy delays, Adani’s Carmichael gains final enviro approval
After lengthy delays, Adani’s Carmichael gains final enviro approval
13th June 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Indian major Adani’s groundwater management plan for its Carmichael coal project, in Queensland, has been approved the by the Department of Environment and Science (DES). The approved plan was... 


Ekandustria Industrial Park revitalisation, South Africa
Ekandustria Industrial Park revitalisation, South Africa
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African Department of Trade and Industry plans to revitalise the Ekandustria Industrial Park, in eastern Gauteng. 


Mining automation and digital solutions highlighted
21st May 2019

Automation and digital solutions aim to create a connected worksite to make mining operations safer, more productive and more efficient. At the recent Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration... 


Contract workers Mogale Neo and Donation Monyela putting the touches to the vehicular access gate of Nkowankowa Industrial Park ahead of the launch next week
Magwanishe to launch first phase of revitalised Nkowankowa Industrial Park
23rd April 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Bulelani Magwanishe will officially launch the completed first phase of the revitalised Nkowankowa Industrial Park, in Tzaneen, on April 29. He is expected to be... 


Nzimande instructs PRASA board to improve the reliability of trains
12th April 2019 By: African News Agency

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has instructed the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board to improve reliability of trains and trains cancellations by 60% and 41% improvement... 


Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies
Davies to launch Ekandustria industrial park Phase 1 revitalisation
10th April 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies will on Thursday launch the first phase of the revitalisation of the Ekandustria industrial park, near Bronkhorstspruit. The R49-million first phase... 


Full line-up of tough Bobcat agricultural machines at NAMPO 2019
25th March 2019

From fencing to trenching and excavating to loading and cleaning, and even grapples for bales, Bobcat Equipment South Africa will have a full line-up of equipment ideal for the agricultural... 


DAM BIG JOB Dams are lined in compliance with environmental regulations and best practice
Contractor building infrastructure at Belfast mine
15th March 2019

Construction contractor Concor Infrastructure has been awarded the job of building dams, roads, platforms and other civil works at diversified miner Exxaro’s new digital coal mine near Belfast, in... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


 SANRAL suggests alternative freeway funding solution to e-tolls
SANRAL suggests alternative freeway funding solution to e-tolls
12th March 2019 By: African News Agency

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) - which is against e-tolls - on Tuesday called on the government to investigate other policy options available to service the Gauteng Freeway Improvement... 


Justice Minister Michael Masutha
Masutha blames SIU for lack of action against Bosasa
27th February 2019 By: African News Agency

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Wednesday said his department might have broken ties with Bosasa earlier and been able to recover money had the Special Investigating... 


Former correctional services commissioner Linda Mti to hand himself over to police
Former correctional services commissioner Linda Mti to hand himself over to police
7th February 2019 By: News24Wire

Former correctional services commissioner Linda Mti is expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria on Thursday, on allegations of corruption. Spokesperson for National... 


Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi
The charges bringing down the Bosasa empire
6th February 2019 By: News24Wire

Nearly a decade after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) first found evidence of a corrupt and improper relationship between Bosasa and correctional services officials, three men have been... 


Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi
Agrizzi tells Inquiry Bosasa won R500m tender to fence prisons with no fencing experience
22nd January 2019 By: African News Agency

Former Bosasa chief operations officer-cum-whistleblower, Angelo Agrizzi, on Tuesday detailed the history of the relationship between Bosasa and the Department of Correctional Services which led to... 


Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
18th January 2019

Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double-carriageway between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, while the project has had... 


Engen gets storm-damaged schools ship-shape for 2019
Engen gets storm-damaged schools ship-shape for 2019
6th December 2018

Engen has come to the rescue of five Durban schools severely damaged in storms by committing R1 million to effect repairs critical to the safety, comfort and security of pupils and teachers.... 


chairperson Jabu Mabuza
Another Eskom equity injection mooted amid R15bn loss warning
28th November 2018 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s debt-laden electricity utility Eskom is in discussions with government about yet another equity injection, as well as various possible “debt-relief” options, as part of a turnaround... 


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Steel construction, cladding industry demand to continue increasing
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The demand for steel in South Africa’s construction and cladding sector will continue to increase, owing to its myriad of applications and ease of installation, says steel gratings, stair treads,... 


DWS update on Municipal Debt to Water Boards
15th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) today presented jointly with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), and National Treasury to a joint sitting of the... 


NT govt looking for remediation partners
20th June 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has released two tenders for remediation works at abandoned openpit mines as part of its plans to develop Tennant Creek as a mining services hub. “Tennant Creek... 


Mondi acquires two KwaZulu-Natal plantations
20th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed pulp and paper producer Mondi has acquired the Draycott and Greytown timber plantations, in KwaZulu-Natal, from World Hardwood. The Competition Tribunal on Thursday approved the... 


Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa
Economic transformation must have real content and meaning – Ramaphosa
22nd May 2017 By: News24Wire

It is necessary to give real content and meaning to the imperative of radical economic transformation to achieve inclusive growth, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. Delivering the... 


South Durban scholars learn about road and rail safety
South Durban scholars learn about road and rail safety
18th May 2017

Over the past month, 30 schools in the South Durban area have learnt all about road and rail safety as part of a campaign to educate primary and secondary school learners about the very real danger... 


Bassari moves along with Makabingui
18th May 2017 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold hopeful Bassari Resources has been given the go-ahead by the Senegalese government to start early stage development work at the Makabingui gold project. The Minister of Industry and Geology... 


Technicrete ISG Paves The Way
Technicrete ISG Paves The Way
12th December 2016

Technicrete ISG is renowned for the supply of the most comprehensive range of quality pre-cast concrete products for the building, construction and mining sectors in South Africa. It has become one... 


Starting A Blockyard Could Be Profitable – But Do Your Homework First, Advises The Concrete Institute
Starting A Blockyard Could Be Profitable – But Do Your Homework First, Advises The Concrete Institute
24th October 2016

With South Africa experiencing a critical shortage in housing, the manufacture of concrete bricks and blocks would not only help provide affordable building materials but also assist in the... 


Isithebe industrial park revitalisation project, South Africa
Isithebe industrial park revitalisation project, South Africa
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The project forms part of the Department of Trade and Industry's Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme. 


SHONDONI MINE
Sasol’s new Shondoni Mine is expected to produce its first coal this month
Production at Sasol’s Shondoni mine set to start next month
2nd September 2016 By: Donna Slater

Construction of energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Secunda-based Shondoni mine is approaching completion with first coal production expected this month.  


Kyalami racetrack restoration project, South Africa
Kyalami racetrack restoration project, South Africa
8th April 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The first racing event at the new Kyalami racetrack is scheduled for early 2017. 


Adriana Resources funds Labrador Trough iron-ore project beyond 2020
Adriana Resources funds Labrador Trough iron-ore project beyond 2020
5th January 2016 By: Henry Lazenby

Despite a glut of iron-ore expected to persist for several years, Adriana Resources on Monday consolidated its belief in the Lac Otelnuk project, located in Eastern Canada’s so-called Labrador... 


Minister Thulas Nxesi
Public Works starts second phase of turnaround strategy
1st October 2015 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The Department of Public Works (DPW) and its Property Management Training Entity (PMTE), has now moved into the second phase of the department’s turnaround plan, which was first initiated in 2012.... 


Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene
Possibility of private investment in Eskom being considered, Treasury confirms
18th May 2015 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury confirmed on Monday that consideration was being given to the possibility of private investment in Eskom as part of efforts to improve the electricity utility’s financial... 


Saldanha Bay industrial development zone project, South Africa
Saldanha Bay industrial development zone project, South Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Several companies have shown interest in relocating their businesses to the Saldanha Bay industrial development zone. 


The paradox of life
20th February 2015 By: Riaan de Lange

When conceptualising this column, I thought of writing about my customs and excise duty (inclusive of tax and levy) expectations for the 2015 Budget, to be delivered by Finance Minister Nhlanhla... 


ACSA completes R18m cargo division upgrade at Cape Town airport
ACSA completes R18m cargo division upgrade at Cape Town airport
28th October 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

Airports Company South Africa- (ACSA-) operated Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has completed an R18-million upgrade of its cargo division. The upgrade, which was initiated to improve the... 


DAVE MARTIN Columbus Stainless is also developing a 301 grade stainless steel as a cheaper alternative to 304 for use in the manufacturing of a variety of products
Local range of cost-effective lean duplex stainless steels launched
25th October 2013 By: Ilan Solomons

Stainless steel flat products producer Columbus Stainless introduced a new range of lean duplex stainless steels in 2010, which offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional austenitic... 


Scatec Solar photovoltaic projects, South Africa
Scatec Solar photovoltaic projects, South Africa
18th October 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

Raubex Infra has been awarded two contracts by Scatec Solar to provide civils and electrical work for its two photovoltaic projects. 


Chingola refractory ore project, Zambia
21st January 2011 By: Sheila Barradas

The project includes a standalone plant for 50 000 t/y of primary copper from Chingola Refractory Ore. 


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