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Infrastructure investment is a must for economic growth and job creation
13th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Properly implemented infrastructure development is a major economic enlarger that rewards an economy long after the roads, rail, bridge, energy, water, communication, aviation, health and many... 


New impetus needed if South Africa is to begin meeting R&D investment goals
New impetus needed if South Africa is to begin meeting R&D investment goals
13th September 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the drive for economic advancement and global competitiveness, innovation stands as a pivotal force, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighting that a... 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has confirmed that it is likely to apply for a licence to operate Koeberg beyond the 20-year envelope that it has secured for Unit 1. 


Anderson resigns as Andromeda CEO and MD
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Australian mining company Andromeda Metals on Thursday announced the resignation of Luke Anderson as CEO and MD, citing the state of his health. Sue-Ann Higgins has assumed the role of... 


SAIF takes an important step in radioisotope production
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), an infrastructure of the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS), on September 6 dispatched the first irradiated... 


Vultures and healthcare among topics in the spotlight at supply chain profession's spring conference
Vultures and healthcare among topics in the spotlight at supply chain profession's spring conference
11th September 2024

An innovative solution to improving healthcare access and availability in Lesotho and a heartwarming project that saved 160 endangered vultures were among the topics on the programme at the annual... 


Aquaculture a 'powerful means to address food and nutrition security across Africa' – Singh
10th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Globally, aquaculture contributes more than 50% of all aquatic products, thereby making a significant contribution to the transformation of food production systems. The continued expansion of... 


Vertiv Introduces Cloud-Based and Vendor-Neutral Fleet Management and Monitoring Solution for Edge and Distributed Physical Infrastructure Environments in EMEA
Vertiv Introduces Cloud-Based and Vendor-Neutral Fleet Management and Monitoring Solution for Edge and Distributed Physical Infrastructure Environments in EMEA
10th September 2024

Vertiv™ Environet™ Connect offers an easy-to-use interface with customisable views and flexible dashboarding that works on mobile and desktop environments. As AI workloads pivot to the network... 


TIA launches nanobubble aquaponics pilot plant
9th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and water treatment technology company Fine Bubble Technologies have launched a nanobubble aquaponics pilot plant at De Grendel School of Skills, in Cape... 


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Law firm campaigning to have Tiger Brands compensate those affected by 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak
9th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Law firm RSI Attorneys has urged fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands to accept liability for the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 and compensate the victims that... 


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Ramaphosa says China’s tech capabilities can support Africa’s industrialisation
9th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that relations between South Africa and China has entered “a new era of opportunity”, following his visit to China, which he said has strengthened trade... 


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Concor’s training focus boosts vital skills for mining
9th September 2024

Through its continuous investment in formalised training that delivers recognised qualifications, Concor Mining Services is helping build mining’s skills base from the ground up. Serving its blue... 


Bureau Veritas showcases state-of-the-art facility to drive customer-centric processes, sustainability, and services excellence
9th September 2024

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and Certification, has been brokering trust between companies, governments, and society at large for nearly 200 years. Today, the company... 


South African clinic switched to satellite-based connectivity
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Three South African companies have partnered to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based digital connectivity to a clinic at a mine in a remote rural area in Mpumalanga province. This was the... 


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Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection
6th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance head and whistleblower Themba Maseko said he is not confident that newly appointed Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane will be able to move... 


Xylem SA receives ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems certification
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Water solutions company Xylem South Africa (Xylem SA) has been certificated according to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems,... 


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Kgalema Motlanthe says addressing corruption requires a multifaceted approach
6th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe pointed out on Friday that mapping out a future that is free from corruption requires a “deliberate and tactical” approach to ensure a robust rule of law, ethical... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


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Innovative new energy storage system for South Africa's energy sector
6th September 2024

An energy storage system recently unveiled at a solar energy exhibition in Europe is being described as a solution for addressing South Africa’s  energy challenges such as loadshedding, load... 


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Sustainability, longevity embedded in strategy
6th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Having anticipated the future demands of the mining sector, global refractory and industrial solutions company the Dickinson Group of Companies’ (DGC Africa’s) key strategic objectives are aimed at... 


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Company prioritises local sustainability pillars
6th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As testament to its renewed commitment to sustainability and generating shared value for customers, global waste and wastewater management company EnviroServ has earmarked three key pillars to... 


GSMA spotlights role of AI in South Africa’s socioeconomic growth
6th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has emerged as a major player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socioeconomic development and climate impact. However, unlocking the full potential of AI will require... 


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Blackwater gold project, Canada – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Artemis Gold is complying with an Environmental Assessment Office order to vacate the Chu campsite, which has been used to house transmission-line construction workers for the project. 


SACEEC CEO Eric Bruggeman
SACEEC announces New Products and Innovation Awards winners
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) has announced the winners of its New Products and Innovation Awards competition at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, at the Expo... 


Busa CEO Cas Coovadia
Busa calls out govt for failing to hold ‘structured’ NHI discussions
5th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Industry body Business Unity South Africa on Thursday expressed disappointment that despite commitments by the government to engage on the National Health Insurance Act, structured discussions have... 


Mpumalanga’s renewable shift to sustainability
5th September 2024

By: Santosh Sookgrim - Senior Technical Advisor at the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA). In a province once synonymous with the towering chimneys and billowing smoke of coal-fired... 


Petredec CEO Jonathan Fancher and Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips
Transnet, Petredec sign agreement to enhance bulk LPG distribution in South Africa
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned logistics infrastructure company Transnet and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec have entered into an agreement to implement a groundbreaking rail freight... 


Digital transformation must not widen digital divide
4th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Experts have cautioned that as South Africa pursues digital transformation, it must ensure that it does not widen the already significant digital divide and digital inequality in the country. While... 


Why South Africa needs conservation agriculture
4th September 2024

By: Professor Johann Strauss - Senior Scientist at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and Extraordinary Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy, Stellenbosch University; and... 


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Second-quarter GDP growth of 0.4% still weak
3rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Real GDP grew by a minimal 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, which could represent a turning point in the country’s business cycle, whose growth performance has been too low for too long,... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
BME, Hypex Bio continue to drive environment-friendly explosives
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With 20-million tonnes of bulk nitrate-based explosives being used every year in the mining industry, contributing significantly to greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, explosives and detonation... 


SA youth benefit from Wits AngloGold Ashanti Legacy Scholarship Endowment
3rd September 2024

The scholarship project will benefit about 200 eligible students over the next five to seven years - the first selected 68 will begin their studies in 2024. The R87,5 million Wits AngloGold Ashanti... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
3rd September 2024

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 


Air pollution near the Duvha power station in Mpumalanga
Good progress on air quality frameworks, but implementation needed
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has a robust framework to manage air quality, as well as regulations and standards that serve as a yardstick for measuring and monitoring harmful emissions. The country also follows... 


Ministerial criticism on banks should be backed by evidence, urges Mavuso
2nd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has expressed concern about a press conference held by Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi last month, saying the Minister... 


The importance of health and safety in construction
The importance of health and safety in construction
2nd September 2024

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild In South Africa, more than 5,900 accidents in the construction industry were reported for 2023. Of these, 32.3% were ‘struck by’ accidents (produced by forcible... 


Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
2nd September 2024

Flooring products manufactured by Van Dyck, a sister company to radial truck recycler Mathe Group, have been certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most scientifically advanced product... 


Developed-country debt draining international market liquidity – NDB president
Developed-country debt draining international market liquidity – NDB president
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Enacting the just transition in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs) requires “a huge amount of resources and long-term financing”, says New Development Bank (NDB) president Dilma... 


 Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
30th August 2024

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 


Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
30th August 2024

Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at... 


 Think smart—travel fast
Think smart—travel fast
30th August 2024

By Siveshni Pillay When Smart Mobility comes to a street near you 


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Enhancing mining performance through knowledge and digital innovation
30th August 2024

Supporting customers in achieving optimal plant performance is today more vital than ever, in the face of inflationary cost increases and volatile commodity markets. These priorities are behind... 


Driving mining safety to new heights
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nearly two years ago, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy embarked on a transformative step towards bolstering the safety of miners by mandating the Chapter 8 regulations... 


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