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Industry technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing its strategic renewal plan, which is aimed at elevating the quality of skills training, expanding...
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will host South Africa’s first Group of 20 (G20) Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from March 18 to 20. The TIWG meeting...
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Fibre-optic cable manufacturer Yangtze Optics Africa (YOA) Cable officially opened its new 14 000 m2 optical fibre factory in the Dube TradePort, in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, on March 11. The...
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Forklifts and warehousing solutions provider Shumani Industrial Equipment showcased its Bheka forklift offering at Propak Africa 2025 in Johannesburg, emphasising how the brand aligns with the...
Australia is playing down the possibility of an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs expected from US President Donald Trump within days, despite last-minute discussions between officials in...
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The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) on Monday congratulated Premier Roger Cook on his government’s re-election in this weekend’s state election and said the government...
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The evolving demands of the South African die-casting sector necessitate that lubricants manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa undertake continuous product innovation and development to...
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