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Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
Updated 7 hours ago

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


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Vibramech is the premium supplier of vibratory equipment
Updated 7 hours ago

Vibrating mineral processing equipment manufacturer Vibramech has 48 years of design and manufacture experience and is Southern Africa’s predominant supplier of vibratory equipment for the mineral... 


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IMT promotes its Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detection system at SARA expo
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tracy Klückow

With momentum gaining on reinvigorating South Africa’s freight rail network through private-sector participation to better support economic activity, meeting growing demand for increased... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
Updated 7 hours ago By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental groups groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance have taken legal action to overturn the environmental authorisation granted to Karpowership for its Richards... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
25-year extensions of Island View liquid-bulk terminal leases to boost fuel security – Creecy
18th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a directive instructing the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to renew the leases of existing liquid-bulk terminal operators in the Island View... 


The next generation subsea diamond recovery crawler developed by De Beers Upstream Technology
De Beers unveils next generation subsea diamond recovery crawler
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond company De Beers' Upstream Technology business has developed a next generation of advanced subsea diamond recovery crawlers, with the first unit having been installed on Debmarine Namibia's... 


Fuels Industry Association of South Africa CE Avhapfani Tshifularo
South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment... 


Rudi Agostinho, Project Manager for the Next Generation Crawler (NGC) at Upstream Technology
De Beers' next generation crawler to boost marine diamond recovery
16th September 2025

More than two decades after innovating its first sub-sea crawler technology for diamond recovery, De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has developed a next generation of advanced subsea... 


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Shell’s fight with South African activists moves into last round
16th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s top court will start hearing arguments on Tuesday in a legal battle that has pitted environmental activists against one of the world’s biggest energy companies — and which may... 


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Deal to curb billions in overfishing subsidies comes into force at WTO
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said – a move activists hailed as a step towards... 


Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen
Australia warns of cascading climate risks ahead of emissions target announcement
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report said on Monday, ahead of... 


IMT promotes its Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detection system at SARA expo
IMT promotes its Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detection system at SARA expo
15th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With momentum gaining on reinvigorating South Africa’s freight rail network through private-sector participation to better support economic activity, meeting growing demand for increased... 


Hive Hydrogen programme director Trevor Donian, AMDA Developments CEO Piero Granelli, Hive Hydrogen head of development Zander van der Walt, Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser, and Hive Hydrogen legal director Benji Mothibedi.
South Africa's R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 


Wesgro CEO Wrenelle Stander
2024/25 cruise season boosts Western Cape economy by R1.79bn, says Wesgro
12th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Western Cape has recorded its most successful cruise season to date, setting new benchmarks for cruise-liner visits, passenger numbers and economic contribution in 2024/25, says tourism, trade... 


Organisations issue new challenge to enviro authorisation for Karpowership
12th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental justice organisations groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) have filed a review application in the North Gauteng High Court to challenge the... 


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Alginate production plant, South Africa
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African company Alkelp plans to develop the country's first alginate production facility in the Freeport Saldanha Special Economic Zone.  


Platinum group metals support every step of the vitally necessary energy transition.
IDC, KfW funding green hydrogen, green ammonia project in solar-rich Northern Cape
2nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Project development funding for the Prieska Power Reserve Project is being partly sourced from the German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development... 


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Sea Harvest delivers 87% increase in attributable interim profit
1st September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After facing low catch rates and peak fuel prices in the last three years, JSE-listed fishing company Sea Harvest Group has delivered a 58% increase in earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) to... 


How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
28th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the leading causes of fatal air poisoning worldwide. This silent threat—colorless, odorless, and tasteless—can cause serious health... 


Port Elizabeth harbour master Captain Vuyani Ntsimango
Vuyani Ntsimango appointed new harbour master of Port Elizabeth port
27th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Captain Vuyani Ntsimango as the new Harbour Master at its multi-cargo Port of Port Elizabeth (PoPE), with effect... 


IMT displays its ultrasonic broken rail detection system
IMT displays its ultrasonic broken rail detection system
27th August 2025

The Institute for Marine Technology (IMT), a division of state-owned company Armscor, showcased its ultrasonic broken rail detection system developed for the African railway industry at the 14th... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
27th August 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


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DFFE warns firm penalties await new ship-to-ship transfer regulations non-compliers
25th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has officially signed the Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer, which will become effective... 


Grindrod still hunting for new CEO; confirms Transnet rail slot allocation
Grindrod still hunting for new CEO; confirms Transnet rail slot allocation
22nd August 2025 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed ports and logistics group Grindrod is still on the hunt for a new CEO following Xolani Mbambo’s June resignation. Speaking during the company’s financial results announcement for the six... 


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Women in Industry - Franki Africa - Specialist Geotechnical Contractor
22nd August 2025

Yumna Cunningham - HR Manager Date and place of birth: 4 October, in Cape Town Education: Bachelor of Social Science Management style: Democratic and collaborative Personal best achievement:... 


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Aveng posts R1.1bn attributable loss but green shoots ahead in new financial year
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Sustainable water treatment for a changing world
15th August 2025

With over 30 years of experience, South African-based Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment. Their technologies support industry and government in... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
12th August 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery in the Eastern Cape with its recent expansion into a new facility in Gqeberha. Strategically positioned to better... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE calls for urgent action to end plastic pollution
11th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George is leading a South African delegation attending the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE publishes draft regulations to ban microbeads
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has, on August 7, published draft regulations aimed at prohibiting the production, distribution, sale, import and export of plastic... 


Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
6th August 2025

By: Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.... 


Toyota and China’s Shudao Investment  to build a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Chengdu.
Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
5th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Mine haul truck engine rebuild at Cummins South Africa
Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 


LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
25th July 2025

As South Africa works toward a reliable and cleaner energy future, LNG Hub is proud to announce a bold step forward with the development of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)—small- to... 


Sanlam Investments environmental, social and governance head Teboho Makhabane
Blue economy could unlock millions of jobs for South Africa’s youth – Sanlam
22nd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With unemployment rates soaring, particularly among the youth, South Africa and much of Africa are facing an economic and social crisis. According to Teboho Makhabane, head of environmental, social... 


Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
21st July 2025

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


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Association encourages road-rail integration
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s over-reliance on road transport is unsustainable, particularly for long-haul, high-volume freight, says trucking industry trade association Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 


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Easy-to-apply cylinder guard prevents early failure
18th July 2025

Protecting hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods with protective boots, as opposed to simply replacing them, is an effective method to extend the lifespan of a hydraulic cylinder in addition to... 




BIG BERTHING: In early July, the MSC Nicola Mastro, one of the world’s largest container vessels, berthed that the deepwater Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. The giant ship’s berthing was made possible by a four-tug operation managed by a marine crew of some 24 members and led by Marine Pilot Olwethu Mtsewu-Sisilana.
BIG BERTHING
18th July 2025

In early July, the MSC Nicola Mastro, one of the world’s largest container vessels, berthed that the deepwater Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. The giant ship’s berthing was made possible by a... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
14th July 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is excited to announce a significant transformation in its distribution strategy within the Western Cape. This strategic shift marks a move to a direct-to-market... 


TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


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