A campaign aimed at teaching school children about the importance of recycling is challenging learners to collect and sort as much recyclable waste as possible.  The initiative, led by South... 

Canada should try to accelerate the renegotiation of the North American trade agreement, Quebec’s premier said, after US President Donald Trump said he plans to put 25% tariffs on all US steel and... 

Although global macroeconomic conditions were unfavourable during the first quarter of paper manufacturer Sappi’s 2025 financial year, the company reported improved year-on-year profitability... 

The US aluminum industry called on President Donald Trump to exempt Canadian imports of the raw metal from his planned tariffs to help protect jobs and domestic manufacturers. Trump announced... 

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has completed the disposal of its Bevcan Nigeria business to Singapore-incorporated private company Alucan Investment after six months of due process and... 

Uranium project developer Global Atomic has announced a nonbrokered private placement to raise finance for its flagship Dasa project. 

Telly Chauke has taken over the role of CEO of producer responsibility and recycling organisation Petco, with effect from January 1. Chauke, who is an experienced sustainability specialist, joined... 

Just weeks from now, South Africa's premier trade showcase, Propak Africa, will open its doors, revealing groundbreaking innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and... 

As part of its Vision 2030 to diversify the economy away from a dependence on oil, Saudi Arabia has invested considerably in building the Ras al-Khair minerals industrial city, highlighted as one... 

The partnership between producer responsibility organisation Polyco and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has led to waste reclaimers being... 

Project Imifino was recently showcased at South African Breweries' (SAB’s) Ibhayi brewery site in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape as a viable model for effluent treatment in the food and beverage... 

In an era where climate change increasingly affects water and energy resources, the need for climate resilience in agriculture and agroprocessing has never been more pressing.  South Africa, in... 

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has successfully concluded a black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction with private equity fund manager Cambrian Capital Partners. Cambrian, through a... 

The University of the Witwatersrand, in partnership with diversified mining company Anglo American, have relaunched the old Johannesburg Planetarium as the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, after... 

Situated within Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and adjacent to King Shaka International Airport, the newly available warehouse/factory and office facility at 14 Mzimkhulu Drive, La... 

Food group Tiger Brands TBSJ.J expects to sell off more brands including Ace maize meal and King Korn sorghum, and is pursuing short- to medium-term volume growth of up to 3%, its CEO said after... 

As South Africa assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and its private sector engagement group Business 20, industry body AgriSA says this leadership position presents an opportunity for... 

JSE-listed packaging manufacturer Nampak’s turnaround plan has resulted in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increasing by R1.1-billion from R343-million... 

Renting International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tanks is becoming an increasingly popular option for bulk liquid storage and transport, as it provides a cost-effective, flexible... 

JSE-listed packaging manufacturer Nampak expects to report headline earnings a share from continuing operations of R31 to R35 for the financial year ended September 30, compared with the headline... 

Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and... 

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (ewaste) from... 

Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies has recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and... 

Afrirent Holdings has secured the winning bid to develop a prime site located next to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The right to construct a mixed-use development, valued... 

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 

Plastics SA has recently released the country’s latest polymer production and recycling figures for the year ending December 2023, showcasing a positive upward trend in PVC recycling across the... 

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak Southern Africa aims to achieve a 40% nationwide recycling rate for its liquid board packaging (LBP) products by 2030, a goal that Tetra Pak... 

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility (EPR) organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (e-waste)... 

JSE-listed paper and dissolving wood pulp (DP) manufacturer Sappi has exceeded its expectations for the financial year ended September 30, despite having reported a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year in... 

The successful placement of A$130-million, along with A$25-million cash on hand at the end of September, as well as an imminent share purchase plan (SPP), have ensured that ASX- and OTCQX-listed... 

The implementation of On-Pack Recycling Labels (OPRLs) in South Africa was envisioned as a pivotal move to enhance consumer comprehension of packaging recyclability. Introduced in 2019 with support... 

JSE-listed Mpact has, through its subsidiary Mpact Operations, completed the disposal of its Versapak business to Greenpath Recycling, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinica Manufacturing. In July,... 

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 

Plastic packaging and recycling company ALPLA has opened a new 90 000 m2 recycling plant, following an investment of €60-million, in Balito, KwaZulu-Natal. From next year, the company says, the... 

By: Vikash Rampathi - Segment Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric “Automation has been adopted in manufacturing plants for the last 50 years, and it is increasing day by day. The food industry has... 

Packaging and paper group Mondi has decided to permanently close its Stambolijski paper mill, in Bulgaria, after a fire caused extensive damage to the 100 000 t/y brown kraft paper machine in... 

In little over two years, military rule in West Africa’s three mining rich territories – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – has resulted in a sharp deterioration in the political, economic and security... 

JSE-listed Nampak's Nampak Southern Africa Holdings subsidiary has agreed to sell its 51.43% shareholding in Nampak Zimbabwe to TSL for up to $25-million. Nampak Zimbabwe is listed on the Zimbabwe... 

Investing in the local manufacturing sector is a real opportunity to stimulate the South African economy, mid-market private equity firm Agile Capital partner Liz Kolobe tells Engineering News,... 

Sustainable packaging and paper group Mondi has reported underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of €223-million for the quarter ended September 30,... 

US-based bullion miner Newmont has announced the release of a unique traceable gold bar, exclusively crafted from Newmont-mined gold, refined and minted by MKS PAMP in Switzerland. The 1 oz Lady...