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Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
6th February 2026

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction
5th February 2026

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


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Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate... 


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Advanced PVC meets evolving system requirements
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Advanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes offer the durability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness required for bulk water and wastewater systems, amid increased strain on water systems, says... 


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HDPE pipes experiencing growing demand
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Growing urbanisation and infrastructure development are driving increased demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in water, sewerage and industrial pipeline systems, owing to its... 


Astore Keymak
Four decades of excellence in thermoplastic pipes, fittings and hoses
30th January 2026

As thermoplastic solution provider Astore Keymak celebrated its 40th anniversary in November 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it a leader in... 


Celebrating a Decade of Industrial Strength
Celebrating a Decade of Industrial Strength
30th January 2026

For 10 years, Aviocean Global has stood at the forefront of industrial wear-protection technology - delivering innovative, durable and reliable solutions to the mining, materials-handling and... 


Engineering Water Resilience: The Critical Role of Plastic Pipes
23rd January 2026

By: Jan Venter, CEO - Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) As South Africa prepares for Water Month taking place in March, the national conversation rightly focuses on... 


Safeguard, my mate
23rd January 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

If you are of a certain age, you might be familiar with the South African English expression used to signify approval or agreement: “Safe, my mate!” The British English equivalent is “Jolly good... 


Major water infrastructure commissioned in North West, Limpopo municipalities
23rd January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Upgraded critical water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi local... 


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Hinkley Point C has taken delivery of its second nuclear reactor.  


Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi
9th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi... 


AfriForum report shows 86% of sewage treatment plants release polluted water into rivers
10th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new report by AfriForum has revealed that a large percentage of samples of municipal drinking water show it is safe for human consumption; however, 94 out of 109, or 86%, of sewage treatment... 


Water Research Commission launches water-saving campaign
9th December 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa risks its water demand outstripping water supply, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has launched a new water-saving campaign to encourage households to play a role in combating... 


Copper producer Freeport would pursue M&A only if 'stars and moon' align, CEO says
Copper producer Freeport would pursue M&A only if 'stars and moon' align, CEO says
5th December 2025 By: Reuters

Copper producer Freeport-McMoRan would pursue an acquisition if "the stars and the moon" aligned, but is not counting on deals to grow and is focused on developing existing assets, its CEO said on... 


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Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity. 


Cape Town switches on landfill gas to energy plant
5th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Urban Waste Management MMC Grant Twigg in November powered up the city’s new gas-to-energy plant at the Coastal Park Landfill. The plant generates enough... 


AI Can’t Fix Your Pipes: Workwear Giant Warns Infrastructure Plans Will Fail Unless South Africa Reinvests in Trades
2nd December 2025

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective... 


Department, Rand Water take water conservation message to Soweto
21st November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has teamed up with water utility Rand Water and Brandscapers Africa to promote water conservation for the community of Orlando West in Soweto, near... 


Cutting the ribbon on the gas-to-energy plant
Cape Town switches on landfill-gas-to-energy plant
12th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Urban Waste Management MMC Grant Twigg this week powered up the city’s new gas-to-energy plant at the Coastal Park Landfill. The plant generates enough... 


Rand Water’s Water Wise launches outreach initiative to tackle community water shortages
28th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water’s Water Wise is launching the ‘Drop-by-Drop Water Conservation Outreach’, calling for urgent and united community action as many township communities experience daily water... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
20th October 2025

Every thriving city, town, and community depends on reliable water and sanitation infrastructure. At the heart of these essential systems lies an unsung hero: the humble plastic pipe. Whether... 


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System compatibility ensures efficiency
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial operations should ensure that their pump systems are compatible with the chosen plastic pipe systems, says professional body for plastic pipe manufacturing South African Plastic Pipe... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 6 has officially entered into commercial operation. 


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DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate
26th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 


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Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lilian Ngoyi street has officially reopened to traffic, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed. 


Lesotho highlands water project
A $3bn plan to bring water to Johannesburg hits opposition
15th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

A long-delayed R53-billion project that South Africa’s commercial hub is banking on to end a growing water crisis has hit fresh opposition. Communities comprising 1 600 people have filed a formal... 


Cheap pipes come at a high cost
Cheap pipes come at a high cost
11th September 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is urging engineers, municipalities, contractors and procurement officers to exercise greater care when sourcing plastic piping... 


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Acoustic camera tech boosts refinery safety
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Provider of non-destructive testing equipment, accessories and consumables GammaTec has partnered with global acoustic technology company Sorama to drive innovation in refinery safety with its... 


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Supplier grows capacity to meet increased demand
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 


LOWERING POWER CONSUMPTION
Rand Refinery has taken a multi-pronged approach to reducing energy consumption, including deploying energy-efficient lighting, variable-speed drives, high-efficiency equipment and power factor correction systems
Precious metals refinery hones efficiency initiatives
5th September 2025 By: Donna Slater

As Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery-accredited precious metals refinery, Germiston, South Africa-based Rand Refinery is implementing initiatives to enhance its energy... 


Dateline raises A$25m for California gold and REE project
1st September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Dateline Resources secured A$25-million from institutional investors to fund exploration at its Colosseum gold and rare earth project in California, boosting the company’s cash reserves... 


ESSENTIAL FLEXIBILITY 
SNG could offer industries a level of flexibility that is essential for South African factories that cannot afford downtime
SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 


Steel
Firms across steel value chain gear up to reply to Itac’s sweeping tariff proposal
27th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Companies across South Africa’s steel value chain are gearing up to submit responses to a preliminary determination by the International Trade Commission of South Africa (Itac) that proposes the... 


SAVA and SAPPMA joint industry conference strengthens collaboration and showcases innovation
SAVA and SAPPMA joint industry conference strengthens collaboration and showcases innovation
22nd August 2025

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) and the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of their joint industry... 


Steasa CEO Keitumetse Moumakoe
South African steel tube exporters to participate in Nigeria, Ghana trade mission
22nd August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) will participate in an outward selling mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana from August 25 to 30 as part of efforts to... 


Dignitaries, government and mining officials all stood in a picture for the official handover of a suite of transformative social and labour plan by Impala
Miner invests in social initiatives, infrastructure
22nd August 2025

The official handover of a suite of transformative social and labour plan (SLP) projects in June, by Impala Rustenburg, the subsidiary of Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats), marks a significant... 


Urgent, forceful action needed to tackle water infrastructure sabotage, ‘mafias’
15th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed government’s firm and uncompromising commitment to tackling the growing challenges of water infrastructure sabotage and the criminal... 


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Addressing heat sources is imperative – supplier
8th August 2025

Given the high risk of fires, especially in waste, wood and paper processing, as well as other industrial applications, there is an increased need to adopt early fire detection systems using... 


China 2025 copper output set to hit record high despite feedstock shortages
China 2025 copper output set to hit record high despite feedstock shortages
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

China's refined copper output is set to hit a record high in 2025, analysts say, as its giant smelting sector powers through a global shortage of copper ore that is forcing some overseas... 


a metal steel cut chair frame for a car
Manufacturer anticipates good connections
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will be attended by automotive components manufacturers and suppliers from across South... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


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