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The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
3rd December 2024

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric One should never underestimate human nature, and certainly not our need to feel that we navigate our lives in a responsible and... 


Vital expands Nechalacho rare earths project footprint with new claims
Vital expands Nechalacho rare earths project footprint with new claims
3rd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Vital Metals has expanded its Nechalacho rare earths project in the Northwest Territories, Canada, with the acquisition of three new mineral claims immediately north of the existing... 


Duane Parnham
Madison acquires large Canadian antimony deposit
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company Madison Metals announced on Monday that it had secured agreements with three entities to acquire a significant antimony/gold project located in the Howells Lake... 


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Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
29th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


Enlit Africa 2025 – switched on to the power, energy and water sector
28th November 2024

Enlit Africa, the continent’s pivotal annual gathering for the power, energy and water sector, is returning to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes S&P rating upgrade to positive from stable
27th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has welcomed the decision by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Eskom's 'B' long-term global-scale foreign and local currency ratings to... 


Brasco Image
Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
25th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


SAPPMA marks milestone at 20th Annual General Meeting with renewed commitment to quality
SAPPMA marks milestone at 20th Annual General Meeting with renewed commitment to quality
25th November 2024

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA) celebrated a landmark occasion with the hosting of its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13 November 2024. The event... 


GFRP Tech
GFRP Tech launches first of its kind manufacturing facility in South Africa
19th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) products supplier and manufacturer GFRP Tech has launched the first manufacturing facility of its kind in South Africa, in Linbro Park, Gauteng, for the... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at CHRYSO Southern Africa
Admixtures critical in durability of water-retaining structures
18th November 2024

Concrete performance and durability underpin the value to society of water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs – and admixtures make all the difference.... 


Anglo American, Cefetra reinforce European fertiliser partnership
14th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Anglo American has signed a new polyhalite fertiliser agreement with Cefetra Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of BayWa, further reinforcing the companies’ European partnership.... 


Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
14th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on exploration rights for oil and gas and rule in favour of... 


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Emira’s reshaped portfolio supports strong interim performance
13th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund achieved a positive performance for the six months ended September 30, owing to strengthening operational metrics, active asset recycling and strategic deal-making,... 


Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
13th November 2024

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE ‘closes the loop’ with new service and repair centre
13th November 2024

As part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its service offering, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, has broken ground on a new 17 000 m² Service and... 


Presidential Climate Commission delegation joins South African negotiators at COP29
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A senior delegation of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has joined Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George, who is leading the South African delegation to COP29,... 


Tetra Pak packaging about to be recycled
Tetra Pak on track to achieve a 40% recycling rate for its products by 2030
8th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

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... 


COP29: Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
8th November 2024

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 


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Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 


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Organised business embraces, with caveats, Climate Change Act
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec strengthens regional leadership with new appointment
7th November 2024

Leading renewable energy solutions provider Scatec ASA has announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as GM for sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company's commitment to renewable energy... 


The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility project stands out for its vast scale, covering an area of approximately 2.5km by 3km
Concor's landmark Kendal ADF project wins Best Projects Awards
7th November 2024

Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion... 


Rumdel, with supplier AfriSam, executed continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) for the upgrade to the N3 at Ashburton
AfriSam and Rumdel Construction recognised for pioneering N3 highway upgrade
7th November 2024

AfriSam and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal. Announced as... 


Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
5th November 2024

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 


Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
1st November 2024

Engen demonstrated its ongoing support for early learning education by once again supporting the Mark Headbush Foundation’s (MHF) Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Charity Golf Day held at the prestigious... 


Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 after landing in Cape Town
New airline connection between London and Cape Town is now operating
1st November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Cape Town Air Access has welcomed the start of services to the Mother City from the UK by Norwegian low-cost long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse). The service will be operated three... 


Fuels Industry Association gets approval for uniform LPG cylinder deposit fees
31st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa said the Competition Commission approved its implementation of uniform deposit fees for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders,... 


Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
31st October 2024

Engen demonstrated its ongoing support for early learning education by once again supporting the Mark Headbush Foundation’s (MHF) Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Charity Golf Day held at the prestigious... 


EnviroServ Honoured at CAIA’s 2024 Responsible Care Awards for Environmental Stewardship
EnviroServ Honoured at CAIA’s 2024 Responsible Care Awards for Environmental Stewardship
30th October 2024

EnviroServ has been recognised for its impactful environmental initiatives at the Chemicals and Allied Industries Association (CAIA)’s Responsible Care Awards, held on 24 October 2024. The... 


Governments double down on critical minerals and sustainability at IMARC 2024
29th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian and New South Wales governments highlighted the importance of increasing the supply of critical minerals, advancing technological innovation, and strengthening sustainability and ESG... 


Concor projects shine at SAISC Steel Awards with innovation and industrial excellence
Concor projects shine at SAISC Steel Awards with innovation and industrial excellence
21st October 2024

Two of Concor's standout projects were recognised at this year's Southern Africa Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards, celebrating innovative and complex use of steel in the... 


Sungrow Secures AA Rating in Latest MSCI ESG Assessment, Reinforcing Global Leadership in Renewable Energy
Sungrow Secures AA Rating in Latest MSCI ESG Assessment, Reinforcing Global Leadership in Renewable Energy
18th October 2024

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, has been awarded an AA rating in the latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) assessment by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital... 


An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof
Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site
18th October 2024

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 


GM backs biggest US lithium project with $625m investment
GM backs biggest US lithium project with $625m investment
16th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

General Motors will commit $625-million toward what’s likely to be one of the biggest US lithium mines, reinforcing the automaker’s efforts to secure domestic supply of the battery metal critical... 


Image of a worker laying concrete on a road, using backpack internal vibrator from Wacker Neuson
High demand for concrete solutions from global manufacturer
11th October 2024

Manufacturer of light- and compact equipment, and advanced concrete solutions, Wacker Neuson Concrete Solutions, highlights its range of internal and external vibrators, concrete vibrator drive... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


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Chonburi and Rayong combined-cycle gas turbine power plants, Thailand – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The eighth and final units of the combined-cycle gas turbine power plants has been successfully completed. 


Ethiopia’s electric leap
4th October 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Ethiopia is not just a historical footnote as one of only three African countries to have dodged colonisation – alongside Sierra Leone and Liberia, which were established to resettle black... 


Haul trucks at a mine in Burkina Faso
Decarbonisation key to achieving operational excellence in mining, metals – report
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Decarbonisation is key to achieving operational excellence for metals and mining companies, professional services firm KPMG’s latest ‘Metals and Mining Outlook’ has revealed. The report, published... 


Engen and DEET Empower People with Disabilities Through Driver Training and Job Readiness Programmes
Engen and DEET Empower People with Disabilities Through Driver Training and Job Readiness Programmes
1st October 2024

Engen has once again partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) to launch a driver training and job readiness programme to empower 200 people with disabilities across five... 


ENERTRAG South Africa CEO Enos Banda
Banda appointed CEO of ENERTRAG South Africa
1st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

German renewable-energy company ENERTRAG has appointment Enos Banda as the new CEO of South African operations. A lawyer by training, Banda is a well-known personality in the South African energy... 


Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
25th September 2024

By: Cedric Masondo - CEO, PSG Insure Is South Africa’s infrastructure able to withstand the rapid increase in fire and flooding-related incidents being caused by changes in weather patterns? The... 


Trigg acquires Spartan and Taylors Arm antimony projects in NSW
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed gold and base metals exploration and development company Trigg has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the ultra-high grade Spartan and Taylors Arm antimony projects... 


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