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Signs of recovery in truck market after a ‘really tough year’ – Serco CEO
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The uptick in orders and inquiries at truck and trailer builder Serco in the final quarter of last year is being boosted this year by stability in electricity supply, as well as the relatively... 


PIC invests in Divercity Urban Property to develop affordable housing
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Public investment organisation the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has made a strategic investment in affordable rental housing company Divercity Urban Property Group to enable further growth... 


Cape Town
Cape Town eager to tap into work-from-anywhere market as it hosts Nomad Week
23rd January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town will host the first-ever Nomad Week in March. The event, a global gathering of digital nomads, will be hosted in collaboration with Work Wanderers, an organisation that... 


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Specialised, fit-for-purpose mining solutions
20th January 2025

The use of specialised work-at-height equipment on mines can help mitigate risks, reduce safety incidences, enhance safety standards and improve efficiency. Equipment provider Eazi Access says its... 


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Rapid response dewatering services extended across Southern Africa
20th January 2025

Efficient dewatering solutions are essential to help minimise disruptions and ensure operational continuity and productivity, especially in mining operations across Southern Africa challenged by... 


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Two-in-one generator solution
17th January 2025

A mobile power generation solution housing two generators side-by-side in a standard 20-foot container is designed to provide flexible prime and critical standby power. The QAC1100 TwinPower... 


New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports plummet by 22.8%
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in the domestic market declined by 3% in 2024, to 515 712 units, compared with 2023. This follows 0.5% growth in 2023, a 13.9% increase in 2022, and a 22.2% jump in 2021. 


When short-term rentals make sense
When short-term rentals make sense
16th January 2025

From warehousing and logistics, to mining, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, short-term rental solutions for material handling equipment can be game... 


Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
16th January 2025

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a connection to... 


Rapid response in the case of a dewatering emergency is critical
Selecting the perfect dewatering pump is essential
16th January 2025

Selecting the right pump for the right application is critical for effective water management in quarries and open pit mines. Dredging and pump specialist, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), advises... 


South African Reits expected to deliver 8% to 9% income returns in 2025
13th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s real estate investment trusts (Reits) are expected to deliver 8% to 9% income returns in 2025 – a solid starting point for investors, says Financial solutions provider Merchant West... 


New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports down 2.2%
New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports down 2.2%
8th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in the domestic market declined by 3% in 2024, to 515 712 units, compared with 2023. This follows a 0.5% growth in 2023, a 13.9% increase in 2022, and a 22.2% jump in 2021. 


Joburg opens R116m Riverside View Phase 3 affordable housing in Diepsloot
13th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) opened the 184-unit, Phase 3 of the Riverside View affordable housing development in Diepsloot, west of Midrand and north of the City's centre, this week. Monthly... 


GOOD Party wants Gary van Niekerk relieved of his duties
GOOD Party wants Gary van Niekerk relieved of his duties
13th December 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The GOOD Party said on Friday it strongly believes that Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk should have been permanently relieved of his duties. The party accused the coalition in the... 


Distinctive funding solutions for all your specialised equipment needs
Distinctive funding solutions for all your specialised equipment needs
13th December 2024

Investec For Business Head of Asset Finance Diane Frey. At Investec Business Banking, we understand the economic challenges and competitive pressures that are prevalent in most business sectors.... 


New-vehicle market on the mend, while exports continue to plummet
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in November continued the positive momentum seen in October,  increasing by 8.1%, to 48 585 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 


IPR is expanding its rapid response dewatering pump services beyond South Africa to the broader Southern African mining sector
IPR expands rapid response dewatering services across Southern Africa
10th December 2024

Leading dewatering pump solutions provider, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is taking a significant step forward in its service offering following its acquisition by Atlas Copco's Specialty Rental... 


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Advantages of pump rental for quarries and mines
5th December 2024

Renting dewatering pumps allows quarries and mines with constrained capital expenditure to access the latest pump technology to meet critical dewatering needs, without a large once-off financial... 


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Fortress upgrades distributable earnings forecast to R1.78bn
4th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments has revised its distributable earnings forecast for financial year 2025 to R1.78-billion, representing 147.80c a share, a 16.9%... 


the importance of safety in sewer cleaning
the importance of safety in sewer cleaning
4th December 2024

( Virtual Showroom) Sewer cleaning is an essential task but can be dangerous.  A recent tragedy, where three plumbers lost their lives in Ekurhuleni while unblocking a sewer, underscores the urgent... 


New-vehicle market on the mend; exports continue to plummet
New-vehicle market on the mend; exports continue to plummet
3rd December 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in November continued the positive momentum seen in October  increasing by 8.1%, to 48 585 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 


For IPR, Atlas Copco diesel driven auto-priming pumps make up an important segment of its market offering
Why pump rental makes sense for quarries and mines
2nd December 2024

In an environment where capital is not always available, renting dewatering pumps from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) allows cash-strapped quarries and mines to save money, access the newest... 


Goscor Lift Trucks Supports C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals’ Expansion Across Southern Africa with Bobcat Forklifts
2nd December 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the cross-border growth of C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals, with... 


Fairvest CEO Darren Wilder
Fairvest reports solid full-year income growth
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fairvest has reported a 5% year-on-year increase in its distributable income to R707-million for the financial year ended September 30, compared with... 


R99,950 Million Disbursed to 360 businesses in loans and financial incentives in 2023/24 financial year
R99,950 Million Disbursed to 360 businesses in loans and financial incentives in 2023/24 financial year
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) says a total of 360 small businesses received loans and financial incentives worth R99,950 million while R91,6 million was leveraged for direct... 


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Zeda achieves record full-year revenue despite challenges
26th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

African mobility services provider Zeda achieved record revenue of R10.5-billion for the financial year ended September 30 – a 14.5% year-on-year increase – and based off a smaller fleet than... 


Vukile Property Fund CEO Laurence Rapp
Vukile on track to meet full-year guidance
26th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed retail real estate investment trust Vukile Property Fund has reported a 6% increase in its interim cash dividend to 55.2c a share for the six months to September 30. The company, in a... 


Barloworld group CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld optimistic of prospects for 2025, but cautions about impact of geopolitical risk
25th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Barloworld reported a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue to R41.9-billion for the 12 months ended September 30. Barloworld group CEO Dominic Sewela said at its financial year-end results... 


Octodec MD Jeffrey Wapnick
Octodec reports dip in full-year profit, but foresees improvement
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Octodec has reported a 7.4% decrease in its attributable profit for the year ended August 31 at R215-million, on the back of a difficult macroeconomic... 


Mines and quarries can take advantage of the many benefits of renting dewatering pumps from IPR to help improve their bottom line
Why pump rental makes sense for quarries and mines
18th November 2024

In an environment where capital is not always available, renting dewatering pumps from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) allows cash-strapped quarries and mines to save money, access the newest... 


Strengthening Zambia’s Economy with Reliable Power Solutions Across Sectors
Strengthening Zambia’s Economy with Reliable Power Solutions Across Sectors
18th November 2024

Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and... 


Dipula CEO Izak Petersen
Dipula records 4% increase in property portfolio value for 2024
13th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Dipula Income Fund’s property portfolio has increased by 4% in value to R10.2-billion in the financial year ended August 31, contributing to a 5% rise... 


Digital solutions service to mitigate auto-sector challenges launched
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 


Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
4th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in October picked up some long-awaited momentum and increased by 5.5%, to 47 942 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by a recovery in passenger-car sales. naamsa... 


Redefine CEO Andrew König
Redefine reports improvements in occupancy, overall demand
4th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties has posted a distributable income per share (DIPS) of 50.02c and a dividend of 42.52c apiece for the financial year ended August... 


New solar rental solution launched in South Africa
1st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ReCharge Rental Solutions (RRS) has officially launched its energy rental solution, supported by international bank and wealth manager Investec, in South Africa. RRS rents and maintains bespoke... 


Two gents shaking hands in front of a fleet of Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts
Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions
1st November 2024

Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for... 


CBE to hold a two day climate change Indaba
31st October 2024

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is well on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) in Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 07-08 November... 


The refurbished Bashee Court property
ECDC rolling out R546m property refurbishment programme
30th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Provincial agency the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is rolling out a R546-million refurbishment programme at its R1.37-billion rental investment property portfolio, which includes... 


Pump and dredging specialist IPR has contributed to the treatment of acid mine drainage from historic mine workings in Gauteng
IPR customises its SlurrySucker to treat acid mine drainage
29th October 2024

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit. The problem of AMD has beset... 


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New Kredo Mobility digital solution aims to mitigate auto sector challenges
25th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Industry veteran and Kredo Mobility founder and CEO Kriben Reddy has launched a new digital solutions service aimed at tackling some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for many... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plunge by 38.1%
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa in September dropped by 4.1%, to 44 081 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the new-passenger-car... 


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