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New container handler launched
21st April 2023

Materials handling specialist BLT WORLD has launched the second-generation model Mobicon 2HL series container handlers carriers in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Mobicon mini straddle... 


How Property Can Be Used to Create Generational Wealth
20th April 2023

South African homeowners are tightening their belts following the recent announcement of another 50-basis point increase in both the repo and prime lending rates (now at 7.75% and 11.25%... 


How Property Can Be Used to Create Generational Wealth
18th April 2023

South African homeowners are tightening their belts following the recent announcement of another 50-basis point increase in both the repo and prime lending rates (now at 7.75% and 11.25%... 


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SVI sees strong growth in armoured vehicle demand as crime surges
14th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

SVI Armouring Solutions expects to armour around 200 vehicles this year, up from 130 vehicles in 2020. SVI business development director Nicol Louw says the recent surge in the domestic crime rate,... 


Advice for entrepreneurs: what you need to know about securing finance for commercial property
Advice for entrepreneurs: what you need to know about securing finance for commercial property
6th April 2023

Several advantages make owning commercial or business property a viable prospect for small businesses. These include the benefit of asset appreciation, enjoying full control over interior design... 


Integrated Air Solutions expands its less-than-a-year-old air compressor rental team and fleet
4th April 2023

The significant growth of the industrial air compressor rental division launched by Integrated Air Solutions under a year ago, has prompted the need for more resources and equipment. Headed up by... 


Rental equipment can help boost productivity
3rd April 2023

Having to negotiate the after effects of a debilitating pandemic and additional economic challenges such as interest rate hikes, loadshedding and reduced consumer spending have compelled businesses... 


Companies, unions need to develop frameworks for dealing with impact of energy, water outages
29th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Employers, their employees and trade unions need to develop framework agreements that set out how a company and its employees will respond to the impact of high levels of loadshedding, or even a... 


Atlas Copco diesel-driven, skid mounted dewatering pump sets are available from IPR for sale or rent
Pumps distributorship expands offerings
24th March 2023

Recently rebranded from Integrated Pumps Rental, IPR was appointed as the master distributor for Atlas Copco dewatering pumps towards the end of 2022. The company affirms that the partnership has... 


Company distributes global offering locally
24th March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR has settled into its new master distributorship with global industrial company Atlas Copco, incorporating the global firm’s new pumps range in the... 


Company provides improved operator safety
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local high-pressure jetting equipment manufacturer Werner Pumps has invested in new devices for its rental combination of jetting and vacuum trucks to improve operator safety in the field. Werner’s... 


Township rental financier finalises first funding vehicle, attracts R125m in first year
13th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Impact-driven property finance company TUHF21 has finalised its first funding vehicle aimed at financing rental properties in townships – the uMaStandi Fund – which has attracted R125-million in... 


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Efficient energy storage systems for industrial equipment
11th March 2023

In an effort to mitigate the effects of interrupted power and ensure business sustainability, Rand-Air has added efficient energy storage systems to its hire fleet, delivering a clean energy hybrid... 


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German construction hoist installed in Secunda
3rd March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks has installed a GEDA construction hoist on a 100-m-high vessel at chemicals and energy company Sasol’s monomers plant in Secunda, Mpumalanga. “The... 


Company to help sector finance assets during downturn
3rd March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

International banking and wealth management group Investec is prepared to support the local construction industry – which has been experiencing a decline in activity for a number of years – by... 


Motus to spend R250m in next 18 months on alternative energy sources
3rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

With no light discernible at the end of the Eskom tunnel, mobility group Motus will spend R250-million over the next 18 months to install alternative energy generation sources, such as solar power,... 


Investec Property Fund announces big internal changes, new additions to its portfolio
2nd March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investec Property Fund (IPF) has announced three individual transactions that form part of its growth and diversification strategy, including entering the Australian market and combining some of... 


L2D’s full-year performance buoyed by retail
27th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Liberty Two Degree (L2D) says it continued a strong recovery in its operational and financial metrics during the year ended December 31. It has, therefore, approved a distribution of... 


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IPR
24th February 2023

IPR, previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, is recognised across the SADC region as the pump, heavy duty slurry handling and dredging specialist, operating across all sectors including... 


South Africa Real Estate Investment Trust Association chairperson and Growthpoint Properties CEO Estienne de Klerk.
Reits likely to outperform as pressures ease
22nd February 2023 By: Donna Slater

With the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic having subsided, the increased interest rate cycle nearing its end and landlords finding power generation solutions, South Africa's real estate... 


Hill-Lewis hopes for electricity security incentives, rail devolution from Budget speech
21st February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to announce incentives for household energy security, a national subsidy for local governments to ramp up solar... 


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Motus to spend R250m in next 18 months on alternative energy sources
21st February 2023 By: Irma Venter

With no light discernible at the end of the Eskom tunnel, mobility group Motus will spend R250-million over the next 18 months to install alternative energy generation sources, such as solar power,... 


Barloworld reports strong revenue growth
17th February 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Barloworld has reported “pleasing results” in its core businesses in the industrial equipment and consumer industries verticals during the four months ended January 31. In a voluntary... 


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Compact water solutions for urban spaces
17th February 2023

With an increased incidence of water outages, harvesting of rainwater and water storage tanks have become a popular option for South African households. Townhouse and cluster complexes are seeking... 


Molulu copper/cobalt project update
17th February 2023

Last month mining investment company Critical Metals provided a market update on its Molulu project as well as Critical Metals’ milestones since its readmission to trading on the London Stock... 


New-vehicle sales up 4.8% in January, exports down 1.8% 
17th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales increased by 4.8% in January, to 43 509 units, compared with the same month last year. New-passenger-car sales gained 2.9%, to 31 072 units. 


Equites to buy, expand Shoprite's logistics campus in KwaZulu-Natal
16th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed specialist logistics real estate investment trust Equites, through its subsidiary Retail Logistics Fund (RLF), will buy the 65 619 m2 Canelands logistics campus, in KwaZulu-Natal, from... 


Emira achieves solid interim performance with growth in distributable income
15th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund achieved a solid performance for the six months ended December 31, with a 17.4% increase in its cash-backed dividend of 66.43c apiece and growth in distributable... 


Commercial landlord loadshedding woes: Compromise and commitment are key
15th February 2023

Loadshedding has become an everyday reality for South Africans. However, John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate believes that last week’s focus on the energy crisis during the State of the... 


Hire All rolls out Wacker Neuson RD7 machines to provide only the best to customers
9th February 2023

Compact construction, agricultural and forestry equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson South Africa, a subsidiary of the leading global Wacker Neuson Group, recently completed delivery of 50 RD7... 


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Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to use SoNA to decentralise energy generation
8th February 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation Address on Thursday to urgently incentivise energy generation by households and businesses.... 


Cape Town announces ambitious R120bn infrastructure master plan
3rd February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched a R120-billion infrastructure portfolio that is poised to form the foundation for economic growth in the city for the next ten years. Planned... 


How Artificial Intelligence could revolutionise the commercial property sector
How Artificial Intelligence could revolutionise the commercial property sector
3rd February 2023

By John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been hailed as the ‘ultimate disruptor’, with companies from all sectors excited about its potential to fully... 


TAKING DELIVERY
Mechanical Rotating Solutions received multiple mobile pump units for refurbishment last month
No substitute for reliability, ROI
3rd February 2023

South Africa’s electricity crisis has made it more evident than ever that maintenance and planning should form the core of any industrial operation, says mining supplies company Mechanical Rotating... 


HIGH QUALITY
The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear
Company welcomes master distributorship of new range
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 


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New-vehicle sales up 4.8% in January, exports down 1.8% 
1st February 2023 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales increased by 4.8% in January, to 43 509 units, compared with the same month last year. New-passenger-car sales gained 2.9%, to 31 072 units. 


Tyson Properties says interest rate hike will not stop people buying houses
27th January 2023

The 0.25 basis point interest rate hike announced by the South African Reserve Bank this afternoon was extremely positive and, while it may inject a little caution, it will not frighten buyers out... 


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Move towards pump rental
27th January 2023

A shift towards rental options as opposed to buying dewatering pumps and associated equipment, has been noted by dewatering and dredge pump rental specialists IPR. IPR MD Lee Vine asserts that... 


Thabile Dube (MBA), Exco Member, SANY South Africa
SANY Global in Africa: SANY Southern Africa
27th January 2023

SANY Southern Africa is a subsidiary of SANY Group, a high-end equipment manufacturer with research & design (R&D) centres and manufacturing bases in China, India, Germany, US, Brazil, and... 


The commercial property sector: imminent interest rate hike adds insult to injury
25th January 2023

Tomorrow marks the seventh interest rate increase in the space of just one year. The speculative announcement of a 25-basis point hike will see the interest and repo rates at 10.75% and 7.25%... 


Williamson diamond mine in Tanzania.
Measures to contain diamond mine tailings breach complete – Petra
17th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

When the eastern wall of a tailings storage facility at the Williamson diamond mine, in Tanzania, was breached on November 7 last year, precautionary measures to contain the tailings material and... 


New event aims to address South Africa's critical housing and accommodation shortage
12th January 2023

South Africa’s first and only multisector residential investment and development conference and exhibition has been launched in response to the country’s massive housing shortage and high... 


Domestic car sales, exports accelerated for 11th consecutive month in November
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in November recorded an eleventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Total sales increased by 18.2%, to 49 413 units, compared with the same month in 2021. 


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