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Crane-less technology simplifies turbine repair
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Given the increasing size and weight of wind turbine components, ‘crane-less technology’ is becoming more relevant in the wind energy sector and will likely be adopted more widely in South Africa... 


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Supplemental solutions beneficial
29th September 2023

Temporary power generation supplier Aggreko, an official sponsor at this year’s Manufacturing Indaba being held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in October, states that climate change is a hot... 


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R575m Goodwood social housing project gearing up for its first tenants
20th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Tenanting is set to begin in November on the 330-unit first phase of the Goodwood social housing megaproject, which will, once completed, provide affordable rental opportunities to more than 1 000... 


Emira crosses halfway mark in sale of 282 apartments in office-to-residence development
14th September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Emira Property Fund has crossed the halfway mark in selling the 282 apartments in its office-to-residences conversion of The Bolton, in Rosebank, as it... 


Dealership Space Optimisation: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Embattled Automotive Industry
Dealership Space Optimisation: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Embattled Automotive Industry
11th September 2023

South Africa’s automotive industry is a major source of job creation and a large contributor to the local GDP. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the resulting economic... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works trial underground mining... 


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More electric air compressors to rent
7th September 2023

Equipment rental supplier Rand Air has added to its fleet of electric equipment, with the aim of providing customers with clean energy rental options that are more efficient and environment... 


MRC flags six-week stop at Skaland
MRC flags six-week stop at Skaland
7th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mineral sands and graphite producer Mineral Commodities (MRC) has flagged a six-week interruption at its Skaland graphite mine, in Norway. The ASX-listed company on Thursday reported a mechanical... 


Rebosis to sell ten office properties for R650m
5th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Rebosis, which is in business rescue, has entered into a portfolio sale agreement between Phahlani Lincoln Mkhomo and Jacques du Toit in their capacity as the duly appointed joint... 


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Orion awards Prieska trial mining contract to South African mining contractor
5th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works... 


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Department of Tourism, Airbnb sign MoU
4th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on August 29 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global accommodation platform Airbnb. The agreement will see South Africa’s Department of Tourism... 


Focus on logistics, consumer retail portfolio sees Fortress reach R30bn in assets
1st September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment company Fortress has increased its portfolio of direct real estate assets to R30-billion and achieved the lowest vacancy rate of 3.7% since its listing in October... 


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New-vehicle sales drop by 3.1% in August, exports up 33.5%
1st September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in August dropped by 3.1%, to 45 679 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 28 951 units last month – a decline of 6.7% when... 


Atlas Copco’s S2+ LED solar-powered light tower - a bright, clean, silent solution
1st September 2023

Powered by a renewable energy source i.e. solar radiation, the HiLight S2+ LED light tower from Atlas Copco consumes zero fuel and emits zero emissions and zero noise.  Compared with traditional... 


Diversification strategy helps Super Group in turbulent trading environment
29th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed logistics and mobility solutions company Super Group’s deliberate diversification strategy has helped to bolster its performance in what is a turbulent trading environment. The group... 


Payment24 expands into new industries and regions
25th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South African specialised payment solutions firm Payment24 continues to expand into new regions, while adding products and solutions to its portfolio, it is also branching out into other... 


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Benefits of diesel vs electric pumps
24th August 2023

The choice between using either a diesel or electric pump for dewatering projects depends on a variety of factors such as the volume to be pumped, the amount of solids in the liquid, emission... 


Werner Pumps accredited by Scania South Africa
Werner Pumps accredited by Scania South Africa
17th August 2023

Werner Pumps South Africa has received accreditation as a body-builder by Scania South Africa for its locally manufactured high-pressure vacuum and jetting trucks. Theuns Naude, Pre-Sales Engineer... 


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Concor completes more than 800 homes at Conradie Park
14th August 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction group Concor this month reached the milestone of completing 800 out of a planned 4 000 homes in its R3-billion Conradie Park development in Cape Town. The development completed its... 


Construction of Silvermine, which will be completed this year, underway
Exciting milestone achieved by Concor at Conradie Park development
14th August 2023

Concor's landmark R3 billion Conradie Park development has successfully completed over 800 homes, an exciting milestone in this ambitious project set to deliver approximately 4,000 homes upon... 


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Cape Town Mayor says taxi strike has been damaging to tourism
11th August 2023 By: Sane Dhlamini

The City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told Polity on Friday that the recent taxi strike, which has claimed the lives of five people, including a British doctor, has been damaging to the... 


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Better resources, collaboration required to tackle mine security as illegal mining spikes
11th August 2023 By: Nadine James

Illegal mining has grown in scale and complexity, forcing mine security personnel and law enforcement to adapt as traditional security measures become obsolete. Additionally, the sophistication of... 


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Better resources, collaboration required to tackle mine security as illegal mining spikes
11th August 2023 By: Nadine James

Illegal mining has grown in scale and complexity, forcing mine security personnel and law enforcement to adapt as traditional security measures become obsolete. Additionally, the sophistication of... 


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Firm invests in ‘greener’ solutions for sustainable future
4th August 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

JSE-registered real estate investment trust (REIT) Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) is beefing up its electricity generation supply to meet its environment, social and governance (ESG) targets. L2D... 


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Steam boilers for rent
3rd August 2023

A steam boiler is described as a water-containing vessel that transfers heat from a fuel source into steam. It can be used in many industries for a range of applications including steam cleaning,... 


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New-vehicle sales up 1.3% in July, exports up 47.3%
1st August 2023 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.3%, to 43 389 units, compared with the same month last year. The vehicle rental industry accounted for 14.1% of domestic sales last month. 


Rand Air electrifies its rental air compressor fleet
Rand Air electrifies its rental air compressor fleet
1st August 2023

Rand Air, South Africa’s leading equipment rental company since 1973, supports two important narratives: The first is to continue investing in their rental fleet in order to be able to offer... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment project operations manager Oriel Shikwambana.
Most of 500 employees for constructing gold-from-dumps project will be local
31st July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Employees for the construction of the Mogale Tailings Retreatment project on Gauteng’s West Rand will be largely locally sourced. “We aim to employ approximately 500 employees during construction... 


Spotlight on Sarens in Angola
Spotlight on Sarens in Angola
25th July 2023

Angola – a promising country offering broad business opportunities This month, Sarens shines the spotlight on Angola. Sarens entered Angola in 2021 as a heavy lifting and specialised transport... 


How Solar Power Can Increase Equity in Your Home
How Solar Power Can Increase Equity in Your Home
24th July 2023

As an asset, home ownership helps build wealth and financial security while also offering lifestyle benefits; but in a tough economic climate, homeowners are in search of ways to maximise the value... 


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Online solutions support portable equipment
22nd July 2023

Atlas Copco Power Technique has developed a portfolio of online solutions to support its portable range of generators, air compressors, light towers, pumps and hand-held tools. The solutions are... 


Integrated Air Solutions
Integrated Air Solutions
14th July 2023

Integrated Air Solutions is a specialist compressed air solutions provider dedicated to delivering air reliably and efficiently, helping companies achieve their productivity targets by keeping the... 


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Chery signs off on 100-unit deal with Hertz
11th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Chinese vehicle importer Chery has wrapped up its first large fleet transaction, handing over 100 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro models to Hertz Rent A Car. The transaction follows shortly after Chery created a... 


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New-vehicle sales expand by 14% in June, exports down 12.6%
3rd July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in June increased by 14%, to 46 810 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 29 795 units last month – a gain of 0.8% over June... 


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Discovery Pothole Patrol introduces advanced AI to assist in pothole detection
29th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Insurance company Discovery Insure has introduced advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Pothole Patrol fleet, which will enable it to detect road defects more accurately and... 


collapsed pedestrian bridge on the N3
Only 8% of Joburg’s bridges in good condition
29th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Of the 1 592 bridges in the City of Johannesburg, only 8% are considered to be in good condition, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport Kenny Kunene said. “In fact, some of our... 


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SARENS thriving in a changing industry
27th June 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Invicta's offshore operations boost its full-year revenue, earnings
26th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed industrial products and services company Invicta's revenue increased by 8% to R7.8-billion, its sustainable headline earnings a share by 33% to 464c and its net asset value per ordinary... 


Competition Tribunal dismisses case of alleged corruption in Eskom tender
22nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Local regulatory body the Competition Tribunal has dismissed a case of collusive tendering through price fixing against four firms and three joint ventures (JVs) that participated in a 2015 Eskom... 


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Atlantis SEZ a manufacturing hub in push for green economy
22nd June 2023

A green economy is the sustainable setting that everyone today, and future generations, needs to live and work in. It is the responsible and future-looking economy that every sector needs to... 


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Selecting the correct dewatering pump
19th June 2023

Pump and dredging dewatering specialist IPR asserts that it has the expertise to guide customers in selecting the most suitable dewatering pump for specific applications. IPR rental development... 


10.1% more new vehicles year-on-year sold in May as exports rose by 67.5%
16th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in May jumped by 10.1%, to 43 060 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 27 401 units last month – a mere 0.1% up on May last... 


Atlas Copco’s online solutions enable customers to make the smart connection
14th June 2023

Atlas Copco Power Technique supports its portable range of generators, air compressors, light towers, pumps and hand-held tools with several online solutions that enable customers, with the click... 


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