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SEW-EURODRIVE to invest R380m in new Joburg drive service, repair facility
2nd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE has announced an estimated R380-million investment into a new service and repair centre to be built adjacent to its current facilities in Aeroton,... 


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Reinforcing industrial infrastructure with advanced acid proofing
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a recent industrial project for a client in the North-West province, VERNi successfully implemented its advanced acid-proofing solutions aimed at enhancing durability and safety of crucial... 


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Fifth annual cidb ERWIC Awards recognise catalysts for change in construction industry
30th August 2024

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) hosted its prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards on August 22, 2024, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.... 


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Resolute in a strong cash position at midyear, on track to meet full-year guidance
29th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and London-listed Resolute Mining has reported a robust net cash position of $96.6-million and remains fully unhedged as of June 30. With the release of Resolute's financial results for... 


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South32 commits $125m to cyclone-hit Groote Eylandt repairs
29th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company South32 is pouring $125-million into repair and remediation work at its Groote Eylandt manganese operation (Gemco) in Northern Territory, following the devastation caused by Cyclone... 


How outsourced refrigeration can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
How outsourced refrigeration can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
29th August 2024

Food loss is a critical issue in Africa, with half of the continent’s staple food lost post-harvest or before reaching the market, according to the Rockefeller Foundation. In sub-Saharan Africa,... 


Salga urges govt to strengthen metros following dismal audit outcomes
28th August 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Local Government Association wants national and provincial governments to use legislation, and other measures, to support and strengthen municipal capacity to allow them to better... 


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Vale's CEO announcement to curb market speculation, says chair
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale's decision this week to announce a new chief executive sought to avoid further market speculation over other potential candidates, the company's chairman told Reuters on... 


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Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works’ multibillion-rand upgrade on track
27th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town’s R4-billion capital investment programme to upgrade the Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is under way, with 25% of the first phase of the programme having been... 


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Quality consciousness: The heartbeat of Delba Electrical’s success
26th August 2024

In the competitive landscape of the electrical rotating machines industry, quality consciousness is more than a buzzword — it is a fundamental ethos that drives excellence and customer... 


The winners of the cidb ERWIC Awards
Fifth cidb ERWIC Awards recognise catalysts for change in construction industry
23rd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

This year’s Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) on August 22, highlighted the importance of diversity... 


Public Affairs Research Institute head of the energy transition programme Tracy Ledger
End of loadshedding positive, but more electricity needed for economy to thrive – PARI
23rd August 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Public Affairs Research Institute’s (PARI’s) energy transition programme head Tracy Ledger noted that while the end of loadshedding is good news for the country, significantly more electricity is... 


Shared costs, big gains
23rd August 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Ivorian President Alassane Outtarra took some hits last week as I criticised Zimbabwe’s decision to splash $200-million on luxury villas and other infrastructure ahead of the Southern African... 


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ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is CoJ Speaker
21st August 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is the new Speaker of the Johannesburg Council, with a promise to residents that she will instil accountability and transparency in the City. Mthembu’s appointment comes... 


Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
21st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred six car dealerships to the National Consumer Tribunal (tribunal) for adjudication. The NCC received complaints from consumers alleging that these... 


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Cape Town launches live tracking of water, sanitation snags
20th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town has unveiled a new pump station control room, which digitally tracks the live performance of water and sanitation infrastructure.                     The control room is already helping... 


Department pledges to support municipalities, not interfere in their water provision responsibilities
16th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

While several municipalities across South Africa have battled to maintain consistent water services for citizens, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has said it will not “overtake and... 


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Port of Durban road rehabilitation project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Steady progress has been reported. 


Winners of the 2024 Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards celebrates collaboration
15th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2024 Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, on August 14, celebrated and honoured the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards... 


Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
12th August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Over the period of one calendar year, leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, Werner Pumps, has delivered a total of 50 truck units to a... 


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Leveraging advanced planning techniques and cutting-edge technology enables the company to deliver high-performance, fully operational furnaces
Turnkey approach to redefine furnace rebuilds
9th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Global refractory and industrial solutions provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) Africa, with several operations across sub-Saharan Africa, is aiming to redefine the landscape of industrial... 


Thermopower Furnaces
Thermopower Furnaces
9th August 2024

For 56 years, Thermopower Furnaces has designed and manufactured innovative thermal solutions for a wide range of industries. Thermopower’s products and thermal processing solutions span the... 


Infrastructure repair can support large-scale industrialisation, says Seifsa
8th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment can unlock demand for the metals and engineering (M&E) sector, which has markets in the mining, agriculture, construction, automotive, logistics, water and the energy... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
South African firms seek water investments to avoid next crisis
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African corporates — which have partnered with the government to revive failing transport and energy networks — are in talks with the state to deal with water availability, which the head of... 


ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
7th August 2024

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) signed a Memorandum of... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina
DWS will support, not interfere with, municipalities’ water provision responsibilities
5th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

While several municipalities across South Africa have battled to maintain consistent water services for citizens, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said it cannot overtake and interfere... 


Strategic approach crucial for 2024 market
2nd August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African commercial property market presents a blend of challenges and opportunities for investors and buyers, with economic uncertainties, shifts in the rental market, financing... 


Port limits extension input
2nd August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

In a notice published in the Government Gazette on July 12, the Department of Transport invited maritime stakeholders, the general public and affected communities to submit written representations... 


The critical role of facilities management in mitigating extreme weather damage
The critical role of facilities management in mitigating extreme weather damage
1st August 2024

With increasing climate unpredictability, facilities management has emerged as a frontline defence against the destructive impact of extreme weather conditions. Planned and proactive maintenance... 


Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
30th July 2024

By: Lenny Naidoo - Acting Operations manager at Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment SA South Africa's ports play a pivotal role in the nation's economy, serving as crucial gateways for... 


Russia's Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs
Russia's Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs
29th July 2024 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and a major producer of refined nickel, reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year, but kept its 2024... 


Seriti CEO Mike Teke and community elders celebrate the project
Seriti project to provide Internet to 500 Phola households
26th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Coal miner Seriti Resources' Seriti Power Community Trust has handed the Monyetla Free WiFi project, which will give more than 500 households in the Phola community access to free, unlimited,... 


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Service plans for compressed air systems
25th July 2024

The adoption of a comprehensive service plan delivered by an original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) helps improve overall compressor performance, efficiency, reliability and ensures a longer life... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
Public-private partnership providing powerful performance potential – Kumba Iron Ore
23rd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of South Africa’s new multi-party government to continued reform of this country’s iron-ore logistics was hailed on Tuesday by Kumba Iron Ore. During the presentation of half-year... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba delivers solid interim operational, financial performance despite challenging market
23rd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining company Kumba Iron-Ore has reported a robust set of results for the six months ended June 30 despite a challenging market. CE Mpumi Zikalala says the company’s first-half results reflect... 


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Energy efficient solutions for farmers
19th July 2024

Aimed at improving productivity and efficiency, new technologies are now available for the agricultural sector, with solutions which are more energy efficient for streamlined and automated... 


Pratley products a winner for on-the-go repairs at Dakar Rally participant
Pratley products a winner for on-the-go repairs at Dakar Rally participant
19th July 2024

When Wessel Bosman drove across Africa in 2016 in a Ford F250, little did he realise he would end up stranded in a remote location and in extreme temperatures following a gasket head problem.... 


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Weartech
19th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other speciality products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 


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Manufacturer highlights challenges, capabilities
19th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A lack of access to finance and the fluctuating price of steel is constraining hydraulic equipment supplier Ezindaleni Hydraulics and Engineering’s manufacturing capabilities as it takes on work... 


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Skills development, transfer a focus for manufacturer
19th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The requirement to employ and train young people within its operations, coupled with the transfer of industry knowledge, are focuses of hydraulic equipment manufacturer Ndoukhulu Hydraulic and... 


Anglo American Platinum CE Craig Miller
Anglo Platinum anticipating 15% to 25% lower half-year earnings
18th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings and earnings per share of platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Anglo American Platinum for the first six months of this year are anticipated to be between 15% and 25% lower... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba Iron Ore expecting half-year earnings to be 24% to 29% lower
18th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings of iron-ore mining company Kumba for the six months to June 30 are expected to between 24% and 29% lower than for the first six months of last year. The decreased R6 847-million... 


Nornickel to restart furnace at key smelter in early August
12th July 2024 By: Reuters

ussian metals producer Nornickel will re-launch one of the two furnaces at its flagship Nadezhda Smelter in early August after major repairs that affected production plans, a company spokesman... 


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