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Minister Creecy to Headline Smarter Mobility Africa summit During October Transport Month
30th September 2024

The Smarter Mobility Africa summit announces that the Minister of Transport for South Africa, Hon. Barbara Creecy, will be attending and officially opening the event. Her presence will undoubtedly... 


Iron Road explores wind power for Central Eyre Iron Project
27th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Iron Road is collaborating with a subsidiary of Denmark-based wind power group Vestas to explore the supply of green electricity for its Central Eyre Iron Project (CEIP), in South... 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 Welcomes Influential Speakers and Engages Attendees with Coffee Mixer
27th September 2024

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 


Numerous N4 upgrade projects underway, more to follow – TRAC
Numerous N4 upgrade projects underway, more to follow – TRAC
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Maputo Corridor road concessionaire Trans African Concessions (TRAC) says there are numerous construction and rehabilitation projects underway on the N4 highway between Gauteng and Maputo, with... 


Jonathan Jansen
Breaking Bread – Jonathan Jansen
27th September 2024

Professor. Pundit. Public nuisance. In his columns, books and on social media, Jonathan Jansen is prolific, and he likes to speak his mind about schools and universities, race, politics and our... 


Testing the Navara's durability and reliability in challenging conditions
Navara expansions, upgrades to drive Nissan’s next stage of growth in Africa
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to underpin its growth... 


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Solutions boost verification efficiency, combat theft
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 


Sanral awards R1.4bn Eastern Cape contracts, R3.8bn pending
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts to the value of R1.4-billion in the Eastern Cape since the start of the 2024/25 financial year,... 


Demand for used cars streaks ahead, Asian newcomers big new-car winners
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The prolonged economic downturn experienced across multiple sectors in South Africa has resulted in markedly depressed sales in the new-car segment over the past 12 months, says finance group... 


Mineral sands at Coburn mine wet concentrator
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources is going ahead with efficiency improvements at the project. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


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Matola liquefied natural gas import terminal, Mozambique – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The development includes the construction of a permanently moored 300-m-long floating storage regasification unit, marine infrastructure and a new high-pressure gas pipeline. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Virginia plant has resumed liquefied natural gas production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant. 


Eskom showcases recycled coal ash road construction initiative at Kusile
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has showcased how it incorporates recycled legacy coal ash into road construction at its Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga. This first-in-country initiative was... 


Emira Property Fund's Summit Place building
Emira expects liquidity strengthening from disposals
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund says its local commercial portfolio has performed well in the five months ended August 31, with total vacancies across the portfolio having increased only marginally... 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 Welcomes Influential Speakers and Engages Attendees with Coffee Mixer
26th September 2024

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 


Concor was honoured by the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, winning in the regional category for projects under R15 million, for the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, along with the reconfiguration of an underground parking area into a taxi holding facility
Concor's mastery in fast track project implementation underscored by safety award
26th September 2024

Concor once again showcased its remarkable ability to execute complex, fast track projects with exceptional efficiency and safety during the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility,... 


Masama coal mine, in Botswana
Minergy sees green shoots from turnaround at Masama mine
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal mining and trading company Minergy says its new strategic and operational drive towards business improvement has paid off in the financial year ended June 30, with the company experiencing... 


Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
25th September 2024

With just less than 1 week remaining until South Africa’s annual October Transport Month, a month full of celebration and progress for transport, Smarter Mobility Africa summit is excited to... 


Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be... 


Engen drives Health, Wellness, and Safety forward this Transport Month
Engen drives Health, Wellness, and Safety forward this Transport Month
23rd September 2024

Engen Driver Wellness is again in the spotlight this Transport Month (October), emphasising the importance of truck driver health and wellness to overall road safety. In collaboration with Trucking... 


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Defence industry CEO calls for PPPs to fund SANDF projects
20th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The CEO of the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries association, Sandile Ndlovu, has called for the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help fund defence projects in... 


Image of the Roam Air e-bike
Electric motorbike powered by the sun to travel from Kenya to South Africa
20th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

An electric motorbike, designed and built in Africa and powered only by the sun, is set to tackle the road from Nairobi, in Kenya, to Stellenbosch, South Africa, in October. Researchers from the... 


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Navara expansions, upgrades to drive Nissan’s next stage of growth in Africa
20th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to underpin its growth... 


CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) says the rapid roll-out of transmission lines, wind generation and gas peaking plants will be key to the effective transition of the... 


A police version of the Bushcat
SA defence group has launched three vehicles on to the market
20th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector defence group Milkor has launched three vehicles at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 exhibition, being held at Air Force Base Waterkloof, in Centurion, just south... 


First Quantum's Kansanshi mine has depleted oxide reserves and is transitioning to a large sulphide development.
Midnight Sun begins Solwezi exploration in hunt for Kansanshi feed
20th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration company Midnight Sun Mining has initiated exploration at the Kazhiba target, located on its Solwezi property in Zambia. This marks the latest phase of the company's... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


Image of the Berg river
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has reported that good progress has been made at the project. 


Location map of the Tumas uranium project
Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep Yellow has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the Tumas 1, Tumas 1 East, Tumas 2 and Tumas 3 deposits. 


Logistics sector under pressure in June, July – Ctrack index
Logistics sector under pressure in June, July – Ctrack index
19th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

After moving upwards for three consecutive months, the newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) declined in June and July to reach a level of 119.8 in July – the lowest level since February.... 


Rail line closeup
Webber Wentzel says ESG gains will abound if miners invest in rail
19th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Freight rail is considered key to the future of Africa’s mining sector, as it can provide efficient transportation of minerals. Law firm Webber Wentzel partner Nomsa Mbere says rail is a prime... 


FIDIC Green Book II - A recommended template for small to medium projects
FIDIC Green Book II - A recommended template for small to medium projects
19th September 2024

Having been involved in several contract negotiations relating to small- to medium-sized projects in the private sector, Werksmans Attorneys have become aware that parties do not always use... 


Namibia court ruling clears path for Lepidico exploration
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based critical minerals developer Lepidico has secured access to a key public road in Namibia, essential for reaching its exploration tenement, following a ruling by the High Court of... 


Norway’s electric car parc now outnumbers its pure petrol car fleet
Norway’s electric car parc now outnumbers its pure petrol car fleet
18th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

For the first time ever there are more electric cars than pure petrol cars in Norway’s passenger-car fleet. Of the 2.8-million registered passenger cars in the Nordic country, there are 754 303... 


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Grindrod acquires rest of shareholding in Matola Terminal
18th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics group Grindrod will acquire the remaining 35% shareholding in Terminal de Carvão da Matola (TCM), at the Maputo port, from Vitol Mauritius for $77-million. The JSE-listed... 


By Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)
The deadly gap in South Africa’s highway construction safety
18th September 2024

By Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) Ten of the world’s most dangerous professions are construction jobs. Highway maintenance in particular ranks alarmingly... 


Study finds Renard diamond facility can be repurposed for lithium production
Study finds Renard diamond facility can be repurposed for lithium production
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Winsome Resources has outlined a path to production for its Adina project, in Quebec, Canada, with a scoping study determining that the Renard diamond mine’s processing... 


The 14th Africa PPP Infrastructure Investment Summit 2024 – The Continent’s Premier Gateway to Multi Billion-Dollar African Infrastructure Investment Opportunities
16th September 2024

Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s most dynamic investment destinations and a leader in strategic infrastructure development. Its status makes it an ideal location to host the 14th edition of... 


West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
16th September 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa West Africa is prioritising sustainability.  In countries like Nigeria, we are seeing an... 


Piles of rare earth oxides
China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A couple hours outside Houston, in a remote field near a Dow Chemical Co. plant, America’s bid to undercut China’s grip on the global supply of rare earth minerals critical to high technology has... 


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