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ATNS joins international initiative to reduce carbon emissions by more efficient routing
12th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), South Africa’s air navigation service provider (ANSP), has announced that it has joined the international Green Aviation Insights (GAIN) initiative. GAIN... 


National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola
Media reports of arrest warrant for Police Commissioner unfounded – NPA
12th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on Tuesday refuted media reports that warrants of arrests have been issued for National Police... 


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Cape Town’s Water Directorate adds 176 trucks to its fleet
12th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate spent R155.5-million on acquiring 176 new and upgraded trucks during the 2024/2025 financial year. The directorate says the fleet... 


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John Thompson, BECS to deliver biomass-based steam for Africa's industries
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial boiler engineering company John Thompson and commercial and industrial energy company Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS) aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
12th August 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery in the Eastern Cape with its recent expansion into a new facility in Gqeberha. Strategically positioned to better... 


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Oil and gas supplier turns to Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps
12th August 2025

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field... 


FNB Points of Presence CEO Zibu Nqala
FNB to open smart ID, passport booking services to all South Africans
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm First National Bank (FNB) has expanded its collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to enable the reissuance of smart IDs and passports using its banking app... 


Booyco Engineering delivered 20 locally manufactured HVAC systems to a Tanzanian mining operation, providing reliable cooling solutions to combat the region’s extreme heat and humidity
Booyco Engineering fulfils major HVAC order for Tanzanian mining sector
12th August 2025

Booyco Engineering has successfully fulfilled a significant order for Tanzania, supplying a total of 20 HVAC systems to a mining operation in that country. Comprising ten of its A009 4kW 24VDC... 


From Waste to Wealth: Why South Africa Can Lead the Circular Economy Movement
12th August 2025

By: Wesgro CEO - Wrenelle Stander What if we stopped seeing waste as something to discard, and started recognising it as a resource we haven’t fully unlocked? 


MAHLE South Africa offers value and opportunity in Africa
12th August 2025

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 


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New V&A Waterfront development will require 3.2 ha land reclamation
11th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) firm Infinity Environmental has released a pre-application draft scoping report on the proposed R20-billion expansion project at the V&A Waterfront in Cape... 


Kumba Iron Ore in action.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking
11th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 


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Gemfields sells Fabergé for $50m
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly-owned luxury brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50-million. Of that sum, $45-million is payable to Gemfields by... 


White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

The White House plans to clarify what its official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars amid uncertainty, which saw some industry players pausing deliveries of bullion to the... 


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South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply... 


Wesizwe CEO resigns owing to ill health
8th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Owing to ill health, JSE-listed Wesizwe CEO Long Zou has announced that he will step down from his position effective immediately. He will also be resigning as executive director. 


Protecting Wealth, Preserving Legacy: Tax Consulting for South Africa’s Elite
Protecting Wealth, Preserving Legacy: Tax Consulting for South Africa’s Elite
8th August 2025

In a tax environment where aggressive compliance measures are becoming the norm, South Africa’s high-net-worth individuals and influential business leaders find themselves increasingly exposed to... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 


In a Man's world: Women's Month profile
In a Man's world: Women's Month profile
8th August 2025

Andrika Petlele: An Engen dealer inspiring others through faith and integrity  Plettenberg Bay powerhouse and Engen dealer, Kgopolo Andrika Petlele, shines a light on resilience, faith, and female... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa's central bank sees only modest impact from US tariffs
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank believes US tariffs will only have a modest impact on the country's economic growth while leaving its inflation levels broadly unchanged, its governor said on Friday. US... 


Progress being made in long-delayed Giyani Water Intervention Programme
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

There has been progress on the Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Mopani district, Limpopo, with completion expected in September 2025, Cabinet said on Thursday. Currently 90.23% complete, the... 


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Bid to transform South Africa’s supply chain and logistics industry
8th August 2025

Takealot Group has launched Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a standalone business unit that integrates the group's logistics, courier, on-demand, supply chain and international freight... 


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Real-time payment feature expands options for South African merchants and customers
8th August 2025

A new real-time payment feature that aims to help modernise payment systems and expand  financial inclusion was recently unveiled in South Africa. Launched by payments processing platform Ozow, the... 


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Refillable automatic grease dispensers reduce carbon emissions and plastic waste
8th August 2025

SKF, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Bearing Services Richards Bay, recently delivered a refillable lubricator solution to a well-known South African paper recycling company... 


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Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 


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Belt withstands high temps, aids productivity
8th August 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG... 


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Valves crucial to systems but challenges persist
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Valves are indispensable components in the design and operation of chemical and petrochemical systems, as their role is central to ensuring process stability, safety and regulatory compliance, says... 


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Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as Agoa-extension prospects fade
8th August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively... 


MTN invests over R300m in Gauteng network infrastructure
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R300-million to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. Part of the company’s broader R4.5-billion national investment plan for 2025,... 


Department commissions R450m KZN wastewater treatment plant
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commissioned the R450-million Mpophomeni wastewater treatment Works (WWTW), in Mpophomeni, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This strategic... 


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Multotec's female leaders deliver results
8th August 2025

Mohini Jingoo  Mohini is a capital sales manager at Multotec, specialising in capital equipment sales for the mineral processing industry. With a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, she... 


Artist’s impression of an E195-E2 in Airlink livery
Airline Airlink and lessor Azorra finalise agreement for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
7th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink and US-based aircraft leasing, management and finance group Azorra have finalised their agreement, under which Airlink will lease ten new Embraer... 


Local sourcing needs some type of concession to support local industry – Makhubu
7th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 


An MTN customer centre
MTN to report robust H1 performance
7th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN expects to report an increase in earnings for the six months ended June 30, driven by strong performances from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The JSE-listed group, which... 


Artisan Training Institute
Powering the automotive artisan industry: Artisan Training Institute’s accredited qualifications
7th August 2025

South Africa’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is navigating a transformative era driven by advancements in the automotive industry and sophisticated diagnostics. As... 


DFA nears first-phase completion of national network upgrade
7th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fibre infrastructure company DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project, which started in 2023 and has cost more than R800-million... 


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Transnet is becoming a national strategic asset worth investing in – Ninety One
6th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global investment manager Ninety One says State-owned entity (SOE) Transnet’s turnaround signals a new era for South Africa’s logistics and infrastructure investment. With reforms under way and... 


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ANC brass hit back at DA for calling for reform of BBBEE
6th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) said on Wednesday that South Africa will not yield to “opportunistic foreign pressures” that seek to coerce it into reversing... 


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ActionSA blames lack of foreign patient tracking for ‘unmanaged demand’ on public healthcare system
6th August 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi revealed in a Parliamentary reply to ActionSA that the health department does not track the number of documented or undocumented foreign nationals who access... 


Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
6th August 2025

By: Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.... 


New Besra board visits Malaysia project, launches strategic review
6th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Besra Gold’s newly elected board of directors has completed a visit to the company’s Bau gold project in Sarawak, Malaysia, and has kicked off an independent strategic review of the... 


Ad Hoc Committee Chairperson Molapi Lekganyane
Parties demand transparency from Saps corruption committee, slam ANC chair
5th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Tuesday it will push for Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to... 


Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
5th August 2025

By: Babcock - boosts performance and fuel efficiency for trusted aggregates supplier Babcock is proud to announce the delivery of the first new-generation Volvo EC300 excavator in Southern Africa... 


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