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Caterpillar reaffirms its preference for privately owned, local dealerships
Caterpillar reaffirms its preference for privately owned, local dealerships
4th March 2025

Caterpillar has taken note of the outcome of Barloworld's extraordinary general meeting held on February 26, 2025, triggering a Standby Offer from the Consortium. Caterpillar reaffirms its support... 


Schneider Electric Once Again Recognised as Top Ranked Sustainability Leader in the Canalys Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has received the top ranking for the Canalys “Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix” for... 


JSE Group CEO Leila Fourie
JSE achieves earnings growth for 2024 financial year
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local stock exchange, the JSE, reported an increase in net profit after tax of 10.4% to R918-million for its 2024 financial year, with a return on equity of 20.2%, up from 19.4% in the prior year.... 


Mark van Wyk with the Dragonfly V
South African zero-emissions UAV to be launched onto the market this year
3rd March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African zero-emissions aviation startup company FlyH2 Aerospace (FlyH2) has announced that its prototype uncrewed aerial vehicle, the Dragonfly V (five) is successfully continuing its flight... 


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IVRS water storage levels rise, along with consumption
3rd March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Integrated Vaal River System’s combined surface water storage has reached 92.5%, above average for this time of year. This is an improvement on the 90% recorded a year ago and 84.6% last week,... 


Two Babcock branches attain Volvo Certified Rebuild certification
Two Babcock branches attain Volvo Certified Rebuild certification
28th February 2025

Following a rigorous vetting process, Babcock’s Bartlett (Gauteng) and Middelburg (Mpumalanga) branches have been officially accredited as Volvo Certified Rebuild Centres. The latest service... 


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Capable, ethical State essential for success of MTDP – ANC
28th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the establishment of the Government of National Unity is a... 


Indonesia’s move to control coal prices faces Chinese pushback
Indonesia’s move to control coal prices faces Chinese pushback
28th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Indonesian government’s plan to regulate the price of coal exports is facing pushback from its largest customer, as firms in China balk at paying higher costs as other suppliers lower their... 


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ANC declares over R12m in donations in its quarterly party funding disclosure
28th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

For the second consecutive quarter, the African National Congress declared the most donations, more than R12-million, with the Independent Electoral Commission Political Funding’s Third Quarter... 


MOVI-C range display
Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


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Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor
28th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 


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Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


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Steel manufacturer’s machine upgrade benefits sector
28th February 2025

Industrial plant construction specialist SMS group has signed a major contract with steel company Qinghai Xigang New Materials (QXNM) – a subsidiary of metals company Xining Special Steel – to... 


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Exhibition showcases industry innovations
28th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Trade showcase Propak Africa will reveal groundbreaking innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling to enable attendees to stay ahead in an ever-changing market,... 


Jobin Joejoe, MD for the Middle East and Africa at consumer electronics group Sony
Jobin Joejoe
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Jobin Joejoe, MD for the Middle East and Africa at consumer electronics group Sony 


Yellow wheel loader, John Deere
John Deere introduces eco-conscious 944 X-Tier wheel loader to Africa
28th February 2025

Agricultural, construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere has unveiled its latest advancement in heavy machinery for the African market: the 944 X-Tier wheel loader, which not only... 


MTN invests in network amid power challenges
28th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


SA’s GoMetro expands to Malaysia
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African mobility management platform GoMetro continues its international expansion, this time to Malaysia. Malaysia-based telematics service provider Active Telematics has teamed up with... 


Deon Van Zyl | Western Cape Property Development Forum Chairperson
Engineering services must become a ‘here and now’ experience
28th February 2025

Globally, voters are unhappy with service delivery, and with the return on investment in their relationships with government. We see this in the UK, US and Canada, and likewise in the recent South... 


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Balranald critical minerals development, Australia – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is set to be commissioned in the second half of 2025. 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is being reviewed to optimise cost, capital and production. 


Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 


ISF Power Systems is a trusted partner in power generation solutions
ISF Power Systems is a trusted partner in power generation solutions
28th February 2025

Comprehensive power generation solutions specialist ISF Power Systems is a 100% black-owned entity. From pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility studies, it provides expert guidance through every... 


ex mineworkers with silicosis
Tshiamiso Trust reaches R2bn in payouts to mineworkers affected by silicosis, TB
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Four years since its establishment, the Tshiamiso Trust has disbursed R2-billion to former gold mineworkers and their families who have met the criteria for silicosis and work-related tuberculosis... 


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Creecy announces new SAA Group CEO and explains appointment process
27th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced on Thursday that Professor John Lamola had been appointed the new Group CEO (GCEO) of State-owned airline South African Airways (SAA). Lamola’s... 


Liberty Gold files draft mine plan for Black Pine
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its flagship Black Pine oxide gold project in Idaho, with the submission of the draft mine plan of operations and the execution of... 


UFS microbiology and biochemistry Professor Carlien Pohl-Albertyn
South African microbiologists find emerging pathogenic fungal yeast in brown locusts
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Researchers from the University of the Free State (UFS), the National Health Laboratory Service and the University of Venda have confirmed for the first time that common brown locusts are carriers... 


The El Teniente mine
Chile power partially restored after huge outage as copper mines come back online
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's power grids and major copper mines were coming back online on Wednesday after a major outage rocked the world's top producer of the red metal, with power companies working to restore the... 


Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson
Bidcorp reports strong interim results to end-Dec
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food service group Bidcorp achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in headline earnings a share to R12.67 for the six months ended December 31. This was despite the fact that currency... 


PALFINGER’s innovation, growth to be on display at Bauma 2025
26th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global leader in lifting solutions PALFINGER continues to expand its presence worldwide, with a strong focus on digitalisation, service excellence and market-specific product development. As a... 


The Rhyolite Ridge deposit in Nevada.
Sibanye-Stillwater decides against proceeding with lithium-boron project in the US
26th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The board of directors of the Johannesburg- and New York-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has decided not to proceed with the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron joint venture (JV) project in North America.... 


SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
26th February 2025

SkyJacks, a trusted leader in access, lifting, and handling solutions, has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. The strategic... 


Integrated Pump Technology has opened a new service centre in Steelpoort to enhance local support for customers in the region
Integrated Pump Technology expands local reach with new Steelpoort service centre
26th February 2025

Integrated Pump Technology is accelerating its drive to enhance customer support with the recent opening of its new service centre in Steelpoort. This strategic move aims to better serve the... 


Phishing remains top cybersecurity threat in Africa
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital security company ESET, in its bi-annual ‘Threat Report’, says phishing remains the top cybersecurity threat across Africa, making up 34% of all detected attacks. South Africa is the most... 


Fatal accident reported at Fortuna’s Séguéla mine
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A fatal accident has occurred at Fortuna Mining's Séguéla gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire, the NYSE- and TSX-listed company reported on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday at the contractor’s... 


Cisco's Fady Younes, Smangele Nkosi and Colin McMillan
Cisco opens cybersecurity point of presence in South Africa
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has, in partnership with cloud services company Amazon Web Services, opened a cybersecurity point of presence (PoP) in South Africa to enable customers in... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
South Africa moots wealth tax in Budget discussions – Reports
25th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African cabinet considered a proposal to introduce a wealth tax when it discussed amendments to last week’s postponed budget, Business Day reported, citing officials it didn’t identify. The... 


Manitou Group appoints SGC as a new GEHL dealer
Manitou Group appoints SGC as a new GEHL dealer
25th February 2025

Manitou Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Manitou Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of South Gear Co. (SGC) as the new authorised dealer for its GEHL brand of telehandlers,... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 


two lit light bulbs
Nersa approves generation capacity charge, sets out other retail tariff plan changes
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved, in principle, power utility Eskom’s application for a proposed generation capacity charge (GCC),  but adjusted to reduce the... 


Image of a technician using the KSB GIW SLYsight technology
Using technology to maintain slurry pumps
24th February 2025

New slurry pump wear monitoring technology is said to be transforming the way pump wear is detected and managed, leading to improved pump performance with longer equipment lifespans. KSB Pumps and... 


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Next generation engine helps balance renewables and improve power plant performance
24th February 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä launched its 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide efficient baseload power, and have the ability to run on sustainable fuels in the future.... 


CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 4, but questions linger over Stage 6 shock
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reduced the intensity of loadshedding to Stage 4 in the early hours of Monday morning after having shocked the country by rapidly ramping up the intensity of its rotational cuts to Stage 6 in... 


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