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JRA to start Phase 2 of Lillian Ngoyi street reconstruction in September
5th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the first phase of the rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi street, between Harrison and Kruis streets, is on schedule to be completed by the end of... 


From initial development to operational readiness, Cementation Africa plays a pivotal role in helping mines transition smoothly into full production
Experience-driven innovation powers cementation Africa’s underground solutions
5th August 2025

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 


The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
5th August 2025

As operations evolve and business demands intensify, the role of material handling equipment is undergoing a critical transformation. At the forefront of this shift is Toyota Material Handling,... 


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Telkom continues positive momentum in Q1
5th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom on Tuesday posted growth across the board during the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, building on the momentum of the previous year’s results. Growth was offset, however,... 


Toyota and China’s Shudao Investment  to build a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Chengdu.
Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
5th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
5th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader has donated nine solar-powered streetlights to the Emthonjeni Community Centre,... 


BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
4th August 2025

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa continues to experience phenomenal growth; in fact, in according to research and visualisation mapping... 


Family members at their home in De Aar trying to keep warm in winter
South Africa urged to firm up developmental vision for universal electricity access
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A leading advocate for the provision of free basic electricity (FBE) to poor South African households has welcomed moves by government to pursue its universal access goal through a “developmental”... 


Refurbished City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge - #Cafe restaurant
City Lodge Hotels celebrates 40 years
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As City Lodge Hotels celebrates its fortieth anniversary, the group has grown to now operating 58 hotels with 7 374 rooms under four brands – Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge, and Road... 


Selecting the appropriate dewatering pump is critical to ensuring operational efficiency in both pumping systems and mining activities
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia
Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Police Minister
1st August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Professor Firoz Cachalia was on Friday officially sworn in as Minister-Designate of Police, following his appointment earlier this month. Cachalia replaces Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on an... 


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Leading innovation in industrial valve solutions
1st August 2025

At ENERGYValves, we are guided by a clear vision: to be the leading provider of a broad range of industrial valves, actuators and accessories. This vision drives us to constantly innovate, ensuring... 


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Long-lasting valves support tough mining water conditions
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 


Valves in use on a mine site
Collaborative approach, valve innovation improving performance
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 


A Mine site where the valves are used.
SA-engineered pinch valves set reliability benchmark in gold mining
1st August 2025

A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most... 


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Onsite crushing helps tackle embodied carbon
1st August 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Although the construction industry has traditionally focused on reducing operational energy use through improvements in lighting and insulation, embodied carbon has long “flown under the radar”,... 


A picture of the Business Matchmaking lounge at the NAACAM event held in 2023
Automotive components sector gearing for bumper event
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will for the first time be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, at the Boardwalk International Convention... 


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Cement manufacturer drives durable, low-carbon solutions
1st August 2025

In South Africa’s built environment, cement is one of the “most unappreciated yet critical components” states cement manufacturer AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes. “It is central... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


Nebo Jovanovic 
University of Western Cape associate professor
Rural communities and local government have a critical role to play in anchoring rural water innovation
1st August 2025

Innovative, decentralised water technologies are transforming access to water in rural South Africa. But without an institutional home in local government, these solutions risk fading once project... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


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Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects, South Africa
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects aim to deliver affordable basic services, promote sustainable transport, create green public spaces, tackle urban inequality and drive inclusive economic... 


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Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

US company United Airlines plans to build a new ground service equipment maintenance facility and open a new, state-of-the-art technical operations training centre at the George Bush... 


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Stibnite gold project, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp plans to develop one of the highest-grade openpit gold mines in the US. 


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Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  


Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips.
Transnet welcomes conviction of infrastructure criminals
31st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet has welcomed the conviction of 26 individuals in the Xhariep district, in the Free State, for theft of Transnet copper cables and essential infrastructure estimated at... 


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GMA secures certification for its IMS
31st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has secured ISO certification for its Integrated Management System (IMS), demonstrating full compliance with internationally recognised standards in quality... 


NAACAM SHOW 2025 to be held in SA’s automotive industry hub for the first time
31st July 2025

It’s all systems go for the NAACAM SHOW 2025, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)’s showcase of South Africa’s automotive component manufacturing... 


DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga
DA questions constitutionality of Presidential Johannesburg Working Group
31st July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in November, in Johannesburg, Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga is demanding answers on whether the Joburg Bomb Squad and the... 


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Constitutional Court upholds Vodacom appeal in Please Call Me matter
31st July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld an appeal by telecommunications group Vodacom against a 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement on the ongoing ‘Please Call Me’ matter.... 


Mine haul truck engine rebuild at Cummins South Africa
Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 


Basement construction well underway at 3 Parks Boulevard with Concor managing the complex excavation and foundation work required for the two below-ground parking levels despite the site’s tight footprint
Concor to constructing tenth building for Intaprop in Oxford Parks Precinct
31st July 2025

Leading construction specialist Concor secured the contract to construct 3 Parks Boulevard for prominent property developer Intaprop in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct, marking the latest... 


A panel of experts in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar unpacks how South Africa’s renewable energy landscape is changing
Progress and barriers as South African energy market begins to shift
31st July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market is changing and becoming more diversified, but barriers and significant constraints also remain ahead on the journey to shape a reliable, inclusive, competitive and... 


Africa poised to take advantage of increasing blockchain momentum
30th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As blockchain continues to gain momentum, Africa stands poised to leapfrog into a new era of technological advancement and economic empowerment, according to the third edition of the ‘African... 


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Firm and uncompromising action the DWS’s warning on water infrastructure sabotage, criminal syndicates
30th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will not hesitate to act and will intensify its collaboration with law enforcement agencies and all levels of government to ensure that those behind the... 


Top ten finalists selected for 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
30th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The top ten finalists for the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected from more than 200 entries representing various green economy investment opportunity sectors, including the circular... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Report shows irregularities, fraud in PSA oxygen plant tender – Macpherson
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 29 released the findings of an independent forensic investigation undertaken by PwC into the over R800-million Pressure Swing... 


Nordex wind turbine in South Africa
Nordex takes in more interns to service wind farms in future
29th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nordex Energy South Africa has inducted a new group of interns into its national wind power internship programme, as part of its commitment to skills development and youth employment. This follows... 


City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya
ActionSA launches govt tracker to monitor progress in Tshwane
29th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA on Tuesday launched its Government Tracker tool to highlight what it described as “positive work” by City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and her multiparty coalition, since she took... 


The Grand Avenue
Caetano group takes over JMC brand in SA, readies for bakkie, truck range launch
29th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa (SCA SA) has taken over as the official distributor of China’s Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). SCA SA is a subsidiary of the global Salvador Caetano Group,... 


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Bain shuts scandal-tainted South African consulting business
29th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Bain & Co. is closing down its consultancy business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a years-long battle to try and restore its reputation in Africa’s biggest economy following a 2022... 


Invincible Valves offers service excellence and flexibility,  enhancing customers’ bottom line
Invincible Valves offers service excellence and flexibility, enhancing customers’ bottom line
29th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Invincible Valves was established in 1982 and has since grown into a medium-sized enterprise located in Knights, Germiston. Invincible Valves prides itself on service excellence... 


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Govt recovers nearly R11bn as Ramaphosa reports on State Capture progress
28th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while substantial progress has been made on the State Capture Commission's recommendations, work is ongoing — with high-profile prosecutions accelerating, new... 


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