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Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure
27th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


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Procurement woes stall South Africa’s infrastructure progress
27th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Despite growing demand for engineering services across South Africa and the continent, infrastructure project delivery continues to lag. This is not for lack of capacity but rather because of... 


Egypt uses Digital Earth Africa for coastal monitoring
27th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has started to leverage the capabilities of Digital Earth Africa to monitor and manage its coastal zones as the country works to strengthen... 


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Company streamlines surface mining offering
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A combination of new and old technologies continues to cement weighing equipment solutions supplier Autotech Weighing Systems’ position as a preferred weighing systems provider to the South African... 


SHARPEST TOOLS IN THE SHED
The new Volvo articulated dump trucks encompass the most significant updates the group has undertaken in more than 20 years, with the new models boasting a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmission
Innovative new dump trucks, excavators launched
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A range of new Volvo equipment for the earthmoving and surface mining sector was launched earlier this month at equipment supplier Babcock Africa’s eMalahleni branch, in Mpumalanga. Babcock is the... 


How slurry seals tackle tough conditions on mining sites
27th June 2025

Effective slurry management is fundamental to mineral processing and one of its most persistent challenges. Across mining regions, operators face relentless wear from abrasive slurries laden with... 


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Externally-sourced recycled materials risky – association
27th June 2025

Industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has cautioned the plastic pipe industry against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing high-density... 


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Hydrogen projects to boost UK’s sustainability
27th June 2025

Green and renewable hydrogen producer Lhyfe has announced that it has been shortlisted under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) – a public auction system to support the... 


In the post?
27th June 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Before we get to the crux of this week’s column, there is a small challenge for you to overcome: a riddle that holds the key to the column, as it were. Here goes: “I start with the letter ‘E’, and... 


Goodyear plant closure comes on the back of “massive pressure” build-up – NMB Business Chamber
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Goodyear South Africa (SA) has initiated a Section 189A process, related to a restructuring process that includes the tyre manufacturer’s operations in Kariega. The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)... 


Deal signed on global Fuso-Hino merger, operations to start in April next year
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement to integrate Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino truck companies on an equal footing. Daimler Truck is Fuso’s parent company, and Toyota is... 


Pay scale: What does a city manager earn in SA?
Pay scale: What does a city manager earn in SA?
27th June 2025

The highest-paid city manager in 2023/24 was in Ekurhuleni, with a remuneration package of R4.57-million. Cape Town’s city manager followed closely at R4.49-million, while eThekwini and... 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows gold project. 


Absolute Aviation to take equity stake in Century Avionics
26th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African general and executive aviation group Absolute Aviation has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with another South African enterprise, avionics sales,... 


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Telehandlers find a niche in agricultural sector
26th June 2025

Commonly used in the construction and mining sectors, telehandlers are proving effective in farming environments too – whether lifting heavy seed bags, stacking bales, or cleaning feedlots. The... 


Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia sues China-linked rare earths investors
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

Australia is suing a Chinese-linked company and a former associate over a breach of foreign investment laws linked with rare earths miner Northern Minerals, the national treasurer said on Thursday,... 


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South Africa posts first successive primary surplus in 16 years
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa achieved its first back-to-back primary budget surplus in 16 years, signalling its commitment to fiscal discipline. Africa’s most-industrialised economy posted a primary surplus —... 


TechAccess and Schneider Electric partnership goes from strength-to-strength with Elite Partner status announcement
TechAccess and Schneider Electric partnership goes from strength-to-strength with Elite Partner status announcement
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader together with its longstanding partner TechAccess, are poised to take the Southern... 


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Lanseria CEO announces several major airport upgrades
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, is undergoing a period of transformation and forward-looking development, which will see several major upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure and... 


The importance of an expert tax practitioner in resolving high-stakes SARS disputes
The importance of an expert tax practitioner in resolving high-stakes SARS disputes
26th June 2025

In South Africa’s evolving tax landscape, where the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has become increasingly assertive in its compliance enforcement, the role of a tax practitioner has never... 


Phillip Steyn, SEW-EURODRIVE Gqeberha Branch Manager
SEW-EURODRIVE builds regional strength with Gqeberha expansion
25th June 2025

With the Eastern Cape firmly established as a hub for key industries such as automotive manufacturing, ports, agri-processing and renewable energy, SEW-EURODRIVE is strengthening its presence in... 


Human rights body sets outs legal remedies to tackle water mafia plague
25th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available for the State to tackle so-called... 


The deeming provision explained - a guide for South African businesses
The deeming provision explained - a guide for South African businesses
25th June 2025

By: Lucinda Alfonica - Commercial Manager and Donne Nieman, Sales Director at Workforce Staffing The South African labour market shifts constantly. To help businesses roll with the punches,... 


PSA urges Treasury to safeguard R27bn World Bank loan from looting
PSA urges Treasury to safeguard R27bn World Bank loan from looting
25th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Public Servants Association wants National Treasury to establish a multi-disciplinary team, including the Auditor-General’s office, business, civil society, and labour, to ensure that the... 


Becoming a successful process engineer with YES - Karabo Mtsweni
25th June 2025

Karabo Mtsweni's journey into the world of STEM began with a curious mind and a seventh-grade technology project. Attempting to construct a stadium without any engineering or architectural... 


dtic to launch two ProudlySA e-commerce platforms
24th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will launch two e-commerce platforms that will be hosted by locally sourced goods organisation Proudly South African (Proudly SA) on July 1.... 


Cape Town to make 840 additional taxi, e-hailing permits available
Cape Town to make 840 additional taxi, e-hailing permits available
24th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate, in collaboration with the Western Cape government’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE), is initiating a two-phase process to allow for the... 


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GOOD Party to oppose DA's no confidence motion against Dada Morero
24th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The GOOD Party said on Tuesday it will vote against a motion of no confidence to remove City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, arguing that while it does not endorse his leadership, Johannesburg... 


DeVilliers Botha and Jaco Botha
Solareff opens new Cape Town office on back of regional boom
24th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Johannesburg-based Solareff group last week cut the ribbon on its new off-grid, 720 m2 regional office and warehouse in Cape Town. Chief commercial officer DeVilliers Botha says the engineered... 


Trump administration to open undeveloped forests to mining, logging
Trump administration to open undeveloped forests to mining, logging
24th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US Department of Agriculture will rescind a Clinton-era policy that banned logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests so it can manage those lands for fire risks, the agency said on... 


Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Hlabisa wants new White Paper to address municipal funding model problem
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa reports that government is aiming to publish an updated White Paper on Local Government by March next year, arguing that... 


Reach stackers the backbone of container handling
Reach stackers the backbone of container handling
23rd June 2025

In 2024, South African ports managed a total cargo throughput of 211.2 million tons, including 4.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). The country’s container yards also recorded a... 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel
With funding in place, West Wits gets going on Qala Shallows development
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

With funding now in place through the finalisation of its recently announced $14-million placement, ASX-listed West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows... 


$1.5bn World Bank loan to support reforms in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors
$1.5bn World Bank loan to support reforms in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The World Bank has approved a $1.5-billion (R27-billion) development policy loan to support the implementation of ongoing structural reform in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors, as well... 


Securex South Africa 2025 delivers  unmatched value and industry insight
Securex South Africa 2025 delivers unmatched value and industry insight
23rd June 2025

Securex South Africa 2025, held from 3 to 5 June at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, once again proved why it remains Africa’s leading security and fire exhibition. Co-located with A-OSH... 


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Cranes for sub-Saharan Africa
20th June 2025

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra supplies a range of equipment to authorised agents across sub-Saharan Africa, including an innovative unpack-and-go machine delivered in containers that become... 


Image of a crop irrigation system and a motor drive
Using energy audits to manage irrigation costs
20th June 2025

Energy audits conducted on drive systems are helping South African farmers reduce irrigation costs and improve efficiencies. SEW-EURODRIVE says it is expanding its support to the South African... 


AMIE chairperson Seymor Talpert
AMIE launches SME assistance fund
20th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has partnered with business support organisation Tushiya Xchange to invest in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meat import... 


Image of a smart phone and a diagram illustrating Sandvik Rock Processing’s ACS-s condition monitoring system
Condition monitoring system reduces vibrating equipment failures
20th June 2025

A next-generation condition monitoring system for vibrating screens and feeders is designed to provide real-time insights into the operational health of vibrating screens and feeders, enabling... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE, under Minister George, celebrates one year of protecting South Africa's environmental future
20th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says his first year in office under the Government of National Unity has laid the foundation for a greener, more inclusive and more... 


Image of Booyco Engineering’s anti-idle auxiliary power unit
Anti-idle auxiliary power unit for mines and quarries lowers costs and carbon emissions
20th June 2025

An anti-idle auxiliary power unit (APU) developed specifically for mobile mining equipment offers a fuel-saving solution for surface mines and quarries by powering critical cab systems without... 


Shanghai Platinum Week in its fifth year.
China announces widespread hydrogen scale-up plan ahead of Shanghai Platinum Week
20th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

An extensive pilot initiative aimed at scaling up hydrogen technology, infrastructure and applications across the length and breadth of China has been announced, shortly before next month’s... 


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Ramaphosa promises 'structural change' as ConCourt celebrates 30th anniversary
20th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Thirty years after the establishment of the Constitutional Court in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is promising citizens a range of institutional, infrastructure, financial,... 


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