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Home Affairs deal with Sars, BMA expands smart ID, passport services, and digitalises immigration
Updated 1 hour 13 minutes ago By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has teamed up with the Border Management Authority (BMA), Government Printing Works (GPW) and the South African Revenue Service (Sars) to integrate Home Affairs... 


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South Africa targets development finance giants for funds to revive cities
Updated 2 hours 37 minutes ago By: Bloomberg

South Africa, already counting on a $1-billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the... 


Energy Efficiency as a Service – now you can have your cake and eat it too
Energy Efficiency as a Service – now you can have your cake and eat it too
Updated 4 hours ago

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric  Buildings are by its very nature energy intensive.  Fortunately, there are well-known solutions that allow businesses and facility... 


IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES
The Aachen High Shear Reactor technology results in improved gas use and other efficiencies
Processing efficiency boosted with regional expansion
4th April 2025

Gold recovery has been boosted and reagent consumption reduced through optimisation efforts by South African mineral processing and metallurgical testwork company Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa... 


MAEL ATAYI
The mining sector remains a key pillar of Guinea’s economy
Logistics advancing Guinea’s development
4th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Recognising the strategic importance of diversified major Rio Tinto’s multi-stakeholder development of its Guinea-based Simandou project, logistics and transportation services provider MSC Guinea... 


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Stainless welding solutions promising despite outlook
4th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 


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Specialist progresses in “endangered” industry
4th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has recently completed the manufacture of various types of stainless steel sieve plates for clients in the agriculture, food and beverage, and petrochemicals... 


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Volatile global demand negatively affecting steel, associated industries
4th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Shrinking local and global demand for steel, owing to an oversupply of raw and processed variants – especially in China – and increased imports are the main causes for the declining steel and... 


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Company highlights safety imperatives for engineering professionals
4th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 


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Logistics firm supports Eswatini’s industry
4th April 2025

Through diversifying its operations and pursuing innovation, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to facilitate growth and efficiency in Eswatini’s... 


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Successful projects grounded in regulatory grasp, community involvement
4th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

When providing well-crafted technical services, grasping regulatory and community considerations are crucial, as these increasingly affect the results of the engineering solutions on offer, says... 


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New steel mills will benefit industry, enhance economy
4th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

To revive the South African steel and stainless-steel industry, reduce job losses therein, and improve support for local manufacturing of stainless-steel goods, International Zinc Association for... 


Namibia’s Cabinet of equals
4th April 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

While Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah – who has been at the helm of the Namibian State for the past fortnight – may not be Southern Africa’s first female President, she stands out as the first to win the... 


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SABS investigation continues amid unsettling allegations of mismanagement
4th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 


Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites
4th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


Golden Arrow rolls out first 20 electric buses, remaining 100 to follow by end-2025
4th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) will have 120 BYD electric buses on the road by the end of the year, says company engineer Gideon Neethling. GABS has already deployed the first 20... 


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Structa Konsult
4th April 2025

Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult... 


Your trusted partner in special alloys
Your trusted partner in special alloys
4th April 2025

As a division of EMVAfrica, Multi Alloys has been at the forefront of the special alloys industry for over 32 years. We are more than just suppliers—we are solution providers committed to... 


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Castle Wind Farm, South Africa – update
4th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The wind farm achieved commercial operation at the end of March 2025. 


Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update
Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update
4th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Core Lithium is advancing its restart study for the operation. 


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Kobada gold project, Mali – update
4th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa-focused gold developer Toubani Resources has announced an agreement with the Mali government to develop the project. 


Stor-Skälsjön Wind Farm
Stor-Skälsjön Wind Farm, Sweden – update
4th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has been completed. 


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SABS investigation continues amid unsettling allegations of mismanagement
4th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 


DELIVERING RELIABILITY
ARMOUR mill liners from FLS deliver reliability and durability for all milling conditions
Expansion drives advanced solutions demand
4th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The West African mining sector has developed significantly, particularly in gold production, over the past decade. Mining industry solutions provider FLS has played a key role in supporting this... 


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Retrenchments, disposals proposed in M&R Limited business rescue plan
3rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that creditors will vote on the business rescue plan for M&R Limited on April 8. The plan was published on March... 


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South Africa's white Afrikaner separatists want Trump's help to become state
3rd April 2025 By: Reuters

A group of white Afrikaners was so opposed to majority Black rule when apartheid ended some three decades ago that they carved out a separatist enclave, the only town in South Africa where all... 


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Raxio secures $100m from IFC to develop sub-Saharan African data centres
3rd April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

financing from World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering technologies like AI, cloud computing and... 


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Lithium Ionic, RTEK ink operational partnership to optimise Bandeira project
3rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mining company Lithium Ionic Corporation has appointed RTEK International as a strategic adviser to fast-track the development of the Bandeira lithium project, in Brazil. In signing a... 


NETSCOUT Reports DDoS Attacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure Play a Dominant Role in Geopolitical Conflicts
NETSCOUT Reports DDoS Attacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure Play a Dominant Role in Geopolitical Conflicts
3rd April 2025

DDoS attacks are precision-guided digital weapons as DDoS-for-hire services, AI and powerful botnets drive onslaught of attacks WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ:... 


CLM Africa ‘beefing up’ DAF fleet
CLM Africa ‘beefing up’ DAF fleet
3rd April 2025

Having first switched to DAF Trucks in 2024, Commodity Logistix Managers Africa (CLM Africa) is in the process of ‘beefing up’ its rapidly growing side tipper fleet with a further ten DAF units.... 


Preference Capital secures R450m funding to drive SME Growth
2nd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Small and medium-sized enterprises financial services provider Preference Capital Group has secured R450-million in capital from diversified financial services management firm Rand Merchant Bank... 


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New FNB AgencyPlus service to bring banking services to townships through agent stores
2nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Financial services provider FNB has launched a new service, FNB AgencyPlus, to expand access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both unbanked and underbanked individuals in... 


South Africa’s telecommunications sector grows amid fibre, network coverage
2nd April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 


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Alstom appoints new CEO for Alstom Ubunye in South Africa
2nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable mobility company Alstom has appointed Thabiso Komako as the new CEO of Alstom Ubunye, effective April 1. In this role, Komako will lead the Alstom Ubunye operational site in Nigel,... 


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Capital signs contract for civils work, TSF construction at Reko Diq
2nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed mining services company Capital has concluded formal negotiations and has signed a mining services contract with Reko Diq Mining Pakistan – operated by  Canadian miner Barrick Gold... 


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Sustainable copper sulphide concentrates leaching process results in high copper recovery
2nd April 2025

A new copper pressure oxidation (Cu POX) leaching process aims to address the changing needs of the copper extraction industry, faced by the ongoing depletion of deposits and increasing... 


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Longonjo ore reserve grade increases as project development progresses
2nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has reported that the updated Joint Ore Reserve Committee- (Jorc-) compliant ore reserve grade for its Longonjo rare earth project, in Angola, has increased to 3.04% total... 


How Rental Partners Improve Mining Dewatering Agility
How Rental Partners Improve Mining Dewatering Agility
2nd April 2025

Most mines operate permanent dewatering infrastructure to safeguard operations and safety. Yet, as mines dig deeper and wider for high-quality minerals, contend with extreme weather shifts, and... 


Seacom appoints two senior executives
2nd April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital infrastructure and digital services provider Seacom has appointed Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen as the new group chief marketing officer and Charl Slabbert as group CFO, effective April 1. The... 


How a local and international collaborative effort aims to increase water supply and improve water quality in Buffalo City
How a local and international collaborative effort aims to increase water supply and improve water quality in Buffalo City
2nd April 2025

A comprehensive pre-feasibility study is underway to enhance the water supply system for the residents of Buffalo City, East London, aimed at improving their water quality. Spearheaded by the... 


Babcock delivers 30 DAF Trucks to Tanzania’s Usangu Logistics
Babcock delivers 30 DAF Trucks to Tanzania’s Usangu Logistics
2nd April 2025

When Dutch Health sought a fleet of trucks for its Tanzanian client, one key requirement was a strong Dutch connection. Traditionally a provider of medical equipment and healthcare solutions, Dutch... 


Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter
Sars collects R1.86tr during year to end March
1st April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Tax authority the South African Revenue Service (Sars) collected a net amount of R1.86-trillion during the fiscal year to end March 2025, and which is R8.8-billion higher than the revised estimate,... 


Global aviation IT group announces takeover of airport interior design company
1st April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global aviation industry-owned information, communications and related technologies group SITA (not to be confused with South Africa’s State IT Agency) has announced the conclusion of its take-over... 


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