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Linear motion solutions can enhance efficiency
28th March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

By offering a comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products, industrial equipment and services supplier BMG’s bearings division helps the paper,... 


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Drones improve disaster management efforts in high-risk areas
28th March 2025

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with their ability to provide real-time data, high-resolution imagery and rapid assessment capabilities, are fast becoming indispensable tools for effectively and... 


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Performance in water sector needs to be stepped up, urges Ramaphosa
27th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s embattled water sector is the number one priority for government, and implementation will be critical in turning the dire situation around, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on... 


Capital reports more than 50% decline in EPS in a ‘year of transition’
27th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed mining, drilling, maintenance and geochemical analysis solutions provider Capital has reported a 53.5% year-on-year decline in basic earnings per share (EPS) to $0.089 in 2024, from... 


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Gautrain seeks to make travel more accessible to a diverse range of commuters
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the changing ridership patterns post-Covid-19, the Gautrain says it is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services... 


Ascendis Health increases interim NAV from organic growth
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Health and wellness investment holding company Ascendis Health increased its net asset value (NAV) by 12% year-on-year to R660-million for the six months ended December 31. The higher NAV was... 


Accountable Together
High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch
27th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an indication of government’s inadequacy in confronting... 


A panel of water experts explore how to fix fragile infrastructure and build a water-secure future for all businesses and communities in South Africa
Collaboration, participation underpin efforts to mitigate water infrastructure challenges
27th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s water infrastructure challenges are well known and documented, and it is critical that initiatives such as public-private partnerships (PPPs) and new technologies and funding models... 


AMSA's Newcastle Works
IDC weighs taking control of AMSA
27th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A South African State development bank is considering taking a majority stake in the local unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) as it tries to halt the planned closure of two steel mills... 


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World Bank, South Africa have $3bn plan to rescue cities
27th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa, with the help of the World Bank, has a $3-billion plan to reverse the decline in services and infrastructure in eight of its biggest cities. It will use a $1-billion loan from the... 


Dr Wikus Kruger
Opinion: Urgent reforms needed to fix South Africa’s renewables procurement
27th March 2025

In this opinion article, Dr Wikus Kruger outlines the key reforms needed to address the current problems with South Africa’s once highly-respected programme for the public procurement of... 


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TECH Global University has been awarded the Google Premier Partner badge
27th March 2025

TECH has become a Google Premier Partner, a distinction reserved for only 3% of the largest online institutions TECH Global University, the world's best online university according to Forbes, has... 


Sentech, chamber partner to grow SMMEs in ICT
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned digital infrastructure services provider Sentech and small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) organisation the Information and Communications Technology SMME Chamber (ICT SMME... 


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O’Flaherty signs up for another two years at recovering Metair
26th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 


Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
26th March 2025

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the development of manufacturing and industrial parks, marking a pivotal shift towards strengthening local industries, creating employment... 


Trackunit unveils new solutions at Bauma to accelerate customer digital innovation
26th March 2025

Seamless integration in single-pane view offers significant cost-cutting benefits Bauma visitors gain first chance to see the IrisX platform up close First showing of Trackunit Luna, a multi-AI... 


GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
26th March 2025

The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIFA) and Baker Baynes have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in driving digital transformation within the... 


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Necsa lauds successes of SAFARI-1, prepares for new multipurpose research reactor
25th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) marks the sixtieth anniversary of its SAFARI-1 research reactor, the entity is looking to build on the success of the reactor, with... 


African Development Bank signs letter of intent to finance major Ethiopian airport project
25th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Ethiopian Airlines Group for the financing of the new $7.8-billion Abusera International... 


Barloworld’s Russia, Southern Africa businesses feel the heat; Mongolia delivers some cheer
Barloworld’s Russia, Southern Africa businesses feel the heat; Mongolia delivers some cheer
25th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

In a five-month trading update published on Tuesday, JSE-listed Barloworld says the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its Equipment... 


AfCFTA is key to Africa's economic resilience – UN ECA report
25th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement could play a crucial role in addressing key sustainable development challenges in Africa, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 2025... 


Join the effort for a sustainable water future
Join the effort for a sustainable water future
25th March 2025

South Africa faces growing challenges in water scarcity, pollution and infrastructure issues. As a result, skilled professionals in the water sector are in high demand. Enterprises University of... 


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Imaging and printing solutions now more widely available to businesses across SADC
25th March 2025

Global imaging technologies company Canon has appointed Southern African technology distributor Tarsus Distribution as an authorised supplier of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across... 


The Bridgeston Driver Terminal PRO X
Fleet management solution for truck and van fleets
25th March 2025

A solution specifically designed for truck and van fleets allows drivers and businesses to access fleet management services directly from a bespoke smart tablet. The Driver Terminal PRO X from... 


WA resources sector injects record A$150bn into economy
WA resources sector injects record A$150bn into economy
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia’s resources sector injected a record A$150-billion into the national economy in the 2023/24 financial year, marking the largest outlay in a decade of economic contribution surveys... 


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Minerals Council launches Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide
24th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages on March 24, coinciding with World TB Day. The... 


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Western Cape, Cape Town welcome move to seek private-sector investment in rail, port sectors
24th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Western Cape premier Alan Winde says he welcomes the announcement on the weekend by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to initiate a request for information (RFI) process for private-sector... 


NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies
24th March 2025

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies. This transformative suite of services... 


SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
24th March 2025

By: Ben Seliers - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  There’s a reason the adage, strength in numbers still holds true today.  In business, we are only as good as... 


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Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The board of the US Export-Import Bank has approved a nearly $5-billion loan for the long-delayed project, clearing a key hurdle to restarting construction. 


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Oakover manganese project, Australia – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Manganese developer Firebird Metals has been granted mining lease 52/1086 for its Oakover manganese project. 


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Sustainability, innovation imperative to accessing private capital
21st March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to ensure that Africa, with an abundance of critical minerals, benefits from their extraction and beneficiation, and the consequent economic development, was a key takeaway from this... 


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Pumps for automotive paints available locally
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

Fluid handling technology provider Monitor Pumps & Systems’ pumps are not only suited to water-related applications but also primers and paints specially developed for new vehicles, says GM Wim... 


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Local manufacturer supplier of choice for US client
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

A US-based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) holds bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in high regard, given its products’ durability and versatility in challenging conditions, including... 


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Pumps manufacturer targets hydrogen projects
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

As an increasing number of hydrogen projects are implemented globally, particularly in Namibia, South African pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has developed some of its pumps to cater to the... 


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Manufacturer lauds 50 years of growth
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

Celebrating a fiftieth anniversary in any sector is “no mean feat”, but to grow exponentially globally and maintain an upward sales trajectory is exceptional, says heavy-duty slurry pump... 


African mining solutions towards auto sector proposed
21st March 2025 By: Donna Slater

A range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work on with the automotive sector in a re-think of industrial policy around critical minerals were proposed during a high-level... 


Intergovernmental cooperation continues as Gauteng grapples with water supply challenges
21st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has elevated water to the top of its agenda, with the three spheres of government having agreed to, and implementing, a range of measures to mitigate the country’s pressing water... 


Public Works Minister promises to reform the EPWP and champion it
20th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In a speech delivered in Upington in the Northern Cape province, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has committed himself to reforming the country’s Expanded Public Works... 


Altron Digital Business cloud services head Natasha Bezuidenhout
Altron Digital Business and DigiCloud Africa to provide Google Cloud to help businesses innovate
20th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Enterprise IT services provider Altron Digital Business and cloud reseller DigiCloud have joined Google Cloud and will leverage it to help businesses in South Africa to innovate. Features that are... 


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Joburg Water’s pressure reduction programme a growing focus
20th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water’s pressure reducing valve (PRV) programme is reducing the pressure on the water supply network across the City of Johannesburg. A critical component of the initiative is the... 


Wandile Sihlobo, Crystal Orderson and JP Landman
Experts unpack imperatives for improved trade in agri sector
20th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the world finding itself in turbulent territory with respect to trade relations, independent political and economic analyst JP Landman identifies three necessary actions to improve South... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly
RFA calls for swift resolution to EMPD industrial action
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In light of the protest action by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers on March 19, which saw many of these officers using official vehicles to block highways around the city,... 


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