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MSC Euribia arrives at Port of Durban, kicking off the port's cruise season
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Cruise company MSC Cruises vessel the MSC Euribia arrived at the Port of Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal on November 8, starting the port's cruise season, port agency Transnet National... 


H1 declines reported for Vodacom
11th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday posted a 2.7% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R26.56-billion; however, on a normalised basis, Ebitda... 


Global Lithium seeks court approval to postpone AGM amid foreign control concerns
Global Lithium seeks court approval to postpone AGM amid foreign control concerns
8th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium developer Global Lithium Resources has applied to the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a deferral of its upcoming AGM until March 29, 2025. The move comes as the company... 


Sephaku grows revenue, net profit in half-year to end September
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) has reported an increase in group consolidated revenue to R613.8-million for the six months to September 30, up... 


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Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation, detailing changes to its tariff charges and... 


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Gauteng e-Govt dept, Vumacam look to augment tech partnership to tackle crime
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gauteng’s e-Government Department and technology-driven surveillance solutions provider Vumacam have highlighted the success, thus far, of their public-private partnership (PPP) of using technology... 


Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry GDP can grow to $170bn
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030 – if key connectivity barriers are addressed – with opportunities in AI, 5G and satellite connectivity set... 


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Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd
8th November 2024

Alcohol Breathalysers supplies the iBlow10 no-contact breathalyser, a high speed no-contact alcohol breathalyser screener for testing drivers at road blocks and workers entering industrial sites... 


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This addition to the company’s range of filter valves is designed to provide a more efficient, convenient and reliable way to manage swimming pool filtration systems
Swimming pool valves improve efficiency
8th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Boiler manufacturer and fluid management specialists Allmech has expanded its product offering by introducing the new Runxin automatic swimming pool valve. This addition to the company’s range of... 


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Supportive regulatory environment advances BESS
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom, with the South African government, has made significant progress in supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), which is pivotal in ensuring energy... 


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Eskom leads large-scale commercial BESS rollout
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is leading the large-scale commercial rollout of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in South Africa, aiming to demonstrate its feasibility and... 


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System enhances bearing lifespan, reducing costs
8th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Bearings are vital components in machinery, as their performance directly impacts on productivity and equipment lifespan, among other key performance metrics, and fastener specialists Bolt and... 


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Tackling substance abuse indispensable to workplace safety
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to reduce alcohol and drug abuse among mining employees can help mitigate health-related issues that they could face, explains breathalyser specialist Alco-Safe. The mining sector, with its... 


Digital solutions service to mitigate auto-sector challenges launched
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 


Hazmat Protective Systems
Hazmat Protective Systems
8th November 2024

Who We Are Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat), a subsidiary of Armscor, is a major manufacturer and supplier of purpose-designed quality respiratory and filtering products to the commercial and... 


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R573 Moloto road upgrade, South Africa – upgrade
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Significant progress had been made on the upgrade of Moloto road. 


FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building hosts Earthshot Awards 2024
7th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building, which is the tallest building in Cape Town, hosted sustainability awards the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 from November 4 to 7.... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom secures R125m grant from AFD to advance Tubatse pumped storage project
7th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed a R125-million grant agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support the development of the proposed Tubatse pumped storage system project, located in the Elias... 


Fintech transforms African financial services, but funding costs are obstacle - EIB
7th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial technology (fintech) companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, says development finance... 


The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
7th November 2024

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 


The Port of Maputo
Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure
7th November 2024 By: Reuters

Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its northeastern neighbour over safety concerns after... 


The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility project stands out for its vast scale, covering an area of approximately 2.5km by 3km
Concor's landmark Kendal ADF project wins Best Projects Awards
7th November 2024

Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion... 


Global Trends Echoed in West Africa’s Data Centres, Says Vertiv’s Adebowale
Global Trends Echoed in West Africa’s Data Centres, Says Vertiv’s Adebowale
7th November 2024

Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec’s new sub-Saharan Africa head keen to advance 5GW project pipeline
6th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The newly appointed head of Scatec’s sub-Saharan Africa business, Alberto Gambacorta, says the group is pursuing a 5 GW pipeline of renewable energy and storage opportunities in the region and... 


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Office of the Tax Ombud progressing strategic objectives
6th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) made progress during the 2023/24 financial year against its strategic objectives, but more still needs to be done to bolster this, the organisation highlighted... 


Sandton City aims to procure wheeled renewable energy from IEP platform
6th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Shopping centre Sandton City, in Gauteng, has announced its interest in procuring renewable energy over the Independent Energy Pool (IEP) platform through the development and deployment of wheeled... 


Murray & Roberts workers
M&R foresees more immediate liquidity challenges as Venetia contract ends
5th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that its interim earnings for the six months ended December 31 will be impacted on by the loss of business it had in place with... 


Rand currency
South Africa on the clock as rand volatility soars post-budget
5th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Investors are giving South Africa’s coalition government some leeway to get its finances in order, but the rising cost of hedging against rand declines shows pressure is building after last week’s... 


Copper extends gains on signs Chinese economy in recovery mode
Copper extends gains on signs Chinese economy in recovery mode
5th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Copper rose for a third day on positive Chinese economic data and hopes Beijing will unveil more economic support measures. The industrial metal has rallied more than 2% since the close on... 


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Cruise industry gives Western Cape economy R1.32bn boost
5th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The cruise industry contributed R1.32-billion to the Western Cape economy during the 2023/24 season, up from R1.2-billion in the previous season, despite a slight drop in ship calls. This is... 


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UJ, Schneider Electric collaborate to provide services to villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has highlighted its contribution to the University of Johannesburg’s UJ for Societal Impact project, which has, over the past decade,... 


Engen Partners with BVAPD to ignite new opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Engen Partners with BVAPD to ignite new opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
5th November 2024

Engen has reaffirmed its commitment to the Breede Valley Association for Persons with Disabilities (BVAPD) as part of a three-year partnership aimed at empowering persons with disabilities.  Over... 


University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to form part of the University of Johannesburg’s UJ... 


Construction Industry Holiday – Are you prepared?
Construction Industry Holiday – Are you prepared?
5th November 2024

By: George Jennings & Kobus van Niekerk The construction industry holiday is a period when most contractors, sub-contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and other professionals in... 


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CCBA invests $50m in new bottling line in Namibia
5th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Beverages multinational Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50-million in a new bottling line in Namibia, which will produce 27 000 bottles an hour. The upgrade will increase the... 


Standard Chartered, UK's BII renew $350m trade finance commitment in Africa, South Asia
5th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Chartered and UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) have signed a $350-million risk participation agreement for the trade... 


Rand Currency
South Africa's private sector growth sustained in October as costs fall, PMI shows
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's private sector maintained its growth trajectory in October, bolstered by a decline in business costs and selling prices, a Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey showed on Tuesday.... 


Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
5th November 2024

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 


Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mining operation in Senegal, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing support for mining operations across West Africa
Integrated Pump Technology delivers Godwin HL150 to Senegal mine for open pit dewatering
5th November 2024

Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mining operation in Senegal, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing support for mining operations... 


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Gautrain operator scoops award at inaugural Rail Industry Awards
4th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Bombela Operating Company (BOC), which currently operates and maintains the Gautrain, was awarded the Train Operator of the Year award at the inaugural Rail Industry Awards, hosted by the... 


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Chrisnelsa, AIDC launch pioneer EV/HEV training centre in Rosslyn
4th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive quality control specialist Chrisnelsa, in collaboration with government entity the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and UK-based EV training institute Duplex Business... 


African financial institutions call for greater mobilisation of resources to develop Africa
4th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has called for the increased mobilisation of resources to fund sustainable development in Africa. AAMFI made the call at a... 


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AECI to sell Much Asphalt for R1.1bn
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed AECI has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with a consortium involving Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and Sphere Investments to sell its entire ownership stake in... 


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