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DFFE welcomes renewable energy research project
Updated 29 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has applauded the launch of the Communities and the Private Renewable Energy Sector: Distributing Social Development Benefits in... 


EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
Updated 1 hour 53 minutes ago

EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners, and industries across Southern Africa. Discover how this... 


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Filter press supports efficient water reuse
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Employing a filter press at coal explorer and miner Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu Colliery, in Mpumalanga, has “proven to be one of the best ways to process slurry efficiently and conserve water”, says... 


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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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Manufacturer anticipates good connections
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will be attended by automotive components manufacturers and suppliers from across South... 


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Climate change adds impetus for strengthened systems
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Climate change-related impacts on water resources require strengthened water conservation efforts and long-term planning, says water sector association Water Institute of Southern Africa mine water... 


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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... 


Intelligent technologies reshaping South Africa’s future
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and smart platforms are reshaping industries, moving beyond connectivity to building a truly intelligent and sustainable future, enabling industry... 


AIDC-EC CEO Thabo Shenxane
2025 venue for components show integral to area’s development
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

In line with its corporate mandate to facilitate collaboration between private and public entities in the automotive sector, the Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has... 


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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Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Export-Import Bank Advisory and Capital Markets department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial adviser to raise capital for the project. 


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Project Roadrunner, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Project Roadrunner is forecast to become the world’s biggest e-fuels production facility when operational. 


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... 


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AMSA’s decarbonisation plans on hold while long steel crisis persists
31st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is effectively putting its ambitious decarbonisation plans on hiatus while it figures out how to navigate the crisis surrounding the impending closure... 


Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
31st July 2025

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, freshness is everything. Whether it is the satisfying crunch of crisps, the tender chew of biltong, or the soft wrap of a ready-made meal, consumers... 


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... 


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Ivanhoe reports second-quarter profit, despite DRC flooding challenges
31st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Base and precious metals miner Ivanhoe Mines reported a second-quarter profit of $35-million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $123-million,... 


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Enpower awarded import/export licence for energy trading in SADC
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted energy trading company Enpower Trading an electricity import and export licence. Enpower says this marks a pivotal step in... 


Kenya is focusing on producing green hydrogen to make fertilisers to benefit its farmers
31st July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenya has made “significant strides” since it launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, Kenya Electricity Generating Company... 


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... 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo's simplified go-forward business advances with 43% earnings margin outlook
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the 2025 transition year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American has maintained an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin for its go-forward... 


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Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
31st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


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ArcelorMittal South Africa says on course to close long steel plants in September
31st July 2025 By: Reuters

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) said on Thursday it is still on track to close its loss-making long steel operations in September, as talks with the government have not provided a solution. The... 


Southern African Vinyls Association
Southern African Vinyls Association
31st July 2025

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) and the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) are pleased to announce their highly anticipated joint industry conference,... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum upping flood defence, envisaging underground trucking, hailing IRMA
30th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Valterra Platinum, which experienced severe flooding in the first half of this year at its Amandelbult mine owing to extremely abnormal rainfall, is... 


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B20 task force warns of global food system collapse without urgent action
30th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The looming global food crisis is not hypothetical but a reality that needs to be urgently addressed, B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force chairperson Debra Mallowah has said.... 


How modern safety tech is saving lives on South African roads
How modern safety tech is saving lives on South African roads
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trailer tracking is rapidly becoming one of the most crucial advancements in South Africa's transport industry, significantly enhancing road safety by providing transparency and monitoring... 


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... 


Mergence announces additional R60m mezzanine funding for Solarise Africa
30th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers has announced an additional R60-million investment in renewable energy company Solarise Africa. The latest funding, structured as a mezzanine... 


AI adoption is about people
AI adoption is about people
30th July 2025

By: Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso - Chief Technology Officer, Altron  Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate strategic agendas, but for organisations across the African continent and... 


Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer interviews TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth about the group’s deep roots and forward-looking strategy
TAKRAF marks 300 years with renewed focus on sustainable mining solutions
30th July 2025

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 


RES4Africa completes executive school pilot project to localise capacity building efforts in Africa
29th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Just energy transition organisation the Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) has completed the pilot edition of the Southern Africa Executive School, which is part of its... 


Sanlam completes 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office
29th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services provider Sanlam has unveiled a 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office, in Cape Town. The installation powers Sanlam’s Bellville campus, which significantly reduces its... 


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Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
29th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet Engineering (TE) launched its South African National Accreditation System- (Sanas-) accredited material testing laboratory at its Koedoespoort plant, on July 29. Initially... 


Masterplan development on the cards for Namibia–Western Cape hydrogen pipeline
Masterplan development on the cards for Namibia–Western Cape hydrogen pipeline
29th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Namibiaʼs Green Hydrogen Mid-Year Review 2025 reports that a conceptual master plan for the cross-border hydrogen pipeline between South Africa and Namibia will be developed between the middle of... 


Green is the New Gold: Now Let’s Mine It Sustainably
29th July 2025

By: Yershen Pillay Imagine a South Africa where the sun powers communities, waste fuels industries, and rural youth become green tech pioneers. That future isn’t decades away it’s within reach, if... 


Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
29th July 2025

Why Colour is not a reliable indicator of quality Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational... 


Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
29th July 2025

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.... 


South Ocean Electric Wire installs seamless grid-to-backup switch solution at its Alrode facility
29th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation at one of its facilities that can seamlessly switch from grid to backup power instantly. The... 


Tariffs on SA Exports: An important week with deadline day approaching
29th July 2025

With the critical August 1st tariff deadline rapidly approaching and pivotal discussions scheduled for next week, South Africa is at a crucial economic juncture. The decisions made in the coming... 


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