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Suggestions to tackle ESG scepticism
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid growing public scepticism about the authenticity of companies' sustainability claims, businesses face the challenge of delivering meaningful impact through environmental, social and corporate... 


Naamsa revises 2024 vehicle exports up by 82 500 units following verification
14th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has issued a significant correction to South Africa’s 2024 new-vehicle export data “following a comprehensive data verification exercise” which showed that... 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
14th February 2025

The African continent is in a global energy transformation, navigating both significant challenges and immense opportunities for progress. With increasing energy demand, the push for sustainability... 


TURBAIR technology offers power-strapped South African market a 60% energy saving
14th February 2025

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 


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Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The environmental- and social-impact assessment is expected to be approved in the first quarter of this year. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


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Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


Report urges ‘immediate interventions’ to protect Durban Bay from pollution
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) and WildTrust have jointly funded a study and the development of a socioecological system (SES) model to provide a comprehensive analysis of the... 


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Nedbank report shows sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021
13th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘Nedbank Capital Expenditure Project Listing’ report, published on February 13, shows the sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021, reflecting a myriad of projects... 


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Five key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025
13th February 2025

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are... 


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Energy Partners, Aspen sign R300m deal to build an ammonia cooling, heating plant
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy solutions provider Energy Partners has entered into a partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturer Aspen Pharmacare, to invest R300-million to build, operate and manage a centralised ammonia... 


SAPICS, university of Johannesburg and DP World join forces to inspire the next generation of Supply Chain leaders
SAPICS, university of Johannesburg and DP World join forces to inspire the next generation of Supply Chain leaders
13th February 2025

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced that it will host the 2025 SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference on 28 February 2025, from 9am to 1pm.  Sponsored by DP World, this year’s... 


Honing in on South Africa’s talent in STEM
Honing in on South Africa’s talent in STEM
13th February 2025

Pinpoint Stewards will be hosting the 4th Annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation conference, on 12-13 March, NH Collection Hotel, Sandton. The conference is... 


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Rand Water warns of ‘extremely’ high water demand, reservoirs depleting rapidly
13th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water has warned that ‘extremely’ high water consumption has exacerbated the rapid depletion of its water storage systems. This is despite the utility continuing to supply water... 


Bidvest to present a six-pack at Propak Africa 2025
12th February 2025

The Bidvest Group brings together a broad range of focussed packaging and labelling solutions under the Bidvest Packaging brand at the largest trade expo, Propak Africa 2025 at Johannesburg Expo... 


Predicted productivity changes in oceans around Africa
Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR
12th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 


Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
12th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

A group of healthcare organisations, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition, has expressed its belief that the National health Insurance Act is “deeply flawed,” highlighting that its proposals... 


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Shell sees AI revolutionising energy system in new outlook
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

AI could lead to significant energy demand growth as the technology is implemented across industries, an acceleration that could also help to halve the system’s carbon intensity by 2050, according... 


What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
12th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 


Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
11th February 2025

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer optional but essential for long-term success. As investors, stakeholders, and consumers... 


Key iron-ore port clears ships as storm tracks toward Australia
Key iron-ore port clears ships as storm tracks toward Australia
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The iron-ore export hub of Port Hedland has started clearing vessels as a tropical low tracks toward the Western Australian coast, the latest in a series of storm-related disruptions for the region... 


Nornickel reports 37% drop in 2024 net profit
Nornickel reports 37% drop in 2024 net profit
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel, a major world producer of refined nickel and palladium, said its 2024 net profit fell 37% to $1.8-billion as Western sanctions and low metals prices squeezed earnings.... 


When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
10th February 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has reported significant growth in the demand for large diameter plastic pipes, highlighting an industry-wide shift towards more... 


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Advantages of performance-based vehicles in mining
10th February 2025

The mining sector continually seeks innovative solutions to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability, and the use of performance-pased standards (PBS) vehicles is noted as a key factor in... 


Dhevan Moodley
Optimising Diesel Refunds in Your Mining Business
10th February 2025

In today's competitive landscape, optimizing diesel refund claims is essential for businesses in the mining, agriculture and forestry sectors. Diesel refund claims enable businesses, especially... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


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Seifsa warns of repercussions of Trump's comments for South African manufacturers
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National employer federation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has expressed concern over recent comments by US President Donald Trump against South Africa... 


Volkswagen Polo Vivo Edition 15, Tayron, Golf 8 and T-Cross
Volkswagen Group Africa announces new models for the year, update on SUV production
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa has announced new models to be introduced to the market this year, including a special edition Polo Vivo for its fifteenth anniversary, a new T-Cross, the Golf 8,... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


Engen Helps Power Hillview Secondary School with a Sustainable Future
Engen Helps Power Hillview Secondary School with a Sustainable Future
7th February 2025

Engen is proud to announce the successful launch of a cutting-edge solar power system at its Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) at Hillview Secondary School in South Durban. This initiative... 


Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader
Nosiphiwo Mzamo
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, a State-owned entity operating in the diamond industry that aims to grow local diamond beneficiation 


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Enhancing logistics through advanced, green innovations
7th February 2025

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 


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AI boosts logistics, handling processes
7th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 


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VSD workshop boosts support, expertise in Western Cape
7th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Given the criticality of variable-speed drives (VSD) in systems, it is non-negotiable that there are aftersales services, backup support, warranty centres and repair services. This led to the... 


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Exhibition to showcase control solutions’ advancement
7th February 2025

Regional trade show, the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) – held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 22 to 24 – aims to showcase technological advancements that have... 


OPEN SYSTEM Layer Seven Automation’s aim was to create centralised control architecture that would increase the efficiency of the system and reduce costs
Open control system reduces conveyor’s maintenance costs
7th February 2025

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 


First of two tunnel-boring machines deployed on Polihali water-transfer tunnel
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Tunnel boring by a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started in the highlands of Lesotho, marking the first time this has occurred since tunnel construction under Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands... 


Water resilience strategies key to avoiding water-shedding
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of South Africa adjusting to the prolonged impact of the now-eased loadshedding, water-shedding has emerged as another significant risk, threatening to the sustainability of businesses... 


Akkuyu on-shore pumping station
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The startup and adjustment phases have started on the main equipment of the on-shore pumpstation of Akkuyu's Unit 1. 


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Omitiomire copper project, Namibia
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Omico Mining Corp has submitted the relevant assessments, as part of the Environmental Clearance Certificate Application, to build and operate the mine.  


UAE group, GoMetro partner on EV fleet
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Admiral Mobility UAE and South African mobility management platform provider GoMetro have formed a joint venture (JV) to help commercial fleet operators transition to electric fleets in the United... 


Awards will celebrate Africa's supply chain leaders
Awards will celebrate Africa's supply chain leaders
6th February 2025

Entries Open for 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards The achievements of businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field will be recognised at this year’s fourth... 


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