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AI “hallucinations” increase legal obligations
18th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As AI becomes more embedded in legal work, the ethical obligations deepen. Law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) says lawyers must understand the tools they use and stay updated on their... 


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Increased demand for high-performance computing in AI
18th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, transforming industries and reshaping technological infrastructure. However, according to global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity... 


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Innovation agency of Gauteng province pushes AI inclusivity
18th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

AI is set to play a crucial role in improving efficiency and turnaround times, and in addressing key challenges in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, particularly in underserved areas.... 


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Copper World Complex, US – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals miner Hudbay Minerals has reached an agreement with a coalition of union building trades to support the construction of the mine. 


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Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based Lindian Resource has started early-stage site works. 


new RTG cranes in CTCT
Cape Town Container Terminal receives first batch of new rubber-tyred gantry cranes
17th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of components of the first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Liebherr Africa has... 


ES4Africa, E4Impact sign MoU to advance entrepreneurship, capacity-building in Africa’s energy sector
17th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable energy organisation Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) and social change organisation E4Impact Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to... 


Nhanale and Solidaridad Mozambique programmes head Humphrey Nxumalo in Boane District
Regenerative agriculture for sustainable livelihoods promotion project for Mozambique launched
16th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Promoting Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods (PRASL) project, which will see €1.5-million invested over three years to support 4 000 smallholder farmers, has been launched in... 


First phase of Sanral’s E Cape Intelligent Transport System project should be ready in June
16th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) has issued an update on its Eastern Cape Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project. This is the first such project in the province. The ITS... 


Not all bin lifting equipment is equal
Not all bin lifting equipment is equal
16th April 2025

Truck mounted bin lifting equipment has played a critical role in South Africa’s domestic waste collection system since the introduction of the 240-litre wheelie bin in the early 1990s. The... 


Scalar International MD Hubert Gutsa
Private equity fund set up to target clean energy, digital infrastructure in Southern Africa
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A private equity fund has been launched by Scalar and Mergence Investment Managers to finance clean energy and digital infrastructure in Southern Africa. The Africa Decarbonisation Fund I has a... 


UP showcases mining VR centre
UP showcases mining VR centre
16th April 2025

The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology boasts a Kumba Mining Virtual Reality Centre, providing benefits in virtual and augmented reality... 


Future Manufacturing Africa Conference 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Industrial Potential Through AI, Automation & Sustainability
Future Manufacturing Africa Conference 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Industrial Potential Through AI, Automation & Sustainability
15th April 2025

Africa’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment, where artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and sustainability are transforming industrial landscapes. The Future Manufacturing Africa... 


Safety and security crucial for the air cargo industry
15th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the importance of safety and security to the air cargo sector. IATA is... 


Dion George welcomes rhino poaching conviction, notes collaboration with NPA, Saps
Dion George welcomes rhino poaching conviction, notes collaboration with NPA, Saps
15th April 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George says his department is actively engaging with the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Police Service through... 


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Akobo Minerals progresses mining operations in March, smelting temporarily halted
15th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals, which owns gold operations in Ethiopia, progressed mining operations in March, starting with lower-grade ore and reaching higher-grade material toward... 


Vertiv Announces New Regional Structure for Africa to Enhance Market Presence and Boost Customer Engagement
Vertiv Announces New Regional Structure for Africa to Enhance Market Presence and Boost Customer Engagement
15th April 2025

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence... 


PMI sub-Saharan Africa MD George Asamani
PMI, Green Project Management establish JV to advance sustainability in project management worldwide
14th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Project management authority Project Management Institute (PMI) has signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture (JV) with Green Project Management (GPM), a pioneer in sustainable and... 


SAPPMA issues urgent warning against the use of recycled material in HDPE pressure pipes
14th April 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has issued an urgent warning to the plastic pipe industry, cautioning against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing... 


Databuild Project Lead Generation empowers construction companies with critical data
Databuild Project Lead Generation empowers construction companies with critical data
14th April 2025

With the construction industry’s reliance on timely and accurate project information, Databuild’s Project Lead Generation service is an indispensable solution. This flagship offering provides a... 


AET puts people first at Bimbo QSR
AET puts people first at Bimbo QSR
14th April 2025

Bimbo QSR in Waltloo, Gauteng, is one of international Grupo Bimbo’s many operations. With more than 200 bakeries worldwide, the group’s stellar performance is underpinned by a strong and loyal... 


Lindian starts early works at Malawi rare earths project
11th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Lindian Resources has kicked off early-stage site works at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. The company said on Friday that civil and infrastructure development was... 


Vunani Securities CEO Michael Makate
Vunani Coronation Training Academy celebrates 21 years
11th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Vunani Coronation Training Academy celebrated 21 years as Africa’s only dedicated training academy for equity investment analysts, offering intensive on-the-job training and mentorship. The... 


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On-The-Air (11/04/2025)
11th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about new investor-friendly legislation, SA's new gold and JET funding for hydrogen corridor project 


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Mahindra sets new sales record for the second time this year
11th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Sales for Mahindra bakkies and sports-utility vehicles jumped to 2 253 vehicles in March, setting a new monthly record for the Indian brand. This number is almost 40% higher than Mahindra’s... 


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Gold major eyes further in-country growth
11th April 2025

Gold major Barrick is leveraging its $4.25-billion investment into the Tanzania-based Twiga Minerals Corporation – a joint venture (JV) between it and the Tanzanian government – to further progress... 


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Infrastructure development key to harnessing sector’s potential
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is multistakeholder consensus on the need to increase investments in the infrastructure development required to improve the trajectory of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, highlights... 


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Organisation outlines potential of essential, vegetable oils
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Essential and vegetable oils produced from indigenous species and destined for the cosmetic, food and health sectors are experiencing growing demand by health-conscious consumers and can contribute... 


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Murray & Roberts Cementation gets creative with reeve block system at Platreef
10th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Specialist shaft sinking and mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has successfully completed a reeve block system project at Ivanplats’ Platreef project, in Limpopo. Ivanplats needed an... 


SAICE highlights repercussions of inaction in South Africa’s water infrastructure crisis
10th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its infrastructure development, with water infrastructure at the forefront of this. The imperative to fix and renew aged and defective water... 


Lindie Fourie, Operations Manager at the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI)
Stability in civil engineering sector underpins future success
10th April 2025

South Africa looks forward to a step-change in infrastructure investment in 2025, which will build on nearly ten years of industrial relations stability in the civil engineering sector. It has been... 


PALFINGER Unveils Forward-Thinking Concept for Recycling Cranes and Showcases New Hookloaders
9th April 2025

“Combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck offers huge potential for our customers. With our combined solution, we are making significant technological... 


Compact, powerful, and green - meet the Jekko MPK10 from SkyJacks
Compact, powerful, and green - meet the Jekko MPK10 from SkyJacks
9th April 2025

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 


Compact, powerful, and green - meet the Jekko MPK10 from SkyJacks
9th April 2025

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Govt launches Spaza Shop Support Fund to support township businesses
8th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Small Business Development Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni have launched a R500-million Spaza Shop Support Fund, which was initially announced... 


International space sector development enterprise launches its Africa hub
8th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based space research and technology enterprise Space Network, which is focused on stimulating the international development of the commercial space sector, has announced the launch of its latest... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay.
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
8th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 


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New technologies in industrial brazing
8th April 2025

Traditional industrial brazing is undergoing a transformation, with the introduction of new technology that enhances safety, quality and efficiency, especially significant for industries reliant on... 


Skills Development at the heart of employees’ abilities to adapt to evolving demands in the workplace
Skills Development at the heart of employees’ abilities to adapt to evolving demands in the workplace
8th April 2025

Air Products has implemented numerous programmes over the years to strengthen the company’s Skills Development efforts and to ensure the growth of employees and diversity in the workplace. As a... 


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Echoing Trump, APPO says Africa has vast gas, oil reserves and must exploit them for ‘Africa first’
7th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves at 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


Brine pools in Chile
As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control
7th April 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's Indigenous communities in the lithium-rich Atacama Desert are in talks with two of the nation's biggest miners to gain more influence over plans to increase extraction of the battery metal,... 


Container operations: Are you properly equipped?
Container operations: Are you properly equipped?
7th April 2025

From safety and security considerations, to space optimisation and the ability to manage increased cargo volumes, container operations face complex challenges. That’s why the right material... 


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