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Babcock propels fuel transporter Inyameko forward with DAF XF 480 trucks
Babcock propels fuel transporter Inyameko forward with DAF XF 480 trucks
31st October 2024

Fuel transporter Inyameko has partnered with Babcock to propel its business forward with 10 new DAF XF 480 Premium Plus trucks. The KZN-based company has seen an exponential rise in demand for its... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
30th October 2024

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-accredited... 


“Harnessing the translational research framework to accelerate solutions for South Africa's electricity grid crisis”
“Harnessing the translational research framework to accelerate solutions for South Africa's electricity grid crisis”
30th October 2024

Author: PROFESSOR VALLY PADAYACHEE - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERT [A former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg and a former Executive Manager at Eskom] South Africa's electricity grid crisis... 


Sylvania reports 12% q/q production increase at SDO
29th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), in South Africa, has produced 19 160 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metal (PGM) in the quarter ended... 


CHIETA investments, programmes equipping artisans with digital, future-ready skills
29th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Skills development organisation the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has said it is equipping artisans and workers with future-ready skills, especially in AI, digital... 


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De Beers invites local diamond entrepreneurship applications
29th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of South Africa’s oldest mining company, De Beers, to leading the local diamond industry towards greater inclusivity is reflected in this week’s call by the Anglo American company... 


Axis Communications engineering and training manager for Middle East and Africa Rudie Opperman
Individual responsibility, whole-of-ecosystem approach important for industrial cyber resilience
28th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Awareness of cybersecurity best practices by all employees and role-players and having a zero-trust mindset are important to protect infrastructure and industrial facilities and make them more... 


Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
28th October 2024

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 


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SAWEA opens applications for 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of... 


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Beneficiation should be company-driven – industry body
25th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 


An image of the construction site at the Bekezela colliery
Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 


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Strategic collaborations key to industry prosperity
25th October 2024

Through collaboration between various mining sector stakeholders – including local governments, community stakeholders and strategic collaborators – mining companies are finding ways to keep their... 


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Colliery Training College: A legacy of excellence in skills development
25th October 2024

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 


WearCheck team celebrates diagnostic milestone
WearCheck team celebrates diagnostic milestone
24th October 2024

(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, celebrated a noteworthy milestone recently when diagnostic manager, John Evans, diagnosed his 3 millionth used oil sample at... 


Small businesses need supply chain skills to survive
Small businesses need supply chain skills to survive
24th October 2024

The success of small businesses - which are the backbone of South Africa’s economy - is being jeopardised by a lack of resources, skills and support in the critical area of supply chain management,... 


NRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
NRF and Telkom cooperate in launching new ICT development programme
23rd October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and State-owned information and communications technology (ICT) group Telkom have announced the launch of their joint Future Technologies (FutureTech)... 


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African maritime transport showing good development, reports Unctad
22nd October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa has registered some impressive progress in the shipping sector, United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad) has reported, in its 'Review of Maritime Transport 2024'. From the first half of... 


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Manufacturers globally are concerned about market instability
22nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Manufacturers are concerned because of the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in global, regional and local markets, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF) scientific VP Professor Dr... 


Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
22nd October 2024

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 


New computer lab opens the door to a world of information for primary school learners
New computer lab opens the door to a world of information for primary school learners
22nd October 2024

Community upliftment is at the heart of any major project in South Africa. Corporations have a duty to contribute to the communities in which they operate, through areas such as employment... 


How easy to use (and practical) is your accounting software platform?
How easy to use (and practical) is your accounting software platform?
21st October 2024

Experts give their inside take on what to assess and what results to expect when getting a platform working for you Johannesburg, 16 September 2024 – It is projected that the global accounting... 


Human skills digitally transform industries, enable greater technology adoption
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

It is not the lack of technology in Africa, but rather the lack of skills, that is reducing the ability of companies to adopt new manufacturing technologies, says special purpose machinery... 


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De Beers’ GemFair programme buys its 10 000th diamond
18th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamonds miner De Beers Group’s GemFair programme has reached the key milestone of buying its 10 000th diamond since its launch in 2018. GemFair focuses on developing a responsible sourcing model... 


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VEGA Controls SA
18th October 2024

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


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Standalone technical services improve value-add
18th October 2024

Bulk explosives and blasting technology supplier BME has launched its Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS) as an external and standalone offering to customers. While GBTS was previously part... 


PILOT PROJECT
Tomatoes produced at the De Grendel School of Skills, the pilot aquaponic plant
Firm makes aquaponics, water treatment breakthrough
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Water treatment supplier Fine Bubble Technologies (FBT) is making significant strides in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors with its nano bubble system, enhancing water treatment efficiency... 


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The agreement was signed by Valhalla Capital Partners CEO Lesibana Fosu and EPSE Oy CEO Jouni Jääskeläinen
JV to ‘revolutionise’ water treatment
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based Valhalla Capital Partners has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Finnish wastewater treatment technology company EPSE Oy to introduce innovative water treatment solutions... 


A photo of Beier group executives stood together in a factory in branded corporate clothing
New CEO takes helm at textiles group
18th October 2024

Proudly South African technical textiles, personal protective equipment and advanced wound care products manufacturer Beier Group has announced the appointment of Warren Sachs as Group CEO... 


Fading voices on sanctions?
18th October 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This year’s iteration of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) has come and gone. What stood out was the noticeable absence of the familiar spiel from African leaders railing about how the “economic... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for CILT Regional Logistics and Transport Conference at Futuroad Expo
Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for CILT Regional Logistics and Transport Conference at Futuroad Expo
17th October 2024

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) branches in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are proud to announce a diverse line-up of presenters who will speak at its upcoming... 


On the right, David Akinnusi, Senior Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager at Concor Construction, on site
Quality drive takes Concor from good to great
17th October 2024

Continued dedication to quality management allows Concor to raise the performance bar, thereby streamlining projects for customers and ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. According to David... 


ACSA seeks greater air connectivity between the BRICS countries
17th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is going to use its participation in the 2024 BRICS Business Summit to push for greater air connectivity between the BRICS countries. BRICS is the Brazil,... 


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Businesses increasingly confident of investing in South Africa as reforms take shape
16th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Pharmaceuticals group Aspen strategic trade development executive Stavros Nicolaou has confirmed that the Government of National Unity’s (GNU’s) efforts to accelerate economic growth in South... 


New finance series launched to assist female-led SMMEs
16th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Banking Association South Africa (Basa) launched the Affirmative Action for Women in Africa (Afawa) Finance Series... 


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Signet, De Beers launch new natural diamond marketing campaign for young generation
16th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner De Beers Group and diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewelers, have launched ‘Worth the Wait’, a new natural diamond campaign focused on the themes of modern love and evolving... 


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Submerged arc welding extended to more applications
15th October 2024

Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a specialised welding technique that reduces impurities from entering the weld pool by covering the entire arc with a pool of flux, resulting in cleaner welds. The... 


Land Bank Insurance Company to pilot index insurance in South Africa
15th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC) will pilot index insurance in South Africa over the next two years, targeting smallholder producers, with the aim of providing affordable drought-risk... 


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Ongoing interventions support Zimbabwe mine projects
15th October 2024

Multinational engineering group Sandvik has highlighted its ongoing operations in Zimbabwe, including an automation project where five automated trucks have been deployed at an underground... 


analytica Lab Africa back in SA in 2025
15th October 2024

analytica Lab Africa, the only trade show in South Africa for the laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics sectors, will be back in Johannesburg from 8 - 10 July, 2025,... 


One week to go: Manufacturing Indaba 2024 - The countdown begins!
14th October 2024

The countdown has begun! With just one week remaining, the Manufacturing Indaba 2024 is set to open its doors to industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the African continent and... 


Image of a worker laying concrete on a road, using backpack internal vibrator from Wacker Neuson
High demand for concrete solutions from global manufacturer
11th October 2024

Manufacturer of light- and compact equipment, and advanced concrete solutions, Wacker Neuson Concrete Solutions, highlights its range of internal and external vibrators, concrete vibrator drive... 


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