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CHIETA, MQA, and TETA to Soft Launch Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation (CoS)
30th September 2024

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), and Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) are proud to announce the soft launch... 


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Schneider Electric appoints Nnadozie Ogbuehi as VP Services for Anglophone Africa
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric recently appointed Nnadozie Ogbuehi as its VP, Services for Anglophone Africa. Having taken up the role on July 1, Ogbuehi is... 


PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
27th September 2024

37 learners graduate from program designed to inspire the next generation of engineers Next Engineers, a global college-and career-readiness programme working to increase the diversity of young... 


Unisa symposium underscores importance of research for engineering students
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The University of South Africa (Unisa) on September 26 held its Engineering Profession Student Symposium at the Science Campus in Roodepoort, providing undergraduate and postgraduate engineering... 


Avis transfer service has relaunched
Transfer service re-enters market
27th September 2024

A point-to-point transfer service for business and private customers is once again being made available, after a suspension of the service during the Covid pandemic. The AVIS P2P service will... 


The above image depicts the 275 W solar panels designed by Ener-G-Africa
New local hub to produce advanced solar panels for African market
27th September 2024

Manufacturing energy company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has significantly expanded its operations by relocating to a new, larger manufacturing hub in Paarl, in the Western Cape, as it launches larger... 


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Localisation key to unlocking potential
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to catalyse the localisation of the automotive component manufacturing sector are critical to economic development, says financial services company Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing... 


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Internship programme to advance wind industry
27th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can... 


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Wind power increasingly important to South African economy
27th September 2024

South Africa’s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan serves as a “comprehensive roadmap” for meeting the country’s projected electricity demand, balancing financial considerations with climate change... 


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Tackling literacy crisis
27th September 2024

Automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer Ford South Africa reaffirms its commitment to tackling the literacy crisis in the country through its enduring legacy projects. Despite significant... 


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Push to increase component volumes gains impetus – NAACAM
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) says the local production of automotive components must increase to foster sustainable economic growth. While the... 


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Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


New pact to boost telecoms SMMEs
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital infrastructure and managed services provider Seacom and ICT SMME Chamber have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the growth and development of small, medium-sized... 


  	Christopher Edyegu, China expert at Africa Risk Consulting
China-Africa chill just hype
27th September 2024

The recently concluded Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, demonstrated that the Asian country’s relations with Africa are stronger and more robust than many had framed... 


Boosting government, foreign investment in S Africa
Boosting government, foreign investment in S Africa
27th September 2024

South Africa’s economic growth has lagged behind the rest of Africa and other developing countries for many years and, according to bolt, nut and fastener manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut, the... 


IMAGE OF LHWP TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


Aerial view of Gugulethu mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Komati Power Station
Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's donor-funded climate programme has spent just over a sixth of its allotted $11.6-billion, with a focus on expanding the power grid and preventing its coal-mining region slipping into... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo operation
DRDGOLD commits R2.5m to provide skills training for Gauteng youth
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency subsidiary The Innovation Hub has signed a memorandum of understanding with NYSE- and JSE-listed surface gold tailings retreatment company DRDGOLD’s Ergo... 


Contract Communicator Systems MD Leon Cilliers
New C-COM simplifies complex contract management
26th September 2024

Contract Communicator Systems has consistently evolved its C-COM construction contract management platform to ensure a seamless and professional experience for users on medium to mega construction... 


The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry
The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry
25th September 2024

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to... 


FUCHS’ training initiatives foster youth development and employability
FUCHS’ training initiatives foster youth development and employability
25th September 2024

Leading manufacturer and supplier FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is not only committed to local innovation, but also has extensive training initiatives in place to foster youth development. By... 


Supply chain education is essential
Supply chain education is essential
25th September 2024

Supply chains have never been as volatile as they are today, impacted by health crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflict, climate change and economic instability. Amid the... 


Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
25th September 2024

With just less than 1 week remaining until South Africa’s annual October Transport Month, a month full of celebration and progress for transport, Smarter Mobility Africa summit is excited to... 


Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
25th September 2024

By: Cedric Masondo - CEO, PSG Insure Is South Africa’s infrastructure able to withstand the rapid increase in fire and flooding-related incidents being caused by changes in weather patterns? The... 


Trafigura’s new boss is ex-soldier who says profit comes first
Trafigura’s new boss is ex-soldier who says profit comes first
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A couple of months ago, the man in line to be Trafigura’s next CEO, Richard Holtum, gathered the commodity trader’s staff in Singapore. His message was a simple one, according to several people... 


Schneider Electric sponsors Wits automation award for the 7th year
20th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has for the seventh consecutive year sponsored the University... 


New award programme for African researchers announced
20th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), the AXA Research Fund (AXA), and the Future Earth Africa Hub have jointly announced the launch of a new scientific award for African researchers –... 


DELIVERING SOLUTIONS
DGC has concentrated on delivering industrial services critical to Zambia’s mining and industrial sectors
Company celebrates decade of industry integration, regional expansion
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Global refractory and industrial solutions provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is observing ten years of activity in Zambia in 2024, a period marked by the company’s strategic engagement in... 


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Governing framework adherence key to HVAC-R development
20th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Contractor association the South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (Saracca) highlights the imperative of setting fair and feasible governing standards to establish... 


Corruption’s exodus effect
20th September 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

It’s often said corruption is a cancer that ravages society, an insidious affliction that’s nearly impossible to eradicate once it takes hold. What’s less frequently discussed, however, is how this... 


The above image depicts a Columbus Stainless steel mill
Poor consumption drives change in strategy
20th September 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Steel mill Columbus Stainless notes that apparent yearly consumption of stainless steel continues to decline in South Africa, with Columbus Stainless senior local sales manager Nocwaka Ntshangase... 


Aerial view of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia is processing lower-grade surface stockpiles while the operation transitions to underground. 


From left, Assmang director Andre Joubert, DMRE Northern Cape principal inspector Tumelo Mateta and BRMO senior GM Xolani Qamata surrounding the Santa Barbara trophy, awarded to an operation that completes one million, or a multiple thereof, fatality free shifts
Assmang’s Black Rock mine achieves 12m fatality-free shifts
19th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Manganese and iron-ore mining company Assmang’s Black Rock mining operation (BRMO), near Hotazel, in the Northern Cape, recorded 12-million fatality-free shifts earlier this year. This was achieved... 


To build BTT’s 18 new bulk-storage tanks, TROTECH deployed its innovative reverse building method
TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
17th September 2024

Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT), South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator in South Africa, continues to leverage TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


Powerlines
Bezos-backed group to prepare South African grids for investment
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A global organisation backed by Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos’ climate and biodiversity fund said it’s setting up a programme to attract investment into South African municipal power grids, which need... 


Image of heavy duty vehicle in a mine
Human factor key to success of proximity detection systems
14th September 2024

In the mining sector, the integration of advanced technologies such as proximity detection systems (PDS) is critical to enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The successful implementation of... 


BRICS Business Council working groups offer updates on work in the year-to-date
13th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The BRICS Business Council has provided an update on its work thus far this year, reflecting on progress made and the challenges posed by the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab... 


CHIETA has signed its first ever international agreement, regarding green hydrogen
13th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and New Zealand’s University of Canterbury have signed an agreement to collaborate in the sphere of green hydrogen... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo operation
DRDGOLD hands over farming, entrepreneurial hub to Riverlea community
13th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD has handed over an agriculture and entrepreneurship project to the community of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg, near its Ergo mining operation. DRDGOLD is... 


Winners of Enactus National Exposition 2024 announced in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya
13th September 2024

Global NGO, Enactus, is currently hosting its annual Enactus National Exposition 2024 events across the globe. The Anglophone (English-speaking) Africa region too hosted theirs with support... 


 Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
13th September 2024

Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of... 


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