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JOHAN HELBERG
Aggreko takes a life cycle approach rather than a commodity-based sales approach
Transmission expansion delays strain South Africa’s power grid
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is about two decades behind in implementing its transmission expansion plans, leaving its energy grid under mounting pressure, owing to ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints... 


Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
18th April 2025

Leading provider of trade credit insurance in South Africa Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation (CGIC) was established in 1956. Since then, CGIC has built a reputation for excellence in risk... 


LOcation map of the Waterberg project
Waterberg project, South Africa – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operator and majority owner of the Waterberg project Platinum Group Metals has indicated that its near-term focus remains advancing the Waterberg project to a development and construction decision 


Lack of road safety a significant burden on South Africa's economy
17th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has some of the most dangerous roads in the world and the estimated cost of road accidents a year is about R164-billion, or about 3.4% of the country's GDP. However, the disruption of... 


Fortescue charters green-ammonia-powered vessel in push to decarbonise shipping
Fortescue charters green-ammonia-powered vessel in push to decarbonise shipping
17th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore major Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of Belgium’s CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. The 210 000 dry weight tonnage (dwt) Newcastlemax vessel is... 


A map showing the location of Genmin's iron-ore project's in Gabon
Genmin, Sinohydro sign MoU to advance Gabon project development
17th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging African iron-ore producer Genmin have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinohydro Corporation in relation to the development of Genmin's flagship Baniaka project, in Gabon.... 


Sola Group executive director Dom Wills
Opinion: The superpower driving the future of low-carbon electricity
16th April 2025

In this opinion article, Sola Group executive director Dom Wills discusses how the modularity that has underpinned the rapid growth of solar PV, is also driving the sharp fall in battery costs. He... 


Intermodal transport webinar looks to enhance intercontinental and international trade
Intermodal transport webinar looks to enhance intercontinental and international trade
16th April 2025

Global trade is in turmoil. From escalating tariff wars to mounting tensions between global superpowers, the traditional rules of trade are being rewritten – or a thing of the past. For Africa,... 


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... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
16th April 2025

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 


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... 


AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit head Advocate Gerrie Nel
AfriForum considers prosecution of Oscar Mabuyane for alleged corruption
15th April 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has urged the National Prosecuting Authority to give corruption cases appropriate attention and allay fears that politicians implicated in serious corruption... 


IATA warns on trade tensions and the need to boost sustainable aviation fuel production
15th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline (including air cargo) sector, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has highlighted the importance of air cargo to the global economy.... 


bauma 2025: PALFINGER Sets the Standard as a Solution Provider
15th April 2025

“bauma 2025 was the perfect stage to demonstrate what PALFINGER delivers for its customers today – and what we’re preparing for tomorrow. We showcased our integrated complete solutions of hardware,... 


First Quantum exploration team onsite in Zambia
FQM invests A$15.2m in Prospect Resources
15th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced a strategic investment in Australia-based battery and electrification metals developer Prospect Resources. Prospect’s principal focus is... 


SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
15th April 2025

More than three decades after the first inclusive election the country faces pressures locally and internationally.  Now more than ever leaders in Government and SOE’s are called to prove the... 


UNTU to ballot members after Transnet wage meeting ends without agreement
15th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Labour union the United National Transport Union (UNTU) will ballot its members after a conciliation process to resolve a dispute between it and State-owned transport agency Transnet ended without... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
14th April 2025

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 


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Technology integral to transformation, logistics improvements, summit hears in sector overview
14th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transport and logistics systems are under strain, owing to factors including years of underinvestment, institutional inefficiency and policy misalignment; however, there are... 


Sugarcane harvesting
Even 10% US tariff will damage sugar industry – SA Canegrowers
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body SA Canegrowers implores the South African government to prioritise negotiations with the US on tariff reductions and exemptions to help create certainty in the agriculture industry.... 


Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
14th April 2025

As Africa’s manufacturing sector strives for growth and competitiveness in 2025, industry leaders are grappling with a range of challenges that threaten to slow progress. From supply chain... 


Powerlines
South Africa moves closer to traded power market, top bank says
14th April 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa tours CSIR on its eightieth anniversary
11th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, for its commitment to excellence... 


Manufacturer Embraer and Kenya Airways sign spare parts support agreement
11th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has announced that it has signed a service support agreement with Kenya Airways. The agreement sees the East African carrier joining the Embraer... 


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Event to highlight need for investment, collaboration
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Manufacturing Indaba can serve as a catalyst for industrial development, fostering a collaborative environment where African manufacturers are empowered to become key players in the global... 


BOOSTING PRODUCTION
DELKOR is undertaking a capacity-expansion upgrade to a Tanzania gold miner's 12-m-diameter gold concentrate thickener to double its output volumes
Gold plant undergoes doubling-of-capacity upgrade
11th April 2025 By: Donna Slater

A 12-m-diameter gold concentrate thickener for an East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer is currently undergoing a capacity-expansion upgrade by the plant’s original-equipment... 


Akkuyu feedwater reserve tank
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The rigging operation for supplying the first large-sized equipment inside the building has been completed in the turbine hall of Akkuyu nuclear power plant Unit 3. 


Image of graphite from Orom-Cross
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has signed an additional nonbinding offtake agreement for the supply of natural fine flake concentrate from the project. 


Location map of the South Crofty project
South Crofty tin project, UK – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Cornish Metals has bought about 4.5 acres of land – adjacent to its South Crofty tin project – from the Cornwall Council, taking the total land area of the project to about 32.5 acres. 


Bottle manufacturing
Manufacturing output decreases in February
10th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 3.2% year-on-year in February, with the largest negative contributions made by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment, having... 


Heraeus Precious Metals trading head Dominik Sperzel.
PGM Day highlights ruthenium’s bright future in hydrogen, biomass, electronics
10th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

After listening to Heraeus Precious Metals trading head Dominik Sperzel placing ruthenium on a new high pedestal and describing this low-profile platinum group metal (PGM) as “my personal... 


An image of Cesa KZN chairperson Sagren Narasimulu, president David Leukes and CEO Chris Campbell
Cesa calls for resilient infrastructure approach in KZN amid flood challenges
10th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal, especially given the recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in... 


A panel of experts unpack South Africa's gas projects, policies and the infrastructure needed to avoid the supply crunch.
South Africa urged to define the role of gas in its economy, future energy mix
10th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa should focus its efforts on defining the role of gas in its economy over the next ten years and then implement projects on that basis as a stepping stone that will provide greater... 


NEC Corporation, SITA to accelerate global digital identity tech adoption for the travel industry
10th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Air transport industry IT company Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA) and IT and electronics company NEC Corporation have signed an agreement to accelerate the... 


image of the upgraded automotive berth at the Port of East London
TNPA finally upgrades the automotive berth at East London port
9th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has completed a R60-million project to deepen and strengthen the automotive terminal berth at the Port of East London. The State-owned entity says the... 


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... 


Rail wagons
Transnet moves to shortlist bidders ahead of rail leasing company tender
9th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has initiated a process to select a private partner for a new leasing company, or ‘LeaseCo’, that will lease rail rolling stock to private train... 


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... 


Image of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
Cape Town proposes record infrastructure investment; adding 700 law enforcement officers
8th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 


Real Energy powers fleet expansion with DAF Trucks
Real Energy powers fleet expansion with DAF Trucks
8th April 2025

Real Energy Africa Logistics, a hazardous materials transport specialist, purchased its first new DAF trucks, the XF530 models which, in less than three months, have already clocked in excess of 10... 


Rangel to build €6m warehouse in South Africa
8th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics company Rangel Logistics Solutions, which entered the South African market in 2020, has made an additional investment of €6-million, or R125.6-million, in a warehouse in South Africa. The... 


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