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Second phase of eThekwini’s integrated transport network under way

11th November 2016

Construction of GO!Durban, eThekwini’s integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN), is gathering momentum with the second phase of the project under way.  GO!Durban head of infrastructure... 


Afrox opens R60m Riverhorse Valley hub

11th November 2016

African Oxygen (Afrox) officially unveiled its flagship R60-million filling and engineering services hub at Riverhorse Valley to the north of Durban on Friday. The 18 000 m² site is home to a... 


GO!Durban N2 bridge

GO!Durban construction gathering momentum

25th October 2016

Construction of GO!Durban, eThekwini’s integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN), is gathering momentum with the second phase of the project under way.  GO!Durban head of infrastructure... 


Afrox opens R60m Riverhorse Valley hub

Afrox opens R60m Riverhorse Valley hub

24th October 2016

African Oxygen (Afrox) officially unveiled its flagship R60-million filling and engineering services hub at Riverhorse Valley to the north of Durban on Friday. The 18 000 m² site is home to a... 


R300m recapitalisation to ensure survival of KZN hardboard firm

7th October 2016

Durban-based private equity firm Jacobs Capital and its partner Black Bird Capital are confident that investment of around R300-million will place struggling hardboard manufacturer Masonite back on... 


Launch of Osprey marks halfway point in R1.4bn tug-building contract

7th October 2016

The launch of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) Osprey tugboat in Durban harbour last month marked the halfway point in the port authority’s R1.4-billion tug-building contract.... 


Jacobs Capital, partner invest R300m in recapitalising KZN hardboard manufacturer

Jacobs Capital, partner invest R300m in recapitalising KZN hardboard manufacturer

26th September 2016

Durban-based private equity firm Jacobs Capital and its partner Black Bird Capital are confident that investment of around R300-million will place struggling hardboard manufacturer Masonite back on... 


KZN coalition bemoans political, economic uncertainty

23rd September 2016

Government needs to provide strong leadership, political and economic certainty and a return to the values of post-1994 South Africa if it is to partner with business to unlock growth opportunities... 


Launch of Osprey marks halfway point in TNPA’s R1.4bn tug-building contract

Launch of Osprey marks halfway point in TNPA’s R1.4bn tug-building contract

20th September 2016

The launch of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) Osprey tugboat in Durban harbour on Tuesday marked the halfway point in the port authority’s R1.4-billion tug-building contract.... 


Floating dry dock could lead to further docking opportunities in Durban

16th September 2016

Dormac Marine’s R300-million investment in its Dormac Dock 1 floating dry dock will position the Dormac shipyard as a centre of excellence for the ship repair industry and serve as a stimulus for... 


TNPA to boost dredging skills through launch of R30m simulator

16th September 2016

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has launched Africa’s first dredging simulator – a computerised training cockpit for aspirant dredger operators – in Durban.  The dredging simulator is... 


KwaZulu-Natal Growth Coalition bemoans political, economic uncertainty

7th September 2016

Government needs to provide strong leadership, political and economic certainty and a return to the values of post-1994 South Africa if it is to partner with business to unlock growth opportunities... 


Floating dry dock could lead to further docking opportunities in Durban

Floating dry dock could lead to further docking opportunities in Durban

5th September 2016

Dormac Marine’s R300-million investment in its Dormac Dock 1 floating dry dock will position the Dormac shipyard as a centre of excellence for the ship repair industry and serve as a stimulus for... 


TNPA CEO Richard Vallihu

TNPA to boost dredging skills through launch of R30m simulator

5th September 2016

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has launched Africa’s first dredging simulator – a computerised training cockpit for aspirant dredger operators – in Durban.  The dredging simulator is... 


DTI calls for more to be done to boost local manufacturing

26th August 2016

Significant successes characterise the national industrial effort but much more needs to be done to achieve the required scale and a higher impact industrial policy, Department of Trade and... 


DTI calls for more to be done to boost local manufacturing

16th August 2016

Significant successes characterise the national industrial effort but much more needs to be done to achieve the required scale and a higher impact industrial policy, Department of Trade and... 


New Durban floating dock to add much-needed ship repair capacity

New Durban floating dock to add much-needed ship repair capacity

12th August 2016

With an estimated 12 000 ships calling at South Africa’s ports each year and over 30 000 vessels sailing along the South African coastline annually, the ship repair industry should theoretically be... 


ARRIVING IN DURBAN: Dormac Dock 1 arrived in the Port of Durban on July 17

New Durban floating dock to add much-needed ship repair capacity

12th August 2016

With an estimated 12 000 ships calling at South Africa’s ports each year and over 30 000 vessels sailing along the South African coastline annually, the ship repair industry should theoretically be... 


Treasury mulling new funding models for development projects

22nd July 2016

The level of government subsidies for development programmes was not sustainable and alternative sources of funding needed to be found, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said at a recent... 


Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

Govt subsidies for development programmes unsustainable – Gordhan

8th July 2016

The level of government subsidies for development programmes was not sustainable and alternative sources of funding needed to be found, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told a KwaZulu-Natal... 


Water and Sanitation outlines advances in water policies

27th May 2016

The recent drought – the worst in 23 years – not only revealed that South Africa did not have a national water plan but also sparked a review of various policies and infrastructure projects, Water... 


Desalination plans advancing in KZN and Western Cape

27th May 2016

Package desalination plants are likely to be in place on both the KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape coasts within months, Department of Water and Sanitation director-general Margaret Diedericks and... 


Construction starts on R250m optical fibre cable manufacturing plant

27th May 2016

A R250-million new optical fibre cable manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort, north of Durban, would be fully operational by January 2017, proving that much-needed industrial development could be... 


DWS advances water policies

DWS advances water policies

17th May 2016

The recent drought – the worst in 23 years – not only revealed that South Africa did not have a national water plan but also sparked a review of various policies and infrastructure projects, Water... 


KZN, WC to have desalination plants in place within months

KZN, WC to have desalination plants in place within months

16th May 2016

Package desalination plants are likely to be in place on both the KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape coasts within months, Department of Water and Sanitation director-general Margaret Diedericks and... 


Construction starts on R250m optical fibre cable manufacturing plant

Construction starts on R250m optical fibre cable manufacturing plant

16th May 2016

A R250-million new optical fibre cable manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort, north of Durban, would be fully operational by January 2017, proving that much-needed industrial development could be... 


Maritime transport policy to be submitted to Parliament in March

11th March 2016

The Department of Transport has accelerated the process of finalising the Maritime Transport Policy, which is expected to take effect by mid-year, according to Deputy Transport Minister Sindiwe... 


Durban’s transformation into smart port city under the spotlight

11th March 2016

  The notion of transforming Durban – home to South Africa’s largest and busiest ports – into a smart port city was a focal point at the inaugural Durban Maritime Summit, which kicked off in Durban... 


KZN provincial govt establishes maritime institute

11th March 2016

To support and drive policy change and operational effectiveness in the local industry, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is establishing a maritime institute, said provincial Economic... 


KZN provincial govt establishes Maritime Institute

KZN provincial govt establishes Maritime Institute

29th February 2016

To support and drive policy change and operational effectiveness in the local industry, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is establishing a maritime institute, said provincial Economic... 


Maritime Transport policy to be submitted to Parliament in March

Maritime Transport policy to be submitted to Parliament in March

26th February 2016

The Department of Transport has accelerated the process of finalising the Maritime Transport Policy, which is expected to take effect by mid-year, according to Deputy Transport Minister Sindiwe... 


Durban’s transformation into smart port city aimed to improve efficiencies

Durban’s transformation into smart port city aimed to improve efficiencies

24th February 2016

  The notion of transforming Durban – home to South Africa’s largest and busiest ports – into a smart port city was a focal point at the inaugural Durban Maritime Summit, which kicked off in Durban... 


Maritime summit highlights need for Durban to become a smart port city

19th February 2016

With a shift in freight transport from road to rail and a more efficient logistics system providing the backbone for a more competitive economy, the maritime sector, supported by the logistics and... 


KZN approves development of R3.5bn south Durban logistics park

12th February 2016

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu has given the go-ahead for construction of the R3.5-billion Clairwood Logistics Park and Distribution... 


Maritime summit highlights need for Durban to become a smart port city

Maritime summit highlights need for Durban to become a smart port city

2nd February 2016

With a shift in freight transport from road to rail and a more efficient logistics system providing the backbone for a more competitive economy, the maritime sector, supported by the logistics and... 


KZN approves development of R3.5bn south Durban logistics park

KZN approves development of R3.5bn south Durban logistics park

27th January 2016

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu has given the go-ahead for construction of the R3.5-billion Clairwood Logistics Park and Distribution... 


Despite rocky outlook, port terminals chief says strategy intact

15th January 2016

Even though it will be a case of “all hands on deck to do more with less”, everything is on track at Transnet ahead of a challenging 2016, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Karl Socikwa said during... 


FLAGSHIP PORT TNPA has approved a R70-million upgrade of Pier 2 at the Durban container terminal

Brownfield Durban upgrades prioritised as dig-out development is deferred

11th December 2015

The tide has turned for South African ports and the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is pressing ahead with its investment under Transnet’s Market Demand Strategy (MDS) notwithstanding poor... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Karl Socikwa

All on track at Transnet despite rocky outlook

9th December 2015

Even though it will be a case of “all hands on deck to do more with less”, everything is on track at Transnet ahead of a challenging 2016, said Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Karl Socikwa during... 


TNPA presses ahead with MDS, defers Durban dig-out port development

TNPA presses ahead with MDS, defers Durban dig-out port development

30th November 2015

The tide has turned for South African ports and the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is pressing ahead with its investment under Transnet’s Market Demand Strategy (MDS) notwithstanding poor... 


Ports operator highlights role of technology in improving efficiencies

20th November 2015

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has improved efficiencies and significantly enhanced port throughput, thereby positively impacting on South Africa’s economic growth, CEO Karl Socikwa told delegates... 


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