Municipality sets ambitious Durban visitor growth target amid new flight options

The eThekwini municipality and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government are aiming to increase the number of international arrivals in Durban by at least two-million visitors a year – a target that... 

eThekwini hopes to lift Durban visitor numbers

The eThekwini municipality and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government are aiming to increase the number of international arrivals in Durban by at least two-million visitors a year – a target that... 

Rate of global deforestation slows, FAO shows

Africa is leading the way when it comes to deforestation with a net yearly loss of 2.8-million hectares of forests between 2010 and 2015. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)... 

South African port costs spark heated debate

A statement that local ports were among the cheapest in the world, sparked intense debate at a Transport Forum meeting, in Durban, late last week. Drawing on global statistics which included a... 

Transport management needs macroeconomic approach

South Africa is a transport challenged country and, although transport-related issues should be a government priority, this is not the case and government has not yet mastered managing transport... 

KZN outlines big infrastructure pipeline for comign five years

The KwaZulu-Natal public and private sectors have no control over turbulence in international markets, currency depreciation and difficult trading conditions but will focus on what is within their... 

Rate of global deforestation slows – FAO

Africa is leading the way when it comes to deforestation with a net yearly loss of 2.8-million hectares of forests between 2010 and 2015. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)... 

South African port costs debated

A statement that local ports were among the cheapest in the world, sparked intense debate at a Transport Forum meeting, in Durban, late last week. Drawing on global statistics which included a... 

Transport management needs macroeconomic approach, urges logistics professor

South Africa is a transport challenged country and, although transport-related issues should be a government priority, this is not the case and government has not yet mastered managing transport... 

Provincial govt commits to driving KZN economic growth, investment

The KwaZulu-Natal public and private sectors have no control over turbulence in international markets, currency depreciation and difficult trading conditions but will focus on what is within their... 

Use of aluminium vehicle body panels on the rise

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has begun the second phase of its aluminium localisation initiative, the company’s strategic business development, procurement and export manager Philip Jooste,... 

Auto analysis warns that ‘inertia’ could crimp manufacturing ambitions

South Africa’s automotive industry is not in crisis – but there is a very real danger that inertia could see it regress into lightweight assembly rather than claim its place as a globally... 

UKZN unveils solar car for global race

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Engineering has unveiled the solar-powered car that will be the first African entrant into the biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge to be held... 

R840m needed to complete crucial Sani Pass link

Investment of R836.6-million is needed to connect the “missing” 19 km stretch of road between the Sani Pass Hotel at the South African border and the Lesotho border to open up a vital... 

KZN municipalities seek private participation in 26 infrastructure projects

KwaZulu-Natal municipalities pitched 26 projects worth R6.8-billion to prospective private sector funders at the recent KwaZulu-Natal Infrastructure Fair, in Durban. Although the number of projects... 

SA manufacturers urged to have greater confidence in own products

South Africa’s manufacturing sector needs to act as an engine for rather than a mirror of economic growth and it was up to manufacturers themselves to see this, Manufacturing Circle spokesperson... 

Govt acknowledges need for manufacturing sector support

KwaZulu–Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has acknowledged that a lot of work needs to be done if the South African manufacturing industry is to grow and be competitive and sustainable. “We all need to... 

R30m caisson repair project for Durban dry dock

Durban’s ageing dry dock will be closed for two months while Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) completes a R30-million repair to its badly corroded outer caisson. Deputy port engineer... 

Use of aluminium vehicle body panels on the rise

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has begun the second phase of its aluminium localisation initiative, the company’s strategic business development, procurement and export manager Philip Jooste,... 

SA auto sector could regress into vehicle assembly, warns consultancy

South Africa’s automotive industry is not in crisis – but there is a very real danger that inertia could see it regress into lightweight assembly rather than claim its place as a globally... 

Govt determined to begin process to procure up to eight nuclear plants

The procurement process for South Africa’s new build nuclear energy programme will start in the second quarter of this year and be completed by the end of the 2015 financial year with the selection... 

R840m needed to complete 'missing link' on Sani Pass road

Investment of R836.6-million is needed to connect the “missing” 19 km stretch of road between the Sani Pass Hotel at the South African border and the Lesotho border to open up a vital... 

KZN municipalities seek R6.8bn in private sector funding for infrastructure projects

KwaZulu-Natal municipalities on Wednesday pitched 26 projects worth R6.8-billion to prospective private sector funders at the KwaZulu-Natal Infrastructure Fair, in Durban. Although the number of... 

Local manufacturers urged to have confidence in own products

South Africa’s manufacturing sector needs to act as an engine for rather than a mirror of economic growth and it was up to manufacturers themselves to see this, Manufacturing Circle spokesperson... 

Govt acknowledges need for manufacturing sector support

KwaZulu–Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has acknowledged that a lot of work needs to be done if the South African manufacturing industry is to grow and be competitive and sustainable. “We all need to... 

TNPA to undertake R30m caisson repair project at Durban dry dock

Durban’s ageing dry dock will be closed for two months while Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) completes a R30-million repair to its badly corroded outer caisson. Deputy port engineer... 

UKZN unveils solar car for global race

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Engineering has unveiled the solar-powered car that will be the first African entrant into the biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge to be held... 

Nuclear energy procurement process to start this month, budget not revealed

The procurement process for South Africa’s new build nuclear energy programme will start in the second quarter of this year and be completed by the end of the 2015 financial year with the selection... 

Spring Lights to commission new CNG plant by year-end

Spring Lights Gas (SLG), one of the two largest piped gas suppliers to KwaZulu-Natal industry, will commission a new compressed natural gas (CNG) plant in the south of Durban by year-end. Newly... 

Master port operators for Africa

Transnet’s Maritime School of Excellence provided the ideal opportunity to provide skills development for South Africa and the rest of the subcontinent,” Department of Public Enterprises acting... 

eThekwini to install solar panels at Moses Mabhida stadium, other facilities

The eThekwini municipality will invest R8.7-million in placing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, uShaka Marine World, Kings Park swimming pool, the Metro Police... 

eThekwini municipality to install solar panels at Moses Mabhida Stadium, other facilities

The eThekwini municipality will invest R8.7-million in placing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, uShaka Marine World, Kings Park swimming pool, the Metro Police... 

115 graduates complete maritime training at Transnet academy

Transnet’s Maritime School of Excellence provided the ideal opportunity to provide skills development for South Africa and the rest of the subcontinent,” Department of Public Enterprises acting... 

TNPA continues R17bn infrastructure spend at Durban port

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) was committed to spending R17-billion on infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Durban by 2023. In a briefing on current projects that had begun or were... 

Mathe Group, PFE partner to expand KZN tyre recycling capacity

A joint venture (JV) between Durban-based small truck tyre recycler Mathe Group and PFE International, which counts Van Dyck Carpets as one of its South African subsidiaries, is expected to double... 

TNPA continues R17bn infrastructure spend at Durban port

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) was committed to spending R17-billion on infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Durban by 2023. In a briefing on current projects that had begun or were... 

Mathe Group, PFE partner to expand KwaZulu-Natal tyre recycling capacity

A joint venture (JV) between Durban-based small truck tyre recycler Mathe Group and PFE International, which counts Van Dyck Carpets as one of its South African subsidiaries, is expected to double... 

TPT invests in skills development at Richards Bay port

The handover of specialised computer equipment to the Umfolozi Technical and Vocational Education and Training College would address one of the greatest challenges faced by Transnet Port Terminals... 

TPT invests in skills development at Richards Bay port

The handover of specialised computer equipment to the Umfolozi Technical and Vocational Education and Training College would address one of the greatest challenges faced by Transnet Port Terminals... 

KwaZulu-Natal facing significant budget cuts

KwaZulu-Natal faced tough economic times, MEC of Finance Belinda Scott told the African Economic Expansion Summit (AEES), in Durban, this month. As a large contributor to the country’s economy, at...