Year-old forum a major boost to foundry industry

A year after its formation, the New Foundry Generation Forum (NFGF) has reported significant productivity improvements, and has witnessed the invention of simulation software and three-dimensional... 

Success of manufacturing hinges on stable environment, competitiveness and local beneficiation

The future of manufacturing in South Africa lay in the country’s ability to become a stable business destination, globally competitive and beneficiate locally produced products, said Manufacturing... 

Syngenta unveils expanded formulation, fill and packing plant

Global agribusiness company Syngenta officially unveiled the expansion of its Brits Formulation, Fill & Packaging Plant (FF&P) site in the North West last week, which added an automated herbicide... 

Public violence charges against mining community members withdrawn after 18 months

Charges against six members of the North West-based Bua Mining Communities social movement who were charged with illegal gathering and public violence were withdrawn last week, owing to the lack of... 

Anglo–Wits partnership launches R15m occupational hygiene Chair

Multinational mining company Anglo American has launched its new Anglo American Endowed Chair in Occupational Hygiene at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health. The Chair, in... 

Siemens showcases model of Mars robot at Future of Manufacturing Conference

Multinational electronics company Siemens unveiled a working model of the Curiosity Mars Rover – which is the biggest robot to land on Mars – at its Future of Manufacturing Conference at the... 

Anglo sees Zimele playing crucial role in economic transformation

Diversified mining company Anglo American says its Zimele enterprise development model will play a crucial role in achieving economic transformation in South Africa. 

Collaboration between stakeholders essential to drive enterprise development

Economic growth and the alleviation of poverty are challenges that government should not tackle alone, but rather, key stakeholders should share the responsibility of building a thriving economy... 

Can South Africa’s manufacturing sector rise again?

Over the past 20 years, there has been persistent concern about deindustrialisation in South Africa, as well as locally produced manufactured products having been increasingly displaced by imports.... 

Can South Africa’s manufacturing sector rise again?

Over the past 20 years there has been persistent concern about deindustrialisation in South Africa, as well as the fact that locally produced manufactured products have been increasingly displaced... 

Liaison between govt, private sector will guarantee competitiveness of local manufacturers

The establishment of proper liaison channels between government and private enterprises regarding funding for manufacturing projects can guarantee that South Africa's manufacturing sector remains... 

Young scientist showcases AMD solution at Eskom Expo

The concern around how surface- and groundwater are polluted by acid mine drainage (AMD) has prompted an Eskom Expo for Young Scientist finalist to create a cost-effective and environment-friendly... 

New ways needed to ‘redeem’ SA mining sector, attract investment – KPMG

With the past decade being labelled as the ‘lost decade’ in South Africa’s mining industry by various commentators, the need for intervention by all stakeholders in order to attract investment that... 

Siemens demonstrates Curiosity Mars Rover capabilities

A working model of the Curiosity Mars Rover (Rover) – the biggest robot to land on Mars – was officially unveiled for the first time in Africa on Tuesday afternoon by multinational electronics... 

E Cape wind project overcomes communal-land constraint

In the first quarter of 2015, seven Vestas V112 wind turbines will be erected in the Great Kei local municipality at integrated renewable energy company InnoWind’s 21 MW Chaba wind farm in the... 

Renewables will play role in reducing load-shedding risk

State-owned power utility Eskom’s renewable energy projects will contribute significantly to minimising power cuts as they have the ability to contribute positively to grid stability. 

Companies commoditising explosives as Asian market slows

The fall of thermal coal prices in China has impacted the Asian mining industry negatively as it has led to companies requiring explosives to be commoditised, says explosives company AEL Mining... 

AEL entrenching itself in Latin American market

Explosives company AEL Mining Services says its supply of electronic detonators to the Latin American countries has been successful in the past four years, with the company’s focus currently on... 

Tech Expo to showcase top technology projects from South Africa’s universities

With constant advancements taking place across the engineering, design and information and technology fields, South Africa is at the forefront of a major technology boom, which the Technology... 

JRA’s Find & Fix app gains recognition

The Johannesburg Road Agency’s (JRA’s) Find & Fix mobile application (app) received top honours at the Microsoft Partner Network Awards 2014 held at the Inanda Club, in Sandton, in Johannesburg on... 

Ugandan mining investment opportunities to come under the spotlight at seminar to be held later this month

Support services company Africa Exchange in partnership with multinational consulting firm KPMG is set to host the Uganda Country Focus Seminar on October 27 in which topics such as foreign... 

Kumba’s Kolomela mine produces its first entrepreneur

In line with its vision to create sustainable development throughout the life-of-mine, Anglo American-owned company Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela mine has produced its first entrepreneur who owns a... 

It may not feel like it, but SA fuel prices are below global average

With just over 80% of South Africa’s fuel price being made up of government levies and taxes and the basic fuel price, the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) states South Africa’s... 

Orange Farm primary school gets solar-powered Internet

Multinational electronics company Samsung Electronics Africa, together with nongovernmental organisation Habitat for Humanity and the Gauteng Department of Education, officially unveiled the Solar... 

Forevermark diamonds available in Botswana

Following diamond mining and manufacturing company De Beers Group’s announcement that it plans to make major investments in its business operations, the group expanded its Forevermark diamond brand... 

Regulatory certainty, competitiveness essential for investment

South Africa’s mining sector is one of the key sectors that has the ability to foster the county’s economic growth; however, the need for regulatory certainty and remaining globally competitive... 

Alternative power supply can reduce load-shedding

State-owned power utility Eskom noted on Tuesday that its renewable energy projects would contribute significantly to reducing power cuts, as these projects would assist in ensuring grid stability.... 

Firms urged to be more proactive in seizing energy efficiency opportunities

The National Business Initiative (NBI), which heads the Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) programme, states that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) approving the... 

Innovations to receive recognition in October

The South African Breweries (SAB) Foundation is set to announce the winners of its fourth Annual Social Innovation Awards at the end of October. 

Solar company sponsors eight-day solar race

Solar power products manufacturer SolarWorld Africa has sponsored the eight-day countrywide integrated energy and chemical company Sasol Solar Challenge, which aims at demonstrating the performance... 

Bearings group’s expo attracts big interest

Bearings distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) held its two-day industrial productivity exhibition at its BMG Park in Johannesburg on September 18 and 19 and attracted more than 2 000 visitors to the... 

Frost & Sullivan sees spend on automation and control systems increasing

The emergence of new industry techniques, such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for the supply of gas and the discovery of oil in sub-Saharan Africa is set to increase capital spending on... 

66% of claims to asbestos trust related to mesothelioma

With an increase in mesothelioma cancer within the mining industry, the Asbestos Relief Trust (ART) urges miners to contact the trust to claim for financial assistance that will help them to get... 

Call for compliance clarity as DMR says licences may be withdrawn

It has been ten years since the South African Mining Charter was first put in place, in an attempt to accelerate transformation in the South African mining industry. A top priority on the charter’s... 

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Main Activity of the Company: Manufacturing and distribution of German-made solar power products 

Funding for student housing top priority for department

Statistics released at the end of 2012 by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) indicated a backlog of about 200 000 university beds and, since then, the department’s prime focus... 

De Beers investing billions as diamond demand is forecast to outstrip supply

Diamond mining and manufacturing company De Beers Group is making major investments in its business operations as diamond demand is expected to almost outstrip growth in diamond carat production in... 

Call for compliance clarity as DMR says licences may be withdrawn

It has been ten years since the South African Mining Charter was first put in place, in an attempt to accelerate transformation in the South African mining industry. 

Govt prioritises transport infrastructure provision to curb deaths, ‘huge cost’ to economy

With October being acknowledged as national transport month, Government Communication and Information System acting CEO Phumla Williams points out that road accidents are estimated to cost the... 

Tawana to build pilot plant at Liberia iron-ore project next year

ASX-listed Tawana Resources announced at the Paydirt 2014 Africa Down Under Conference in Perth earlier this month that it plans to build a pilot plant on site at its iron-ore Mofe Creek project in...