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Energy investor Reatile gears up for LNG importation as gas shortage looms
15th March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In light of the looming natural gas supply constraints from mid-2026, investment company Reatile Group is actively engaging Sasol on mitigating the gap between 2026 and the eventual arrival of... 


UFS agronomy researcher Dr Jerry Dlamini
Rain-fed agriculture emissions research shows climate-smart interventions can help
15th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Preliminary findings of a two-year study from the University of the Free State (UFS) Kenilworth Experimental Farm indicate that climate-smart agriculture interventions, such as legume rotation and... 


Platinum cathode required in PEM fuel cells to convert hydrogen to electricity. Heraeus infographic.
Major new gigafactory fuel cell thrust enlivening demand outlook for platinum
15th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A major new fuel cell thrust in North America is enlivening the outlook for platinum and helping the world advance further along the road to net zero. Emphasising that the advancement of the... 


An image of Mitsubishi’s new-generation Grendia forklift
Masslift Africa launches Mitsubishi Forklift’s new Grendia series in South Africa
15th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forklift products and services provider Masslift Africa, in partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, this week launched Mitsubishi’s new-generation Grendia forklift series for the Southern... 


Electricity pylons
South Africa takes next step toward opening up electricity trade
15th March 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa moved a step closer toward creating a competitive electricity market after legislation that establishes the framework cleared another hurdle. The Electricity Regulation Act Amendment... 


Toyota, Ford and VW come out tops in 2023 AutoTrader report
Toyota, Ford and VW come out tops in 2023 AutoTrader report
15th March 2024 By: Irma Venter

In 2023, Toyota took top position as South Africa’s most sold used-car brand with 60 296 units changing hands, while the Ford Ranger reigned supreme as the country's most sold used model, at 20 156... 


Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga
Draft public transport subsidy policy recommends increasing funding to 5% of GDP
15th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Draft National Public Transport Subsidy Policy recommends that funding for public transport be increased from the current 0.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5% of GDP. Compared with... 


Petro SA's gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay
PetroSA confirms no injuries from fire at Mossel Bay refinery
15th March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) has confirmed it safely contained and extinguished a fire at its gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, with no sustained... 


Vehicles parked in a taxi rank in Gauteng
Taxi Relief Fund extended to enable remaining claimants to secure payment
15th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Transport (DoT) has obtained Cabinet approval to extend the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) to November 30. The request to extend the TRF was made to afford as many taxi operators as... 


Zaffra CEO Jan Toschka
New sustainable aviation fuels venture established by Sasol and Topsoe
15th March 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new venture focusing on the development and delivery of sustainable aviation fuels has been officially launched jointly by Sasol and Topsoe. Known as Zaffra and headquartered in Amsterdam, in The... 


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cidb, Deputy Minister launch programme to accelerate construction industry transformation
15th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swart and industry regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) on March 14 officially launched the B.U.I.L.D Programme,... 


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REIPPPP Bid Window submissions deadline extended
15th March 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the reasons for the extension of the bid submissions deadline for Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement... 


Power lines
South Africa’s next energy challenge: A R390-billion grid upgrade
15th March 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is facing a monumental challenge as it seeks to end years of rolling electricity outages that have hobbled the economy: It needs to build and fund a R390-billion expansion of the... 


Magazine round up | 15 March 2024
Magazine round up | 15 March 2024
15th March 2024

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 


Ceta invests R180m in training initiatives
14th March 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta) has allocated about R180-million to fund various training initiatives, which is set to benefit 2 267 learners across all nine provinces.... 


Exxaro media briefing.
Wind generation up, solar operational soon, Exxaro reports
14th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Group wind power generation last year increased by 8% and the Lephalale solar power project is on its way to being operational in the first quarter of next year, Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa... 


Wesgro launches new domestic tourism campaign
14th March 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Western Cape trade, investment and tourism promotion agency Wesgro has launched a new campaign to attract tourists to the province. Unlike other recent campaigns, this one, called ‘With Love from... 


Port of Durban
TNPA seeks to unlock land value through big leasing offer across seven ports
14th March 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has released tenders for nearly 100 leasing opportunities across seven of its sea ports in line with a real estate strategy that... 


IATA launches its Digital Leadership Charter for air cargo
14th March 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline industry, on Thursday launched its IATA Digital Leadership Charter. The launch took place at the... 


Industrial Gas Users Association of South Africa executive director Jaco Human
Industrial gas users prepare to make ‘orderly transition’ case at crunch gas-cliff meeting
14th March 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The creation of a formal public-private platform to assess solutions to a pending “gas cliff” for industrial consumers in South Africa points to the fact that the issue is finally being taken... 


Standard Bank partners with mobility startup Planet42
Standard Bank partners with mobility startup Planet42
14th March 2024 By: Irma Venter

Standard Bank has partnered with Planet42 in a R300-million deal it believes will enable the mobility startup “to shake up the passenger car market by broadening access to personal vehicles and... 


Image of the Mazda BT-50
Mazda Southern Africa discontinues BT-50 bakkie sales
14th March 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mazda Southern Africa has announced that the Mazda BT-50 double-cab bakkie has reached the end of the line in the local market. Since it debuted in 2008, replacing Mazda’s B-series of... 


Cyber crime
PSA urges govt to prioritise cybersecurity amid attacks
14th March 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Public Servants Association wants government to prioritise cybersecurity, including investing in skills development, following recent cyberattacks on government systems. The PSA expressed... 


Bopa Morua co-managing partner Nthime Khoele
RMB Ventures, Bopa Moruo acquire majority stake in Icon Oncology
14th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private equity investment firms RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo have acquired a majority stake in cancer treatment provider Icon Oncology for an undisclosed sum. Icon has a national footprint of 26... 


The Vertrex modules to be supplied to the Merak 1 project
Trina Solar, SOLA and WBHO collaborate on 135 MW solar plant for ARM
14th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Shanghai-listed solar photovoltaic company Trina SOLAr, renewable energy project developer SOLA and civil engineering and construction company WBHO Construction will build the 135 MW Merak 1 SOLAr... 


The Durban port
Manufacturing confidence decreases to 21 in the first quarter
14th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Loadshedding, challenges at the ports and political uncertainty saw manufacturer confidence in the first quarter of the year dip five points to 21, Absa's latest Manufacturing Survey shows. The 21... 


Containers on a ship at sea
Inept African ports miss chance as Red Sea attacks reroute ships
14th March 2024 By: Bloomberg

Africa’s inefficient and aging ports are hampering the continent’s chances of capitalizing on a surge in ship traffic that’s avoiding attacks by Houthi rebels through the Red Sea, logistics experts... 


An SAA branded aircraft
Deal to sell government stake in South African Airways collapses
14th March 2024 By: Reuters

A deal the South African government has been negotiating for three years to sell a majority stake in South African Airways (SAA) has fallen apart, the minister overseeing the company said on... 


Exxaro CE Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro declares R5.4bn dividends, green energy business thriving
14th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Exxaro, with interests in the coal, energy and ferrous markets, has declared final and special dividends. The share dividend of R10.10 a share is roughly R3.4-billion and... 


Speakers who participated in the webinar hosted by Creamer Media on March 13.
Local gas supplies not likely to come on stream in time for South Africa to avoid a 'gas cliff'
13th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although gas is widely regarded as a necessary part of South Africa’s future energy mix, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) head of mitigation Steve Nicholls is not convinced that a reliable... 


International Monetary Fund African development director Abebe Selassie
Crisis of confidence has exacerbated sub-Saharan Africa’s funding squeeze
13th March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Various shocks have resulted in commodity price pressure and fiscal constraints globally, but sub-Saharan African countries, in particular, have been experiencing a “funding squeeze” as a result of... 


DWS hosts public consultation on revamped water, sanitation regulations
13th March 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the end of the public comment period nears, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) held public consultations for the proposals set out in the draft Compulsory National Standards for Water... 


Work under way at the Black Rock manganese operation.
New level of Transnet transparency much improved – ARM
13th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Since the new leadership at State rail enterprise Transnet has began engaging with South Africa's mining industry, the level of transparency has been “much, much improved”, according to African... 


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