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Condition monitoring ensures regional water supply in South Africa
15th March 2023

Although about two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water, there is an equally large proportion of the world’s population living in areas that suffer water scarcity. The groundwater is... 


City Power gets R9m security boost to help fight cable theft in Joburg
14th March 2023 By: News24Wire

After receiving a R9-million boost to tackle cable theft, City Power will embark on a project that's aimed at replacing underground cables with overhead lines. City of Johannesburg mayoral... 


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MTN Group reports strong 2022 earnings
13th March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group has increased its dividend as it reports a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year under review, MTN achieved a 3.8 percentage point... 


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Cordless leaf blower now available
11th March 2023

A new backpack leaf blower is said to be the first of its kind, offering increased performance and power. The WORX NITRO backpack blower features four 20 V 4.0 Ah power share batteries, totalling... 


City of Cape Town highlights increase in cable theft arrests
7th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A review of statistics over a seven-month period shows a considerable increase in cable theft arrests by the City of Cape Town's Metal Theft Unit since November, the city says in a statement. The... 


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Setting a new standard for crane cable guides
3rd March 2023

Vereeniging-based crane manufacturer Stahl Cranes & Hoists is shifting its Jib crane cable management systems from festoons and pulleys to reliable and snag-free energy chain systems from... 


Msikaba bridge construction slated for completion by end of 2024 
3rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


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Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative iron-ore rail line
24th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State-owned logistics company has rejected an overture from an Anglo American unit to take over the running of its iron ore rail line, which is one of its most profitable but battles... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
24th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, has granted a preservation order freezing a slew of properties and vehicles allegedly bought from the proceeds of a corrupt tender at the Kusile power... 


More blackouts, less revenue for the government
20th February 2023

By Bernard Mofokeng, Partner: Head of Tax; Nico Alberts, Senior Tax Consultant, CMS South Africa It is shocking that the South African government seems not to regard the now regular power blackouts... 


Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future
17th February 2023

A family of solar trees on the rooftop Piazza at Eastgate Shopping Mall has consistently provided a self-powered living space - where people gather, night and day, to regroup and relax. It is... 


Transnet investigation officials swoop in and apprehend cable thieves in KwaZulu-Natal
17th February 2023

On 14 February 2023, around 22h40 following a tip off, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) officials rushed to the scene in Pepworth D, upon their arrival security officers were hard at work chasing after... 


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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge should be complete in the last quarter of 2023.  


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Msikaba bridge heads for completion by end-2024 
13th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


Non-stop transmission of digital sensor signals via fieldbus
13th February 2023

Ethernet modules for field applications The decentralised DI modules serve as a gateway between binary sensors and the fieldbus. This means that binary switching signals in the field can be... 


Transnet to shrink rail network
9th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

State-owned logistics company Transnet plans to shrink the 20 000 km freight rail network it operates by at least 35% as it focuses on delivering more profitable cargo loads. Transnet, which also... 


Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill
Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept... 


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One cable for power and data
3rd February 2023

Motion plastics and cable manufacturer igus has introduced its new readycable hybrid cables, allowing one cable to be used for power and data, helping save installation space and weight. igus notes... 


Three 2Africa subsea cables now landed in South Africa
3rd February 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2Africa subsea cable has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, marking the third landing on the coast of South Africa of the world’s largest submarine cable... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three units at Kusile, which will bypass the flue-gas desulphurisation system. 


Recycled copper
Thakadu, Mertech Marine form JV to recycle, beneficiate copper in South Africa
2nd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Beneficiation and trading company Thakadu Resources and seabed telecommunication cables recovery and recycling company Mertech Marine have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) to beneficiate copper... 


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Battery electric range paves route to ‘mine of the future’
27th January 2023

Mining solutions provider Sandvik, in a press release published in November, noted that the launch of its battery electric vehicles created opportunities that the mining sector had previously “only... 


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2Africa subsea cable, Middle East and North Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The 2Africa subsea cable has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said it will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for an exemption to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation units at the Kusile power station. 


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Use of private LTE networks advances mining and industrial sectors
20th January 2023

The increased implementation of mining and industrial private Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks is set to drive greater advances in automation, enabling improved productivity and efficiency on... 


LG's new OLED TV with zero connect technology redefines freedom to design your space
16th January 2023

A Stunning Achievement, the Larger-Than-Life 97-inch OLED TV Comes With Real Time Video and Audio Wireless Transmission up to 4K 120Hz LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its 97-inch LG SIGNATURE... 


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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the Msikaba bridge deck. 


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Woodhouse Colliery, UK
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The UK has approved opening its first deep coal mine in more than 30 years. 


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Work starts on Msikaba bridge deck
15th December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Work has started on the Msikaba bridge deck, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) reports, noting that it took three trucks to transport the first steel bridge deck segment in... 


Fuel leak causes fire at Eskom's Matla power station
14th December 2022 By: News24Wire

A unit at Eskom's Matla power station in Mpumalanga suffered a fire incident on Wednesday afternoon as a result of a fuel oil leak. According to sources at the power utility, spilled fuel oil... 


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Eaton’s acquisition of Tripp Lite boosts IT portfolio across EMEA
8th December 2022

Power management company Eaton has expanded its power quality portfolio through the acquisition of Tripp Lite, an American supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions, to build a... 


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Glencore says this time is different for coming copper shortage
6th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

Glencore added its voice to a chorus of miners warning of coming copper shortages, arguing that a “huge deficit” is looming for the crucial industrial metal. CEO Gary Nagle said that while some... 


Transnet sees South African coal exports as being safer on diesel trains
5th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State-owned port and rail company Transnet proposed switching to diesel trains to avoid disruptions to coal exports caused by the theft of power cables that disable electric... 


Downstream industry calls for scrapping of import tariffs on steel
2nd December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s steel industry has experienced considerable headwinds over the past few years; however, the biggest challenge that must be dealt with is the import duties that have been implemented... 


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PRASA, Transnet welcome six-month ban on scrap metal trading
2nd December 2022 By: Darren Parker

State-owned rail companies the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) have both welcomed the six-month ban on the trade of scrap metal as government seeks to... 


Find your perfect at Constantia Valley Office Park
Find your perfect at Constantia Valley Office Park
1st December 2022

Location, location, location Located in scenic Constantia Kloof in Roodepoort, Constantia Kloof 3 is one of five free-standing office buildings that make up Constantia Valley Office Park. If you’re... 


Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking
Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking
28th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

The warnings keep getting louder: the world is hurtling toward a desperate shortage of copper. Humans are more dependent than ever on a metal we’ve used for 10 000 years; new deposits are drying... 


The ITER under construction, in France
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Defects have been discovered in the thermal shields and vacuum vessel sectors. 


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Calling all businesses in South Africa - big trade event coming presents 100’s of new business opportunities
24th November 2022

The 3rd rendition of Pakistan-Africa is taking place in South Africa end November 2022. The two-day trade event will present hundreds of new business opportunities to South Africans. From big... 


Scrap handling
Cabinet approves measures to restrict scrap exports, but details yet to be released
18th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has approved a “comprehensive package” of policy measures to restrict trade in scrap metal to limit damage to public infrastructure, including the ongoing theft of copper cables, which is... 


Transnet welcomes sentencing of criminals who stole copper cables
17th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned entity Transnet has welcomed the sentencing by the Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week of three criminals who stole contact wire (copper cables) belonging to Transnet in October... 


Solar module manufacturing
South Africa’s strong solar PV outlook offers localisation platform – report
16th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The prospect of rapid growth in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations across South Africa will create opportunities for the localisation of supply chains and for domestic manufacturing, a new study... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


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