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Vodacom injecting R500m into Western Cape network to increase capacity and uptime
29th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom aims to spend more than R500-million in the Western Cape to grow coverage reach, increase capacity and improve network uptime across the province this year. The... 


Cape Town pursues reinstatement of joint rail enforcement unit
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town says it is keen to help revive the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) rail enforcement unit (REU), which operated as a three-way government partnership between... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
29th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec is optimistic that its R16.4-billion solar-battery project in the Northern Cape will finally address long-standing questions about the so-called... 


Transnet CEO Portia Derby
Transnet to issue big locomotive tender in August as it clears legal hurdles
27th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet intends launching its much-anticipated tender for new locomotives in August having recorded a 5.6% drop in rail volumes last year as a result of a... 


Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for the construction industry
27th July 2022

Pratley has a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important that one does not compromise on quality in favour... 


Vodacom to inject R600m into Mpumalanga connectivity
27th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom plans to spend R600-million to accelerate coverage reach and network capacity and provide access to affordable, high-quality connectivity across Mpumalanga this... 


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PRASA gears up to open sections of the Western Cape’s Central line
25th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will start trial operations on the Cape Town to Langa via Mutual station route, the Cape Town to Langa via Pinelands station route, and the... 


The emperor again
22nd July 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

There is a story about an emperor who is told by his staff that he is wearing a very beautiful jacket and that the jacket is more beautiful than any of the other jackets that he has worn. They say... 


Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula
PRASA working to restore three Gauteng rail corridors before year-end
21st July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is rebuilding and recovering five high-priority commuter rail corridors, three of which, in Gauteng, will reopen before the end of the year. These... 


Preparatory work under way for Kenhardt projects, in the Northern Cape
Scatec confident R16.4bn solar-battery project will lay renewables ‘intermittency’ debate to rest
20th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec is optimistic that its R16.4-billion solar-battery project in the Northern Cape will finally address long-standing questions about the so-called... 


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South African company offers the latest in fireproofing solutions
15th July 2022

A range of locally developed fireproofing solutions is available for the fire engineering, mining, construction, commercial and industrial sectors. Part of the Advanced Group of Companies,... 


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Safely connecting power cables and electricity
15th July 2022

High voltage cable coupler manufacturer KonNx designs, manufactures and distributes high and low voltage cable couplers and connectors for use in heavy industrial applications, such as opencast and... 


How to avert the risk of valuable information being disregarded.
Basing analysis solely on data can result in treasure being mistaken for trash
15th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Applying subject matter expertise to process data streams for accuracy is a necessary part of mining’s new digital age, according to SRK Consulting Global chief technology officer Mike Olsen.... 


Cas Coovadia
Business outlines 10-point plan for unlocking 15 GW of new electricity capacity
14th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has outlined a set of ten interventions that it believes could unlock much-needed investment into new generation and storage capacity over the coming two years... 


ITA Officially Rebrands to Paratus Angola
12th July 2022

Angolan telco takes next step in its vision for a connected Africa Luanda, Angola – Angolan telecommunications service provider, Internet Technologies Angola (ITA), has officially changed its name... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gibela unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on July 4. 


Cable theft disrupts coal deliveries by rail to Majuba power station
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Cable theft has critically constrained the delivery of coal by rail to the Majuba power station, as the portion of the rail network owned by State-owned power utility Eskom that feeds directly into... 


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City of Cape Town pursues reinstatement of joint rail enforcement unit 
1st July 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town says it is keen to help revive the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) rail enforcement unit (REU), which operated as a three-way government partnership between... 


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Easy access to pump, hose flotation devices
1st July 2022

Every dewatering project is different, but most do require the using of accessories such as hosing and flotation systems. While these accessories may seem to be just that, it is essential that when... 


HFDs are used to suspend hoses during pumping applications where either pontoons or barges are used
Pump and hose flotation devices on offer
1st July 2022

Specialist pumps supplier Integrated Pump Rentals (IPR) says it carries a comprehensive range of pump flotation devices (PFD) and hose flotation devices (HFD) which are available for either... 


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Illegal mining brazenness a significant concern to legitimate industry
29th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Minerals Council South Africa legal deputy head Mxolisi Ngubane says that, although the prevalence of illegal mining is not new, the brazenness and evolving nature at which operations are taking... 


A man in a ditch welding a water pipe out in the open, which would be inaccessible to a robotic welder
Industry body assures job security for welders
24th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African... 


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The Real-World Solution to Load-shedding
23rd June 2022

We can all agree that things get interesting once the power goes out. And 99% of the time, not in a fun way. Not having electricity negatively impacts any business or service. 


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Rail infrastructure thieves sentenced to ten years
21st June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Seven criminals, found in possession of Transnet railway tracks in January, were sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with, damaging and destroying essential... 


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Rail infrastructure challenges abound
17th June 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Train operators are working to restore the condition of South Africa’s rail network, including trains and stations, which is in “dire straits”, says Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) chief operations... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom’s actions to rectify major boiler defects at its newly built Medupi and Kusile power stations are improving the plants’ energy availability factor. 


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Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for construction industry
10th June 2022

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley offers a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important... 


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Cabinet approves public consultations on illegal scrap metal restrictions
9th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Cabinet has approved that public consultations be undertaken on proposals to restrict the trade of illegally obtained scrap and processed metals. This decisions was made during a Cabinet meeting on... 


Two PRASA employees shot, wounded by suspected cable thieves in Cape Town
8th June 2022 By: News24Wire

Two Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) workers are in a critical condition after being shot and wounded while repairing cables on Cape Town's beleaguered Central Line. On Tuesday... 


Solidarity calls for action after illegal miners allegedly kill Sibanye-Stillwater employee
7th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade union Solidarity has expressed “utter disgust” at what it alleges was the killing of an electrician by illegal miners at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Cooke plant. The union says illegal miners on the... 


PRASA starts rehabilitation of three Gauteng corridors
3rd June 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it will terminate rail services on three Gauteng corridors for the next few months to allow for the rehabilitation and restoration of the... 


Image of 2Africa subsea cable route
2Africa subsea cable, Africa and Middle East – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The 2Africa cable has arrived in Djibouti following months of construction of the undersea network. 


Aerial image of the Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has announced that Kusile Unit 4 has entered into commercial operation. 


Southern African Vinyls Association takes up proudly South African membership
2nd June 2022

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is proud to announce that they have taken up membership with the country’s official “Buy Local” campaign, Proudly South African. Proudly SA is... 


Former PRASA employee receives jail sentence for cable theft
1st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed the sentencing of a former employee, who was found guilty of tampering or destroying essential infrastructure in the Mkhomazi area by... 


Top tools for your winter arsenal
27th May 2022

With winter on its way, plenty of people will be prepping their places for wetter weather. Having the right set of tools is a must to get the job done efficiently – and safely. Let the DIY dreams... 


Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader
27th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s new business-friendly president faces a dilemma: risk a political backlash by returning mining shafts seized from an Indian company his mines minister once labeled as the nation’s... 


Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for the construction industry
24th May 2022

Pratley has a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important that one does not compromise on quality in favour... 


'No attempt to disguise' latest incident of sabotage at Eskom power station as another cable is cut
23rd May 2022 By: News24Wire

A cable on Unit 1 at Eskom's Matla Power Station was cut over the weekend in what is now the fourth incident of suspected sabotage at a power station in the past two weeks. News24 understands that... 


Image of ITER plasma chamber
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project achieved a major machine assembly milestone on May 11. 


Image of a PRASA train
PRASA starts rehabilitation work on three Gauteng corridors
17th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it will terminate rail services on three Gauteng corridors for the next few months to allow for the rehabilitation and restoration of the... 


Investors are rushing back into Africa’s copper country
Investors are rushing back into Africa’s copper country
13th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Mining investors are stampeding back into a region many had seemed determined to leave. Straddling the border of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a vast forested area roughly the size... 


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Battery installation bolsters solar plant efficacy
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Renewable-energy turnkey provider African Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Renewables is installing two 540 kWh hybrid lithium-ion batteries at a business park near the Eastgate shopping centre, in... 


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