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SAA has to consult with representative unions of all its workers

By: Rebecca Campbell 20th November 2019 Three unions representing workers at South African Airways (SAA), and who have formed a coalition to jointly protect the interests of their members at the embattled State-owned airline, have warmly welcomed a ruling by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) in their... →

Black Mountain launches enviro assessment exercise for proposed zinc smelter

By: Marleny Arnoldi 18th November 2019 Environmental and advisory solutions firm SLR Consulting South Africa has invited public comment into the environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed construction of a new zinc smelter and associated infrastructure at the Gamsberg zinc mine’s Phase 1 concentrator plant. Black... →

Escalating SAA strike to test Ramaphosa’s will

By: Bloomberg 18th November 2019 Labour unions are threatening to bring air travel in South Africa to a near standstill to force the loss-making state carrier to meet their demands for higher wages and job security, testing the government’s resolve to get its finances back on track. Two labour unions representing more than 3 000... →

Royal IHC offers bespoke solutions for African ports

By: Marleny Arnoldi 5th November 2019 Innovative maritime equipment and services provider Royal IHC says Africa is developing at a challenging time, where the need for greater African economic integration is urgent. At the same time, China seeks growth in Africa and Russia and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development... →

Renewable Sector Prepares Just Transition Roadmap for Declining Coal and Gold Mining Regions

28th October 2019 South Africa’s renewable energy sector has revealed the preparation of a transition roadmap that seeks to speed up and assist the mobilisation of wind and solar energy in regions where gold and coal mining are on the decline. By incorporating employment and industrialisation in the renewable... →

Renewable energy sector preparing ‘just transition’ roadmap

By: Simone Liedtke 28th October 2019 South Africa’s renewable energy sector has revealed that it is preparing a “just transition” roadmap that seeks to speed up and assist the mobilisation of wind and solar energy in regions where gold and coal mining are on the decline. By incorporating employment and industrialisation in the... →

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa

22nd October 2019 Diversified industrial group thyssenkrupp has extensive experience in materials handling and minerals processing circuits, and the service support of its own manufactured equipment. A fully owned subsidiary of thyssenkrupp, headquartered in Essen, Germany, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South... →

Atterbury starts development of R6bn Castle Gate precinct

By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th October 2019 Construction has started on the first phase of the multibillion-rand Castle Gate mixed-use precinct in Pretoria. The precinct is being co-developed by Atterbury Property Fund (APF) and The Carl Erasmus Trust. APF is co-owned by property developer and investor Atterbury, its management and... →

Perfect synergy between drones, rope access at smokestack inspection

27th September 2019 The perfect synergy between drone technology and traditional rope access was demonstrated at a recent inspection project undertaken by Skyriders at one of the country’s oldest power stations, located in Mpumalanga. The fast-track project was undertaken in conjunction with partner company Nyeleti... →

Hydropedology focus added to water use licence consideration

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 20th September 2019 Growing awareness around the importance of wetlands is prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to request specialist hydropedological studies from companies applying for water use licences under certain conditions. Hydropedology – the study of the interaction between soils and... →

SANDF splashes R20.5m on luxury German cars, but says funding shortfall is impacting on maintaining military base in Centurion

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