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Durban among several KwaZulu-Natal areas facing water crisis as loadshedding downs infrastructure
12th December 2022 By: News24Wire

Hundreds of thousands of KwaZulu-Natal residents and holidaymakers are likely to celebrate Christmas without running water as electricity-powered engines are unable to pump water due to load... 


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Plan aims to save industry
9th December 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030 aims to prevent the sugar industry from collapsing, following its decline in recent years. The industry depends on government to create viable measures to... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


Ford ‘remains engaged’ with Transnet on development of southern rail corridor
2nd December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa remains “actively engaged” with government and its rail arm, Transnet, to enable vehicle and component transport to and from the Gqeberha port, says Ford Motor Company Africa... 


First new Ford Ranger assembled at Silverton plant, where Phase 2 solar project is in the works
2nd December 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first new Ranger – Job 1 – has been assembled at Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria. Production of the new-generation bakkie follows a R16-billion investment in the US car maker’s local... 


Vehicle sales, exports surge; Naamsa NEV document ready for December release
Vehicle sales, exports surge; Naamsa NEV document ready for December release
1st December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in November recorded an eleventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Total sales increased by 18.2%, to 49 413 units, compared with the same month last year. 


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Rolls-Royce and easyJet announce successful engine test using hydrogen as fuel
28th November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce reported on Monday that it had successfully run one of its aircraft engines using hydrogen as a fuel. This was a global milestone, the... 


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Hydrogen engine paves way for net-zero targets
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Power technology provider Cummins released its zero-carbon hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) concept truck, powered by the B6.7H hydrogen engine, at this year’s International Automobile... 


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HIMOINSA Southern Africa provides 8 MW rental solution for LNG, helium plant in South Africa’s Free State
24th November 2022

In order to commission the process plant and supporting utilities, emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen’s Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province, requires an... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Biomass gasification processes: An alternative hydrogen beneficiation pathway
23rd November 2022

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG. Underpinned by a global footprint and local presence, the company is a market-leading... 


HyProMag receives grants to advance magnet production in Germany
23rd November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Mkango Resources’ 42% indirectly owned UK-based rare earths recycling subsidiary HyProMag has been granted funding of €3.7-million to further develop its knowledge base,... 


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Artemis I first Moon fly-by a complete success
22nd November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Artemis I spacecraft successfully executed its first fly-by of the Moon on Monday, the sixth day of its mission. Led by US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), the Artemis... 


The RAF Voyager takes-off on its 100% SAF-powered test flight
First ever flight of a military aircraft using only sustainable fuel successfully conducted in UK
21st November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF), in conjunction with major airframe manufacturer Airbus, aeroengine group Rolls-Royce, fuel producer Air bp, leasing company AirTanker, and the Defence Equipment and... 


Rolls-Royce starts final stage of testing its ALECSys
18th November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that it has had a successful start to the final stage of testing of its Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System... 


Vega launches South African headquarters
Vega launches South African headquarters
18th November 2022

German instrumentation and control company Vega opened its new South African headquarters on October 31. Situated in Lanseria, the new building incorporates Vega South Africa’s corporate offices, a... 


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Sabodala-Massawa mine power plant upgrade/extension, Senegal
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational mining company Endeavour Mining is extending the power generating facility and upgrading the electrical and automation system of the existing power plant at the Sabodala-Massawa gold... 


VWSA looks to assemble third model at Kariega plant, local EV production may start by 2035 – new CEO
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Polo and Polo Vivo production will continue in South Africa beyond 2025, confirms newly appointed Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) CEO and chairperson Martina Biene. However, the local arm of... 


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Ford again implores Transnet to develop southern rail corridor
17th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa remains “actively engaged” with government and its rail arm Transnet to enable vehicle and component transport to and from the Gqeberha port, says Ford Motor Company Africa... 


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First new Ford Ranger assembled at Pretoria plant; Phase 2 solar in the works
16th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first new Ranger ­– Job 1 – has been assembled at Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria. Production of the new-generation bakkie follows a R16-billion investment in the US car maker’s local... 


Artemis I on the launchpad at Launch Complex 39B
Uncrewed demonstration mission of new US crewed spacecraft successfully launched 
16th November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Artemis I, the uncrewed flight test demonstration mission for the latest US crewed space exploration programme, successfully lifted-off at about 08:41 South African time on Wednesday, and is now in... 


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Advanced power solutions help OEMs through the energy transition
12th November 2022

A range of innovations designed to address the needs of original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and customers, was recently on show at the bauma construction and mining machinery trade fair held in... 


Volvo Trucks SA plant starts Euro 5 assembly
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa (SA) has started assembly of Euro 5 specification trucks at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Euro 5 truck variants have been available in South Africa since 2012, but... 


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Lithium-ion batteries for off-highway equipment
4th November 2022

The development of a range of 48 V, 300 V, and 600 V batteries for the off-highway industry was recently announced. Caterpillar’s battery development programme aims to help third-party... 


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VWSA looks to add third model to its plant; EVs should be made in SA by 2035 – new CEO
4th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Polo and Polo Vivo production will continue in South Africa beyond 2025, confirms newly appointed Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) CEO and chairperson Martina Biene. However, the local arm of... 


Improved backhoe loader lands on SA shores
Improved backhoe loader lands on SA shores
3rd November 2022

Heavy equipment manufacturer Case launched its newly re-designed backhoe loader, the V-series, into the South Africa market earlier in October. The new models feature fuel efficient engines, better... 


Maximising the share of renewables in the power mix is the “soundest, cheapest and cleanest power strategy available to Mozambique”, finds Wärtsilä report
2nd November 2022

Speaking yesterday at the Wärtsilä Mozambique Energy Forum in Maputo in the presence of the country’s main energy decision-makers, energy experts from Wärtsilä presented the latest results of an... 


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Breaking China’s grip on rare-earths market a 'pipe dream', Australia says
1st November 2022 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s Resources Minister said it was a “pipe dream” that Western countries could soon end their reliance on China for rare earths and critical minerals -- vital for the defense, aerospace and... 


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Platinum group metals gaining ground in Australia where PGMs have critical status
31st October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Exploration and resources development company Podium Minerals is continuing to blaze a trail in platinum group metals (PGMs) in Australia, where PGMs have been classified as critical minerals,... 


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John Deere Construction
28th October 2022

John Deere Construction entered the Southern African market in March 2021. Over the past 20 months, a lot has happened in the yellow equipment space. John Deere Financial announced in March 2022... 


Eskom’s proposed tariff restructuring to impede renewable energy investment – Steyn
27th October 2022 By: Donna Slater

Eskom’s proposal to restructure renewable energy tariffs will impede growth in private sector investment in renewable energy projects and destroy intentions to wheel surplus energy through Eskom’s... 


South Africa must accelerate to NEV manufacturing to ensure it can sustain industry
27th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

There is still a lack of clarity about South Africa's investment drive to transform the automotive industry to make new energy vehicles (NEVs) and to prevent the industry from losing 80% of its... 


West African airline orders two wide-body airliners off Airbus
26th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, had placed a firm order for two... 


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Opinion: Forces shaping the global automotive industry
24th October 2022

Ahead of the South African Auto Week, Deloitte Africa automotive industry Lead Dr Martyn Davies writes about the trends that are shaping the global automotive industry. 


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PGMs demand may taper off despite robust automotive demand forecast
21st October 2022 By: Darren Parker

Global demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) is forecast to taper off beyond 2030, despite a robust outlook for increasing automotive sales, according to platinum group metals producer Impala... 


Boeing 737 Max 7’s approval faces new tests from US regulators
18th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

Boeing is getting new questions from US aviation regulators about the Max 7 aircraft, making it more likely the company will be unable to complete the certification process by late December and... 


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Volvo Trucks SA plant starts Euro 5 assembly, adds solar energy
17th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa (SA) has started assembly of Euro 5 specification trucks at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Euro-5 truck variants have been available in South Africa since 2012, but... 


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Case launches upgraded, efficient backhoe loader to the South African market
17th October 2022 By: Donna Slater

Construction plant manufacturer and distributor Case Construction South Africa (SA) launched the brand’s newly redesigned V-series backhoe loader to the South African market on October 13. Based... 


Aerospace majors united on need to cut aviation carbon emissions
17th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The world’s top three manufacturers of commercial airliners were in broad agreement about what had to be done in order to achieve net-zero-carbon emissions aviation by 2050. This was clearly shown... 


Sustainable Transport Project with Long Distance Potential
14th October 2022

The consortium research project Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks (HyCET) aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics. In... 


September vehicle sales 10.8% higher year-on-year
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Total domestic new-vehicle sales in September, at 47 786 units, were 10.8% higher than in the same month last year, while year-to-date sales, at 391 396 units, were 13.4% up on the figure for the... 


MIC invests R10m in farming investment fintech platform Livestock Wealth
12th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Investment holding company the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has, through its Khulisani Ventures initiative, invested R10-million in crowd farming financial technology (fintech) company... 


Rolls-Royce enters partnership to develop green hydrogen production plants
5th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the Germany-based business unit of UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce, has entered into an agreement to cooperate with German specialist... 


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