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Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
30th October 2023

Municipalities face many challenges in the delivery of essential services to rural and urban communities and the commercial sector. Budgetary constraints,  key personnel shortages, and in the case... 


Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
30th October 2023

SBS® Tanks recognises the challenges faced by the municipal sector to deliver equitable access to water and sanitation services to South African citizens. Municipalities that service and support... 


Work continues on South African medical devices manufacturing masterplan
27th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is currently working with its medical devices manufacturing sector to identify potential specific objectives to add to the medical devices masterplan, following feedback from the... 


SOE bailouts contribute greatly to the dire fiscal situation, stakeholders agree
27th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Given the additional challenges facing the national fiscus and economy, stakeholders agree that the upcoming medium-term budget should be realistic and sound. Ahead of the Medium-Term Budget... 


 Louise Woodburn
Supporting businesses to address occupational health and safety in South African risk-sensitive industries
27th October 2023

By Louise Woodburn, General Manager of KBC Health & Safety, Risk Solutions In today's complex, fast-paced work environments, paying attention to occupational safety and health regulations is... 


New guideline fosters inclusivity
27th October 2023

An updated guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice (CoP) for the selection and provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in the South African mining industry was introduced on... 


NOLITHA FAKUDE
These milestones are confirmation that the industry’s  aspiration of zero fatalities is realistic and achievable
Council continues to drive Zero Harm progress
27th October 2023

During the sixth National Day of Health and Safety in Mining, held in August, industry organisation Minerals Council South Africa emphasised the critical need for safe and healthy working... 


A large yellow grader in an opencast mine with a blue sky in the background
Sector can flourish – association
27th October 2023 By: Halima Frost

Despite small-scale surface miners being negatively affected by the prevailing subdued economic climate in South Africa, surface mining nonprofit organisation Aspasa director Letisha van den Berg... 


Association warns of looming spate of retrenchments at dealerships, retail stores
27th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says a number of dealerships and retail stores have announced their intent to restructure, which could lead to a spate of retrenchments in the automotive... 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The return of Unit 1 to commercial service had been delayed by a further ten days, as some critical tests were still to be completed before the reactor is started, Engineering News reported on... 


The construction of a rainwater harvest system at Eastgate Shopping Centre will ensure optimal use of available water and reduce the centre’s reliance on municipal supply
Eastgate harvests Rainwater to boost sustainability
26th October 2023

Leading black-owned contractor Concor is constructing facilities to harvest and treat rainwater and groundwater at Eastgate Shopping Centre, adding to the centre’s sustainability and reducing its... 


The Hydrogen Safety & Hazardous Areas Conference in South Africa
The Hydrogen Safety & Hazardous Areas Conference in South Africa
26th October 2023

Unlock the future of clean energy and safety at IDC Technologies Hydrogen Safety and Hazardous Areas Conference – Where Innovation Meets Security! 


Dr Thulani Dlamini
CSIR launches enterprise to commercialise first set of 18 technologies
25th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched its intellectual property (IP) commercialisation enterprise CSIR C-Cubed (CSIR C3) with a portfolio of 18 technologies and it... 


ActionSA's Michael Beaumont, IFP's Velenkosini Hlabisa, DA's John Steenhuisen and ATM's Vuyolwethu Zungula at the IEC Launch
Political parties ready for ‘crucial’ 2024 elections ahead of voter registration weekend
25th October 2023 By: Sane Dhlamini

Political parties attending launch of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC's) 2024 national and provincial elections campaign have expressed their readiness for what is... 


Anglo American hit with class action from coal miners over lung disease
24th October 2023 By: News24Wire

A new class action, on behalf of coal miners suffering from lung disease, has been launched against nine companies owned by Anglo American Group. This is the second in a series of class actions... 


Council worried about safety, wellbeing of employees kept underground at Springs mine
24th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa says it is deeply concerned about the health and safety of more than 500 workers underground at Gold One’s Modder East mine, near Springs, in Gauteng. "The... 


Regulation and certification remain key for medical devices manufacturing in Africa
24th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Having harmonised medical devices regulatory regimes across Africa will help to reduce the costs for African manufacturers selling into other markets on the continent and thereby support the growth... 


Supply Chain Metamorphosis is the theme for annual  SAPICS Conference in Cape Town
Supply Chain Metamorphosis is the theme for annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town
24th October 2023

In today’s volatile business environment, supply chains have had to undergo a significant transformation. They are no longer linear processes. They have become dynamic and interconnected ecosystems... 


Vehicle telematics helps businesses to become more efficient and digitally mature
Vehicle telematics helps businesses to become more efficient and digitally mature
24th October 2023

Telematics is technology that combines GPS systems and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle data such as utilisation of the machine and operator, speed on impact, location,... 


Eggs and chickens
AMIE, Hume ask for more agile trade responses as chicken, egg supply tightens
23rd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has welcomed Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel’s directive to the Import and Export Control Regime, administered by the... 


Chicken
Sapa estimates R3bn loss to poultry industry after 7.5m birds culled
20th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In an update presented to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on October 20, the South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has estimated that 30% of the South... 


The Loowatt system can be positioned on a remote work site or in a community
Waterless toilet system creates energy from waste
20th October 2023

A portable, waterless waste management system is able to convert waste into biogas which can then be used to generate electricity, cooking gas or organic fertiliser.  The Loowatt system includes a... 


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Software tool to promote health & safety on mines
20th October 2023

Mine ventilation and refrigeration specialist BBE recently launched its software package designed to streamline ventilation and occupational hygiene reporting functions. The VUMA HUB software... 


Max Price
Statues and Storms: Leading through change – Max Price
20th October 2023

Statues and Storms offers a gripping insider’s account of Max Price’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town during a transformative period in South African higher education.... 


Montego appoints in-house veterinarian to focus on pet nutrition, product development
20th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Pet food manufacturer Montego Pet Nutrition has appointed Dr Elizna Boag as its in-house veterinarian and she will form an integral part of the nutritional team, which also focuses on new product... 


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Packaging exhibition helps industry connect, boost growth
20th October 2023 By: Nadine James

Packaging and labelling trade exhibition Propak Cape is the “essential gathering place to discover all industry stakeholders need to know about the latest advancements and solutions that could... 


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SA urged to adopt innovation as it confronts big waste management problem
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute... 


Egg-spectations
20th October 2023 By: Riaan de Lange

What word best rhymes with ‘chicken’? it's ‘sicken’, of course. How appropriate then that this piece is about a ‘sicken’ chicken. Let me apologise in advance if I am sickening you with all the... 


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SA urged to adopt innovation as it confronts big waste management problem
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute... 


Professor Helen Rees
Professor Helen Rees to lead Gavi Vaccine Investment Strategy steering committee
19th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Child vaccination public-private partnership Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has appointed global health leader Professor Helen Rees as its Vaccine Investment Strategy (VIS) steering committee... 


Lily Mine inquest finds owners failed to conduct proper risk assessments
19th October 2023 By: News24Wire

The Mbombela Magistrate's Court has found that owners of Lily Mine failed to conduct proper risk assessments - as required by the Mine Health and Safety Act - ahead of the tragic 2016 collapse... 


IAEA director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi and FAO director-general Qu Dongyu
Two major international agencies launch joint ‘Atoms4Food’ initiative
19th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) launched, in Rome, in Italy, on Wednesday, their flagship Atoms4Food initiative. This... 


Engen volunteers join hands with FoodForward SA on World Food Day
Engen volunteers join hands with FoodForward SA on World Food Day
19th October 2023

Engen employees recently stepped up to help with the ‘Foodbanking Process’ at FoodForward SA in support of World Food Day celebrated on October 16th.. Foodbanking includes picking, packing,... 


A water stream and leaves
DBSA shares progress on infrastructure development support in priority sectors
18th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) works to create a multibillion-rand water infrastructure fund and R18-billion green hydrogen investment fund, the development finance institution... 


Merged Nedbank Africa Infrastructure Finance unit to support Africa's development
17th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank will merge its project finance and export credit teams into the newly repurposed Africa Infrastructure Finance business unit through which the bank aims to offer... 


The buoy deployed by the CSIR researchers
Hyperspectral radiometric buoy to collect microalgae biodiversity data in Theewaterskloof dam
17th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have deployed a buoy equipped with a series of instruments in Theewaterskloof dam, in the Western Cape, to gain deeper insights... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia acquires minority stake in Swedish clean explosives company
17th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia has partnered with Sweden-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology through the acquisition of a minority stake in the company. Hypex has been developing sustainable... 


Flexible Transport Solutions for Materials Handling
17th October 2023

Driving flexible manufacturing with mobile robots in complex material transport applications Responding to changing consumer needs, manufacturing companies today are looking for ways to increase... 


AfDB preparing to launch new sanitation financing facility in the new year
16th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is currently operationalising a new financing mechanism to support citywide inclusive sanitation projects and development across Africa. Developed in partnership... 


The IMF logo
Debt squeeze leaves sub-Saharan Africa's governments in fiscal bind
16th October 2023 By: Reuters

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged sub-Saharan African policymakers last week to cut costly fuel subsidies and raise more in taxes, measures that may be hard to implement as governments... 


Image of Sun City's solar panels installed on the resorts conference centre roof
Sun City’s solar installation performs beyond expectations
13th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The newly installed solar plant at Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is exceeding expectations, having saved the company over R1-million over the past two months. The R16-million,... 


Image of the Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town
Tygerberg Hospital to be redeveloped in multibillion-rand PPP project
13th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Requests for proposals (RFPs) to redevelop the Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town are expected to go out next year, says Western Cape government Department of Health and Wellness communication deputy... 


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Integrated security tech can mitigate risk
13th October 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Transport systems encounter challenges related to capacity, reliability, transference and integration. However, integrated surveillance technology can mitigate these risks and enhance efficiency,... 


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