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Highveld Robusteel to acquire Evraz Highveld's remaining iron, steelmaking assets
12th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Highveld Robusteel will be acquiring the remaining iron and steelmaking assets of Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium, business rescue practitioner Piers Marsden confirmed on November 12. The... 


World airlines body reports improving revenues but increasing fuel costs in the sector
10th November 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has reported, in its Airlines Financial Monitor October 2021, that the preliminary results for the third quarter of this year indicated that, in... 


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Harte Gold’s strategic review not looking promising
2nd November 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The share price of Harte Gold plunged on Monday as the troubled miner warned shareholders that its current strategic review process was not likely to yield a transaction and that it needed more... 


SAWEA welcomes 1 600 MW of onshore wind projects to be procured under REIPPPP bid window 5
29th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has welcomed the announcement that 12 onshore wind projects have been included in Bid Window 5 (BW5) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power... 


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Illegal sand mines continue to profit
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Statistics released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) inaccurately reflect the volume of illegal mining operations in South Africa, says mining industry body Aspasa (formerly... 


Rail operators note worsening struggles amid Covid-19 pandemic
20th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African railway industry had already been embattled prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, which subsequently exacerbated the industry’s security challenges and led to an increase of 240% in... 


Conference highlights procurement profession’s challenges and opportunities amid covid crisis and beyond
12th October 2021

While challenges abound, particularly amid the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, the procurement profession is one of the most interesting – and important – places to be right now, according to Professor... 


Seifsa names new board
11th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has named its new board members. EICO Engineering CEO Elias Monage, who is also a member of the... 


Grinding Techniques – The Fabricator’s choice when it comes to Aluminium
21st September 2021

More Aluminium is produced each year than any other non-ferrous metal. The demand for Aluminium outweighs the supply offered in the market - this is evident in the current market price for... 


Continental pursues sustainability goals
16th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Tyre manufacturer Continental is pursuing ambitious sustainability goals in order to become the “most progressive manufacturer in the tyre industry by 2030”. Its efforts are centered on climate... 


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Company uses innovative ideas in municipal project
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers Knight Piésold completed the design and construction supervision of the 25 ML rectangular reinforced concrete reservoir at the Emoyeni site for the eThekwini municipality... 


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Vale starts operating driverless trucks at Carajás
3rd September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore major Vale is expanding driverless technology at its operations in Brazil, launching six self-driving trucks at its Carajás complex, in Para, with another four to be introduced before the... 


New Electrolux SA MD outlines major sustainable growth plans for Africa
1st September 2021

International home appliances maker Electrolux expects strong demand to continue as a result of the stay-at-home trend prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Murray Crow, Electrolux Managing Director... 


New Electrolux South Africa MD outlines sustainable growth plans for Africa
30th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

International home appliances maker Electrolux expects strong demand to continue as a result of the stay-at-home trend prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “For so many of us, our homes aren’t just a... 


Dragons fly as Chinese millennials take a shine to gold
30th August 2021 By: Reuters

For many affluent young Chinese consumers, modern simplicity is out and tradition is back in when it comes to jewellery. Sales of gold bracelets, pendants, earrings and necklaces that draw on... 


Tessian selects Nclose as its first South African channel partner in Africa
26th August 2021

Nclose, a South African organisation providing cybersecurity services and support to global organisations, has become Tessian’s first South African channel partner. A leader in email threat... 


The critical need for digital transformation in the construction industry
24th August 2021

At a recent conference hosted by RIB CCS exclusively attended by senior construction industry executives, the overarching message was that the construction industry has to embrace technology to... 


Opportunities for entrepreneurship abound, but challenges persist – Busa
20th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Over the course of the past few decades, entrepreneurship has acquired an increasingly negative connotation, which Business Unity South Africa (Busa) Small-, Medium- and Microenterprises task team... 


Hot dip galvanized structural steel
Proven performance of zinc for structural longevity 
17th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a global wave of stimulus programmes and resultant construction activity, the International Zinc Association (IZA) deemed it opportune to demonstrate the proven performance of zinc to protect... 


Radisson Hotel Middelburg to be the group's sixteenth in South Africa
10th August 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Hospitality multinational Radisson Hotel Group will build its sixteenth hotel in South Africa – the Radisson Hotel Middelburg, which will open at the end of 2023. The hotel is part of the group’s... 


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Alternative agricultural resources grow interest
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a surge of interest during the past six months in alternative agricultural resources, such as growbags and capillary mats, geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex South Africa commercial... 


Alrosa CEO Sergey Ivanov
Alrosa takes actionable steps to ensure it meets ESG goals
4th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Russian diamond miner Alrosa has published a three-year action plan for its comprehensive 2021 to 2025 Sustainability Programme. The company is focused on increasing responsibility and... 


Grinding Techniques – YOUR application, OUR solution: Preventing contamination when it comes to cutting and grinding before, during and after welding
3rd August 2021

Identifying and using the correct abrasive product, whether it be for cutting, grinding or blending, is core to the successful completion of any job. Besides the safety risk involved when using... 


Origin warns of impairment on electricity prices
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Origin Energy has warned of a A$1.5-billion post tax impairment charge in the 2021 financial year, relating to its Energy Markets division and its generation assets. Furthermore, tax... 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


Sika AnchorFix®-3030
28th July 2021

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Sika AnchorFix®-3030 to the South African market. When it comes to structural anchoring, Sika AnchorFix®-3030 is the ultimate anchoring adhesive. It... 


MSC Berth repairs
28th July 2021

Mediterranean Shipping Company, better known as MSC, required berth repairs to their new docking site next to the new passenger terminal, in the Durban harbour.   Stefanutti Stocks were awarded the... 


Image of concrete and vegetation to illustrate that The CHRYSO EnviroMix range of admixtures allows for reduced environmental impact from concrete mix designs
Admixtures support transition towards low-carbon economy
28th July 2021

A new range of admixtures aims to support South African contractors to reduce their carbon footprint. A key feature of the admixture range is that it allows for better utilisation of mixes that... 


Ceenex harnesses strength in diversity
21st July 2021

Ceenex, a leading engineering and technology company, is harnessing the diversity of its team to create a safe place of work by welcoming employee styles from different identity groups; combating... 


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Construction under way at Concor’s Paarl Rock
20th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Construction is under way at Paarl Rock, the fifth building in diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor’s 22 ha Conradie Park development, in Cape Town. Piling for the... 


Admixtures to reduce contractors' carbon footprint
19th July 2021

A new range of admixtures from CHRYSO will further support South African contractors in their efforts to transition towards a low-carbon economy. The new CHRYSO® EnviroMix range of tailor-made... 


Howden joins Hydrogen Council to accelerate clean energy development
13th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mission-critical air and gas handling solutions provider Howden has joined global CEO-led hydrogen energy initiative the Hydrogen Council in an effort to add its value to the growing development... 


Draft data, cloud policy not aimed at controlling data, says Ndabeni-Abrahams
18th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on June 18 said the draft Data and Cloud Policy was not intended to control and direct how data should be used, but aims to... 


PROTECTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Zinc has significant capacity to protect uncoated steel structures against premature corrosion
Association encourages use of zinc to boost rail
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk head Simon Norton says there is significant opportunity right now to increase the use of refined zinc for hot dip galvanising of steel, with the... 


Emirates SkyCargo expands pharma cool chain infrastructure in Dubai, enhancing vaccine transport capabilities
8th June 2021

Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its temperature sensitive pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet... 


Bidvest inks deal to dispose of airport handling services unit
4th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprising the current BidAir Services executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the... 


16 on Bree Street
3rd June 2021

Renowned as Cape Town’s tallest, there is a phenomenal 36-storey residential tower located on the ever-popular Bree Street. Strategically situated in the CBD, it is within walking distance of... 


Sikalastic®-560
3rd June 2021

Sika’s premium waterproofing system, Sikalastic®-560, proved to be a great success on a weeklong refurbishment project in Llandudno, Western Cape. The double-decked garage roof of House Apostle,... 


M&D Construction Group nurtures a spirit of Khula Nathi in Duduza
20th May 2021

M&D Construction Group, a leading multi-disciplinary contractor, is again demonstrating its leadership in service delivery infrastructure projects that are also intended to uplift communities... 


Toyota unveils new BEV concept, sales to start in 2022
14th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese carmaker. Toyota says the... 


Housing authority delivered 14 000 units in 2020, asks for budget reform
6th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) council chairperson Bathabile Dlamini says the 2019/20 financial year had seen “encouraging” performance in that 13 projects were completed, delivering... 


Hassan El-Houry and Cingashe Motale
NAS, Colossal Africa to acquire BidAir Services
26th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprising the current BidAir Services executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the... 


The concept Toyota bZ4X
Toyota unveils new electric vehicle concept, sales to start in 2022
21st April 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese car maker. Toyota says the... 


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