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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... 


SSAB offers new generation wear plate for equipment exposed to heavy wear
SSAB offers new generation wear plate for equipment exposed to heavy wear
15th April 2021

SSAB brings you the new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear.     By taking the lead-... 


South Africa refines construction of precast-concrete reservoirs
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precast concrete has helped to accelerate and mitigate risks on complex civil-engineering construction projects the world over. This includes on demanding reservoir projects that are traditionally... 


Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
13th April 2021

The new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear. 


Mason PEA suggests Hudbay could double copper output
Mason PEA suggests Hudbay could double copper output
7th April 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed miner Hudbay Minerals on Tuesday announced a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Mason copper project, in Nevada, reinforcing the project’s standing in the... 


Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
1st April 2021

The new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear. Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate is the latest... 


Brazil civic groups urge production halt at Vale mine amid Covid-19 concerns
25th March 2021 By: Reuters

Two civic organisations have asked iron-ore miner Vale to cease mining operations at its major Serra Norte complex in northern Brazil, according to documents seen by Reuters this week, as a major... 


BRICS Manufacturing Conference to focus on the future of the automotive industry
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Inaugural BRICS Manufacturing Conference, which takes place in Sandton, Johannesburg tomorrow, is the culmination of months of preparation and a commitment to be part of efforts to revive the... 


Global macroeconomic trends to drive demand for rare earths – Rainbow Rare Earths
24th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Rainbow Rare Earths reports that key global macroeconomic trends are expected to drive a strong and diversified demand for neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), which analysts suggest will lead to a... 


Growthpoint grows revenue, declares interim dividend
10th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed property investment holdings company Growthpoint Properties achieved 12.5% year-on-year growth in revenue and R2.5-billion in distributable income for the six months to December 31,... 


EPP CEO Tomasz Trzósło
EPP ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2021 as further Covid-19 restrictions loom
10th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Polish retail landlord EPP reported earnings of €5.56 a share for the year ended December 31, 2020, exceeding the company’s guidance of between €4.75 and €5.25 a share. This, combined... 


Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala.
Merafe loss decreases, electricity risk remains, logistics challenge intensifies
8th March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Although the loss suffered by ferrochrome company Merafe Resources decreased in 2020, its electricity risk remains and its logistics challenges are intensifying. Merafe’s revenue and operating... 


BRYAN PERRIE
Keeping the floor clean, maintaining the joint sealant and filler and timeous repair of any damage will ensure a long life span of concrete floors
Correct concrete vital for industrial flooring
26th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the construction of industrial floors requiring concrete with characteristics entirely different from that of concrete for vertical structures, it is important to use the correct material in... 


RESILIENT INDUSTRY
The renewables sector is proving its resilience in the midst of a crisis
Rising demand underpins renewables’ importance
19th February 2021

As demand rises for more accessible renewable energy, the Africa Energy Indaba conference discussions are set to underscore various new avenues for innovative financing to steer Africa’s... 


TIPS encourages South Africa to leverage just transition imperatives already in place
18th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

According to Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), South Africa is in a position where it has a multitude of policies, processes and interventions that could be leveraged towards affecting... 


Oz profits increase on higher gold output and prices
18th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper/gold miner Oz Minerals has reported a near 50% increase in underlying net profits after tax for the 2020 financial year, while net revenues increased by 235%. “2020 saw the Oz Minerals team... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a sod-turning ceremony at the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone in November 2019
Ramaphosa lauds progress at Tshwane Automotive SEZ
2nd February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Despite the “massive challenges” posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, in visiting the newly established Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on February... 


Oz Minerals gives the go-ahead at Carrapateena
Oz Minerals gives the go-ahead at Carrapateena
29th January 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper/gold miner Oz Minerals has approved the block cave expansion at its Carrapateena operation in South Australia, while reporting increased production for the December quarter. MD Andrew Cole... 


Turkish automotive sector set for virtual trade meetings with South African importers
28th January 2021

Delegates from Turkey’s leading automotive parts manufacturers for passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers and buses are to embark on a round of virtual business-to-business meetings... 


Fortna Announces Rebrand Initiative Featuring New Logo and Website
26th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Refreshed Branding Amplifies Company’s Ability to Deliver Solutions that Transform Distribution Fortna®, a leading global automation, engineering services and software company for warehousing and... 


A particular challenge was the lack of space in the basement for the use of normal Class 3 formwork.
AfriSam helps build solid foundation for Cape Town mixed-use development
19th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Variable ground conditions at an upmarket mixed-use development in Cape Town has demanded some innovative solutions from contractor GVK-Siya Zama Construction and readymix specialist AfriSam. At... 


Solid foundation for De Waterkant heritage project
19th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction innovation played an important role, particularly in terms of readymix supply, at the Old Cape Quarter Project in De Waterkant. Here contractor, GVK Siya Zama Construction had to... 


The north west corner of the superblock where one of the logistics companies' security yard is located
Construction of jewellery manufacturing hub nears completion
8th December 2020 By: Donna Slater

Raubex Building is nearing completion of a high-security block in the Jewellery Manufacturing Precinct (JMP) close to OR Tambo International Airport, east of Johannesburg. The Covid-19 national... 


Local labour, products and skills transfer at the heart of construction of Tlhabane Square
3rd December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tlhabane Square, a new mixed-use precinct being developed by the Public Investment Corporation in Rustenburg, is being constructed using a significant percentage of local labour and locally-sourced... 


SIAN THURTELL
Since Covid-19, more clients have adopted our computer-based training programmes
Site training continues online during pandemic
27th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The onset of Covid-19 resulted in many companies moving aspects of their operations to online and virtual platforms, and contractor and management solutions provider KBC Health & Safety has made... 


Johannesburg, Cairo and Cape Town top African performers in competitiveness report
26th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

Of the 13 African cities included in management consulting firm Kearney’s recently released yearly Global Cities report, Johannesburg had the highest ranking, at number 55. The report provides an... 


David Kovarski
Chrome producers want ferrochrome solutions that exclude export tax
19th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s non-integrated chrome ore exporters want to discuss ways of solving the existential threat to South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry to avoid the need for a tax being imposed... 


Port Kembla lease secured
13th November 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy has taken another step in the development of the Port Kembla gas terminal (PKGT) after inking a 25-year lease with New South Wales Port. Australian Industrial... 


Global airline association welcomes latest Covid-19 proposals by world civil aviation body
12th November 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has welcomed the issuing, by the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO’s) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART), of the second... 


Another wind farm success for Concor
5th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concor has put its stamp of experience and quality on another renewable energy project – this time the Roggeveld Wind Farm in the Karoo, 40 km north of Matjiesfontein. This project won the Civil... 


Barrick hikes quarterly dividend, free cash flow soars to record
Barrick hikes quarterly dividend, free cash flow soars to record
5th November 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Bullion major Barrick on Thursday announced another quarterly dividend hike – the third increase in the past year – as the company reported record free cash flow and a big jump in third-quarter... 


PERFORMANCE PRIORITISATION
AfriSam is the pioneer of producing highly extended concrete without compromising performance parameters
Emphasis placed on supplying products to address industry issues
30th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s civil structures are in dire need of improved performance and longevity, hence building materials company AfriSam’s emphasis on supplying quality products that “go beyond current... 


Nestlé launches three-pillar sustainability initiative
29th October 2020 By: Donna Slater

Food and beverage company Nestlé launched its RE sustainability initiative in South Africa on October 29. The initiative is aimed at reinforcing Nestlé's sustainability initiatives, strategies and... 


Concrete trumps on municipal sport and recreational projects
13th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concrete remains one of the preferred building materials for the construction of grandstands for sports and recreational facilities in previously marginalised areas of Limpopo. This is considering... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


The Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre at O.R Tambo International Airport, opening in October
Radisson opens twelfth hotel in South Africa
28th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Radisson Hotel Group is on track to open its twelfth hotel in South Africa, with the opening of the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg which will be launched at OR Tambo International... 


Increasing the life of concrete for sustainable built environments
17th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Over the years, built-environment professionals have increasingly turned their efforts towards improving the durability traits of concrete to construct longer lasting structures for sustainable... 


Sasol to become first raw material supplier signatory of Operation Clean Sweep
15th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has become the first South African raw material supplier to the plastics industry to become a signatory of Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) – an international... 


In-house-developed idler increases mine throughput, product longevity
11th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

The development of a South African-made conveyor belt idler has resulted in diversified miner Exxaro Resources increasing throughput at its Grootegeluk mine through one of its conveyor load points... 


Nedlac discusses respective steps to promote local procurement of PPE, curb corruption
2nd September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has issued a statement discussing its efforts to address both the corruption around procurement and lack of procurement of locally... 


The afrisam way leads to another success story
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading supplier of construction materials and technical solutions, AfriSam was instrumental in the successful execution of a project in Spartan, Kempton Park. Working closely with contractor,... 


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