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New-vehicle sales up 4.8% in January, exports down 1.8% 
17th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales increased by 4.8% in January, to 43 509 units, compared with the same month last year. New-passenger-car sales gained 2.9%, to 31 072 units. 


Equites to buy, expand Shoprite's logistics campus in KwaZulu-Natal
16th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed specialist logistics real estate investment trust Equites, through its subsidiary Retail Logistics Fund (RLF), will buy the 65 619 m2 Canelands logistics campus, in KwaZulu-Natal, from... 


Emira achieves solid interim performance with growth in distributable income
15th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund achieved a solid performance for the six months ended December 31, with a 17.4% increase in its cash-backed dividend of 66.43c apiece and growth in distributable... 


Commercial landlord loadshedding woes: Compromise and commitment are key
15th February 2023

Loadshedding has become an everyday reality for South Africans. However, John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate believes that last week’s focus on the energy crisis during the State of the... 


Hire All rolls out Wacker Neuson RD7 machines to provide only the best to customers
9th February 2023

Compact construction, agricultural and forestry equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson South Africa, a subsidiary of the leading global Wacker Neuson Group, recently completed delivery of 50 RD7... 


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Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to use SoNA to decentralise energy generation
8th February 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation Address on Thursday to urgently incentivise energy generation by households and businesses.... 


Cape Town announces ambitious R120bn infrastructure master plan
3rd February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched a R120-billion infrastructure portfolio that is poised to form the foundation for economic growth in the city for the next ten years. Planned... 


How Artificial Intelligence could revolutionise the commercial property sector
How Artificial Intelligence could revolutionise the commercial property sector
3rd February 2023

By John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been hailed as the ‘ultimate disruptor’, with companies from all sectors excited about its potential to fully... 


TAKING DELIVERY
Mechanical Rotating Solutions received multiple mobile pump units for refurbishment last month
No substitute for reliability, ROI
3rd February 2023

South Africa’s electricity crisis has made it more evident than ever that maintenance and planning should form the core of any industrial operation, says mining supplies company Mechanical Rotating... 


HIGH QUALITY
The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear
Company welcomes master distributorship of new range
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 


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New-vehicle sales up 4.8% in January, exports down 1.8% 
1st February 2023 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales increased by 4.8% in January, to 43 509 units, compared with the same month last year. New-passenger-car sales gained 2.9%, to 31 072 units. 


Tyson Properties says interest rate hike will not stop people buying houses
27th January 2023

The 0.25 basis point interest rate hike announced by the South African Reserve Bank this afternoon was extremely positive and, while it may inject a little caution, it will not frighten buyers out... 


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Move towards pump rental
27th January 2023

A shift towards rental options as opposed to buying dewatering pumps and associated equipment, has been noted by dewatering and dredge pump rental specialists IPR. IPR MD Lee Vine asserts that... 


Thabile Dube (MBA), Exco Member, SANY South Africa
SANY Global in Africa: SANY Southern Africa
27th January 2023

SANY Southern Africa is a subsidiary of SANY Group, a high-end equipment manufacturer with research & design (R&D) centres and manufacturing bases in China, India, Germany, US, Brazil, and... 


The commercial property sector: imminent interest rate hike adds insult to injury
25th January 2023

Tomorrow marks the seventh interest rate increase in the space of just one year. The speculative announcement of a 25-basis point hike will see the interest and repo rates at 10.75% and 7.25%... 


Williamson diamond mine in Tanzania.
Measures to contain diamond mine tailings breach complete – Petra
17th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

When the eastern wall of a tailings storage facility at the Williamson diamond mine, in Tanzania, was breached on November 7 last year, precautionary measures to contain the tailings material and... 


New event aims to address South Africa's critical housing and accommodation shortage
12th January 2023

South Africa’s first and only multisector residential investment and development conference and exhibition has been launched in response to the country’s massive housing shortage and high... 


Domestic car sales, exports accelerated for 11th consecutive month in November
16th 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 in 2021. 


Business travel: The 2023 Trends that will Shape How You Stay, Fly and Buy
14th December 2022

Business travel is back with a bang – at least in South Africa – with business travel numbers exceeding 2019 levels. This according to Euan McNeil, MD Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa, who... 


Zeda lists on JSE following Barloworld unbundling
13th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Integrated mobility solutions provider Zeda listed its shares on the main board of the JSE on December 13 after Barloworld unbundled Zeda as part of its strategy to create a business-to-business... 


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JKNV Energy Prepaid Meters
12th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Offers supply and installation of prepaid SUB meters for water and electricity. Ideal for rental properties and complexes where sub metering is required. Professional and friendly staff assist at... 


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Online portal simplifies property maintenance
11th December 2022

A new online tool aims to automate property maintenance, saving time and money for rental agents and landlords.   The Home+ Property platform connects property managers to a network of... 


Image of pump to show that IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps in Southern Africa
Distribution of dewatering pumps expanded
11th December 2022

Gauteng-based IPR has become the Southern African distributor for the Atlas Copco Pump Division. Previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, local pump and dredging specialist IPR highlights its... 


Vehicle availability, tourism seen improving in 2023
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 


Six projected home loan trends for 2023
8th December 2022

Despite the challenges of external factors such as ongoing interest rate hikes and rising costs of living, the ongoing demand for home loans remained relatively stable in 2022, slightly down on... 


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Tata Voltas adds value for mining industry
7th December 2022

Emerging mining machinery solutions provider Tata Voltas continues to add value to the global mining industry by maintaining earthmoving equipment for a lower cost than other agents in the market.... 


Kwikspace opens new branch in Richards Bay
7th December 2022

In October this year, Kwikspace,Africa’s largest supplier of prefabricated mobile units, opened a branch in Richards Bay to better serve its Kwa-Zulu/Natal client base. The yard currently holds... 


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. 


City Power employs in-house electricians to cut contractor costs
1st December 2022 By: News24Wire

City Power has hired 52 new in-house electricians to lessen the utility's reliance on contractors. It will employ an additional 248 electricians by 2023. Environment, Infrastructure and Social... 


Find your perfect at Constantia Valley Office Park
Find your perfect at Constantia Valley Office Park
1st December 2022

Location, location, location Located in scenic Constantia Kloof in Roodepoort, Constantia Kloof 3 is one of five free-standing office buildings that make up Constantia Valley Office Park. If you’re... 


Fairvest maintains strong distributable income in FY22
30th November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Fairvest has ended the 12 months ended September 30 on a high note, declaring a distributable income of 126.22c per A share and 43.29c per B share, in... 


Vukile Property  Fund CEO Laurence Rapp
Vukile announces Eastern Cape acquisition, delivers 16% dividend growth
29th November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to the South African retail property sector, announcing on November 29 that it is acquiring a 50% undivided share in the 57 000 m2 BT... 


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New-vehicle availability, tourism expected to recover in 2023 – Zeda CEO
28th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 


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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... 


PTM settles debt, narrows full-year net loss
24th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) continued its efforts to lower costs, but nonetheless incurred a net loss of $8.24-million for the financial year ended August 31 – a 37%... 


Indluplace increases occupancy and dividend, but revenue declines
23rd November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed rental real estate investment trust Indluplace has reduced its residential vacancy rate to 8.5% and achieved an average vacancy rate of 10.7% for its portfolio for the financial year... 


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IPR
22nd November 2022

Established seven years ago, IPR (previously known as Integrated Pump Rental), is growing rapidly with a rental fleet that tripled since 2021. The company is the sole agent in southern Africa for... 


Barloworld to separately list car rental subsidiary Zeda
21st November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy-duty equipment multinational Barloworld says it will unbundle and separately list Zeda, the group’s integrated vehicle mobility solutions provider. Zeda trades under the Avis and Budget... 


New-vehicle sales, exports accelerated in October
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in October increased by 11.4%, to 45 966 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 30 597 units in October – a 10.4% jump on the... 


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Insufficient capacity impedes sustainability
18th November 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The future of iron-ore as a commodity remains good, as demand should stay relatively stable, but for junior and midtier miners the future appears limited, owing to the lack of logistics capacity to... 


Inospace acquires two last-mile logistics assets in Cape Town 
4th November 2022

South Africa's leading owner and operator of serviced logistics parks, Inospace, has acquired two last-mile logistics properties at Cape Town International Airport for a total cost of R35m from a... 


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SAVRALA votes Isuzu best manufacturer
3rd November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu has walked away with top honours in the Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association’s (SAVRALA’s) Manufacturer Of The Year (MOTY) awards. Now in its twenty-seventh year, the MOTY... 


Sanlam Investments tops leader ratings for impact investing
2nd November 2022

Strong momentum for asset manager’s sustainable investment ambitions  Sanlam Investments was ranked one of the leading investment managers across five impact investment categories in the African... 


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