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Octodec swings to a profit, reports reduced vacancies
1st November 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has reported a material reduction in vacancies in the residential and industrial sectors for the financial year ended August 31,... 


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October new-vehicle sales up 11.4%; exports jump by 16.1%
1st 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... 


Inospace launches solution to add value for logistics, industrial tenants
1st November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Serviced logistics parks company Inospace has launched its Inocircle online platform, which aims to resolve business pain points and add material value to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),... 


Grit reports strong rental collections, reduced LTV in financial results
31st October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

London-listed Grit Real Estate has reported a 3.5% year-on-year increase in net operating income from properties for the financial year ended June 30. Further, 92.8% of the value of its contracted... 


Struggling To Cover Your Monthly Bond Repayments and Tempted to Sell? Here Are Your Options
28th October 2022

Interest rates may have been muted for the majority of 2021, but 2022 has given rise to some of the biggest hikes of recent years. “The current interest rate of 9.75% is expected to increase by a... 


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Solutions provider takes on mining projects
28th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global water technology company Xylem Water Solutions has taken up various openpit dewatering projects and continuously engages in projects for openpit mines. These include application discovery,... 


V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town, now almost back to its normal trading pattern
27th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront (V&A) had now largely recovered from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, CEO David Green told journalists, at a media briefing on Wednesday. “We had a very tough couple... 


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Famous Brands attributes improved half-year performance to higher revenue, lower debt
26th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Food services franchisor Famous Brands reported an improved financial performance in the six months ending August 31, with headline earnings a share having increased by 121% year-on-year to R2.15.... 


Werner Pumps adds second rental unit to meet market demand
21st October 2022

Werner Pumps has added a second Impi Unit to its rental line-up. With two of these hard-working combination jetting and vacuum trucks available for hire – operator included – the leading... 


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Efficient and Reliable Plotter Rentals
19th October 2022

Digital printing equipment supplier Midcomp Azero offers a value proposition to clients to future-proof their business if it requires A1 to A0+ printing and scanning as part of its workflow. 


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Inflation cools slightly to 7.5%
19th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Annual consumer price inflation cooled to 7.5% in September from 7.6% in August, which was slightly better than economists expected. Still, it’s clear that South Africans continue to suffer from... 


CMH weathers headwinds, delivers solid interim performance
18th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Combined Motor Holdings’ (CMH’s) basic and headline earnings per share (HEPS) were up 51% to 302c for the six months ended August 31, compared with the 200c posted for the six months... 


Tombola readies for first production
18th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Tombola Gold is expected to produce its first gold from the Golden Mile operations by late November. The company on Tuesday told shareholders that mining at the Comstock and Shamrock pits... 


Glencore partners with SAFA to develop young soccer players and coaches in local communities
18th October 2022

Today, Glencore Coal announced its new partnership with the Community Football (Commfoot) Programme, the SAFA Nkangala Region and the eMalahleni Local Football Association (LFA), to help support... 


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Pump rental unit proves successful
14th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps completed a project in September for a mine using its Impi Combination Unit, which is mounted on a Toyota Hino 500 2836 6 x 4 Chassis. The project was... 


Barloworld says Russia order book in sharp decline, Avis to exit group this year
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld’s Caterpillar equipment trading business in Russia is starting to feel the heat from international sanctions imposed on the country on the back of its invasion of Ukraine. This is... 


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Harbour Arch’s live-work-play concept includes refreshing affordable component
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first phase of the Melrose Arch mixed-use development opened in Johannesburg in 2001, more than 20 years ago. Since then, the concept of a city-within-a-city has gained traction, with the idea... 


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... 


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Harbour Arch’s live-work-play concept includes refreshing affordable component
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first phase of the Melrose Arch mixed-use development opened in Johannesburg in 2001, more than 20 years ago. Since then, the concept of a city-within-a-city has gained traction, with the idea... 


Coega opens Customs Control Area warehouse for short-term rental
13th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial development zone company the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its Customs Control Area (CCA) Warehouse is open for short-term rental. The Trade Facilitation Unit... 


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Four decades of experience make HIMOINSA the best solution for the mining industry
13th October 2022 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Generator manufacturer HIMOINSA, a Spain-based company in partnership with the Yanmar Global Group, believes that it is experience from 40 years in the industry that makes it the best solution for... 


Equites’ strong interim performance underpinned by logistics portfolio
5th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Equites Property Fund achieved a 4.1% year-on-year increase in its interim distribution a share to 81.58c for the period to August 31, while its net asset value (NAV) per share was also... 


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R300m SMME Crisis Partnership Fund to assist township businesses
5th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

To support small-, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) in Gauteng’s townships, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the South African SME... 


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Encouraging September sales numbers achieved under ‘tough trading conditions’ – NADA
4th 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... 


Company aims to expand product range
30th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local industrial equipment supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment is expanding its product offering to compete in the South African mining sector. While the company’s exposure to the mining market... 


Supplier’s equipment improves materials handling efficiencies
30th September 2022

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT WORLD’s MDS static and mobile trommels and apron feeders – which are able to screen rocks as large as 1.5 m –  have been designed for compatibility with... 


FFS expanding storage, handling capacity for bulk bitumen imports
29th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Hydrocarbon solutions company FFS Refiners is investing R350-million into the expansion of the existing storage and handling facility of FFS Tank Terminals that will enable the bulk import of... 


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Russia order book in sharp decline, Avis to exit business this year – Barloworld
29th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld’s Caterpillar equipment trading business in Russia is starting to feel the heat from international sanctions imposed on the country on the back of its invasion of the Ukraine. This is... 


Alleyroads apartments project, South Africa
Alleyroads apartments project, South Africa
23rd September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of more than 1 000 rental apartment units in Johannesburg. 


Company rebrands as it evolves
16th September 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

As pump dewatering and dredging specialist IPR evolves, it has embarked on a rebranding that is more representative of how the market sees the organisation and to reflect the company’s vision going... 


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ACSA narrows its losses, but traffic volumes still below prepandemic levels
15th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a loss of R1-billion for the 2021/22 financial year, which is an improvement on the R2.6-billion loss reported in the previous financial... 


IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels
IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels
13th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With 2022 set to exceed business levels of 2021, compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) says that tailwinds from the strong mining cycle and related projects have... 


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Attacq resumes dividend payouts, as its ‘hubs’ strategy pays off
13th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Attacq achieved a 34.2% year-on-year increase in distributable income to 62.8c for the financial year ended June 30 and has resumed dividend payouts at 50c a... 


Smart, efficient and cost-effective fire-suppression solutions from FOGMAKER South Africa on show at EMA 2022
Smart, efficient and cost-effective fire-suppression solutions from FOGMAKER South Africa on show at EMA 2022
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

High pressure water mist fire suppression systems provider FOGMAKER South Africa is using Electra Mining Africa 2022 as a platform to showcase its renowned fire suppression systems, as well as to... 


Tower 1 at Cape Town’s R16bn Harbour Arch development reaches its highest point
9th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Tower 1 at Cape Town’s new Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct has topped out on the twenty-third floor, 95 m above ground – 30 months after breaking ground in January 2020.   “Reaching the highest... 


Building activity boosted by office conversions – economist
9th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first five months of the year saw a “remarkable improvement” in the value of buildings completed in the metros and larger municipalities, with the category for additions and alterations coming... 


Etion finalises Etion Connect disposal, progresses further disposals
8th September 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Etion is progressing the disposals of subsidiaries Etion Connect, Etion Create and Parsec Properties. The sale of Etion Connect to Etion Telecommunications, for R71.5-million, has been... 


Motus targets aftermarket growth; sees vehicle supply stabilising by mid-2023
Motus targets aftermarket growth; sees vehicle supply stabilising by mid-2023
31st August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Motus has “a big focus” on growing its aftermarket business over the next two years, says CEO Osman Arbee. Speaking at the company’s annual results presentation in Johannesburg on Wednesday, he... 


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De Lille inspects Jeppestown social housing development
30th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille, in her role as Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission secretariat, conducted an oversight visit to Unity House – a social... 


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Fire-suppression solutions for the mining industry
30th August 2022

Fires present a real and serious threat to mining operations and the use of effective design and operational procedures is essential, however, an effective fire suppression system ensures a further... 


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Mergence Investment Managers invests in affordable rental housing project
26th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Institutional investor Mergence Investment Managers, through its Infrastructure and Development Equity Fund, has acquired a controlling equity stake in a portion of affordable rental housing group,... 


Show brings new business to fast-growing pump specialist
Show brings new business to fast-growing pump specialist
26th August 2022

Fast-growing pump dewatering and dredging specialist IPR (previously Integrated Pump Rental) has ambitious plans for Electra Mining Africa, reflecting the importance the company – which derives... 


Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
26th August 2022

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business... 


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ENVASS is a customer and solutions-driven environmental consultancy with established divisions, serviced by highly qualified and experienced...

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Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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