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Thinking about the consequences of Consequential Loss
Thinking about the consequences of Consequential Loss
17th August 2023

When it comes to Engineering Insurance Consequential Loss, there are various policies that can be considered. These policies are designed and intended to provide for Consequential Loss following an... 


Nuclear is world’s number two source of clean electricity, reports association
11th August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Last year nuclear energy generated 25% of the world’s clean (greenhouse gas emissions-free) electricity, and ranked second only to hydropower as a clean energy source, reported the World Nuclear... 


Ford’s Silverton plant achieves record daily production volume
11th August 2023 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, has achieved its highest daily production number yet – 704 vehicles. Based on three-shift 24-hour production, the plant is capable of... 


BELite Technologies
BELite Technologies
4th August 2023

BELite Technologies was established in 2009 by its holding company Battery Electric to assist with the need for more efficient lighting solutions for the underground mining industry. The company... 


Sister companies Steinmüller Africa and Bilfinger Intervalve Africa Improve Quality in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Sister companies Steinmüller Africa and Bilfinger Intervalve Africa Improve Quality in the Pulp and Paper Industry
2nd August 2023

Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa succeeded in improving the steam system of a paper mill for an increase in efficiency and productivity and a reduction in operational costs. “Top... 


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Delba's Field Services: Your Trusted Onsite Solution for All Electrical Rotating Equipment Problems
2nd August 2023

Collectively, electrical rotating equipment is the workhorse of modern industrial operations, powering a wide range of machinery across various sectors. However, like any complex mechanical system,... 


Kloof 4 shaft produces an average of about 9 650 oz a month, or 115 743 oz/y
Sibanye suspends Kloof 4 shaft operations after incident
1st August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater announced on August 1 that management has suspended all operations at its Kloof gold mine 4 shaft, after an incident occurred at the Ikamva shaft on July 30,... 


Jadestone forced to stop Montara
1st August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Upstream oil and gas company Jadestone Energy has suspended operations at its Montara floating production and storage operation (FPSO) offshore Australia, after a gas alarm was triggered. The... 


Sanral's Centurion Central Operations Centre
Transport dept ready to deal with potholes as Minister launches Vala Zonke War Room
31st July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on July 31 attended the official launch of the Vala Zonke War Room, which will monitor and manage all pothole repairs in the country from the State-owned South... 


DAF Trucks play a starring role at GNF1
DAF Trucks play a starring role at GNF1
31st July 2023

When Fortune Naledi, owner of GNF1, needed new trucks for the logistics arm of her engineering solutions company, she turned to Babcock Africa, the sole importer and distributor of DAF CF and XF... 


Loadshedding candles
Stage 4 overnight on Friday - and a weekend of loadshedding ahead
28th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday, Eskom has said. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Monday. Breakdowns have... 


In-cab signalling needed in Africa
28th July 2023

Local investor in new rolling stock and track infrastructure projects, and rail solutions provider, Traxtion CEO James Holley and solutions provider Gear Rail CEO Roelf C Alberts suggest the... 


‘Muela power station’s Unit 1 returns to service after repairs
26th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) on Wednesday said that Unit 1 of the ‘Muela power station has returned to service following a successful restoration. The unit, which experienced... 


Trucking, transport and trailer expo attracts an avalanche of exhibitors
25th July 2023

Mega-T, the premier trucks, trailers, and transport expo, is all set to host its eagerly awaited second event, and excitement is reaching a fever pitch as suppliers, service providers, and... 


Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel's old mining equipment
Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel's old mining equipment
24th July 2023 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel has started replacing its old mining equipment with supplies from so called "friendly" countries - those that have not imposed sanctions on Moscow, it said on Monday, as it... 


Electricity Pylons
Enter the weekend on Stage 5 as Eskom battles to meet rising demand
21st July 2023 By: News24Wire

Due to higher than anticipated demand, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until midnight on Friday, Eskom said in a statement. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be... 


Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron's Cape Town refinery explosion
21st July 2023 By: Reuters

A South African inquest found preliminary evidence that five people, including unit operators and a shift team leader, were "negligent" and caused a deadly explosion at Astron Energy's Cape Town... 


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After-market service essential for compressed air systems
21st July 2023

Compressed air system specialist Integrated Air Solutions highlights its end-to-end aftermarket solutions, to ensure performance, efficiency and reliability of its products. The company is the... 


FUCHS aims to be the first choice lubricant partner in the commercial vehicle sector
20th July 2023

Trucks in South Africa operate under arduous conditions on the road and therefore must minimise harmful emissions, reduce engine wear and have improved startup protection. “If one considers the... 


FUCHS’ Emalahleni branch is an essential partner to the coal-mining industry
20th July 2023

The Emalahleni branch of FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA in Mpumalanga offers a dedicated pump-on service to major coal-mining clients to keep essential equipment such as draglines and excavators... 


Ford unpacks latest high-tech investments at Silverton
Ford unpacks latest high-tech investments at Silverton
20th July 2023

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has showcased new investments at its Silverton facility, in Pretoria, which are over and above an initial R15.8-billion that the company... 


ROMPCO’s Thembeka Mbuli highlights the role of women engineers in the oil and gas sector
20th July 2023

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is showcasing the achievements of Operations Specialist... 


Wildfires force IOC to cut production guidance
Wildfires force IOC to cut production guidance
19th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

North American iron-ore pellets and concentrates producer Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) has reduced its full-year production guidance by 500 000 t as it grapples with the aftermath devastating... 


Ford’s Silverton plant achieves record daily production volume
Ford’s Silverton plant achieves record daily production volume
16th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, has achieved its highest daily production number yet, at 704 vehicles. Based on three-shift 24-hour production, the plant is capable of... 


More than R1bn damage to Western Cape farms after West Coast, Winelands flooding
14th July 2023 By: News24Wire

The Western Cape agriculture sector suffered more than R1-billion in infrastructure damage during recent flooding, and now the provincial agriculture department wants to have the area declared a... 


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It is specifically designed for future maintenance and cleaning on areas where there is a brick façade
Fastener specialist driven by innovation, sector challenges
14th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s fasteners industry is a dynamic sector driven by innovation, challenges and the collective efforts of passionate individuals and companies like Germiston-based fastener supplier The... 


Delba’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
Delba’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
14th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For six decades, Delba has been at the forefront of the repair of rotating electrical machines, earning the reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted and reliable service providers. As the... 


SKF awards first Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Artisans Certificates!  
13th July 2023

SKF South Africa is proud to announce that they have awarded Mechanic Artisan Certificates to the first group of 20 artisans who have successfully passed the Lubrication Equipment Qualification.... 


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Chery signs off on 100-unit deal with Hertz
11th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Chinese vehicle importer Chery has wrapped up its first large fleet transaction, handing over 100 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro models to Hertz Rent A Car. The transaction follows shortly after Chery created a... 


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Ford’s Silverton plant achieves record daily production volume
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, has achieved its highest daily production number yet, at 704 vehicles. Based on three-shift 24-hour production, the plant is capable of... 


Electricity Pylons
Loadshedding on the horizon for the weekend as repairs delayed accreditation
6th July 2023 By: News24Wire

Varying stages of loadshedding will be implemented from Friday until Monday morning, Eskom said in a statement on Thursday.  Stage 1 loadshedding will remain in place until 16:00 on Thursday,... 


Eskom's Kusile power station
Eskom’s approved plan to bypass pollution rules hit by appeal
6th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Environmental activists have appealed against a South African government decision to allow Eskom Holdings to bypass equipment used to reduce sulphur dioxide pollution while it repairs one of its... 


The benefits of implementing a proactive approach to environmental compliance
The benefits of implementing a proactive approach to environmental compliance
6th July 2023

(Virtual Showroom): In an era of increasing environmental concerns, the need for effective air and water compliance monitoring has never been more critical. Governments, industries, and communities... 


Isidoro Del Piccolo
Delba Electrical celebrates 60 years of rich history, innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction
5th July 2023

For six decades, Delba has been at the forefront of the repair of rotating electrical machines, earning the reputation as one of the industry's most trusted and reliable service providers. As the... 


Power lines
South Africa power outages may have reduced growth by 3.2 percentage points
4th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s energy crisis may have reduced the nation’s economic growth rate by as much as 3.2 percentage points last year and is likely to dampen output until at least early 2024, according to... 


Context to fire and elemental perils
Context to fire and elemental perils
4th July 2023

By George Jennings & Kobus van Niekerk On September 2nd, 1666, a fire broke out in Pudding Lane, London close to where the monument now stands. When this memorable fire had run its course some days... 


Rand Water's Vereeniging water treatment operations
Court intervenes in Vaal broken wastewater treatment works
4th July 2023 By: News24Wire

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ruled the unabated flow of raw sewage into the Vaal River contravenes various environmental acts and must be prevented. It has given Water and Sanitation... 


Summit to share practical advice to start and grow road freight SMEs
30th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Road Freight Association and industry collaboration platform the Transport Forum of South Africa have announced that the first small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Road Freight... 


Pothole Patrol vehicle
Discovery Pothole Patrol introduces advanced AI to assist in pothole detection
29th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Insurance company Discovery Insure has introduced advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Pothole Patrol fleet, which will enable it to detect road defects more accurately and... 


Tips of the trade for successful gasket sealing
29th June 2023

Gaskets play a vital role in engines, stopping dust and dirt, fluids, gases, and electrostatic discharges. Pratley, a leader in high-performance adhesives, offers valuable tips for utilising its... 


URA nears restart of historical Gravelotte emerald mine
28th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed URA Holdings has completed essential workstreams at its 74%-owned Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, ahead of restarting mining operations. Some of the work completed... 


Zambia's KCM shuts Nchanga smelter for repairs after leak
28th June 2023 By: Reuters

Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has shut down its Nchanga smelter for 21 days for repair work after a molten metal leakage from one of the furnaces, the company said on Tuesday. There was no... 


Electricity demand and Eskom's forecast of how electricity demand during winter 2023 will deviate from its winter base case
Weather and winter tariff on large users helping to moderate electricity demand
26th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom is expecting demand for the rest of South Africa’s winter months to remain below levels initially assumed when the utility finalised its base case for the high-demand season (see graphic... 


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