https://www.engineeringnews.co.za
Business defends making Joburg partnership offer ahead of crucial elections
Business defends making Joburg partnership offer ahead of crucial elections
Updated 3 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The business formations that have formally offered to extend the Government-Business Partnership model – hitherto used to tackle national crises such as loadshedding – to the City of Johannesburg have acknowledged the “sensitive” timing of the... 


Latest News

Sponsored Posts

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Receive our free daily newsletter:

Latest News

Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop.
Platinum investment demand broadening to minor PGM metals, SFA (Oxford) points out
3rd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The strong ongoing investment demand for platinum is broadening to the minor platinum group metals (PGMs) such as ruthenium and iridium, SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop pointed out on Wednesday June... 


An image of the new SANEA
SANEA rebrands as more intentional association to drive inclusive energy growth
3rd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With the country’s energy landscape changing rapidly to include new players and new energy sources, and optimism abounding despite challenges, nonprofit the South African National Energy... 


Cyber-risk at top of businesses' agendas – BDO
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Cyber-risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for, which is up from 23% in 2025, says accounting and... 


Chicken
Steenhuisen gets ahead of potential HPAI outbreaks by setting framework for vaccination in place
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) welcomes the initiative by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to introduce a regulatory framework that allows for vaccination as part of South... 


Real Economy Graphics

Moving road freight to rail
Moving road freight to rail
29th May 2026

South Africa loses between R150-billion and R300-billion a year because ageing infrastructure, theft, and vandalism have left 16% of iron-ore, 12% of coal, and 24% of other export mining products... 


Sponsored Posts

Latest News

MAHLE Durban regional office
MAHLE advocates for technological diversity in Africa’s automotive transition
3rd June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s automotive sector enters a defining phase, innovation, localisation, electrification and Africa’s growth opportunity are all shaping the road ahead. With infrastructure,... 


BCG reports most employees use AI tools
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In a survey of 11 749 workers across 14 markets and a range of industries, 72% of respondents, including white-collar frontline and managerial employees, said AI has already considerably changed... 


September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury has issued termination letters to 13 municipalities and is preparing to issue similar notices to 14 others in relation to their continued participation in a scheme set up in... 


Fairvest reports progress in repositioning to retail, declares interim dividend
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fairvest CEO Darren Wilder says the company is making consistent progress in repositioning itself as a retail-focused portfolio through the disposal of... 


Aerial impression of the Atlantic Aerodrome
Atlantic Aerodrome Phase 1 set to open in the Swartland in September
3rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The R500-million, first phase of the new purpose-built general aviation and turboprop base, Atlantic Aerodrome, is set to open its doors in the Swartland, in the Western Cape, in September. The... 


Sponsored Posts

Latest News

Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
3rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape has secured another international investment, with Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF opening its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl. The 100-year-old... 


City of Johannesburg
Joburg budget remains a concern, interest groups note
3rd June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Johannesburg's final 2026/27 budget still fails to resolve its underlying crisis of infrastructure decline, weak financial management, rising debt and poor service delivery, despite... 


Parliamentary Committee warns on Tongaat; proposes enabling biofuels framework
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has warned that the future of Tongaat Hulett remains a major threat to the sugar industry’s recovery, and that... 


AMSA notes some progress on customs duties, trade remedies as talks with IDC continue
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has reiterated that it, the ArcelorMittal Group and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) continue to engage about... 


A generic image of a solar panel
Applications now open for eThekwini households to join Project Smart Solar pilot
3rd June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Applications are now open for Project Smart Solar, an eThekwini municipality-backed smart energy pilot delivered in partnership with energy technology company Plentify and supported by... 


Sector News

Magazine

Magazine round up | 29 May 2026
Magazine round up | 29 May 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

CHARGING AHEAD: This month, Zero Carbon Charge launched two off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Johannesburg–Durban N3 corridor. The company says that a typical EV can charge from 20% to 80% within half an hour, depending on vehicle size and battery configuration. Both locations offer complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and on-site farm stalls. The company is now planning to roll out similar stations on the N1 corridor.
CHARGING AHEAD

This month, Zero Carbon Charge launched two off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Johannesburg–Durban N3 corridor. The company says that a typical EV can charge... 

Photo of Martin Creamer
Opportunities, threats that new global era brings must be dealt with smartly

The new foreign affairs era that is already upon us comes with threats but also opportunities. South Africans are duty bound to seize the opportunities and to stave off the threats. An immediate... 

Photo of Terence Creamer
Big and small pictures

Much has been written in recent weeks about the geopolitical factors now driving the energy transition. Particular attention has been given to how the attack on Iran by the US and Israel, which... 

Business Leader

Andrew Bahlmann, joint CE of Deal Leaders International
Andrew Bahlmann

This week we profile Andrew Bahlmann, joint CE of Deal Leaders International, a sell-side merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory service provider 

EXPLOSIVE: South Africa’s latest official unemployment figure is extremely disheartening, having risen to 32.7% in the first quarter and leaving more than eight-million people out of work. Even more worrying are official figures showing that those aged 15 to 24 face the highest unemployment rate of 60.9%, followed by those aged 25 to 34 at 40.6%. Youth joblessness at such levels is a ticking bomb, even before the full disruption to labour markets that is now expected as firms integrate AI into work practices.
EXPLOSIVE:

South Africa’s latest official unemployment figure is extremely disheartening, having risen to 32.7% in the first quarter and leaving more than eight-million people out of work. Even more worrying,... 

Showroom

Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd
Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd

Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd (Est. 2000) exclusive representative in Southern Africa for LECHLER GmbH (Est. 1879) - Europe's leading...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Astore Keymak
Astore Keymak

Astore Keymak is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of high-quality Thermoplastic Pipeline Systems, with branches in the major provinces.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AirNox Pty Ltd
AirNox Pty Ltd

AirNox (Pty) Ltd is a level 1 BBBEE manufacturer of complete AdBlue® solutions for operators of SCR diesel engines and AUS40 across South Africa...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Monitor Distributors
Monitor Distributors

We at Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialise in industrial pumps and pumping systems. Our high pressure washing equipment is locally manufactured and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







301

pqt: 0.04s - ct: 0.124s - 152pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now