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Schalk Burger is Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Petrol prices to increase by more than 65c/ℓ, diesel by 3c/ℓ on April 3

Updated 1 hour 26 minutes ago

Prices for 93-octane petrol will increase by 65c/ℓ and 95-octane petrol by 67c/ℓ, while 0.05% sulphur diesel will increase by 3c/ℓ and 0.005% sulphur diesel by less than 2c/ℓ from April 3, the... 


Astronomers find 49 new gas-rich galaxies in 3 hours using MeerKAT radio telescope

Updated 2 hours ago

A team of international astronomers have discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa from observations under three hours long. The research was aimed at... 


15 climate projects selected for Phase 3 of Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa

Updated 2 hours 4 minutes ago

Fifteen climate projects from across the country have been selected to take part in the third phase of the UK-funded low-carbon projects initiative Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa.... 


New haulers in use at the Durban Container Terminal

Durban Container Terminal receives ten haulers before citrus season start

Updated 2 hours 7 minutes ago

The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) has received the first ten of 45 fully-assembled haulers ahead of the start of South Africa’s citrus season next month. Haulers move containers from the stack to... 


Safda recognised as sugar industry member under gazetted regulations

Updated 2 hours 10 minutes ago

Industry organisation the South African Farmers Development Association (Safda) has been recognised as a member of the sugar industry after the Sugar Act transitional regulations governing the... 


Indaba produces biodiversity economy action plan to address sector challenges

Updated 6 hours ago

The Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba, held this week, resulted in the development of a programme of action to address the challenges in the biodiversity sector as part of the National... 


Treasury publishes call for proposals to test alternative infrastructure funding models

Updated 6 hours ago

National Treasury has published a call for proposals for consideration by the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI), and intends to use this BFI Window to develop a pipeline of projects and... 


Seifsa CEO Lucio Trentini

Metals and engineering industry must find common purpose in negotiations - Seifsa

27th March 2024

While more incendiary rhetoric related to the main agreement negotiations in the metals and engineering industry can be expected in the run-up to the negotiations later this year, common purpose... 


A coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom

Draft IRP 2023 lacks environmental, health, climate commitments, says Life After Coal

27th March 2024

Coal phase-out campaign the Life After Coal Campaign, in its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023, said the plan has fundamental flaws and expressed skepticism in the plan's... 


Glasfit, Arrive Alive form partnership to boost road safety awareness

27th March 2024

Automotive glass fitting and repair services company Glasfit and road safety initiative Arrive Alive have announced a partnership to enhance road safety. The collaboration is part of the partners'... 


Outgoing EOH CEO Stephen van Coller

EOH posts loss a share, as Operational Technologies division offsets Digital Enablement growth

26th March 2024

JSE-listed information and communications technology services firm EOH reported a 2% year-on-year decrease in revenue to R3.1-billion for the six months ended January 31. Group operating profit... 


Infrastructure procurement in focus at consulting engineering conference

25th March 2024

During industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa's (Cesa's) recent Infrastructure Indaba, procurement of goods and services emerged as a critical theme of discussion, underscoring the... 


The newly discovered bullfrog species

New African bullfrog species discovered – the largest discovered in 100 years

25th March 2024

North-West University (NWU) Professor Louis du Preez and his team of researchers have discovered a new species of African bullfrog, Pyxicephalus beytelli, which is the fourth species of bullfrog... 


The Nexus 1 building

Attacq's Nexus 1 building achieves EDGE, Green Star certification

25th March 2024

Real estate investment trust Attacq's Nexus 1 building, in Waterfall City, which also serves as its headquarters, has received Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) certification.... 


DLA Piper appoints Kalidou Gadio as US-Africa Practice co-chair

25th March 2024

Law firm DLA Piper has appointed Kalidou Gadio as co-chairperson of the US-Africa Practice based out of its Washington DC office. He brings deep knowledge of the sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and... 


A construction site

PPPs are important to build quality infrastructure rapidly – Mavuso

25th March 2024

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are an important mechanism to bring together the strengths of government and business, including the technical and management capabilities of the private sector... 


Unitrans Solutions executive Jacques Greeff

Unitrans upgraded centre of excellence to enhance African clients' supply chains

25th March 2024

Logistics and supply chain company Unitrans has launched its upgraded centre of excellence (COE) to drive improvements in operating cost efficiencies and safety for drivers and vehicles, which are... 


The carbon capture pilot plant at the Kelvin power station

Companies unveil Kelvin power station carbon capture pilot project

22nd March 2024

The 600 MW coal-fired Kelvin power station, in Isando, Ekurhuleni, has installed a 300 m3/h flue gas emissions capturing pilot project, which removes carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen oxides and... 


A container ship travelling through the Suez Canal

Trade to rebound this year, says Unctad

22nd March 2024

After declines over several quarters, international trade is poised for a rebound this year, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (Unctad's) latest 'Global Trade Update' states.... 


TrinaTracker launches smart solar tracking in South Africa

22nd March 2024

Solar tracking development company TrinaTracker showcased and launched its Vanguard 1P solution in South Africa at the 2024 Solar and Storage Live Africa event. The Vanguard 1P is based on the... 


UNDP Weather Kids report on future weather to galvanise action on climate change

22nd March 2024

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on March 21 launched its Weather Kids campaign globally, which sees child weather anchors emulate current weather reports but report on disruptive... 


Nissan Africa president Joni Vila

Jordi Vila appointed Nissan Africa president

22nd March 2024

Automotive manufacturer Nissan has appointed Jordi Vila as Nissan Africa president. He currently serves as Nissan Europe sales and marketing divisional VP. Vila will succeed Nissan Africa president... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa appoints Gavin Griffiths CFO

22nd March 2024

JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa has appointed Gavin Griffiths CFO and executive director from April 1. Griffiths is currently the company's chief strategy officer but has been... 


The Cape Town International Airport

ACSA to invest nearly R22bn in airport infrastructure

22nd March 2024

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has reported that State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will invest R21.7-billion on airport infrastructure developments focused on refurbishments,... 


Trust in innovation needs to be built up to change societies, economies

20th March 2024

Globally and in South Africa, twice as many people are likely to believe that technological innovation is being poorly managed than those who believe it is being managed well. This could have a... 


African Refiners and Distributors Association conference to focus on infrastructure finance

20th March 2024

Industry organisation the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) will host a conference in Cape Town from April 22 to 26 to engage on key industry issues and identify financing... 


Taxis parked at a taxi rank in Johannesburg

Draft public transport policy to provide guidance for existing, new subsidies

18th March 2024

The draft National Public Transport Subsidy Policy, which has been gazetted, is aimed at introducing outcomes-based planning for integrated public transport. There are currently no guidelines for... 


Saice former president Louis de Waal

Saice pays tribute to former president Louis de Waal

15th March 2024

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) has announced that former president Louis de Waal passed away on March 10. “Louis was a distinguished figure within... 


UFS agronomy researcher Dr Jerry Dlamini

Rain-fed agriculture emissions research shows climate-smart interventions can help

15th March 2024

Preliminary findings of a two-year study from the University of the Free State (UFS) Kenilworth Experimental Farm indicate that climate-smart agriculture interventions, such as legume rotation and... 


Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga

Draft public transport subsidy policy recommends increasing funding to 5% of GDP

15th March 2024

The Draft National Public Transport Subsidy Policy recommends that funding for public transport be increased from the current 0.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5% of GDP. Compared with... 


Vehicles parked in a taxi rank in Gauteng

Taxi Relief Fund extended to enable remaining claimants to secure payment

15th March 2024

The Department of Transport (DoT) has obtained Cabinet approval to extend the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) to November 30. The request to extend the TRF was made to afford as many taxi operators as... 


Tugboats owned by TNPA

TNPA orders seven tugboats to enhance seaport operations

15th March 2024

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has, as part of its marine fleet renewal programme, ordered seven tugboats in a R1-billion investment aimed at enhancing marine operations at... 


Bopa Morua co-managing partner Nthime Khoele

RMB Ventures, Bopa Moruo acquire majority stake in Icon Oncology

14th March 2024

Private equity investment firms RMB Ventures and Bopa Moruo have acquired a majority stake in cancer treatment provider Icon Oncology for an undisclosed sum. Icon has a national footprint of 26... 


The Vertrex modules to be supplied to the Merak 1 project

Trina Solar, SOLA and WBHO collaborate on 135 MW solar plant for ARM

14th March 2024

Shanghai-listed solar photovoltaic company Trina SOLAr, renewable energy project developer SOLA and civil engineering and construction company WBHO Construction will build the 135 MW Merak 1 SOLAr... 


The Durban port

Manufacturing confidence decreases to 21 in the first quarter

14th March 2024

Loadshedding, challenges at the ports and political uncertainty saw manufacturer confidence in the first quarter of the year dip five points to 21, Absa's latest Manufacturing Survey shows. The 21... 


Unctad develops digital solution to promote new critical mineral discoveries

13th March 2024

To prevent a production gap of critical and energy minerals amid burgeoning demand to keep global warming within the 1.5 °C targeted under the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Conference on... 


Access Bank South Africa appoints Sandile Shabalala CEO

12th March 2024

Financial services firm Access Bank South Africa has appointed Sandile Shabalala CEO to lead the bank into its next phase of growth and innovation. Shabalala has more than three decades of... 


Drone flying over a port

Rectron partners with drone startup NTSU to grow skills, capacity

12th March 2024

Information and communications technology equipment distributor Rectron has partnered with remotely piloted or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) service provider NTSU Aviation Solutions to enable it... 


ECDC, MBDA announce R10m support for the film industry in the Eastern Cape

12th March 2024

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) have signed a R10-million agreement to support the local film industry and provide local infrastructure... 


SDCEA, groundWork approach court to review Richard's Bay gas-to-power plant

11th March 2024

Environmental justice groups groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), have filed a review application to... 


Nedbank provides Thesele Group with growth, cash flow financing

11th March 2024

Financial services firm Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided diversified industrial investment company Thesele Group with a financing solution that boosts Thesele's growth... 


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