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Schalk Burger

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

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Hyland Europe, Middle East and Africa associate VP for sales Jean van Vuuren

Internal digital content serves as repository of truth for AI in companies – Hyland

27th May 2024

The current focus for businesses is to automate the ingestion and use of content, and to use the advent of AI to analyse it and create business value, Hyland Europe, Middle East and Africa... 


Transmission infrastructure

Wheeling progressing in South Africa, the rest of Africa

27th May 2024

The use of national electricity grids to wheel power from renewable-energy projects to demand centres is growing in Africa and helping to drive greater scale in the building of renewable-energy... 


Social elements of ESG in mining more complex, but an established part of mining's legacy

24th May 2024

While there are increasingly complex regulatory requirements governing the social obligations of mines, regulations are only catching up to what some mining companies are doing to benefit mine... 


Transport sector aims to secure 200 km stretch of N3 to protect freight, logistics operators

23rd May 2024

Companies and industry bodies in the freight and transport logistics industries, and communities and organisations along the 200 km stretch of the N3 highway from Howick to Harrismith, are... 


Stocked shelves in a warehouse

Technology increasingly being used to improve control, accuracy in logistics value chains

23rd May 2024

The freight and transport logistics sectors are seeing ever greater use of technologies in warehouses, as well for stock-picking, consignment loading and delivery checks, among other applications,... 


South Africa must diversify into high-value exports, connect to region to boost growth

22nd May 2024

For South Africa to achieve economic growth that leads to improved wellbeing for its citizens, it needs to convert the primary commodities it produces into high-value exports and develop a stronger... 


Haul trucks in operation at a West African mine

Use resources to diversify African economies, unlock sustainable growth

21st May 2024

A majority of African economies, or 83%, are highly commodity-dependent and are vulnerable to external shocks, experiencing good growth when commodity prices are high, but seeing growth reversal... 


Clean energy critical minerals can transform sub-Saharan Africa, says IMF

17th May 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa holds an estimated 30% of the world’s volume of proven critical mineral reserves and managing their use properly as part of the global transition to clean energy has the... 


Seifsa president Elias Monage

Seifsa, unions commit to addressing access to housing for sector employees

15th May 2024

The Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) negotiations have concluded with a 7% wage increase over the next year for entry-level workers in the metals and engineering industry... 


An automotive component factory in the TASEZ

Tshwane Automotive SEZ celebrates training of first cohort of youth

15th May 2024

The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) on May 14 celebrated the first cohort of 526 local youths trained in safety, health, environment and quality to participate in different parts... 


Calgro M3 CEO Wikus Lategan

Calgro M3 issues maiden dividend, posts robust results

13th May 2024

Residential-focused property developer Calgro M3 has issued a maiden dividend of 9.49c a share after posting a record gross profit margin of 27.25% for the financial year ended February 29, and... 


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Poultry association calls for vaccination to prevent H7N6 avian influenza outbreak

13th May 2024

The South African poultry industry is calling for immediate intervention to avert an outbreak of the H7N6 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that it is grappling with, following a... 


A refurbished class 39 locomotive

Traxtion refurbishes, adds 5 Transnet class 39 locomotives to fleet of 60 in eight African countries

10th May 2024

Private rail operator and services company Traxtion has refurbished five class 39 locomotives it bought from State-owned Transnet at its workshop in Rosslyn, Gauteng. This is part of its fleet... 


Aluminium vehicle body panels in an assembly plant

Logistics, NEVs in focus for next phase of automotive industry growth

10th May 2024

Efficient logistics to move vehicles and automotive components up and down the value chain and adapting the local industry to new energy vehicles (NEVs) is crucial to shape the trajectory of the... 


South Africa to host twelfth Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition in Sept

10th May 2024

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and air show will be held from September 18 to 22 at Air Force Base Waterkloof, under the theme of ‘Exploring new paths, sharing solutions,... 


61% of organisations report cloud security incidents, up from 24% a year ago

10th May 2024

Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies' ‘2024 Cloud Security Report’ shows a critical surge in cloud security incidents, with 61% of organisations reporting significant disruptions,... 


A Zimbabwe flag

Despite challenges, Zim business environment offers investment opportunities

10th May 2024

Zimbabwe is undergoing change and aims to attract more companies to do business in the country, but risks and challenges remain for businesses aiming to capitalise on the opportunities in the... 


The Port of Cape Town

TNPA issues RfP for Cape Town port liquid bulk terminal

10th May 2024

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to acquire, operate, maintain, refurbish or build and... 


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Unlocking social and environmental benefits through tailings retreatment

10th May 2024

The retreatment, or remining, of mine tailings can provide usable land, provide profits for companies and clean the environment by moving the reprocessed tailings to more advanced and well-managed... 


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Unlocking social and environmental benefits through tailings retreatment

10th May 2024

The retreatment, or remining, of mine tailings can provide usable land, provide profits for companies and clean the environment by moving the reprocessed tailings to more advanced and well-managed... 


April transactions index increase welcome, but investors wait and see

8th May 2024

Financial infrastructure services company BankservAfrica's Economic Transactions Index (BETI) increased by 0.6% month-on-month in April to reach an index level of 134.2, which is the highest level... 


Absa launches non-banking subsidiary in China

8th May 2024

Financial services firm Absa has launched a non-banking subsidiary in China to fortify the economic links between Africa and the Asian country. The office will operate under a wholly foreign owned... 


A rescue worker and his dog search for survivors of the building collapse

Engineering organisations, labour dept urge patience as cause of George building collapse awaits determination

8th May 2024

Civil engineering and construction industry organisations the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice), Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and Master Builders South Africa... 


Zimbabwe aims to use FDI to develop a competitive economy by 2030

7th May 2024

Zimbabwe held an investment conference on May 2 and 3 in South Africa during which its officials explained that the country of 16-million people wants to use local and international investments... 


New rail-focused logistics organisation launched

7th May 2024

A new logistics industry body the Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA), formed by organisations in the transportation sector, has been launched to enhance logistics performance, reduce costs... 


Denel displays guided weapons, landward defence systems at Defence Service Asia

6th May 2024

State-owned defence technology company Denel is displaying its guided weapons and landward defence systems at the Defence Service Asia (DSA) exhibition this week. Its Umkhonto surface-to-air... 


Ransomware payments increase 500% in past year, attack rate falls slightly

3rd May 2024

The average payment for ransomware attacks has increased by 500% in the past year to $2-million, up from $400 000 in 2023, cybersecurity firm Sophos reports in its 'State of Ransomware 2024'... 


Woolworths launches regenerative farming practices campaign

3rd May 2024

Retail company Woolworths has launched a Farming for the Future campaign, with the aim of encouraging farmers to implement regenerative farming practices. By partnering with farmers who adopt... 


Clean energy critical minerals can transform sub-Saharan Africa – IMF

30th April 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa holds an estimated 30% of the world’s volume of proven critical mineral reserves and managing their use properly as part of the global transition to clean energy has the... 


Sacci, Sakeliga pay tribute to Dr Sam Motsuenyane

30th April 2024

Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has noted with sadness the passing of Dr Sam Motsuenyane, who “was a business leader par excellence”. "Motsuenyane... 


The Two Rivers PGM mine

South African PGM miners overcoming challenges to build new mines

26th April 2024

South African platinum group metal (PGM) miners are overcoming challenges and building new mines locally, albeit in phases, to derisk some of these promising tier-one projects. PGM mining industry... 


Reunert to merge two of its subsidiaries

26th April 2024

JSE-listed electrical and electronic engineering group Reunert Group plans to merge its technology management and consulting firm IQbusiness and digital services firm +OneX subsidiaries into a... 


A Zimbabwe flag

Changing business opportunities, challenges in Zimbabwe highlighted

24th April 2024

Zimbabwe is undergoing change and aims to attract more companies to do business in the country, but risks and challenges remain for businesses aiming to capitalise on the opportunities in the... 


AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina

Debt transparency needed as opaque resource-backed loans hinder African development – Adesina

24th April 2024

African countries will pay $74-billion in debt service payments this year, which is a sharp increase from $17-billion in 2010, and the continent's economic potential is being undermined by... 


Flanagan & Gerard MD Paul Gerard

Flanagan & Gerard, Vukile acquire Mthatha shopping centre for R800m

24th April 2024

Retail property specialist company Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and JSE-listed real estate investment trust Vukile Property Fund have jointly acquired the BT Ngebs City regional shopping... 


The Port of Cape Town

TNPA issues RfP for Cape Town port liquid bulk terminal

24th April 2024

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to acquire, operate, maintain, refurbish or build and... 


Cisco launches AI-powered Hypershield service to protect modern data centres

23rd April 2024

Networking and security multinational Cisco has launched its Hypershield service, which is a cloud-native, artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered approach to highly distributed security for... 


Dangote's oil refinery in Nigeria

Africa needs to build more oil infrastructure

23rd April 2024

Africa's mid- and downstream oil products supply infrastructure is ageing and suffers from a lack of investment, outdated policy frameworks and insufficiencies in regional, national and urban... 


An artist's impression of the Padel courts to be built at the Mall of Africa

Balwin adds padel courts to Mall of Africa offering

22nd April 2024

JSE-listed real estate investment trusts Balwin and Attacq will open six new rooftop padel courts at the Mall of Africa in Waterfall City as demand for the lifestyle sport gains momentum. Four of... 


Gates Foundation, EIB launch capital for women entrepreneurs pilot in Kenya

19th April 2024

Philanthropy organisation the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and development finance institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a €30-million microfinance programme for women... 


Elections highlighted as a concern for SME owners, but also promise change

19th April 2024

Almost half, or 49%, of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business owners who responded to the Fourth Quarter 2023 SME Confidence Index by specialist SME financier Business Partners said they... 


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