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            <title>Substance abuse policy, testing are paramount </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A legally-sound substance abuse policy that is communicated and available to company employees, alongside the correct equipment and procedures are paramount in industries and sectors where “presence of mind and clear judgement could be the difference between life or death”, says medical equipment supplier ALCO-Safe MD Rhys Evans. He explains that it is important to have a complete solution to manage substance abuse in the workplace, rather than just using a breathalyser to catch people that have been drinking.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>City backs new  BPO investment</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town after the city helped facilitate a new business process outsourcing (BPO) investment into the Mitchells Plain neighbourhood of Beacon Valley. The mayor paid a visit to the site on February 5, together with Economic Growth MMC Alderman James Vos.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visits the Mitchells Plain call centre development, where a new business process outsourcing investment, facilitated by CapeBPO, is set to create hundreds of jobs and training opportunities for local residents</image_title>
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            <title>Logistics operator expands its industrial cluster</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Logistics parks operator Inospace has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the acquisition of a 5 700 m² site in Paarden Eiland which will be redeveloped and rebranded as Marine Works, serving as a hub for micro-warehousing, storage and flexible workspaces. The deal marks Inospace's eighth acquisition this year, securing over 22 000 m² of new space, aligned with the company’s aim of building a cluster of logistics and warehousing sites that leverage Paarden Eiland’s proximity to the central business district, port and growing urban nodes.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <title>Companies  join forces, offer water solution</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of poor water infrastructure across areas in Southern Africa. The initiative offers a consistent, affordable water-on-tap option to desperate or under-serviced communities, says MANZI Water CEO Alfred Challis.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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The water filling solution offered by MANZI Water and SKUBU ensures that fresh water is readily available to communities that suffer from poor water infrastructure</image_title>
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            <title>Things to look out for at Electra Mining Africa 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biennial tradeshow Electra Mining Africa 2026 will introduce a host of new features, including a brand new Orange Zone area that will be situated in the Arena at the Expo Centre, more theme days, and a new mascot. Electra Mining organisers Montgomery Group Africa portfolio director Charlene Hefer explains that, because there was insufficient outside space for exhibitors in 2024, opening up this space for a new zone will accommodate those additional exhibitors who want to exhibit outside. “This adds to the existing Red, Blue, Green and Yellow Zones outside.”]]></description>
            <author>Nadine James</author>
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            <title>Companies eagerly anticipating bigger, better Electra Mining</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa portfolio director Charlene Hefer. “The mining, manufacturing, engineering and safety companies know the value of planning ahead. They’re already thinking about how to show up, how to stand out and how to make the most of the opportunity at the show.”]]></description>
            <author>Nadine James</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Electra Mining recorded its biggest ever event in 2024 with 950 exhibitors, 40 000 m² net exhibition space, six exhibition halls, four outside exhibition areas and just under 40 000 visitors. “EMA26 is set to be even bigger.”</image_title>
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            <title>Bidvest posts 5% revenue growth, while Citron acquisition gives it growth prospects in North America</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-posts-5-revenue-growth-while-citron-acquisition-gives-it-growth-prospects-in-north-america-2025-09-01</link>
            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed diversified services, trading and distribution company Bidvest reported that revenue grew by 4.9% to R126.6-billion for the year ended June 30, up from R120.7-billion in the prior financial year. On an organic basis, revenue was flat year-on-year, as this had been impacted by a stronger rand against major currencies, price-sensitive demand, new business gains, lower renewable energy product sales and negative price mix in some businesses, said Bidvest CEO Mpumi Madisa.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Africa Prize empowers women, creative sector</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Digital platform BlueAvo has been named runner-up for the acclaimed Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for developing a platform for creatives – a platform that has placed BlueAvo on a positive trajectory, having launched the product in South Africa and nine other African countries. BlueAvo co-founder Indira Tshiteta – who seeks to help empower women in innovation, technology and in the creative sector – says that the BlueAvo platform is an African-specific innovation for all creatives, regardless of gender, age or race.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Women should not focus on adjusting to age-old organisational systems where males are dominant, but instead, should create new ones</image_title>
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            <title>Sequel African hydrogen summit to draw global industry participation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The strategic conference programme of this year’s Global African Hydrogen Summit will present significant thought leadership and insights from government heads, industry leaders, technology experts and energy pioneers. The summit – themed Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrialisation – will advocate, showcase and communicate the case for hydrogen, its derivatives and renewable-energy technologies as an underpinning solution to a lower-carbon energy system and the blueprint for a green industrial economy, says summit organiser dmg events Africa content head Tiago Marques.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Many new and relevant partnerships will be forged at this years Global African Hydrogen Summit being held in Namibia next month</image_title>
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            <title>Efficiency Staffing Solutions showcases workforce expertise at KITE 2025</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Labour outsourcing specialist Efficiency Staffing Solutions (ESS) is highlighting its comprehensive staffing and workforce management services for businesses across South Africa at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025. With over three decades of experience, ESS provides blue and white-collar staffing solutions to multinational corporations, offering services that include labour outsourcing, temporary employment, recruitment, industrial relations and payroll management. The company’s mission is to ensure that employers have quick access to the skilled workforce they need, while effectively managing labour disputes and supporting legal compliance.]]></description>
            <author>Tracy Klückow</author>
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            <title>Firm outlines new controller features</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[New compressor control system CCS-3200 is a significant piece of equipment for managing and optimising the operation of screw and reciprocating air compressors, highlights compressed air equipment supplier Artic Driers CEO Allen Cockfield. The all-new CCS-3200 compressor controller is now available from Artic Driers in Johannesburg. It is “sensibly priced”, manufactured in Europe, and is designed with great flexibility to be able to control any screw or piston type air compressor with ease.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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The value of Artic Driers CCS-3200 compressor controller lies in its robust design, user-friendly interface, and energy saving interface
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            <title>Cadet programme continues to empower Mpumalanga youth</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Owing to its notable success and an overwhelming demand from host communities in and around Piet Retief, in Mpumalanga, the Kangra Cadet Programme – implemented by high-quality energy coal producer Kangra – will continue in 2025. “Kangra plans to continue with the programme for the duration of the current social and labour plan (SLP),” says Kangra stakeholder relations manager Mpfuneni Mulaudzi.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The Kangra Programme offers cadets training in roof bolting, and maintenance of underground production machinery such as shuttle cars, roof bolters and tractors</image_title>
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            <title>Youth development programme collaborates with cruise liner </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s largest enterprise development programme Zimele – created by mining major Anglo American – having announced previously that youth employment is a key focus area, will welcome up to 250 students who are to work on a luxury cruise liner. Zimele, together with implementation partner and training provider Summit and luxury cruise line and expedition travel brand Silversea Cruises, will provide employment opportunities for up to 250 youth who are participating in the Zimele Hospitality and Tourism programme.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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Anglo American Zimele head Larisha Naidoo explains the programme was developed with the focus on future-facing industries
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            <title>More than 10 000 new jobs created in Cape Town’s BPO sector over the past year</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/more-than-10-000-new-jobs-created-in-cape-towns-bpo-sector-over-the-past-year-2025-06-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[About 10 427 new jobs have been created in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector during the past financial year, from April 2024 to March 2025, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos has said. “It’s all about prioritising workforce development, preparing more Capetonians to be job-ready for this rapidly growing sector. That’s why the city, through our Economic Development and Investment Department, funds CapeBPO as our industry-focused business partner.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
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            <title>Event to highlight fire prevention measures, detection technology</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with targeted emergency and disaster measures, highlights event management company Specialised Exhibitions – a division of Montgomery Group. Specialised Exhibitions portfolio director Mark Anderson notes that Firexpo – being held this year from June 3 to 5 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand – has and will continue to grow in popularity within the fire industry, evidenced by it attracting an increasing number of visitors every year.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>State-of-the-art tech  on display at Enlit</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the state-of-the-art technologies on display at technology giant Siemens South Africa’s stand at Enlit Africa 2025. Siemens will also be highlighting its holistic Security Circle offering and its robust communication networks, which are designed to enhance operational resilience and cybersecurity.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/diamond-sponsor-announces-250-000-grant-2025-05-09</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the world celebrated Earth Day last month, purpose-built global energy company GE Vernova’s philanthropy arm the GE Vernova Foundation, announced its new $250 000 grant programme focused on green spaces, as an expansion of its commitments to growing “stronger, more resilient communities” and creating long-lasting environmental benefits through innovation and partnership. The announcement was made from the New York Stock Exchange, where foundation and company leaders from across GE Vernova rang the ‘opening bell’ in recognition of Earth Day.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s national global business services sector representative body, Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) on Tuesday launched its refreshed sector value proposition. This is intended to attract further foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector and to create jobs, with a target of 500 000 cumulative jobs by 2030. “The refreshed value proposition is part of BPESA’s drive to champion South Africa as a premier destination for Global Business Services, working alongside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, InvestSA, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, and other government and industry stakeholders,” reported BPESA CEO Reshni Singh. “We believe the sector’s unique blend of cost-effectiveness, talent and infrastructure and its proven track record of success, competitiveness and maturity in this market will continue to attract FDI to our shores and drive inclusive growth for the country.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
            <category>BUSINESS SERVICES</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-advances-citron-hygiene-acquisition-after-uk-approval-2025-03-06</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trading and distribution group Bidvest has garnered approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority to acquire Citron Hygiene. The parties are now working towards closing the deal.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>SERVICES &amp; MANUFACTURING</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>G4S to sell its cash business to Izi Africa</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/g4s-to-sell-its-cash-business-to-izi-africa-2025-01-13</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Integrated security company G4S International Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to sell G4S Cash Solutions (SA) to Izi Africa, subject to customary regulatory approvals.  Izi Africa is an affiliate of established South African cash-in-transit and cash management company Izi Cash.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
            <category>SECURITY</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Home Affairs selects first participants in new tourism promotion scheme </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has selected the first round of participating companies in its new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). 

The scheme is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals from China and India, since South Africa has historically underperformed in attracting tourism spending from China and India. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>TOURISM &amp; ECONOMY</category>
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            <title>Steel supply company offered ESD opportunity </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Edenvale-based steel supplier SteelTech Trading is one of two companies that will benefit from a significant enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, which has been launched by Astec Industries. The ESDs reflect Astec Industries’ commitment to empowering South African businesses and contributing to the country’s fight against unemployment.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Nadine James</editor>
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The ESD programme initiated by Astec will help develop SteelTech Trading into a fully- fledged Astec supplier</image_title>
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            <title>PPPs, GNU can help foster development – Nyati</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppps-gnu-can-help-foster-development-nyati-2024-11-15</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Amid the fiscal constraints facing South Africa, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are key in driving development, said  State-owned utility Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati at this year’s Business Process Enabling South Africa, or BPESA, Global Business Services and Business Process Outsourcing conference, on November 14. During his presentation, he highlighted South Africa’s potential and the importance of addressing challenges in areas such as leadership, advocating for the Government of National Unity (GNU) as a positive structure to embrace diversity and foster inclusive growth.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>BUSINESS</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>South Africa’s scrap recycling  lags behind global trends</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[It is undeniable that aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials in circulation globally, with about 75% of the total 1.5-billion metric tonnes of aluminium generated to date still in use, says industry representative organisation Aluminium Federation South Africa CEO Muzi Manzi. He adds that almost 30-million tonnes of aluminium scrap are recycled globally every year, solidifying its position as one of the most frequently recycled commodities, which can be done without experiencing any degradation in its quality.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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A positive perspective to South Africa's aluminium recycling capabilities needs to be attained to compete globally</image_title>
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            <title>Institutes promote sustainable development </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institutes-promote-sustainable-development-2024-06-21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Members of welding professional body the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) stress the importance of high-quality welder education and training strategies to help catalyse the “reindustrialisation” of developing countries – including many of the countries on the African continent – and empowering impoverished and underprivileged communities by creating employment in the welding sector. The education and training initiatives established by the SAIW to improve the overall value of the welding industry by enhancing the national welding capability also aligns with the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notes a report on the 17 SDGs written by SAIW executive director John Tarboton and veteran SAIW and International Institute of Welding (IIW) member Chris Smallbone.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The SAIW executive director emphasises that the SAIW and IIW play an important role in sustainable development in Southern Africa and Africa
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            <title>Fatalities draw attention to health and safety standards</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent tragic events, resulting in the loss of over 40 construction workers' lives across three sites last month, have brought heightened attention to both the wellbeing of construction personnel and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight. The fatal construction-related incidents were recorded at a new apartment building in George, in the Western Cape; a residential construction site in Ballito, in KwaZulu-Natal; and a previously constructed retaining wall at a shop in Ngcobo, in the Eastern Cape.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The first thing to be considered even before a project is developed must be the safety and standards held at the construction site
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            <title>Eastern Cape road projects planned</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eastern-cape-road-projects-planned-2024-06-21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) announced in March that it expected to inject close to R2-billion into the Dr AB Xuma local municipality, in the Eastern Cape, when it implements its road maintenance projects over the next three years. The roads agency said it will implement two road infrastructure development projects in the municipality, which include the road improvements of the R61 National Road between All Saints and Bayiza, as well as road improvements of the R61 National Road between Qumanco and eNgcobo.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Sanral is investing heavily in projects that will completely change the roads in the Eastern Cape</image_title>
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            <title>GovChat founders’ new venture, Suppple,  lists in Luxembourg in £200m IPO</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/govchat-founders-new-venture-suppple-lists-in-luxembourg-in-200m-ipo-2024-06-14</link>
            <description><![CDATA[IT and AI company Suppple Plc in May witnessed its £200-million initial public offering (IPO) on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) in Europe. Suppple will be required to comply with LuxSE rules and regulations in the coming months for the listing to be definitive.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Firm to operate power plant for Nigerian cement facility </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/critical-power-plant-provides-energy-to-nigerian-cement-facility-2024-05-07</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Innovative technology provider Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement for a captive power plant to provide energy for a Nigerian cement production facility. The new cement plant is owned by components manufacturer and metal fabrication company Mangal Industries and will be located in Kogi state, Nigeria. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in the second quarter of 2024.]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The Wärtsilä power plant comprises five Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines to deliver  an output of 50 MW </image_title>
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            <title>Ongoing investment underscores commitment</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ongoing-investment-in-tech-people-underscores-companys-commitment-2024-05-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Anchored fundamentally in the principle of efficiently managing its manufacturing processes, conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier Tru-Trac Rollers’ ongoing investments in “state-of-the-art technology” and its adherence to strict international quality standards underscore its commitment to excellence, says Tru-Trac GM Franco Cloete. This strategy, he explains, ensures a high standard of quality, while continuously enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring cost-effectiveness, both of which he touts as critical factors that underpin the company’s competitive edge globally.]]></description>
            <author>Simone Liedtke</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotics, AI beneficial for business</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-robotics-prove-beneficial-for-business-industry-2024-04-19</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The manufacturing industry is currently at the doorstep of a transformational era, one marked by the seamless integration of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and augmented reality or virtual reality (AR/VR), says GridRaster co-founder and COO Dijam Panigrahi.   This fusion is “not merely a technological trend” but a paradigm shift reshaping how materials are produced, processes are optimised, and workers interact with machinery – and is likely to continue beyond 2024.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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GridRaster co-founder and COO Dijam Panigrahi that robotics and AI will have an impact on the manufacturing industry</image_title>
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            <title>Institute warns of looming change in standards</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institute-warns-of-looming-change-in-standards-2024-04-12</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the unit standards of the current National Qualifications Framework (NQF) expired in June 2023, with the last enrolment of learners in June 2024, professional body Institute for Work at Height (IWH) continues its efforts to maintain some form of standardisation in the sector. As a result of its persistence, the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) will allow for regulatory skills, such as those for the work at height industry, to be registered on the QCTO’s database, says IWH CEO Dr Alti Kriel.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The Institute for Work at Height continues its efforts to maintain some form of standardisation in the sector</image_title>
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            <title>Energy company driving global  move to renewables</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-company-driving-global-move-to-renewables-2023-12-15</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In South Africa, global renewable-power producer Scatec has initiated numerous projects under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme contributing towards a more sustainable energy grid. The company says that as a major player in the renewables space, its role extends beyond simply providing renewable-energy solutions.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Scatec has successfully contributed to many of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programmes</image_title>
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            <title>Company opens high-tech warehouse in Cameroon</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/logistics-giant-opens-new-high-tech-warehouse-in-cameroon-2023-11-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Integrated logistics company A.P Moller–Maersk, commonly referred to as Maersk, opened the doors to a brand-new and technology-driven warehousing and distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon in September. Situated within the Douala Port Zone, Maersk’s new facility is the ideal site for the cargo moving in and out of one of the most important ports in the country, indeed along the West African coast, serving as a gateway to several markets within Central Africa.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The new Maersk facility in Douala, Cameroon, will be used predominantly for the storage and redistribution of fast-moving consumable goods
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            <title>Pandemic-induced change demands upskilling </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pandemic-induced-transformation-demands-upskilling-2023-11-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The warehousing and storage sector has noted a substantial uptick in demand for space and associated services, following the significant increase in e-commerce buying after Covid-19. The e-commerce “explosion” has, in turn, increased the need for industry-related skills, which employers and potential employees must address, says outsourced solutions provider Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO) MD Willie Du Preez.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Business Process Outsourcing</category>
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Seabourne's new premises is considerably larger than its previous facility, which will drastically increase its operational capacities  
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            <description><![CDATA[Early attempts to replace conventional metallic-type lantern rings with polymers, such as nylon, yielded discouraging results compared to metallic lantern rings in the water engineering industry, deterring the industry from exploring alternative solutions. However, a recent installation of Vesconite Hilube lantern rings at the iconic Hoover Dam hydropower plant in the US could mark a pivotal moment in the industry regarding the use of advanced polymers in water engineering equipment, the company says.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The logistics sector can significantly benefit from temporary employment service (TES) providers in bridging the skills gap and improving efficiencies. Further, through working with TES providers, logistics companies can streamline employment recruitment processes. TES providers manage the administrative and compliance burdens of finding skilled workers, which allows logistics companies to focus on their core business. By streamlining employment processes, TES providers ensure that the right skills are matched with the industry's needs, says temporary employment service provider Worldwide Staffing MD Quintus Sliep.]]></description>
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