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Airlink has upgraded its Johannesburg – Richards Bay service
Updated 4 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that it has significantly upgraded its service on its Johannesburg-Richards Bay route, with effect from Monday. Previously operated... 


Wesgro CEO and CTAA official spokesperson Wrenelle Stander
Campaign launched to promote tourism to George, the Garden Route and Klein Karoo
Updated 4 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Inter-agency and public private partnership Cape Town and Western Cape air connectivity initiative Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) has announced it is partnering with Cape Town-based and leading... 


scientists researching natural hydrogen
UP scientists lead study of natural hydrogen find in Mpumalanga
Updated 4 hours ago By: Darren Parker

Scientists at the University of Pretoria (UP) are leading a study of natural hydrogen gas discovered beneath the Earth’s surface in Mpumalanga.   The gas could be a source of renewable energy that... 


Procurement evolves from a dog-eat-dog world to empowering underdogs, collaborating with suppliers, and caring for the environment and communities
Updated 6 hours ago

The ongoing evolution of procurement has seen the profession develop from a back-office function to a driver of business strategy. It has also shifted from a competitive dog-eat-dog arena - where... 


Transmission Grids - The pathways to African prosperity
Updated 6 hours ago

The importance of robust and efficient transmission grids in unlocking the full potential of African nations cannot be overstated. The Africa Energy Indaba is pleased to highlight the critical role... 


Weba Chute Systems has established itself as a leader in transfer point design and manufacture
Weba Chute Systems honoured with SACEEC award
Updated 6 hours ago

Weba Chute Systems, a South African original equipment manufacturer specialising in custom-engineered chute systems, was honoured at the Exporter of the Year Awards hosted by the South African... 


E-House fitted with monitoring control panels specially for a renewable energy application
Modular substations and dry-type transformers pave the way for renewable energy growth in Africa
Updated 6 hours ago

The growing renewable energy generation sector in Africa is realising the value of modular substations in solar and wind projects, as well as the suitability of dry-type transformers in these... 


SA innovation offers high-tech solution to energy crisis: smart geyser devices integrated into household solar systems could significantly decrease residential load on Eskom, with potential to reduce household electricity bills by 80%
Updated 6 hours ago

By Mark Allewell, Founder & CEO of Sensor Networks Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently revealed that South Africa is haemorrhaging close to R1 billion daily due to load shedding,... 


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Ramaphosa concerned developed countries not meeting climate funding obligations
Updated 6 hours ago By: Sane Dhlamini

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern that the developed economies are still not meeting their obligations to support developing countries with the finance, technology and capacity... 


BLSA says SOE audits remain cause for concern this year
Updated 6 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

While national and provincial government has made strides in improving financial management, there is also a concerning increase in entities that simply do not complete audits, says Business... 


naamsa warns port, rail challenges will negatively impact on South Africa's automotive sector
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industry organisation naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says the current logistical challenges at South Africa's ports and across the entire freight rail network in the country are impacting... 


Curtailment framework submitted to Nersa as new deadline is set for restart of IPP procurement
Curtailment framework submitted to Nersa as new deadline is set for restart of IPP procurement
1st December 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has confirmed that it has delivered a curtailment framework, as well as its proposed Gated Generator Connection Process (GGCP) to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for... 


Charles Dos Santos to succeed Rob Richardson as Air Products South Africa MD
1st December 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Air Products South Africa has announced that Charles Dos Santos will succeed Rob Richardson as MD with effect from February 1, 2024. Richardson has led the company since 2016 but has announced his... 


Mining's net fixed capital formation, shown in blue, must be boosted.
Greenfield investment lagging badly, mining’s contribution to economy halved
1st December 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The growth of investment in fresh new greenfield mining projects is lagging badly and the contribution of the South African mining industry to the national economy has more than halved in the last... 


How we achieve the energy future Africa needs
1st December 2023

By Nadja Haakansson, Managing Director of Africa at Siemens Energy In 2022, global emissions reached a record high of 36.8 billion tons of CO2. During 2023 several months broke global warming... 


Boegoebaai greenfield site
Sasol appoints adviser to search for Boegoebaai hydrogen export hub coinvestors
1st December 2023 By: Terence Creamer

A financial adviser has been appointed to assist Sasol in a search for potential coinvestors into a green hydrogen and ammonia export hub at Boegoebaai, in the Northern Cape, following the... 


Commissioning of expanded processing plant at Marula's Blesberg project remains on track
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

African focused battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining has reported steady progress in the expansion of ore processing capacity at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum... 


Seifsa president Elias Monage
Opinion: The collapse of the Steel Master Plan and disintegration of industry
1st December 2023

In this opinion article, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Elias Monage writes about the importance of the steel industry and the challenges the... 


Inside a Tiger Brands factory
Tiger Brands increases revenue, exports volume growth offset by domestic volume decline
1st December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food and packaged goods company Tiger Brands increased revenue by 10% to R37.4-billion, driven by price inflation of 11%, favourable foreign exchange gains of 1% and marginal overall... 


Quantum Foods swings to loss on bird flu, power cuts
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

South African poultry producer Quantum Foods on Friday reported a R35-million rand loss in the year to end-September, after the country's worst bird flu outbreak decimated its chicken flock and... 


Factory manager outlook worst since Covid lockdown
1st December 2023 By: Bloomberg

Factory managers in South Africa are the most pessimistic they’ve been about the outlook for business conditions since the strictest months of a Covid-19 lockdown three years ago, amid continuing... 


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On-The-Air (01/12/2023)
1st December 2023

Martin Creamer discusses high-quality manganese; copper mining and platinum group metals from waste dumps. 


The Natref refinery
TotalEnergies to sell stake in Natref refinery to Prax Group
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global energy company TotalEnergies will sell its 36.36% interest in the Natref refinery in Sasolburg, in South Africa's Free State province, to fellow energy company Prax Group. South African... 


Image of the 'Bakkie Sakkie' from Husqvarna and ANCO Manufacturing
Home-grown solution to save farms from fire
1st December 2023

Uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, destroying crops, livestock and essential infrastructure. A pioneering, locally developed firefighting system aims to help farmers... 


Smart mobility in the South African context
Smart mobility in the South African context
1st December 2023

By Prof Dilip Kumar Das and Prof Mohamed Mostafa Many countries across the world are actively seeking to transform their cities into smart cities, or to establish new ones. At the core of this... 


SA fleets face internal and external pressures 
SA fleets face internal and external pressures 
1st December 2023

By Justin Manson, Sales Director at Webfleet The upcoming year, 2024, looms heavy with geopolitical upheaval and economic instability, setting the stage for what could be the greatest election year... 


Transport Evolution West Africa: Debut Expo and Forum in Ghana Signals Regional Industry Growth
1st December 2023

The West African region presents a promising landscape for investment and partnerships aimed at advancing the transport and logistics industry. To foster more collaborations and drive further... 


Geotech study by SRK for East London port rehabilitation
Geotech study by SRK for East London port rehabilitation
1st December 2023

As part of the proposed rehabilitation of the century-old Quay Wall 3 at the Port of East London, SRK Consulting has completed a geotechnical investigation to assess ground conditions at the site.... 


Momentum Investments Research Hive research strategist Professor Evan Gilbert
Momentum sponsors machine learning in finance research chair with Stellenbosch University
1st December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Investment management company Momentum Investments has established the Momentum Investments Research Chair for research into machine learning (ML) in finance in conjunction with Stellenbosch... 


A passenger carrying a bag next to a carousel with luggage
ACSA urges airline passengers to adhere to hand baggage regulations
1st December 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

With the high-demand Christmas season about to start, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has called on airline passengers to adhere to the regulations regarding hand baggage (the bags that... 


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ArcelorMittal longs business closure to impact on jobs, industrial capacity
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media editor Terence Creamer discusses ArcelorMittal South Africa's announcement that it may cut about 3 500 jobs as it plans to wind down its long-products business; the reasons for it... 


Zambia selects UAE's IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Zambia has selected United Arab Emirates' International Resources Holdings as the new strategic equity partner in Mopani Copper Mines, state-firm ZCCM-IH said in a statement late on Thursday. IRH,... 


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South Africa warns others not to go from electricity to darkness
1st December 2023 By: Bloomberg

One of the architects of South Africa’s groundbreaking deal with rich nations to move more quickly away from coal sounded a note of caution to other countries considering similar agreements.... 


Giyani secures $16m for Botswana manganese project
Giyani secures $16m for Botswana manganese project
1st December 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Giyani Metals has secured $16-million in financing from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to advance its battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. The... 


China lithium price poised for further decline in 2024 - analysts
China lithium price poised for further decline in 2024 - analysts
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Lithium carbonate prices in top consumer China could fall by more than 30% next year from the current level, analysts say, as growing supply from all major producers outpaces the rise in demand... 


Sintech
Sintech
1st December 2023

Since 1984, Sintech has delivered original-equipment products for a broad range of mining applications throughout Africa, specialising in the manufacture and service of brakes and clutches. Having... 


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Ottery housing project, South Africa
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements plans to build more than 100 Breaking New Ground State-subsidised houses and First Home Finance & Subsidy Assistance opportunities in Ottery, in the... 


An image of one of the container tanks on offer from Container World
New tanks acquired for fuel storage, transportation across Africa
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

Celebrating 40 years in business this year, South African tank and container supplier Container World last month bought 20 container tanks, which were delivered to the company’s Durban depot, in... 


An image of a cylinder manufactured by CYLINDERS4AFRICA
App streamlines filling, exchanging processes
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s only approved 9 kg pressure vessel manufacturer Cylinders4Africa has developed a tech-forward application (app) for various contemporary industries and sectors that rely on portable... 


An image of the EnduroMAX water-jet cutting machine in action
New machine aids component manufacture
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

Having accumulated more than 20 years of experience in the local manufacturing industry, specialised manufacturer and materials processing company MAXJET has commissioned the EnduroMAX – a... 


The Asher machine installed at a client which incinerates waste in a more environment friendly manner
New waste management system has multiple environmental benefits
1st December 2023 By: Halima Frost

Sustainable waste management solutions provider Asher Africa’s latest waste management system effectively decreases a client's waste output and offers an “almost emissions-free process”,... 


A glass glob perched on green moss signifying a global drive to a greener economy
COP 28 to host fossil fuels debate
1st December 2023 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, referred to globally as COP 28 and being held from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai in the... 


An African Stove Company cookstove which is helping rural areas reduce their emissions
Financial backing boosts decarbonisation initiative
1st December 2023

Financial institution Standard Bank announced last month it had finalised an agreement to support global carbon project developer The African Stove Company (TASC) with funding for what is believed... 


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