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South Africa’s solar PV value chain must develop quality culture – Juwi

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st January 2022 By 2030, total installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in South Africa is expected to reach 8 400 MW; however, to ensure sustainable growth, the country has to develop and implement quality infrastructure for these systems, says Juwi Renewable Energies MD Richard Doyle. “Embedding a culture of... →

Treasury extends deadline for comment on new tax proposals

By: Darren Parker 21st January 2022 The National Treasury has provided deadline extensions for public comment on three discussion documents that were published on December 15. Owing to the comment period falling partially over the holiday period when many businesses were closed and, consequently, numerous requests for extension... →

Minergy edges closer to nameplate capacity at Botswana mine

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st January 2022 Botswana-based coal miner Minergy says in a voluntary update that is has made considerable progress toward reaching nameplate capacity of 125 000 t a month at its Masama coal mine during the six months to December 31. Among the milestones achieved during this period was producing the highest... →

RGM Cranes

21st January 2022 With over 30 years’ experience, RGM Cranes is the unparalleled expert in overhead cranes and gantries in Africa. We offer turnkey packages from gantries, cranes, electric chain hoist to lifting equipment solutions. We have partnered with European agents Guralp Vinc, Planeta-Hebetechnik and ABM... →

Jogmec signs contribution deal with Victoria's CarbonNet

By: Esmarie Iannucci 21st January 2022 The Victorian government this week inked a contribution agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) which will see the resources company provide funding support to the government’s CarbonNet project. The CarbonNet project will underpin commercial hydrogen production by... →

Water treatment system designed for Mauritius Island

By: Anna Moross 21st January 2022 Industrial water treatment solutions company Watericon has been tasked to design, build, transport and install a containerised water treatment system for the island of Mauritius. →

Footwear provider expands into new terrains

21st January 2022 Driven by “a commitment to high-quality products”, local footwear provider Lemaitre states that it has always been a brand committed to keeping those who build South Africa safe, noting that, for 30 years, the company “has helped build a nation”. The company last December announced the addition... →

River upgrade wins excellence award

By: Anna Moross 21st January 2022 The Kuils river upgrade project for the City of Cape Town recently won the Consulting Engineers South Africa AON Engineering Excellence Award 2021 for projects with a value of less than R50-million. →

Condra to supply six cranes to local mine

By: Schalk Burger 21st January 2022 Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra Cranes will supply six cranes, a portal and five double-girder overhead cranes, to a local mine. Four of these cranes are identical 10 t overhead machines with spans of 6.5 m, with two already delivered. →

Solution to sewage treatment facility issues

21st January 2022 Tarcron Projects was appointed by Musina municipality in the Vhembe district to find a sustainable solution that would be fit for purpose, robust and simple for the small municipality to operate and maintain. →