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IATA reports strong recovery in air passenger traffic in June
5th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body of the airline industry, has reported that air passenger traffic in June this year continued to recover... 


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Industrial property faces expansion hurdles
5th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The local property sector was subjected to a forced slowdown, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, consequently resulting in tension within the industrial property space as industrial tenants that... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
High-flying Glencore locks in renewable power, prioritises future-facing metals
4th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore, which delivered exceptionally strong financial results in the six months to June30, is taking steps to progress its decarbonisation pathway, CEO... 


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US company developing innovative Wing-In-Ground-Effect craft using Siemens software
3rd August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

US company REGENT, which is developing a zero-carbon wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) vehicle, has adopted the Xcelerator cloud-based software and services portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries... 


Armorflex for Mamelodi stormwater upgrades
2nd August 2022

Technicrete’s internationally licensed Armorflex Erosion Control System was selected for upgrades to major stormwater systems currently underway in Mamelodi Extensions 4 and 5 north-east of... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Eskom moves to ramp up maintenance at six coal plants as it seeks permission to buy up to 1 600 MW of surplus power
1st August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan reports that Eskom will seek the exemptions it requires to immediately buy up to 1 600 MW of surplus electricity generation that it believes could be... 


L2D reports strong recovery in retail, 11% increase in interim distributions
1st August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) said on August 1 that it sees continued positive momentum reinforced by a strong balance sheet. It reported an interim... 


On the road again? Here’s how to stay cyber safe
1st August 2022

By Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director Southern Africa, Fortinet  The lifting of Covid-19 restrictions has seen travel volumes soaring again, as tourists set out on long-awaited holidays and... 


Kinross expects FY production at low-end of guidance
28th July 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based Kinross has increased production in the second quarter, producing 453 978 gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs) in the three months ended June, mainly owing to higher grades and throughput at... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa doubles next renewables round, scraps 100 MW cap on distributed plant and moots feed-in tariff as he unveils load-shedding crisis response
25th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled several far-reaching interventions – including a doubling in the allocation for the next renewables procurement round, the scrapping of the 100 MW... 


Standard Chartered renews LFC partnership 
21st July 2022

Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool Football Club Women and Standard Chartered Bank are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their main sponsor agreement, taking the Bank’s partnership with... 


BLSA's Mavuso flags small business sector risks, impacts
18th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Rising interest rates, fuel hikes and load-shedding are considerable challenges facing the South African small business sector and more support is needed for these businesses to take their rightful... 


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New multimillion-rand local assembly plant delivers drive solutions for Africa
15th July 2022

SEW-EURODRIVE offers a range of customised solutions for the African mining industry and its new multimillion-rand local assembly facility in Johannesburg is said to offer even greater lead time... 


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Confectionery company using vacuum pump gripper tech
15th July 2022

Global packaging system manufacturer Tecno Pack SpA has designed and built grippers able to handle pick-and-place applications in the plant of a leading international confectionery company, using... 


Afrimat Construction Index shows consolidation of recovery trend in first quarter
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed industrial minerals, commodities and construction material openpit mining company Afrimat has released the findings of the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of the... 


Stabilised security situation in Ethiopia allows for Tulu Kapi to progress towards development
13th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has said that the security situation in Ethiopia has materially improved since the end of last year, following the end of the civil war in the country's northern... 


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Small IPPs consider legal action after programme is cancelled
13th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Some of the preferred bidders that participated in the Small Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (Smalls), which has subsequently been terminated, are considering legal action against... 


The global energy crisis may get worse, IEA’s Birol warns
The global energy crisis may get worse, IEA’s Birol warns
12th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

A global squeeze on energy supply that’s triggered crippling shortages and sent power and fuel prices surging may get worse, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. “The world has... 


BW6 signals bullishness, greater uptake of renewables – SAWEA
8th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

During a virtual bidder's conference in preparation for Bid Window 6 (BW6) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) on July 7, participants and the broader... 


Concor – MECSA Construction Joint Venture achieves safety milestone on Msikaba Bridge
6th July 2022

The CME JV (Concor – MECSA Construction Joint Venture) has achieved yet another safety milestone on the iconic Msikaba Bridge project, recording 2,5 million Lost Time Injury (LTI) Free hours on 24... 


Gold teeters above $1 800 as lower yields counter dollar strength
4th July 2022 By: Reuters

Gold inched higher in choppy trade on Monday, as weakness in Treasury yields kept prices above the $1 800 mark and marginally outweighed pressure stemming from an elevated US dollar. Spot gold was... 


Kganyago says half-point South Africa rate hike possible in July
29th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Traders tempered expectations for the largest South African increase in borrowing costs in almost two decades after the head of the nation’s central bank said it may consider raising interest rates... 


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Reform, State capability, corruption must be addressed before South Africa can progress – Mavuso
24th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Three critical issues stand in the way of South Africa moving forward in terms of developing and attracting investment, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso said at the Southern Africa... 


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Is it possible to convert old coal mines into successful farms?
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of South Africa’s closed coal mines has long been a source of contention among miners, environmental activists and affected communities. Numerous old mines were not rehabilitated... 


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Is it possible to convert old coal mines into successful farms?
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of South Africa’s closed coal mines has long been a source of contention among miners, environmental activists and affected communities. Numerous old mines were not rehabilitated... 


Southern Africa Tourism Services Association CEO David Frost
Tourism, travel industries welcome repeal of remaining Covid-19 restrictions
23rd June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A range of tourism and travel organisations and businesses have welcomed the lifting of the last Covid-19 restrictions, including those that had been in place at ports of entry and those... 


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Afrimat Construction Index shows first quarter decline
23rd June 2022 By: Irma Venter

Although the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has marginally outperformed South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate during the first quarter of 2022 on a year-on-year basis, the index... 


Vesconite Hilube’s low friction material demonstrated during testing at CERN
23rd June 2022

For engineers at CERN (CERN, the European laboratory for particle physics), understanding the co-efficient of friction of a given friction material (including Vesconite Hilube low-friction... 


More to see and do at Electra Mining Africa, celebrating 50 years this year
21st June 2022

Electra Mining Africa and its line-up of conferences and free-to-attend seminars will be taking place from 5-9 September at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. Hundreds of exhibitors are... 


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Increased interest in gas-powered generators
17th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Since the lifting of the own-generation licence threshold to 100 MW, interest in using gas for embedded power generation has increased significantly, says gas engine and hybrid power plant... 


Customised design wins Anglogan crane order
14th June 2022

(Virtual Showroom): An order for an overhead crane and gantry specifically designed to overcome delivery and functionality constraints has been placed by Consulmet Pty Ltd on crane and hoist... 


Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe plans to boost clean power generation seven fold
13th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

African Rainbow Energy and Power (AREP), backed by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, is looking to boost renewable power generation sevenfold to become one of the biggest clean electricity... 


Copper wilts on renewed China lockdowns and recession fears
10th June 2022 By: Reuters

Copper prices extended their decline on Friday as investors fretted over the prospect of weak economic growth hitting metals demand after renewed Covid-19 lockdowns in China and increases to... 


Worldwide, air passenger demand continued strong recovery in April
10th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body of the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (Iata), has reported that air passenger traffic worldwide continued a strong recovery trend in... 


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OpenSpace launches ‘Google Street View’ for construction projects 
10th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

Stellenbosch-based Agile Business Technology (ABT) has partnered with US group OpenSpace to launch its 360° capture and artificial intelligence (AI) platform for construction projects in South... 


Firm part of offshore project
10th June 2022

Global leader and reference in heavy lifting and engineered transport Sarens, in a press release released in May, reaffirmed its position as an important partner in large-scale projects, citing its... 


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GDP returns to pre-pandemic levels, up 1.9% q/q in the first quarter
7th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, driven primarily by... 


Mali gold mining revenue rises 23% in 2021
7th June 2022 By: Reuters

State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali rose 23% year-on-year in 2021 to 564.5-billion CFA francs ($931-million) after certain tax allowances were ended, a mines ministry official said on... 


Stronger China demand prospects propel copper to five-week peak
6th June 2022 By: Reuters

 Copper prices climbed to five-week highs on Monday after the lifting of Covid-lockdowns in top consumer China boosted demand prospects while dwindling inventories provided further support.... 


Iron-ore set for biggest weekly gain since March on China hopes
3rd June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed for the biggest weekly gain in three months as demand prospects brightened after Covid cases eased in China, stockpiles fell and the country vowed to carry out policies to stimulate... 


South African business activity picks up slightly in May - PMI
3rd June 2022 By: Reuters

South African private sector activity rose slightly in May as the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal started recovering from severe floods, lifting demand and reducing supply chain delays, a survey... 


Condra to supply cranes and hoists to Zimbabwe’s Mupani mine
27th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra has secured a new order to provide lifting equipment for Zimplats’ Mupani mine, in the Hartley Geographical Complex, south-west of Harare, in Zimbabwe. Mupani is undergoing an upgrade to... 


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Everyone is looking to optimise their designs and find new methods that can reduce costs and add value, considering the globally depressed construction market
Versatile bolted column connections in demand
27th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Construction products and solutions specialist Peikko South Africa’s bolted column connections are helping to fast-track the development of a large residential project in Ferndale, Gauteng. The... 


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