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Sugar beet field
Agriculture records good year of income, jobs growth in 2022
Updated 2 hours 21 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) finds in its latest Agriculture Survey for 2022 that the sector generated R450-billion in income for the year, compared with R404-billion in income generated for... 


Bowmans partner and public law and regulatory head Claire Tucker
Zero tolerance for greenwashing to inform future legislation
Updated 3 hours ago By: Darren Parker

A zero tolerance for “greenwashing” is a sentiment that is likely going to inform much environment- and climate-related legislation as it develops going forward, legal firm Bowmans partner and... 


EcoGraf on its way to securing $105m for Tanzania graphite project
EcoGraf on its way to securing $105m for Tanzania graphite project
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Vertically integrated battery anode developer EcoGraf appears to be on its way to securing a substantial $105-million for the development of its Epanko graphite project, in Tanzania. The company,... 


A steel section being made
Finding immediate steel alternatives a concern as AMSA prepares to wind down longs unit
Updated 3 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has indicated that it will enter discussions with buyers of its noncommodity long-steel products in an effort to limit the disruption that is set to arise because... 


Packaged meat on sale in a supermarket
South African food inflation is accelerating again
29th November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation – hereafter to be referred to as food inflation, for short – continued its renewed acceleration in October, the Bureau for Food and... 


On-boarding of new dealership brings Wacker Neuson equipment and after-market support to the beautiful island of Mauritius
29th November 2023

“When it comes to quality products, parts availability, and technical support, the Wacker Neuson brand is hands down the best, with service that is second to none,” says Dave Alcock, Managing... 


Marietjie Coertzen Brown
Collaborative Initiative Propels Regenerative Solutions for Human and Environmental Wellbeing
29th November 2023

By Marietjie Coertzen Brown, Sustainability and Government Affairs Lead, CHEP IMETA (India, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa) As the 12th largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the world, South... 


Enhancing daily life and shaping the future with Eaton
Enhancing daily life and shaping the future with Eaton
29th November 2023

With Africans having the lowest level of access to reliable energy, it becomes clear that electricity is more than just a matter of power production and supply. Luthando Makiwane, Marketing Manager... 


Shipping container
100 000 containers now stuck outside three SA ports - as new penalties and price hikes loom
29th November 2023 By: News24Wire

In recent weeks, container ships have been bypassing the congested and delay-ridden Cape Town harbour to berth at the Port of Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha and the Ngqura (Coega) port, reports the... 


With the new lighting solution, the school is now able to extend playing times into the evening.
Smart Lighting Solution for School’s Astro Hockey Field  
29th November 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the smart LED floodlighting solution for Durbanville High School’s Astro Hockey Field in Cape Town, Western Cape. Durbanville High School was established in 1827, in the... 


Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100 being fuelled with SAF
Virgin Atlantic, with Rolls-Royce engines, makes first 100% SAF flight from London to New York
28th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Airliner Virgin Atlantic's Flight100 – a Boeing 787 using aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engines – on November 28 departed London for New York across the Atlantic ocean using... 


$13.5tr needed by 2050 for decarbonisation, especially in hard-to-abate industry sectors
28th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The world will require $13.5-trillion in investments by 2050 to transition to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, particularly in the production, energy and transport sectors, the World... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster
ArcelorMittal SA CEO sees no way of avoiding longs closure, says wind down to start in Jan
28th November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster believes there is no immediate prospect of addressing the structural issues undermining the financial viability of the group’s long-products business... 


AMIE warns of higher poultry prices
28th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of Southern Africa (AMIE) has warned that poultry prices may increase over the festive season and into the new year owing to... 


An image showing Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly
RFA, SAAFF, Hume reiterate concern about South Africa’s logistics performance
28th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Representative organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) emphasises that the deterioration of South Africa’s ports and rail has been a slow, continued process over at least ten years, and... 


Jupiter MD Brad Rogers with the beneficiated manganese product.
Manganese positioning South Africa for entry into huge new energy markets
28th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Manganese mining company Jupiter Mines announced on Tuesday that it has produced a 99.9% pure sample of high purity manganese sulphate monohvdrate (HPMSM) using the Northern Cape’s manganese ore... 


The Newcastle Works
3 500 jobs at risk as ArcelorMittal mulls closure of longs units at Newcastle, Vereeniging
28th November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa has indicated that it may close its long-products business, which could result in the loss of 3 500 direct and contractor jobs at its Newcastle and... 


Invicta delivers strong interim performance
27th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings achieved a robust performance for the six months ended September 30, with revenue having increased by 12% to R4.3-billion. The increase of... 


Martin Engineering celebrates 20 years of growth in Africa
Martin Engineering celebrates 20 years of growth in Africa
27th November 2023

The world leader in bulk material handling solutions Martin Engineering has celebrated its 20th anniversary of growth across the African continent. The company, which works with mining and mineral... 


Gold Fields interim CEO Martin Preece.
Gold Fields takes big new Scope 3 decarbonisation step
27th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The global transition to net zero emissions by 2050 requires significant deployment of clean energy technologies and increased material production and infrastructure. This is top of mind within the... 


Africa Energy Indaba launches Solar & Wind Indaba to drive renewable energy innovation
27th November 2023

The Africa Energy Indaba, a leading platform for energy professionals and stakeholders across the continent, is excited to announce the launch of the Solar & Wind Indaba. This dedicated event aims... 


Tech and Tourism Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Travel
27th November 2023

WilliamDavid Travel, proudly announces the inaugural Tech & Tourism Conference scheduled for February 22-23, 2024, in Johannesburg. This groundbreaking event marks a significant milestone in... 


Mastercard Southern Africa country manager Gabriel Swanepoel
Mastercard completes significant new payments technology infrastructure in South Africa
27th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Payments services multinational Mastercard has completed the construction of significant new technological infrastructure in South Africa that will enable the company to process transactions... 


Salt in batteries: shift may herald another shakeup
27th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Battery giants are starting to put their money on new sodium-based technology, a sign that there could be yet another shakeup in the industry that’s crucial for the energy transition. Sodium —... 


PG Bison's Mkhondo facility
PG Bison’s new R1.8bn MDF investment in Mkhondo to open in July
24th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Wood-based panel products manufacturer PG Bison will complete a R1.87-billion investment in a new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) Contiroll line in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, in July. This will increase... 


Vale completes throughput test for Phase 1 of the Salobo III plant in Brazil
24th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Brazilian miner Vale has successfully completed the throughput test for the first phase of the Salobo III copper project, in the Carajás region in Brazil, with the Salobo complex exceeding an... 


First luxury home built from pre-cast concrete with Peikko products nears completion – Peikko SA
24th November 2023

What is thought to be the first luxury home to be constructed in South Africa utilising pre-cast concrete elements, with Peikko products, is nearing completion in Rugby Road, Oranjezicht, Cape... 


Valtra is the power behind Rugani 100% carrot juice from Greenway Farms
24th November 2023

A decision not to waste a single carrot from any of their fields resulted in the popular fresh Rugani carrot juice. Harvested at sunrise and juiced and bottled by sunset, Rugani carrot juice is... 


Former Nedbank investment banker Paul Miller.
New Utshalo has potential to boost mining IPOs, enliven public markets
24th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a pressing need to reawaken its public markets and the new Utshalo must be complimented for setting out to do just that. New mining capital raisings have become too few and far... 


The EU flag
Opinion: R47bn of South Africa's exports exposed to EU CBAM as EU climate wave reaches South Africa’s shores
24th November 2023

In this opinion article, sustainability consultant Rhys Newton-Hill and Brundtland Consulting partner Henk Sa provide an in-depth analysis of the potential impact of the European Union's (EU's)... 


MediaTek reiterates ambition to drive 5G adoption, futuristic technologies in MEA
24th November 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global fabless semiconductor company MediaTek is continuing to expand its footprint across the smartphone and smart device ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. The company, which... 


TITAN TRIO
Fuchs Lubricants launched the Titan GT1 Flex C23, the Titan Cargo Maxx II and the Titan Adblue at this year’s Automechanica
Supplier launches innovative lubricant solutions at Automechanika
24th November 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

After careful consideration and customer engagement, innovative lubricant solutions supplier Fuchs Lubricants South Africa launched the TITAN FT1 Flex C23, the TITAN CARGO MAXX II and the TITAN... 


The above image depicts the Pick n Pay Distribution Centre East Port project that earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the innovative solutions for handling and installation required of the unprecedented roof sheeting lengths
Local sector a major player
24th November 2023

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (Saisc’s) 2023 Steel Awards highlighted the collaboration between steel value chain participants, including architects, designers, engineers... 


Galvanising improves longevity, recyclability
24th November 2023

The main application of zinc is to protect steel from corrosion through hot-dip galvanizing, with the zinc-steel combination creating significant economic benefits in terms of life cycle costs. Air... 


TRISTEN WINTERSHOVEN
Self-lubricating bushings have emerged as the preferred choice for the side-tipper industry
Self-lubricating bushings transforming side-tipper landscape
24th November 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

A prominent South African side-tipper truck manufacturer has substantially raised its monthly orders for South African bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings’ self-lubricating bushings, which... 


TUV logo
TÜV SÜD awards first ISO 19443 certificate in South Africa to Allweld Nuclear & Industrial
24th November 2023

In a first for TÜV SÜD South Africa, ISO 19443 certification, a quality management standard specific to the nuclear industry, has been attained by engineering solutions company Allweld Nuclear and... 


Pipestar image
Pipestar Africa’s Seamless HDPE Arc Bends™ revolution
24th November 2023

In the dynamic landscape of piping solutions, South African manufacturer Pipestar Africa stands out as a beacon of innovation, delivering excellence through its patented products. At the heart of... 


Gauteng identified as a driver of low-carbon development
23rd November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Cabinet having approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan in the week of November 21, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) adaptation head Dhesigen Naidoo has confirmed that the... 


DP World opens world-class cold storage facility in Lusaka, Zambia
23rd November 2023

DP World is pleased to announce that its Market Access Consumer business, Deep Catch Group, has opened a world-class cold storage facility, Lusaka Commercial Cold Store (LCCS), in Lusaka, Zambia.... 


Image of DP World's cold storage facility in Lusaka
DP World opens cold-storage facility in Lusaka
23rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Logistics and trade group DP World says its market access consumer business, Deep Catch, has opened a cold-storage facility in the Zambian capital of Lusaka. DP World says the Lusaka Commercial... 


Wilco de Villiers
The potential for South Africa's mining sector to drive renewable energy investments
23rd November 2023

By Wilco de Villiers In recent years, the emphasis in the global mining industry has shifted from mere energy cost savings and carbon footprint reduction to a more critical concern: energy... 


SACEEC recognises top exporters at annual awards ceremony
22nd November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industry organisation South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) hosted its Exporter of the Year Awards on November 21, acknowledging the significant contributions of industry players.... 


Richard Data – CEO of Abudiwe Group of Companies Limited
Richard Data pursues doctorate in civil and structural engineering
22nd November 2023

By Leah Shelene Asaram – Engineering Institute of Technology Introduction: 


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