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The afrisam way leads to another success story
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading supplier of construction materials and technical solutions, AfriSam was instrumental in the successful execution of a project in Spartan, Kempton Park. Working closely with contractor,... 


Experts unpack rising violent extremist attacks in Mozambique
Experts unpack rising violent extremist attacks in Mozambique
17th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The presence of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant- (ISIL-) affiliated violent extremists in the northern provinces of Mozambique has raised the threat levels for the lives of people in Southern... 


EVs of all kinds to overtake ICEs by 2030, says KPMG survey
EVs of all kinds to overtake ICEs by 2030, says KPMG survey
13th August 2020 By: Irma Venter

For the first time in the history of the KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey, executives think that by 2030 the largest share of vehicles will not be powered by an internal combustion engine... 


Boon for city dwellers as Raubex nearing completion of Union Square
12th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The renewal of Johannesburg’s city centre is getting a further boost with the expertise of Raubex Building, part of the Raubex Group’s infrastructure division. Work is well underway on the... 


Impact of Digitalisation on Africa’s Energy Sector in a Post COVID World
4th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

COVID-19’s negative repercussions on Africa’s economies have highlighted the importance of achieving energy security to be capable of enduring pandemics and realising a post-crisis economic... 


Impact of Digitalisation on Africa’s Energy Sector in a Post COVID World
4th August 2020

COVID-19’s negative repercussions on Africa’s economies have highlighted the importance of achieving energy security to be capable of enduring pandemics and realising a post-crisis economic... 


VUYISWA MUTSHEKWANE
It is not business as usual and things are unlikely to return to normal anytime soon
Economic recovery interventions present hope
31st July 2020 By: Darren Parker

South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) CEO Vuyiswa Mutshekwane says it is encouraging to already see a number of the proposals being put into practice from the SAIBPP’s... 


GETTING IT SORTED 
The majority of construction materials can be sorted and cleaned mechanically either before or during demolition activities
Construction rubble is functional, says demolition expert
31st July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

While a large proportion of demolition and construction rubble is allocated to registered landfill sites, it is critical to note that this material is often used to rehabilitate the landfill sites,... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Velile Dube
New TPT chief on navigating a business turnaround amid a pandemic
31st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Velile Dube, who officially assumed the role on July 1, acknowledges that his first few weeks were nothing short of a “baptism of fire”. The... 


Minerals Council CEO Roger Baxter
Minerals Council reiterates commitment to zero harm goal
17th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Minerals Council South Africa has recommitted to supporting the mining industry’s shared imperative of zero harm, under the council’s Khumbul’ekhaya strategy. During a virtual launch of the... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Velile Dube
New Transnet Port Terminals chief on his ‘baptism of fire’
14th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Velile Dube, who officially assumed the role on July 1, acknowledges that his first few weeks were nothing short of a “baptism of fire”. The... 


Get going with galvanizing: new book for engineers from IZA
Get going with galvanizing: new book for engineers from IZA
3rd July 2020 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The International Zinc Association (IZA) will launch its new publication, The Essentials of Galvanizing, during a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Contract Publishing on July 15, 2020. The... 


JSE fines Tongaat R7.5m for prior incorrect financial statements
1st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The JSE has imposed a public censure on sugar company Tongaat Hulett and imposed the maximum permissible fine of R7.5-million following the company’s breach of listing requirements. The breach... 


Codelco halts Chuquicamata smelter and refinery amid coronavirus
26th June 2020 By: Reuters

Chilean copper miner Codelco said on Thursday it was suspending refinery and foundry operations at its sprawling Chuquicamata division to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus. The... 


China became second-largest platinum consumer in just three years
25th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says that, although platinum as an investment product in China is still a relative newcomer, it remains one with enormous potential. WPIC regional... 


Mining jobs safe in Queensland
25th June 2020

Despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Queensland resources sector has maintained its place as one of the largest employers in the region, with only a 1% drop in direct jobs during the... 


An Embraer E190-E2 airliner
Major Brazilian aerospace group secures export financing to strengthen its cash position
19th June 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has reported that it has secured export financing of up to $600-million for the next four years. The company is the world’s number one manufacturer... 


Santos inks gas deal with Gold Fields
16th June 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has inked a new gas supply agreement with gold miner Gold Fields over its three gold mines in Western Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, Santos would supply some... 


Mentis Plaster Stop provides a straight edge and finish for plaster at openings and abutments
Finishing products enhance building aesthetics
11th June 2020

A range of supplementary building products aims to provide superior quality to finishes and improved overall aesthetics on building projects. Manufactured from galvanised steel sheet which is... 


A LONG ROAD AHEAD
Concrete roads have a relatively maintenance-free life of up to, and beyond, 30 years
Concrete solutions for rural roads
5th June 2020

With poor rural gravel roads causing horrific accidents, technical service provider The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie says there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads... 


Work resumes on Wild Coast cable-stayed bridge project
5th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

Construction has started on the foundations for the Msikaba bridge, which is being constructed by Concor Infrastructure in joint venture (JV) with Mota-Engil Construction South Africa (MECSA). The... 


Fatality at Moab Khotsong gold mine – Harmony
3rd June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The body of an employee has been found underground at Harmony Gold’s Moab Khotsong mine, near Orkney, in North West province, Harmony stated on Wednesday. The employee was reported missing at the... 


Global mining industry will need to operate, sustain itself under new normal post Covid-19
29th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The mining and metals industry will need to operate under a new normal post Covid-19, one in which it can operate and sustain itself under the new constraints and challenges that a post-pandemic... 


N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa
29th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the foundations for the Msikaba bridge. 


Aerial view of the south side of the Msikaba project
Work resumes on N2 Msikaba bridge project
25th May 2020 By: Irma Venter

Work has started on the foundations for the Msikaba bridge being constructed by Concor Infrastructure, in joint venture (JV) with Mota-Engil Construction South Africa (MECSA). The R1.65-billion... 


Iconic Msikaba Bridge to be built by Concor-Mecsa JV
25th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction has started on the foundations for the Msikaba Bridge being constructed by Concor Infrastructure in joint venture with MECSA. The bridge is destined to be the longest cable-stayed... 


De-fence total perimeter protection
21st May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

De-Fence is an exciting brand recently launched by NJR Steel as a result of increasing customer demand for a full range of quality, high-security fencing products. De-Fence panels, posts and flat... 


Hewlett Packard Enterprise opens digital learning platform to all
8th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is opening its world-leading Learning-as-a-Service Platform to all, providing 30 days free access to anyone that registers before the end of May 2020.  Offering... 


Covid-19 underscores need for multidisciplinary approach to diseases in Africa
29th April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the globe has become an additional burden in Africa’s list of epidemics and noncommunicable diseases, highlighting the continent’s vulnerability to disease, and... 


Right finishing products enhance final building aesthetics
16th April 2020

Attention to detail ensures the ultimate aesthetic appeal on any building project from selecting the right lighting design right down to the finishing products used for walls, ceilings, windows and... 


Insight: Navigating South Africa’s Covid-19 excessive-pricing regulations
7th April 2020

In this article, Herbert Smith Freehills competition law team of Stewart Payne, Natasha Rachwal, Nick Altini and Leana Engelbrecht unpack the various regulatory responses instituted by the South... 


WEC unpacks energy investment needs
WEC unpacks energy investment needs
30th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Energy Council’s 2019 World Energy Trilemma Index indicates there has been a step change in progress toward basic access in some African countries, with many having made substantive... 


Let’s prioritise mathematics
27th March 2020 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

March 14 was celebrated live and online around the world as the International Day of Mathematics. This was the first time this happened and followed a decision by the United Nations Educational,... 


Concrete Low-Volume Roads Economic And Safe Option For Rural Areas
Concrete Low-Volume Roads Economic And Safe Option For Rural Areas
23rd March 2020

With poor rural gravel roads causing horrific accidents, The Concrete Institute (TCI) feels there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads to increase road safety in South Africa.... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2020 Once Again a Resounding Success
10th March 2020

AEI conference proved to be premier event to shape future direction of industrial and economic development of energy sector across Africa The much-anticipated Africa Energy Indaba 2020, held in... 


Skilled trades, technicians, sales and marketing most difficult positions to fill
4th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Recruiting agency ManpowerGroup’s thirteenth edition of its yearly ‘Talent Shortage Survey’ has found that skilled trades, technicians and sales and marketing positions top the charts as the top... 


Deloitte Africa's new head office, in Midrand
Deloitte’s new consolidated headquarters to be operational from April
4th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new African head office of professional services firm Deloitte is set to formally start operating in April, says property development, asset management and real estate investment trust... 


JOHN MULLIGAN Key changes across the mining supply chain has been the growing awareness of the need to ensure industry acts sustainably and responsibly
Societal and other pressures affecting gold
28th February 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Apart from the generational shifts in attitude towards gold in some key markets, notably China, a bigger risk facing the gold industry is its perception by society and how it responds and adapts to... 


FLASH GRAPHENE
Undergraduate intern Christina Crassas, chemist James Tour and graduate students Paul Advincula and Duy Luong turn carbon black into graphene in a flash
Chemists develop process to turn rubbish into graphene
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Rice University laboratory chemists, led by James Tour, have in the science journal Nature introduced a process by which almost any source of carbon can be turned into graphene flakes, the... 


Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa
Government again promises to cut red tape for investors
21st February 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The South African government has promised investors that it is fully committed to making it easier and cheaper to do business through streamlining processes and licence applications. Dr Kgosientso... 


Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa
Government promises to cut red tape for investors
4th February 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The South African government has promised investors that it is fully committed to making it easier and cheaper to do business through streamlining processes and licence applications. Dr Kgosientso... 


Commission recommends tribunal approve Barnes Reinforcing buyout
24th January 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve a proposed transaction whereby Barnes Group Holdings intends to acquire Barnes Reinforcing (BRI). Barnes... 


Regis increases production in December quarter
22nd January 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Regis Resources has reported an increase in gold production for the three quarters to December, compared with the previous quarter. Quarterly production reached 90 849 oz during the... 


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