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Ecuador attracting mining interest, political risks weigh on Latin America outlook

By: Mariaan Webb 12th July 2018 The South American country of Ecuador is attracting interest among foreign mining companies, as a low-risk, high-reward market, where government remains supportive of mining, despite the February referendum restricting mining in protected areas. Market intelligence firm BMI, which publishes a... →

Rio Tinto says minerals sands operation in South Africa shut by protests

By: Reuters 11th July 2018 A mineral sands operation on the South African coast run by Rio Tinto has been closed since Friday due to violent community protests which saw a security guard killed earlier this week, the company and a union said on Wednesday. Community unrest is a common feature of South Africa's social... →

African troops fighting terrorism in Sahel are protecting world – UN

By: African News Agency 10th July 2018 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to African troops fighting terrorism in the Sahel, saying they were not only protecting those in the restive Sahel region - but also the whole world. Gueterres made his comments at a press conference during the second annual UN-African Union... →

Switzerland launches WTO action over US steel, aluminium tariffs

By: Reuters 10th July 2018 Switzerland has launched a complaint at the World Trade Organization against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, it said on Tuesday, the eighth WTO member to start such a challenge. "From Switzerland's point of view, the additional duties, which according to the US have been introduced to protect... →

Security breach puts Liberty at risk – Redstor

9th July 2018 While established insurance firm Liberty continues to throw everything it has at an investigation into the recent major data breach, the incident is a stark reminder to businesses that cyber security should be a constant priority – a company’s guard must always be up. This is the warning from... →

Post Office strike halts payment to grant beneficiaries

By: News24Wire 9th July 2018 Thousands of workers at the South African Post Office (Sapo) and Telkom downed tools on July 6 to demand higher wages. They are affiliated to three unions - the Communication Workers', Customs and Democratic Postal and Communications unions, GroundUp reported. The workers are demanding a 12%... →

MTN Uganda says security personnel raided its data centre

By: Reuters 6th July 2018 MTN Uganda, a unit of the South African telecoms firm, said security personnel had raided its data and disconnected four of its servers. The firm said in a July 3 letter to the State-run telecommunications regulator that it had "reported to police a case of illegal intrusion into the data centre... →

Private equity useful in current economy

6th July 2018 Using private equity to gain capital, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that might not meet the criteria to qualify for bank loans, seems like a preferential means of raising capital in South Africa’s current tough economic climate, according to private equity company RMB... →

Occupational disease prevention campaign launched

By: Schalk Burger 6th July 2018 Workplace health and safety compensation funds Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company and the Department of Labour Compensation Fund, as well as the Department of Mineral Resources, on Thursday launched the Occupational Disease Prevention Campaign, in... →

DA wants soldiers to secure borders

By: African News Agency 6th July 2018 The police alone cannot secure South African borders, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday. "Our offer is that it must not just be the police here. We need the SA African National Defence Force to ensure that ultimately border control is in place. As it stands in South Africa there more... →

Spectrum release expected to bring big economic and social benefits

By: Natasha Odendaal 6th July 2018 The much-anticipated release of South Africa’s high-demand spectrum has the potential to reshape the country’s economy by stimulating innovation and open the way for the country's full participation in the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, industry analysts stress that the manner... →

S Africa wastewater facilities in disrepair

By: Donald Makhafola 6th July 2018 Half of South Africa’s water infrastructure is in disrepair and it will take significant financial investment, and political will, to restore it, according to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). “Our research indicates that what is needed is investment in basic infrastructure such as fixing... →

New tech, investments can reduce water crisis

By: Donald Makhafola 6th July 2018 New technologies for water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as investments in ecological infrastructure, could reduce the risks of water pollution and failure of critical water supply infrastructure in the country, says global engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Aurecon South... →

Growth potential of B grade steel in Africa evident

By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage 6th July 2018 The growth of various economies in Africa and the reliance on agriculture, means there will be a growing market for B grade steel for use in agriculture equipment, fencing and security in addition to its traditional use in decorative additions, says steel supplier Edenvale Steel and Tube Co. B... →

Low maintenance treatment plants supplied to hospital

6th July 2018 Global optimised resource management company Veolia Water Technologies South Africa recently designed, manufactured and commissioned two containerised, plug-and-play solutions for State-owned Bambisana Hospital in Goqwana township, Eastern Cape. The two packaged low-footprint and low maintenance... →

Tank blanketing provides security for flammable liquid storage

6th July 2018 Tank blanketing is deemed one of the most effective ways of preventing fires in flammable liquid storage tanks by means of controlling the formation of explosive vapour or air mixtures above the liquid surface, according to industrial equipment supplier Energas Technologies. Energas Technologies... →

Spectrum release expected to bring big economic and social benefits

By: Natasha Odendaal 6th July 2018 The much-anticipated release of South Africa’s high-demand spectrum has the potential to reshape the country’s economy by stimulating innovation and open the way for the country's full participation in the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, industry analysts stress that the manner... →

Roofing and cold formed sections specialists: Covering Africa

6th July 2018 Southern Africa’s leading supplier of metal roofing products and cold formed sections, Macsteel Roofing’s specialised roofing products continue to show increasing demand nationally and from within Southern African emerging markets. Included in its comprehensive product offering is the manufacture... →

New technical models set to reduce costs of power generation, distribution for Africa

5th July 2018 Innovative new technologies and architectures set to reduce the costs of power generation and distribution will be presented at the upcoming POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa conference and expo. Speaking ahead of Africa’s premier power sector summit, experts outlined a number of new technologies... →

TruckX on track to open in just 7 days

5th July 2018 The countdown to the most anticipated trucking and fleet event of the year has begun. With less than a week to go until TruckX, participants and industry stakeholders are preparing for two days of interactive events, expertise, knowledge-sharing, business building, deal-making and fun. TruckX... →

Hope for Johannesburg waste pickers

By: News24Wire 3rd July 2018 The future of Johannesburg's waste pickers — people who make their living by searching through garbage for things to recycle — may be looking brighter, GroundUp reports. The City has committed to including waste pickers in its recycling initiatives. But an organisation that works with waste... →

Spanish cattle farmers are worrying about nearby uranium mines

By: Bloomberg 3rd July 2018 Maria Jose Alamo, whose 120 cattle graze on land close to the only major new uranium mine being developed in the world, is worried. “I myself wouldn’t buy the meat of cattle raised close to such a mine,” said Alamo, 48, in an interview at a cafe in the hamlet of Banos de Retortillo, in Western... →

Ramaphosa concludes Mauritania visit, returns home

By: African News Agency 3rd July 2018 President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned home after a working visit to Nouakchott, in Mauritania where he participated and led the South African delegation at the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Presidency said on Tuesday. The AU Summit... →

Coega takes a step towards eco-friendly SEZ

By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd July 2018 The NCPC-SA and Coega discuss ways for the SEZ to become an energy efficient and Eco-Industrial Park. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) hosted an engagement with the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) late last week at the CDC head office in Port Elizabeth. The... →

Airliner manufacturer predicts strong demand for turboprop aircraft

By: Rebecca Campbell 2nd July 2018 Regional turboprop airliner manufacturer ATR on Monday released its 20-year (2018 to 2037) forecast for global demand for turboprop airliners. It estimated the market at 3 020 aircraft, worth more than $80-billion. “The key driver for this positive outlook is traffic growth in regional... →

Inaugural aviation awards launched

By: Simone Liedtke 2nd July 2018 The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) will be launching the inaugural Civil Aviation Industry Awards, with the aim to recognise individuals and companies for their contribution to the country’s aviation safety and security record. Civil aviation director Poppy Khoza said on Monday... →

Ramaphosa tells AU summit 'money lost to corruption could finance improved lives'

By: African News Agency 2nd July 2018 The African Union (AU) Summit currently underway in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott is focusing on four broad thematic areas - the fight against corruption, institutional reform of the AU, consolidating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, and Peace and Security as introduced by former... →

Hudaco delivers sound H1 results amid tough trading conditions

By: Simone Liedtke 29th June 2018 With the positive sentiment and economic growth expectations stemming from recent political changes in South Africa, Hudaco Industries continued to deliver sound results in the six months to May 31. Characteristic of this trading environment, however, is the “Ramaphoria” phase, Hudaco CE Graham... →

Global Trade Show - Set to Surpass 2017 Success

29th June 2018 The Global Trade Show of Networking and Matchmaking South Africa 2018 (GTS2018) a leading business opportunities exhibition, is back for a second year in South Africa – bigger and better! The three-day event, which takes place from 27 to 29 July at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand,... →

SA tech firm eyes enhanced global growth as it tackles US market

By: Natasha Odendaal 29th June 2018 Home-grown technology group Alaris is targeting an increase of its share in the largest market it can enter as it pursues the acquisition of an undisclosed US company specialising in passive radio frequency and microwave antenna solutions. The group, through its UK subsidiary Alaris Investment... →

Intelligent data management capabilities support future services

By: Schalk Burger 29th June 2018 Intelligent data management across a company’s information technology environment is a key element supporting faster and more effective use of business data and new technologies and capabilities, such as Internet of Things (IoT) systems, which can involve thousands of different data-generating... →

Think demand

By: Terence Creamer 29th June 2018 At any gathering where South Africans convene to deliberate on the country’s economic predicament, one well-worn narrative will inevitably arise. It begins with the statement that South Africa is endowed with natural resources that are second to none. What follows is a lamentation about the fact... →

South Africa calls for expanded Brics cooperation on energy transition

By: Terence Creamer 28th June 2018 South Africa is proposing that the Brics bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa extends the scope of its energy cooperation beyond that of energy savings and energy efficiency to include a range of other issues, arising as a result of the “global energy transition”. In an address... →

Trump trade war looms over Canadian town built to supply America

By: Bloomberg 28th June 2018 If ever a town embodied US-Canadian symbiosis, it’s Arvida, Quebec. Built by Americans, its giant smelter supplied most of the Allied forces’ aluminum in World War II and today makes metal used in Budweiser beer cans, Tesla and Ford cars and in AR15 rifles, part of the 2.5-million metric tons... →

Coal miner, community set to meet in public debate to discuss Yzermyn underground coal mine

By: Simone Liedtke 28th June 2018 India-owned mining company Atha Africa Ventures is set to engage in a public debate with the community to discuss the potential impacts and remediation of a proposed coal mine near Wakkerstroom, in Mpumalanga, on Friday, June 29. This open forum community-oriented debate will allow all parties,... →

AngloGold says no production impact from Guinea power protests

By: Reuters 28th June 2018 AngloGold Ashanti said on Thursday that there has been no production impact at its Siguiri gold mine in Guinea despite two days of violent protests over prolonged electricity outages by communities around the mine. Youths barricaded roads, clashed with security forces and tried to force through... →

Gold hits over six-month low as dollar strengthens

By: Reuters 28th June 2018 Gold prices hit their lowest in more than six months on Thursday as the greenback held near one-year highs amid mounting US-China trade friction. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1 249.71/oz, as of 0752 GMT. Earlier in the session, the bullion touched $1 248.25, its lowest since mid-December. →

The Perfect Solution for Tamper-Evident Marking or Coding of Assets

28th June 2018 Traceability Solutions stocks a variety of tamper evident, laser markable materials which is generally used as a tamper evident label for high-security applications and asset registry marking such as office equipment, healthcare items and IT assets. The material has a double layer, brittle... →

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