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Fireblade Aviation prepares for growth in private aviation
2nd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private aviation company Fireblade Aviation has positioned each of its divisions to grow as international demand for aviation resources increases, particularly private aviation over the past three... 


IATA urges South Africa to prioritise country’s aviation sector
2nd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Tuesday called on the new South African Government to continue to prioritise aviation... 


Liquid logistics specialist builds legacy with DAF Trucks
Liquid logistics specialist builds legacy with DAF Trucks
2nd July 2024

DAF Trucks have once again proven their performance as an all-rounder, this time as tanker trailers for Legacy Bulk. The Cape-based liquid logistics company took delivery of five DAF XF 480 Smart... 


Fostering Entrepreneurship - Catalysing Township Economic Growth
2nd July 2024

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Township Economies Conference and Expo, an event dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and catalysing economic growth in township communities. Scheduled... 


MTM Critical Metals CEO resigns
2nd July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lachlan Reynolds has resigned as CEO of Australia- and Canada-focused explorer MTM Critical Metals with immediate effect. Reynolds served as MD since the company’s listing in July 2021 until... 


Macmahon reappointed as Dawson South mining contractor
Macmahon reappointed as Dawson South mining contractor
1st July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services firm Macmahon Holdings has been reappointed as mining contractor at the Dawson South project, in Queensland. Dawson South forms part of Anglo American’s Dawson mine, an opencut... 


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NTCSA starts trading
1st July 2024 By: Darren Parker

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has officially begun trading, establishing the NTCSA as a duly constituted separate, distinct and wholly owned subsidiary of State-owned... 


Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaking during an Eskom power station visit while still Electricity Minister
Separation of energy portfolio and Ramokgopa’s appointment praised amid rising energy-transition complexity
1st July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The decision to establish a separate energy portfolio with the African National Congress’s Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as Minister and the Democratic Alliance’s Samantha Graham as Deputy Minister has... 


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Majodina named Water and Sanitation Minister
1st July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pemmy Majodina has been appointed Water and Sanitation Minister, replacing Senzo Mchunu, who has been named as Police Minister, as South Africa’s seventh administration is formed. David Mahlobo... 


Transforming Healthcare in Eswatini with Innovation and Compassion
Transforming Healthcare in Eswatini with Innovation and Compassion
1st July 2024

The Kingdom of Eswatini is the unexpected location of an extraordinary, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is leveraging the latest technology and innovations to deliver exceptional free... 


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South Africa gets new Communications Minister
1st July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Malatsi as Communications and Digital Technologies Minister as the Government of National Unity’s Cabinet is formed. He... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business welcomes finalisation of Cabinet, highlights focus areas for economic growth
1st July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business organisations have responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a final agreement for a Government of National Unity (GNU) and the new Cabinet, with consensus that an... 


Progress made in reducing water lettuce invasion in Vaal
1st July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The volume of the water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to a Rand Water... 


Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo further supports education, entrepreneurship with handover of Jhb CBD building to Wits Business School
28th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Demonstrating its broad commitment to education, entrepreneurship and leaving a positive legacy in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD), diversified miner Anglo American on June 28... 


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Smart energy solutions for South African households
28th June 2024

Global PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow Power Supply Co. says it aims to meet the backup needs of South African homes especially during periods of loadshedding. The company... 


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Partnership expands reach of lifting technology
28th June 2024

Johannesburg-based supplier of powered access and materials handling solutions SkyJacks has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Jekko products in South Africa, giving customers in the region... 


Huawei’s smart energy storage systems offer convenient solutions for African homes
Huawei’s smart energy storage systems offer convenient solutions for African homes
28th June 2024

As African countries balance the need to make more electricity with global shifts away from fossil-fuel power, an energy mix that includes renewable resources will play a crucial role. Energy... 


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PRASA passenger numbers reach 40-million a year, up 167% – Emeran
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is “making steady and significant progress in getting passenger trains back on track”, with the urban rail service carrying about 40-million... 


The Promulgation of the Economic Regulation of Transport Act is a marked step towards rail reform and privatisation
28th June 2024

Vivien Chaplin, Director and Gaby Wesson, Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr On 11 June 2024, President Ramaphosa signed the Economic Regulation of Transport... 


Construction trends and innovations: It’s about efficiency
Construction trends and innovations: It’s about efficiency
28th June 2024

By: Bongani Miya, Executive: South Africa Operations at Barloworld Equipment A wave of technology and process innovation is sweeping the construction industry. The options and pace of change can be... 


Sintech
Sintech
28th June 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Consultancy awarded US contract
28th June 2024

Engineering consultancy Worley has been awarded a contract to provide detailed engineering and procurement services for underground infrastructure and surface-based non-process facilities of... 


A large yellow 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck with a man wearing PPE driving it
Dump truck redesigned to improve surface mining
28th June 2024

Last month, heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere announced that it has redesigned its 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) with upgrades to its design and productivity performance, following... 


MAJOR SERVICE The 50 000-hour component replacement project is intended to bring heavy-wear components back into a serviceable state that is in line with original equipment manufacturer specification
Electric shovels receive 50 000-hour service
28th June 2024 By: Halima Frost

A 50 000-hour component replacement project on one of the large electric rope shovels owned and operated by original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Barloworld Equipment (BWE) Botswana is going to... 


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Partnership collaborates on sustainable, smart infrastructure
28th June 2024

Since the announcement of their partnership in 2022, consulting engineering and infrastructure and advisory firm Zutari and AltX-listed 4Sight have refined a unique service offering by working on... 


Cape Town calls for private-sector intervention as port ranks worst in the world
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

According to the newly published World Bank Container Port Performance Index, compiled from 2023 data, the Port of Cape Town is the worst performing port in the world. It is joined in the bottom 16... 


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Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
28th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic opportunity. But a new era of collaboration being... 


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Mitochondria Energy
28th June 2024

As a future-focussed company, Mitochondria Energy has ambitious plans to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable solutions to meet Africa’s energy needs.  Mitochondria developed its energy... 


EMVAfrica
EMVAfrica: Your one stop solution provider
28th June 2024

With three decades of experience, EMVAfrica has evolved into an industry leader driven by its dedication to serving as a one-stop solution provider in stainless steels, valves and special alloy... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

WAF has fully drawn down the $265-million secured loan facility from Sprott Resource Lending and Burkina Faso-based Coris Bank International for the development of the Kiaka project and other... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Two of the projects are now fully licensed. 


Image of Platreef mine project headgear
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Shaft 2 headgear is 55% complete. 


Image of Prieska shaft
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully permitted. 


Image of construction of the Senqu bridge
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Senqu bridge is expected to be completed in early 2026. 


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Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
28th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic opportunity. But a new era of collaboration being... 


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Hummingbird expects Kouroussa to reach commercial production in the third quarter
27th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Despite unexpected challenges at Aim-listed Hummingbird’s Kouroussa gold mine, in Guinea, over the past year, including the fire at the national fuel depot in Conakry and the temporary suspension... 


Absa doubles MIGA agreements to $1bn capital guarantee
27th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Absa has concluded further agreements with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a member of the World Bank Group, freeing up additional financial... 


GBCSA head of technical Georgina Smit.
Index continues to show value of green buildings in South Africa
27th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Investment services and advisory company MSCI’s South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2023 shows that green-certified prime and A-grade offices produced a total return of 5.8%, which was 150... 


Restoring Economic Growth - Connecting African Countries and Optimising the AfCFTA
Restoring Economic Growth - Connecting African Countries and Optimising the AfCFTA
27th June 2024

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark achievement in the pursuit of economic integration across Africa. As the continent navigates the path to restoring economic... 


Tribunal approves Bidshelf 93’s acquisition of Dekra Automotive
27th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has approved the intended transaction in which heavy and light vehicle sales company Bidshelf 93 will acquire vehicle testing, inspection and certification company Dekra... 


A tanker at sea near Mossel Bay
TNPA issues RfI for Port of Mossel Bay marine loading facilities operator
27th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a request for information (RfI) calling on interested terminal operators to submit proposals for the refurbishment, financing, operation,... 


Potatoes in soil
South African food inflation remained below CPI headline inflation in May
27th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

In May, for the third month in a row, South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation, hereafter to be referred to simply as food inflation, ran at a level below that of consumer... 


ACTOM division helps to advance restoration of local rail corridors
ACTOM division helps to advance restoration of local rail corridors
27th June 2024

Local transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of electro-mechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, is playing a vital role in upgrading South Africa’s commuter rail corridors. The... 


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