Trinergy solution introduced onto SA market

A high-power modular and scalable 200 kW to 1 200 kW uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solution for business critical continuity applications is now available in South Africa from power-generation... 

Roodepoort to house property group's flagship 'green store'

A joint venture between property developer Atterbury Properties and retail giant Pick n Pay will create a R160-million flagship green store.  

New African solar resource maps unveiled

Global provider of solar resource data, online site assessment tools and expert consultancy GeoModel Solar released a new set of solar maps for South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, last month.  

Transnet launches second health train

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba on Monday officially unveiled State-owned Transnet’s R82-million second healthcare train Phelophepa II, reaffirming the group’s commitment to corporate... 

Blue Label continues to see growth in prepaid vouchers

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms announced in mid-February its interim results for the half year ending November 30 and significant growth was recorded for the period. 

Training scheme integrated into residential resort roll-out

The development of Steyn City along the Jukskei river, in Johannesburg, provides an opportunity for residents of Diepsloot to acquire valuable skills and work oppotunities.  

Municipality empowers apprentices through college tie-up

Tuition has been offered to 73 apprentices by the City of Cape Town to further their education and develop their skills at Northlink College’s Bellville and Belhar campuses. 

Limpopo farmers receive productivity support

One of the largest irrigated farming ventures in Limpopo was commissioned in January and handed over to the Ikageng community, in Strydkraal. 

Eskom to host this year’s African Utility Week

State-owned power utility Eskom is the host utility for this year’s African Utility Week and it will have a strong presence at the conference sessions, which will cover all aspects of the utility... 

Property redevelopment revival in industrial nodes

Industrial nodes around the country are experiencing an increasing number of property redevelopments.  

Eskom pension fund commits to transforming financial services sector

The Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF), which celebrates 80 years of existence this year, committed itself to drive transformation in the financial services sector, last month, when it hosted... 

Murray & Roberts clinches R1.6bn Cape Town complex contract

Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts Western Cape has been appointed principal contractor for the R1,6-billion Portside project, in Cape Town. 

Energy forum playing key role in knowledge sharing

In Cape Town, commercial buildings use about 40% of total electricity and are responsible for about 28% of the city’s carbon emissions. 

Investec backs Nicolway Bryanston shopping centre

Specialised banking division Investec Private Banking has provided funding to property developer the Rodrigues Group to develop the new R500-million Nicolway Bryanston shopping centre, in... 

East Africa’s infrastructure deficit augurs well for cement industry

The huge deficit in infrastructure, especially adequate housing, commercial and transportation including roads, rails and ports, presents a significant case for continuing growth in cement... 

One year on, power-saving campaign moves to raise its profile and impact

It has been a year since Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe launched the 49M energy saving campaign in Johannesburg and State-owned Eskom is optimistic that South Africans are starting to heed the... 

Physical and virtual retail dynamics to be explored at conference

Multichannel retailing or selling to the public, through a mix of shops, online or catalogue, is a trend that is dominating retailer strategies globally.  

Education a click away, online retailer argues

Digitisation of the South African schooling system could prove beneficial for learners, states online retail giant kalahari.com 

Professionals raise concern over lack of education, skills progress

The current policies on education, skills and social development, among other issues in South Africa, are not yielding the necessary results to deal with the challenges facing the country, such as... 

Enlarged Middelburg mall to open in April

The eagerly awaited R500-million Middelburg mall, in Mpumalanga, will open to shoppers on April 19. 

Super Group implements carbon accounting solution

Supply chain management and fleet services business Super Group announced its implementation of carbon solutions company Greenstone’s carbon management and accounting solution to measure, manage... 

Poor maths results hamper engineering sector, says recruitment firm

Less than 105 000 matriculants out of the 496 000 that sat for their final exams in 2011, are able to pursue studies in engineering this year.  

Samsung honours first crop of electronics graduates

Samsung Electronics Engineering Academy’s first class of matriculants graduated last month, at a ceremony held at the Alberton Civic Centre, in Boksburg, Gauteng.  

Chemicals body to focus on safety awareness in 2012

The Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA’s) aim for the year is to focus on extensive awareness campaigns including three workshops, namely, risk-based process safety, product... 

SA’s finance professionals more bullish than global peers

Despite another rollercoaster year, finance professionals in South Africa have shown notable resilience to the ongoing turbulence of the global economy, states the 2011 members’ salary survey... 

BEE a priority for companies, survey finds

Advisory firm KPMG’s 2011 and sixth yearly Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) survey results have shown a significant improvement in participating companies’ scorecards. 

More education needed to help eradicate BEE fronting

The Department of Trade and Industry’s willingness to deal with troublesome issues regarding broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) is welcomed, but some proposals regarding the eradication... 

Firm reports African hose bend milestone

Slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa has just dispatched the biggest hose bend manufactured on the African continent — a 1 000 nominal bore (NB) hose weighing 1.4 t to a... 

Grundfos consolidates SA presence with R100m property partnership

Multinational group and pump manufacturer Grundfos has invested R100-million towards the building of a new facility in Meadowbrook, east of Johannesburg. 

Refinery undergoes scheduled maintenance and inspection

The Chevron refinery in Milnerton, Cape Town, will undergo routine maintenance and inspection over a 43-day period starting February 17 until the first week of April. 

New Soweto shopping centre to open its doors in October

The Diepkloof Square community shopping centre, in Soweto, is set to transform convenient shopping for this community when it opens in October 2012. 

Expo seeks to tap Brics-Africa trade potential

The vast and largely untapped potential of trade between the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) bloc and the rest of Africa will be the focus of the newly-launched Brics Africa... 

Partnership to evaluate reuse of Leaf battery in other applications

Power and automation technology group ABB, developer of charging systems for electric and hybrid vehicles 4R Energy Corporation, vehicle manufacturer Nissan North America (NNA) and investment and... 

Over 300 beneficiaries receive Joburg title deeds

The City of Johannesburg presented 300 Joburg residents with the prized title deeds to their properties last month. The ceremony in Kyalami was part of the Joburg Property Company’s (JPC’s)... 

Air Products markets tyre recycling solutions as SA moves to deal with problem

Manufacturer and supplier of a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products Air Products is intensifying the marketing for its two tyre and rubber recycling solutions, following the Water... 

Reworked BEE law aims to combat fronting, elevate nonownership scorecard elements

South Africa’s empowerment legislation is about to get new teeth to address issues such as fronting and local content procurement, besides others. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) states... 

Study seeks to understand why engineering students fail to graduate

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has embarked on a research campaign, the results of which will aid in understanding the challenges regarding tertiary institutions achieving higher... 

Chinese wind turbine manufacturers grow, but face challenges

Chinese wind turbine producers have witnessed their market share rise dramatically in the past few years, states research consultancy Frost & Sullivan (F&S). 

Consultant makes case for solar over coal in SA

Netherlands-based independent solar energy consultancy Solarplaza believes the risks associated with investing in solar, particularly in sun-drenched South Africa, are falling and that the... 

Schools benefit from SWHs installation

National supplier of Solahart solar water heaters (SWHs) and commercial SWH solutions Selected Energy has installed solar energy systems at two South African schools.