Chemicals group ramps up African operations

Diversified chemicals company Dow Africa states that it plans on growing its commercial and manufacturing presence across Africa, with several priority growth areas identified to capitalise on... 

Forum unpacks water scarcity challenges

The ever-growing world population, increased prosperity and pollution factors are contributing to the increasing challenge of water shortage globally and particularly in South Africa, owing to the... 

Ekurhuleni outlines plans 
for tackling unemployment head-on

The Ekurhuleni municipality plans to tackle the high levels of unemployment by creating an integrated transport infrastructure and a modernised manufacturing sector as well as focusing on... 

Complex tender processes delaying key African projects

Africa needs a collective effort by all countries to address telecoms, rail and freight infrastructure challenges to improve business opportunities in the region, states global investment research... 

Big concentrated solar power installation to be built in India

French nuclear firm subsidiary Areva Solar was awarded a contract by the Indian group Reliance Power to build a 250 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) installation in India, which will become the... 

CIPS signs MoU with university

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Southern Africa (CIPS SA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), in April.  

South Africa has some way to go to consolidate open-society gains

Over 22 years after Nelson Mandela walked out of prison to realise his dream of an open and free society and 16 years after the fractious negotiations that gave rise to the country’s Constitution,... 

Solar Internet project earns immediate recognition

Barely six months into the launch of technology giant Samsung’s corporate social responsibility initiative, the solar-powered Internet school, it has won the African Solar Project of the Year... 

Atterbury launches R25bn property

The Atterbury Property Group launched its R25-billion Waterfall Business Estate (WBE), a 1,6-million m2 mixed-use commercial development, in Midrand, on March 28. 

Myths, trends and realities of supply chain management

Supply chain management plays a significant role in the business fraternity and, to ensure that it positively affects business operations, the correct distribution model needs to be in place,... 

BBBEE verification services offering launched

Audit and business advisory firm Grant Thornton has launched a nationwide broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) verification services offering division.  

Engineering employers encouraged to seek out Red Seal artisans

Skilled, well-trained artisans are worth their weight in gold in the industry and employers operating in the engineering sector should do everything in their power to attract and retain these... 

Wastewater solution developer honoured

The individual largely responsible for developing the Nereda aerobic granular sludge wastewater treatment technology, Professor Mark van Loosdrecht of the University of Delft, in the Netherlands,... 

CEO confidence index surprises on the upside

The independent corporate finance and research company Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has attained its highest score since its inception in the second quarter of 2009, indicating a renewed... 

Logistics and transport costs affect fruit growers

Fruit South Africa (FSA) calls on logistics and transport providers to help ensure industry survival, as South African fruit growers are at risk unless export supply chain services and costs improve. 

Bank unit buys municipality’s carbon credits

Nedbank group investment banking division Nedbank Capital has bought verified carbon units (VCUs) issued under the Verified Carbon Standard by Nedbank Capital from the eThekwini Municipality, for... 

iPad helps make learning more exciting

The introduction of the iPad device in the classroom has the potential to positively affect the South African education landscape in a significant way, considering the crises faced by the sector in... 

Changing socioeconomic conditions to strain SA’s water security

Rising prosperity in South Africa was likely to increase water consumption and also result in a more unequal distribution of water resources, Global Water Partnership patron Maggie Catley-Carlson... 

Professional supply-chain body hosts first SA forum

The newly formed Professional Body Forum aimed at dealing with issues in the supply chain management and purchasing training landscape, held its inaugural meeting in March, in Centurion and 26... 

Digital media being deployed as a learning tool

In the digital age we live in, a project, which started off as a pilot during the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, is bringing twenty-first century learning to South African youth, teaching... 

South African online auction breaks records

Industrial auctioneer GoIndustry DoveBid’s London office was a hive of excitement, on March 22, as the South African online auction of construction equipment and vehicles broke all records with... 

Brewery invests in water sustainability

Brewing group South African Breweries (SAB) Alrode brewery has embarked on a water sustainability project that is reaping water savings rewards for the company. 

New partnership for waterless engine coolants

A new alliance has seen the formation of Evans South Africa to market the Evans range of waterless engine coolants throughout the Southern African region. 

Tyre firm seeks to further penetrate the African market

Beltyre Africa, the Belshina tyre distributor for Africa, states it is vigorously aiming to market its product range into the African market, this year. 

New welding products use less power

Large supplier of welding consumables ESAB introduced gas-cutting apparatus and welding electrodes specifically for the South African market, in March, to further meet the growing demands of its... 

Consumers forcing constant change among retailers

The role of the consumer in the retail industry plays a significant part and retailers need to constantly reinvent their advertising campaigns and product offering to meet the ever-changing needs... 

Varsity students seek to promote entrepreneurship

Nonprofit organisation Students in Free Enterprise (Sife) South Africa aims to continue to promote entrepreneurship and get more university students involved in its efforts to reach more... 

Second Phelophepa health train set to reach 370 000 patients a year

South African transport utility Transnet has launched the R82-million Phelophepa II health train, which, together with Phelophepa 1, has the potential to make a difference to the lives of 370 000... 

Lack of a website can mean no business

Over a third of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in danger of appearing irrelevant to their customers without a website, with an ever-increasing number of people searching online for... 

Tractor technician training scheme launched

Global manufacturer of farm equipment John Deere has extended its artisan training programme with black-owned artisan training academy Ikaya Fundisa Techniskills Academy (IFTA), in Roodepoort, by... 

Firm reports progress with campaign to secure 45 MW of power savings

Electronic products manufacturer and distributor Ellies claims to have saved 16.236 MW of the targeted 45 MW, as part of its 'Project Power Save' campaign, which aims to save megawatts from the... 

IT group says cloud services gaining traction

Technology and outsourcing company EOH reports that it plans to further grow its business scope by focusing on key elements of its business model. 

Recycling has the potential to be profitable and create jobs

Recycling has the potential to be a viable profitable business and assist in job creation if the necessary support is provided, states nonprofit waste management organisation the Institute of Waste... 

New tracking device offers continuous visibility

Technology services provider Wireless Intelligent Sensing Technology (WiST) has launched sensory tracking devices for various applications to assist in tracking clients’ products throughout the... 

Digital medium as a learning tool

In the digital age we live in, a project, which started off as a pilot during the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, is bringing twenty-first century learning to South African youth, teaching... 

Comprehensive payroll solution launched

A comprehensive payroll solution, which offers users a single solution that includes all of the features and functionality that usually has to be bought in add-on modules, has been launched by... 

Agricultural trust aims to boost SA’s farming competitivenes

Petrochemicals giant Sasol has established the Sasol Agricultural Trust, which aims to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the South African agricultural industry and will provide... 

Farm services group’s earnings dented by low grain storage volumes

South African agricultural services and foods group Afgri announced a 17% decline in headline earning a share for the six months ended December 31 across all operations, driven by challenging... 

Companies to take on more of the tax burden

Prior to his Budget speech, many commentators were pondering how Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan would be able to source the taxes government required for the financial year in light of growing... 

New green building to house varsity’s engineering programme

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Intensive Tuition for Engineers (Unite) programme officially unveiled its new building early this month, with the Minister of Science and Technology Naledi...