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Airbus has identified unserved air routes to, from and within Africa
20th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

On Thursday, at the AviaDev Conference in Windhoek, Namibia, Airbus released its latest report on commercial aviation in Africa. The 53-page report is titled Exploring the horizons: A study of... 


A Skydio drone and Boston Dynamics robot dog
Dwyka, Deep Tech highlight new drone technology at showcase
20th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services and its sister company Deep Tech have announced the launch of several new drone technology services through its partnerships with drone technology... 


This Prieska mine chamber was blasted in the 1970s.
Green copper, vapour refining envisaged at Orion’s Northern Cape base metals mines
20th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Green copper and clean smelting and refining are envisaged at Orion Minerals’ quickly advancing base metals mines in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape province, which has historically... 


WIOCC Group secures digital infrastructure expansion funds
20th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Digital infrastructure provider WIOCC Group is furthering its expansion strategy in three African countries, enhancing the continent’s digital infrastructure and connectivity and supporting... 


Impression of the completed SK6000
Assembly has started of the world’s biggest land-based crane
20th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Netherlands-based global major engineered heavy lift and transport company Mammoet has announced that it has started assembly of its latest, and the world’s biggest and strongest land-based, crane,... 


The Matla power plant
Eskom wins South African appeal to keep five polluting power plants open
20th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State power utility and biggest source of air pollution won an appeal to keep five of its oldest plants open even though they are set to flout incoming emission caps. The plants -... 


Johannesburg Water well prepared for Rand Water’s maintenance
20th June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water says it is well prepared for the potential disruptions in water supply during Rand Water’s planned winter maintenance that is starting this weekend. The water supply across the... 


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Traditional bakkie powerhouses to be challenged by buying-down trend, newcomers – WesBank
20th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa is bakkie country, dominated by Toyota’s Hilux as the country’s long-standing number-one-selling vehicle, with the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max also perennial favourites, among others.... 


Dr Nicole Taylor, onboard the SA Agulhas II
Stellenbosch researcher investigates seasickness, using an app she developed
20th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Contrary to much popular opinion, many sailors and other professional seafarers suffer, to greater or lesser degrees, from seasickness when they re-embark on sea voyages. Suffering dizziness,... 


Port of Richards Bay
Grindrod selected as preferred bidder for Port of Richards Bay container facility
20th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Grindrod South Africa as the preferred bidder to develop and operate a container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay,... 


Fortress reports positive operational performance amid logistics demand, disposals and capital recycling
20th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Real estate company Fortress Real Estate Investments says healthy logistics demand, disposals of noncore assets and effective capital recycling continue to drive its positive operational... 


Lekau ‘Solly’ Letsoalo
Transnet appoints Letsoalo as new group COO
20th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has announced the appointment of Lekau ‘Solly’ Letsoalo as group COO, with effect from July 1. Letsoalo returns to the group where he worked previously... 


Aluminium cans produced by Nampak
Nampak's shares rise on expected improvement in results
20th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The JSE share price of packaging company Nampak rose by nearly 22% on June 20, after the company reported that it expected to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) for continuing operations of... 


Transnet to appeal order to pay billions in damages following long-running Natref dispute
Transnet to appeal order to pay billions in damages following long-running Natref dispute
20th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The High Court has found in favour of Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies in relation to a long-running dispute with Transnet over pipeline tariffs from Durban to the Natref refinery and has awarded... 


Companies collaborate to enhance solar PV compliance, recycling practices
19th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

In a bid to champion extended producer responsibility compliance and solar PV recycling practices, producer responsibility organisation (PRO) Circular Energy has embarked on a strategic partnership... 


Errol Smart
South Africa now a compelling world investment story, upbeat Orion highlights
19th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

“The sun is finally shining on us,” an upbeat Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart enthused during an Australia/South Africa webinar on Wednesday, when he outlined how South Africa has become one of the... 


Sanea appoints Msimanga as secretary-general
19th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea) has appointed Xolile Msimanga as its new secretary-general, succeeding Wendy Poulton, who stepped down from the role, but remains on the board... 


Executive Mayor of Tshwane Cilliers Brink
City of Tshwane pushing ahead with plan to procure 1 000 MW by 2026
19th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The City of Tshwane is signalling its intention to proceed with plans to procure and/or revive 1 000 MW of electricity generation capacity by 2026 as part of a strategy aimed at improving security... 


Namibia to have its own satellite tracking and data reception facility
19th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The development of a satellite ground segment complex in Namibia has been approved by the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) management enterprise, Eos Capital. The... 


The all-new Ford Transit Custom
Ford’s new-generation Transit Custom offers a lower height, among other improvements
19th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Featuring enhanced load-carrying capacity and improved driver comfort and convenience features, automotive company Ford South Africa has begun the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial... 


Image of National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen
AARTO demerit system set for mid-2025 launch, dealers urged to up admin game – NADA
19th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Government aims for the system that will see road users accrue demerit points for road traffic offences to kick off in the middle of next year, says National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA)... 


Rhinos
South Africa sets target for resuming global rhino-horn trade
19th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa, where 79% of the world’s rhinos live, said it aims to come up with a plan by the end of 2030 to dismantle an almost half-century ban on trading the endangered animals’ horns. The... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa pledges to be a President for all South Africans in inaugural speech, as he warns against dissent
19th June 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

“The formation of a government of national unity is a moment of profound significance. It is the beginning of a new era.” This was the statement made by Cyril Ramaphosa in his inaugural speech, at... 


South African aircraft maintenance company to set new record this year for heavy checks
19th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) concern, ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, announced on Wednesday that it was on course to establish a new company record for... 


Richards Bay Minerals GM for Growth Strategy Bradley Reddy.
Fast-greening Richards Bay Minerals now eyeing on-site renewables, storage, aggregation
19th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Energy-intensive Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), which consumes an average of 1.8 terawatts of power a year, was able to secure its latest 140 MW wind energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in six... 


Solar panels and wind turbines
Only 40% of developing-country utilities are financially sustainable, World Bank warns
19th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The majority of electric utilities in developing countries are ill-equipped to meet growing demand for power and add more renewable energy into the grid, thereby hindering global energy transition... 


Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations
Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations
19th June 2024

Brickmaker Corobrik has outlined its plans for accessing prime clay at its Rietvlei operations, assuring that while it needs to remove coal deposits, it has no intention of becoming a coal... 


A solar park in South Africa
WEF Energy Transition Index at its highest ever, but global progress slowing
19th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing, but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, international... 


Rand currency
South African inflation stable but still above central bank objective
19th June 2024 By: Reuters

South African inflation was stable in May, data showed on Wednesday, but analysts do not expect interest rate cuts any time soon as it remains above the central bank's desired level. Headline... 


Fruit and vegetables being sold at market
South Africa finds high prices, lack of competition in its fresh produce market
19th June 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's competition watchdog has uncovered barriers to entry, distorted competition and price mark-ups in its fresh produce market, according to a provisional report released on Tuesday... 


An image of CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Latest Cesa survey highlights urgency of joint public, private effort on infrastructure
18th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) on Tuesday released its Bi-Annual Economic and Capacity Survey (BECS) findings, revealing a stark 22% decline from July to December of 23, marking the... 


Stock surge hints at sentiment turn after election
18th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s stock benchmark rallied the most this year, suggesting investors are turning positive on the nation’s equities after the longest daily streak of outflows in three years. The rand and... 


Biotech startup closes latest funding round, bringing total to R24.5m
18th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Stellenbosch-based biotechnology start-up Immobazyme has successfully closed its latest funding round, bringing its total investment to R24.5-million. The new injection of capital will enable the... 


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