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RMB arranges R4.5bn sustainability-linked debt facility for Pick n Pay
21st July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial services provider Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with retailer Pick n Pay on its inaugural sustainability-linked loan of R4.5-billion. RMB, as the sole mandated lead arranger,... 


Electromechanical actuators gain traction
21st July 2023

Despite electromechanical actuators being highly suitable for applications within the materials handling sector, hydraulic sales to the sector are still rapidly growing, according to market... 


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Companies bolstering defences as cyberattack threats rise
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Companies across all industries are increasing their cybersecurity maturity across people, process and technology aspects, but are also increasingly looking at how best to respond in the event of... 


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Companies bolstering defences as cyberattack threats rise
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Companies across all industries are increasing their cybersecurity maturity across people, process and technology aspects, but are also increasingly looking at how best to respond in the event of... 


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Toyota SA targets 2024, made-in-Durban hybrid Hilux introduction
20th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has confirmed that it is targeting the introduction of a mild-hybrid Hilux bakkie into the South African market next year. TSAM says the hybrid version of South... 


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Battery energy storage system installed at Limpopo pump station
19th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Energy solutions provider NEC XON Systems and the Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) have partnered to install an emergency battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Clapham pump station, in... 


SEZs and IDZs in Africa: Embracing technological change for economic growth
17th July 2023

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) play a vital role in promoting economic growth, attracting investments and driving industrialisation in Africa.  As the world... 


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SEZs and IDZs in Africa: Embracing Technological Change for Economic Growth
17th July 2023

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) play a vital role in promoting economic growth, attracting investments and driving industrialisation in Africa. 


FICO AI Platform Improves Enterprise Transformation across the Customer Lifecycle
14th July 2023

At its FICO® World conference global analytics software firm, FICO, unveiled 19 major enhancements to its industry-leading FICO® Platform, the most powerful and proven foundation for applied... 


Trellix Launches CISO Council with Top Cybersecurity Experts 
Trellix Launches CISO Council with Top Cybersecurity Experts 
14th July 2023

New Trellix Mind of the CISO Initiative Drives Cybersecurity and AI Best Practices  Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today... 


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Training necessary to foster effective leadership
14th July 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Upskilling and empowerment company Dyna Training is training 160 supervisors at Canadian gold miner B2Gold’s Fekola gold mine, in Mali, amid a greater emphasis being placed on providing... 


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Battery-driven portable screw compressor unveiled
14th July 2023

Solutions provider Atlas Copco unveiled its new battery driven portable screw air compressor, the B-Air 185-12, at Atlas Copco’s ‘Journey to a Sustainable Future’ event in Antwerp, Belgium, in May... 


WEG variable speed drives can prevent equipment from tripping during loadshedding
Safeguarding electric motors during loadshedding
7th July 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any... 


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If you want to monetise data, data integrity is essential
7th July 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Making money from data – whether selling data to third parties or developing data products – has become an essential revenue stream in a digital... 


African, global investors close $500m infrastructure fund
7th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Prominent African and global institutional investors have signed on to the new $500-million Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, a move described as an unprecedented milestone for Africa. The... 


Supplier expands domestic services
7th July 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

To help customers overcome current engineering challenges, fluid engineering and chemical processing applications company Sulzer, with 100 years of expertise in the industry, is expanding its local... 


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Firm completes KZN sugar mill project
7th July 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a pivotal player in the sugar sector, and its regional workshop in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), recently completed a refurbishment, fabrication and... 


Manufacturing Excellence Award winners - Nico Mkhari of NTGR Engineering, SAM Kader of Buraaq Mining Services, Eugene Els CEO of Afromix, Johann Jordaan awards sponsor Syspro, Lehlohonolo Molloyi MEMSA CEO, Sayeeda Mayat of Buraaq, Muhammad Kudoos from Buraaq (absent Bell Equipment)
MEMSA brings together key mining, manufacturing industry role players and equipment manufacturers at 2023 Mind Shift Conference & Awards
7th July 2023

South Africa has a long intertwined history of mining as well as the manufacture of equipment for mining and has been a site for innovation for the mining industry since its early beginnings.... 


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Dolphin tungsten project, Australia – update
7th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Group 6 Metals has achieved commercial production at the project. 


Reversing our manufacturing decline
6th July 2023

By Pule Pule – Sector Specialist: Manufacturing at the PIC South Africa (SA) needs solutions to pervasive unemployment, inequality and poverty. Regrettably, these have become our triple problem.... 


Epiroc South Africa opens new Service Centre in Kathu, Northern Cape
6th July 2023

With the establishment of its Northern Cape Service Centre in Kathu, Epiroc is able to deliver professional OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) service, maintenance and remanufacturing solutions... 


Manufacturing Indaba KZN opens the way for growth for KZN manufacturers
5th July 2023

The Manufacturing Indaba KZN, an annual gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and manufacturers, is set to return to the City of eThekwini, post COVID-19.  The event will provide a platform... 


Africa, global investors collaborate for infrastructure investment on the continent
4th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

African and global institutional investors have signed subscription agreements and letters of intent in preparation for the first close of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF), which... 


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Steady flow of new, popular cars keeps new-vehicle sales positive 
4th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

 A continuous flow of new and updated models, particularly in high-volume selling segments, along with the improved availability of popular models, all appear to be sustaining the growth of... 


Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G7 seeks China alternative
Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G7 seeks China alternative
4th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s decision to control the export of two key metals showed it has some power to retaliate against moves by the US, Japan and Europe to cut Beijing off from advanced technology. But it also... 


Los Andes copper weighs funding options for Chile project including sale
Los Andes copper weighs funding options for Chile project including sale
3rd July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Los Andes Copper, a mining exploration company, is considering options to finance development of a deposit it owns in Chile, including a potential sale of the asset or the company, according to... 


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Space telescope intended to probe dark energy and dark matter successfully launched
3rd July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Euclid space telescope is now on its way to its permanent operating location, some 1.5-million kilometres from Earth (or four times the distance to the Moon),... 


Sustainability summit explores Africa's potential to become a renewable energy giant
30th June 2023

South Africa has the potential to become a renewable energy giant within five years. Opportunities abound in solar, wind power, biomass, green hydrogen and the manufacture and export of green... 


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Loadshedding pushes demand for battery electric storage
30th June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid an ongoing energy crisis and a global transition towards renewable energy, a significant need for battery energy storage systems (BESSs) has emerged in South Africa as a potential solution to... 


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Collaboration with consultants ensures effective solutions
30th June 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Demolition contractor Jet Demolition’s emergency response team works with consulting engineers to support clients as swiftly and as effectively as possible in demolition projects. This... 


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Discovery Pothole Patrol introduces advanced AI to assist in pothole detection
29th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Insurance company Discovery Insure has introduced advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Pothole Patrol fleet, which will enable it to detect road defects more accurately and... 


Local first policy drives Barrick’s procurement practices
23rd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Diversified miner Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana copper mine has bought about $4.3-billion in goods and services from Zambian registered businesses since it went into production, in line with... 


Holistic architecture, sustainable design shaping future of green buildings
23rd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

In the pursuit of creating sustainable and eco-friendly buildings, architects and organisations are focusing on key principles that promote holistic architecture and sustainable design. According... 


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Blackwater gold project, Canada – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Artemis Gold has committed to additional investments as part of its Phase 1 development of the Blackwater mine to facilitate the potential fast-tracking of the Phase 2 expansion. 


Brazilian, UK aerospace groups to collaborate in developing aviation fuel cell system
22nd June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer and UK-based global major Tier 1 aerostructures, engine systems and special products group GKN Aerospace have announced, at the Paris Air Show,... 


Trend is toward larger power plant solutions, says Zest WEG
20th June 2023

Whether companies need power to survive loadshedding or to raise their production output, the trend is for these power generating systems to get bigger. According to Bernard Mitton, Business... 


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Artemis adds $40m to Blackwater mine budget
20th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold mine developer Artemis Gold has committed to additional investments as part of its Phase 1 development of the Blackwater mine, in British Columbia, to facilitate the potential... 


Codelco must kick-start lithium industry while reviving copper output
19th June 2023 By: Reuters

Chilean President Gabriel Boric, seeking to expand the country's long-stalled lithium industry, has tasked state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, to lead the charge of developing... 


An image of two men holding tablets and standing near a quarry overlaid with graphic representations of BlastIQ's offering
Company expands blast enhancement platform to include quarries
16th June 2023

Explosives and blasting solutions company Orica released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations in April. BlastIQ Quarry is a smart... 


FICO Recognized as a Leader in 2023 AI Decisioning Platforms
14th June 2023

FICO Platform provides unparalleled depth of insights for applied intelligence, which powers customer connections and drives strategic business outcomes. Global analytics software firm, FICO,... 


Festo celebrates 50 years in the African market: A look at the company’s impact and growth
13th June 2023

Festo Holdings Group is a worldwide automation giant which was founded in 1925. Although it had been operating in South Africa through a distributor before 1973, Dr Wilfried Stoll (General Manager... 


Raisins SA, Kgodiso Development Fund launch academy, model farm
12th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Raisins South Africa (Raisins SA) and the Kgodiso Development Fund have launched the Vine Academy and model farm in Kakamas, in the Northern Cape. The Vine Academy provides... 


Liquid Dataport, Angola Telecom establish new Angola, Johannesburg fibre route
12th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies subsidiary Liquid Dataport and fixed network operator Angola Telecom have established a new terrestrial fibre route from Luanda, in... 


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