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Addressing unemployment in post-election South Africa - a call to action on education and upskilling
Addressing unemployment in post-election South Africa - a call to action on education and upskilling
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By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force and Trenton Birch, CEO at Cheeba Africa South Africa stands at a crossroads. The recent elections have brought renewed hope, but the nation faces a... 


SAB profiles impact of responsible consumption platform
2nd July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

At an event held at the group’s premises in Bryanston, Johannesburg, on July 2, beverage manufacturing group South African Breweries (SAB) showcased progress achieved by its responsible consumption... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Growth Jacques van der Bijl.
High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines
2nd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort. The reef boring machine that has already been put... 


Raise a glass to Rand Air’s rental power solutions that keep South Africa’s wine flowing
Raise a glass to Rand Air’s rental power solutions that keep South Africa’s wine flowing
2nd July 2024

Rand Air has been a trusted rental partner to some of South Africa’s premium wine producers in the Western Cape with the supply of portable power solutions for close on 10 years. South Africa has... 


ESG – Do you have eyes in the back of your head?
ESG – Do you have eyes in the back of your head?
2nd July 2024

By Caroline Carter If, like most of us, you don’t actually have eyes in the back of your head – listen up! 


Meet (Y)our Authors
Meet (Y)our Authors
2nd July 2024

George Jennings and Kobus van Niekerk are both senior underwriters at Consort Collectively, George and Kobus have 100+ years of experience in their insurance careers. Their experience ranges from... 


Renergade discovers Ernest Henry-style IOCG breccia zone
2nd July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brisbane-based Renergade Exploration on Tuesday announced the discovery of a large iron-oxide copper gold (IOCG) breccia system at its Mongoose Deeps prospect, near Cloncurry, similar in... 


The Kusile power station
Kusile unit 5 enters commercial operation
1st July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Following six months of testing and optimisation, State-owned Eskom has transferred Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station to its Generation division, and this unit will now begin contributing power,... 


transmission towers
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... 


China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply
1st July 2024 By: Reuters

China has unveiled a list of rare earth regulations aimed at protecting supplies in the name of national security, laying out rules on the mining, smelting and trade in the critical materials used... 


Six Advantages Of Modular Data Centres
Six Advantages Of Modular Data Centres
1st July 2024

( Virtual Showroom )The local data centre market is poised for rapid growth, driven by the adoption of AI and mobile data. According to Amanda Venter, External IT Sales, Rittal SA, the market is... 


Image of a house lit up at night to show that Sungrow provides residential energy solutions
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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South African HVAC system for armoured vehicle
28th June 2024

South Africa-based Booyco Engineering has upgraded the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a latest-generation armoured personnel carrier. Booyco Engineering executive... 


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... 


Smart, safe battery systems
Huawei’s advanced smart PV power solutions prevent hazardous risks
28th June 2024

Renewable power sources have been credited with helping South Africa achieve its longest break from rolling black outs in four years. Elsewhere on the continent around 600 million people lack... 


Marriott Hotel, in Melrose Arch
SolarSaver showcases innovations of its latest solar installation in Melrose Arch precinct
28th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy company SolarSaver has successfully completed a solar installation at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and the African Pride Hotel, both of which are based in the Melrose Arch precinct in... 


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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... 


Sungrow Showcases Innovations at the 2024 African Energy Forum in Spain
Sungrow Showcases Innovations at the 2024 African Energy Forum in Spain
28th June 2024

Sungrow is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2024 African Energy Forum (AEF), currently taking place in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. As we gather for the 26th year of this... 


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The Spar Group targets water-saving measures
28th June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water... 


2nd LiFe batteries could catapult SA to the forefront of the circular economy
2nd LiFe batteries could catapult SA to the forefront of the circular economy
28th June 2024

By: Lance Dickerson, MD at REVOV Government plans to shut coal power plants and crumbling infrastructure is forcing a rethink 


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... 


Bridging the gap: Why Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are essential to sustainable public transport
Bridging the gap: Why Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are essential to sustainable public transport
28th June 2024

By Bazil Govender – Senior Business Development Manager: Unitrans People The quest for a sustainable and integrated public transport sector in South Africa continues to face significant challenges.... 


Graphic of the EnviNOx to remove greenhouse-gasses
New technology bolsters fight against greenhouse-gas emissions
28th June 2024

Managing emissions while ensuring optimum production is a constant challenge for industries and has become even more pertinent with the introduction of new South African legislation requiring... 


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... 


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... 


NEW ERA
The scheduled start of underground production in the first half of 2028 is anticipated to bring a new era of high-value diamond recovery for Lucara
Underground expansion progressing towards 2028 start
28th June 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With careful planning, innovative solutions and a dedicated team, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation’s Karowe Underground Expansion Project (UGP) at the wholly owned  Karowe diamond mine, in... 


An image of HYENA workers using the POWER POD system
System converts LPG to hydrogen
28th June 2024

Hydrogen-focused startup HYENA has successfully developed a process to convert liquid petroleum gas (LPG) into clean electricity using its innovative POWER POD system at its new development... 


Hydrogen purification system in development
28th June 2024

Ceramic technologies company NGK Insulators and industrial business multinational Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will jointly develop a hydrogen purification system that uses membrane separation... 


An image of a workers in a tech-enabled tunnel
Skills refocus required for green hydrogen development
28th June 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

To address persistent mismatches between technical and vocational skills, and industry requirements, and meet future skills requirements for South Africa’s local green hydrogen economy, the... 


LHWP II’s Senqu Bridge progressing steadily
28th June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II passed a significant milestone in May, following the casting of the first deck segment on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge. Work on the... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


Yes, there are problems at SA ports, but World Bank report not entirely accurate – SAAFF
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) report, which places a number of South African ports at the bottom of the list, covers the crisis-ridden 2023 period, and does not take... 


Jackwell Feris
Implementation of South Africa’s clean hydrogen ambition
28th June 2024

In the throes of a global energy transformation, South Africa emerges as a prominent player, leveraging its abundant renewable resources, particularly solar and wind power, to unlock the potential... 


Mitochondria group photo
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... 


Image of Gamsberg mine, in South Africa
Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Overall progress at the project is at more than 52%. 


Image of Mitochondria hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub
Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mitochondria has recently embarked on developing an electrolyser system for stationary applications. 


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. 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Mining needs one-stop regulatory environment to boost growth – Minerals Council
27th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South African mining needs what is often referred to as a one-stop shop to ensure that an applicant is not sent from one department to the other but goes to one place where the application is... 


Paper to practice - optimising pulp and paper industry water management
Paper to practice - optimising pulp and paper industry water management
27th June 2024

By Peter Marumong, Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric Pulp and paper manufacturing is a major industry, with a global output valued at approximately USD 580 billion.  It is also a... 


Bridging the gap in public service delivery through technology and partnerships
27th June 2024

Gugu Nyanda - Health and Public Service lead for Accenture, Africa Access to and delivery of government services is a burning issue in South Africa – and potentially a key theme on the minds of... 


Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's ESG in Mining webinar
Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain
27th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved to being driven by external factors such as shareholder activism and investor confidence, rather than regulatory frameworks, finds a panel... 


Document automation is only a small piece of the puzzle in personalised communications
Document automation is only a small piece of the puzzle in personalised communications
27th June 2024

By: GhostDraft's Sean Manley Producing personalised mass communication, like we see in the insurance industry, is a complex and time-consuming process, and many businesses have invested in document... 


A call for employer collaboration in building South Africa’s skills pipeline
A call for employer collaboration in building South Africa’s skills pipeline
27th June 2024

By Roland Innes, Group CEO at DYNA Training and Leigh-Ann Revill, CEO and Principal at Chartall Business College The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) presents a promising... 


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