Emerging citrus growers receive R40m for enterprise development

Industry initiative the Citrus Growers Association’s (CGA’s) Grower Development Company (GDC) has allocated and spent R40-million in grant funding this year to support enterprise development of... 

South Africa urged to produce sustainable aviation fuels

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), typically made from biobased feedstocks such as energy crops, wastes and residues, can help to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from South Africa’s aviation... 

Tabono acquires stake in mining risk management, emergency response company

Investment holding company Tabono Investments has acquired a stake in mining risk management and emergency response specialist Advanced Group and says this will broaden the range of specialised... 

Steel decarbonisation progressing steadily

Efforts to decarbonise steelmaking include the deployment of new technologies to existing and new steel plants, and changing the format of raw materials, as well as how raw materials are mined,... 

New DHL SA complex has strong focus on Africa’s life sciences, healthcare sector

The newly built head office and 10 000 m2 warehouse of logistics services multinational DHL Global Forwarding, in South Africa, will cater to the needs of Africa’s rapidly advancing and growing... 

Firm to build 96-m-high mixed-use tower using hybrid timber technology in Zanzibar

German-led engineering firm CPS is planning to build the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed using hybrid timber technology, in Fumba Town. The design of the... 

De Beers Group appoints new executive committee members

Diamond company De Beers Group, following a number of internal promotions, has appointed Riaan Burger, Rasila (Ras) Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry to its executive committee (ExCo).... 

SRK Global appoints Alejo Sfriso chairperson

Engineering consultancy SRK Global has appointed SRK Consulting Argentina practice leader Alejo Sfriso as chairperson, succeeding Mark Noppé, who is leaving to take up the position of director of... 

Reverse osmosis plant to enhance water efficiency of Omnia’s Sasolburg site

JSE-listed diversified chemicals company Omnia has commissioned a reverse osmosis water treatment plant at its Sasolburg site to enhance its water efficiency and reduce water consumption by... 

UASA concludes three-year wage deal with DRDGold

Trade union UASA on October 12 said it had entered into a three-year wage agreement with gold producer DRDGold. Under the terms of the agreement, category four and five workers will receive a 9.5%... 

MIC invests R10m in farming investment fintech platform Livestock Wealth

Investment holding company the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has, through its Khulisani Ventures initiative, invested R10-million in crowd farming financial technology (fintech) company... 

NYSE, JSE to collaborate on dual listings, new products

The NYSE and the JSE this week signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the dual listing of companies on both exchanges, as well as to jointly explore the development of new products... 

BLSA, Seifsa, SAAFF warn of Transnet strike's impact on the struggling economy

The strike by employees at Transnet’s port and rail operations is going to cost the economy billions of rands and will likely set back the country’s efforts to drive a recovery, says business... 

Collaboration will lead to accelerated transition to sustainable energy future – IEA

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 

Tailings-dam disaster shows up regulatory, other gaps – SAICE

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) says the collapse of an embankment at the Jagersfontein mine’s tailings storage facility (TSF), in the Free State,... 

700 000 renewables jobs added in past year globally

Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 12.7-million in the past year, which was an increase of 700 000 new jobs in one year despite the lingering effects of Covid-19 and the growing... 

Sibanye exploring further means of treating water, extracting value

JSE-listed diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has built various innovative water treatment plants and is researching and developing new technologies to treat water, as well as extract... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation making progress with transformation

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation says it is making steady progress towards its goal of having a workforce that reflects the demographics of South Africa. “Transformation in the... 

Transnet increases wage offer to 3%

State-owned Transnet will formally table an improved wage offer to the leadership of its recognised labour unions – the South African Transport Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) and the United... 

Transnet tables new wage offer, applies to CCMA for conciliation

State-owned Transnet has applied to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to convene conciliation discussions regarding the group’s current wage negotiations with labour... 

Southern Africa well-placed to produce renewables, green hydrogen for export – Kearney

A study by global management consultancy Kearney has noted that Southern Africa, which has favourable conditions for renewable energy production, will be able to store renewable energy and export... 

EIUG, SAPVIA, Busa welcome appointment of new Eskom board with balanced skills

Industry nonprofit the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) welcomes the "overdue reconstitution of the Eskom board" and says "the new board seems complete and well balanced in terms of its skills... 

Truck attacks, looting threaten South Africa’s standing as efficient logistics hub

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the looting and violent attacks on road freight logistics vehicles and the wanton destruction of trucks and goods has begun to undo the... 

Sacci calls for independent commission to select, recruit SOE board members, CEOs

Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says changes to power utility Eskom's board of directors should take place within normal rotation principles in line... 

Omnia commissions reverse osmosis plant to enhance Sasolburg site water efficiency

JSE-listed diversified chemicals company Omnia has commissioned a reverse osmosis water treatment plant at its Sasolburg site to enhance its water efficiency and reduce water consumption by... 

Shale gas science action plan emphasises research, consultation, oversight and compliance

The ‘Science Action Plan (SAP) for Shale Gas in the Karoo Basin’ proposes a raft of integrated actions and research topics to ensure South Africa approaches the potential exploitation and... 

Astron Energy starts rebranding of 850 service stations across South Africa

Petroleum retailer Astron Energy has started rebranding its 850 service stations across South Africa. The rebrand is a key milestone in Astron’s ambition of becoming the next biggest fuel brand in... 

Jagersfontein highlights standards, engineering capacity, technical knowledge gaps – SAICE

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) says the collapse of an embankment at the Jagersfontein mine’s tailings storage facility (TSF), in the Free State,... 

SAIMM appoints Zelmia Botha as president

The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) has appointed coal and heavy minerals miner Exxaro Resources commissioning manager Zelmia Botha as president of the institute. She is... 

Minerals Council says August mine safety regression a red flag

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa says the industry’s safety performance in August, during which eight fatalities were recorded, making it the worst month of the year, is a red flag... 

International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 

Eskom launches three programmes to procure 1 000 MW to bolster capacity

State-owned power utility Eskom on September 19 launched three programmes to procure more than 1 000 MW for the national grid, which will initially focus on generators capable of supplying more... 

Relying on carbon capture and storage to get to net zero ‘simply won’t work’ – energy economics institute

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reports in its 'The Carbon Capture Crux – Lessons Learned' report that underperforming carbon capture projects considerably... 

Minerals Council, AfriForum establish funds to assist Jagersfontein community

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa has launched an internal emergency Minerals Council Jagersfontein Relief Fund for its members to contribute towards urgent humanitarian... 

WBHO group's order book grows by 43%, African order book at record level

JSE-listed construction and engineering company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) on September 13 said its order book had shown strong growth of 43% across all divisions and key regions for 2023 and... 

Boom in lithium production expected over the next decade

Global lithium production is expected to grow from 503 500 t lithium carbonate equivalent this year to 2.1-million tonnes in 2031 – an average yearly growth rate of 15.9%, said market research and... 

Six-month scrap metal export ban will afford SA opportunity to build systems to tackle illegal activity

The proposed policy to ban the export of waste, scrap and semifinished metal products for a period of six months is necessary to immediately reduce the ability of criminal syndicates to monetise... 

Ramaphosa to attend Sandvik manufacturing facility launch

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the launch of the new Sandvik Khomanani manufacturing site, in Kempton Park, on September 9, the multinational mining and mineral processing equipment... 

Green hydrogen policies, standards and practices still to be ironed out

While international blocs and countries have made headway in defining green hydrogen standards, certifications and regulations, there remain significant gaps in terms of the readiness of countries... 

Hydrogen key part of green economy, but as part of diversified energy ecosystem

While hydrogen is expected to become a key element of the green economy worldwide, owing to the need to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to limit climate change within a short space of...