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Mbalula calls for efforts to overcome infrastructure backlogs

1st November 2019

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has made a strong call to correct inefficiencies and tackle infrastructural backlogs. “We need to accept that the way we have been working is not working. We must... 


Sasol executive VP: advisory, assurance and supply chain Vuyo Kahla, Sasol senior VP: supply chain Grace Nndwammbi and Mnambithi Group chairperson Vusi Mazibuko

Sasol provides R400m for first South African-owned chemicals tanker

1st November 2019

Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol has provided R400-million to finance the acquisition of the first South African-owned chemical tanker, the Bow Cecil, by empowered entity, Nduna... 


The Bow Cecil tanker

Sasol provides R400m in financing for first South African-owned chemical tanker

9th October 2019

Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol has provided R400-million to finance the acquisition of the first South African-owned chemical tanker, the Bow Cecil, by empowered entity, Nduna... 


KZN Premier outlines plans for attracting investment

4th October 2019

The proposed R1-trillion Durban Aerotropolis will be the hub of the KwaZulu-Natal economy and will not only connect the country’s second-largest economy with the rest of Africa and the world, but... 


High hopes for attracting investors to Durban aerotropolis

4th October 2019

A masterplan for a Durban aerotropolis that is expected to attract about R1-trillion in public and private sector investment and create 750 000 jobs over a 50-year period has been unveiled.... 


Sanral extends olive branch to smaller contractors, communities

12th July 2019

The massive turnout at the South African National Roads Agency Limited's (Sanral's) N2/N3 information corridor roadshow across KwaZulu-Natal this week saw the roads agency extend an olive branch to... 


Roads agency set to release at least five N2, N3 tenders

12th July 2019

At least five tenders for the upgrade of the N3 and N2 highways in KwaZulu-Natal will go out before the end of South African National Road Agency Limited's (Sanral’s) current financial year, Sanral... 


SA exec stresses need to include private sector in Iora

5th July 2019

The Indian Ocean Rim Association (Iora) conference, held in Durban on June 17 and 18, presented an opportunity to reconfigure the conference from what has” largely been a talk shop” to “something... 


Indian Ocean Rim economies seek to increase trade amid trade-war threat

5th July 2019

It is time to re-energise the Indian Ocean Rim Association (Iora), created by Nelson Mandela in 1997, and transform it into an active body that unlocks tangible business opportunities and helps... 


TPT sets its focus on African port concession opportunities

10th May 2019

State-owned Transnet aims, through its Transnet International Holdings entity, to leverage its expertise to secure port concessions across the African continent. Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)... 


Defy SA outlines development pipeline as it expands KZN plant

10th May 2019

A R121-million brownfield development at the Defy plant, in Jacobs, Durban, has seen the addition of an automated plant to manufacture top loader washing machines for both the local and export... 


Faster turnarounds of vessels a top priority for ports chief

3rd May 2019

It would no longer be business as usual at the Port of Durban, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Nozipho Sithole told the Transport Forum’s special interest group meeting, in Durban, on Thursday.... 


Transnet execs seek balance between efficiency improvements, growth opportunities

3rd May 2019

It is not about pouring concrete and spending, it is a war of efficiency, Transnet group executive of new business growth and diversification Herbert Msagala told a select special interest group... 


No civil engineering turnaround expected anytime soon

22nd March 2019

The civil engineering sector is in recession with no big turnaround expected anytime soon, economist David Metelerkamp told attendees at the Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) Infrastructure... 


IDC invests R150m to help reopen Glodina factory

30th November 2018

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has invested R150-million to reopen the Glodina towel manufacturing plant, in KwaZulu-Natal. MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental... 


Lion Match unit boosts manufacture of feminine-care products

12th October 2018

NSP Unsgaard, a division of Lion Match Company, has commissioned a R20-million pantyliner production line at its Cape Town factory. Lion Match CEO Basie Van Wyk says the new equipment – dubbed “the... 


Brics bank to fund critical Durban Container Terminal berth-deepening project

28th September 2018

Transnet’s R7-billion megaproject to create deeper berths at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2’s North Quay will create some disruption and require close collaboration. However, given that... 


R100m medical device factory to be built at Coega

14th September 2018

South African healthcare company MSQ is positioning itself to become South Africa’s third active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer. The company, which has set its sights on becoming a... 


Transnet Pipelines unveils new national operating centre

27th July 2018

A new national operating centre (NOC) that will serve as a nerve centre for Transnet Pipelines (TPL) and its 3 800 km underground national pipeline network was officially opened in Durban on... 


TPT continues to strive for greater efficiency at Durban port

25th May 2018

The Port of Durban has come a long way but it is not yet where Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) wants it to be, CE Nozipho Sithole told delegates attending the Transport Forum Special Interest Group... 


Truck booking system could become compulsory by April 2019

25th May 2018

The Durban port may have a compulsory truck booking system in place by April 2019, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Nozipho Sithole tells Engineering News Online. In an interview on the sidelines... 


Total South Africa seeks to grow lubricants, retail fuel businesses

25th May 2018

Total South Africa is looking to grow both its lubricants and retail fuel business as well as restart the offshore oil exploration that it put on hold in 2014, CEO Pierre-Yves Sachet said after a... 


Innovative wastewater treatment demo plant launched in eThekwini

11th May 2018

Murray & Roberts Water (MRW), together with its European technology partner, Organica Water, on Wednesday launched an innovative, environment-friendly wastewater treatment plant that closely... 


Durban cruise terminal design will seek to integrate Zulu heritage

4th May 2018

Transnet National Ports Authority and the KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) consortium officially signed an agreement in April that will see the construction of a R200-million-plus cruise terminal at... 


TNPA presents transformation and expansion strategy for Island View

27th April 2018

A major shake-up within the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the port of Durban is expected after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) began engaging tenants ahead of the implementation of its new... 


New research facility to unlock SA’s biomass-waste potential

13th April 2018

The Department of Science and Technology and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Tuesday launched a R37.5-million Biorefinery Development Facility (BIDF) in Durban that... 


The Lion Match Company’s extra-long match epitomises its growth push

2nd March 2018

The Lion Match Company, which is making massive inroads into the local fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, has begun 2018 with the roll out of a new extra-long safety match. This, according to... 


Transnet Freight Rail accepts delivery of first TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives

19th January 2018

Transnet Freight Rail on Thursday formally accepted the first of 460 TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives at the Transnet Engineering head office, in Durban. To date, 15 locomotives are in the final stages... 


Transnet mulling options for improving Durban port efficiencies

18th August 2017

Improving ship turnaround times, implementing a scheduling system to alleviate crippling truck congestion at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) and rescheduling construction of the Durban Dig Out... 


Durban port takes delivery of Umbilo tug

9th June 2017

“Made for Durban in Durban” is how Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Richard Vallihu described the Umbilo, the latest tug to be launched in Durban recently. The sixth to roll off the... 


Preferred bidder for R215m Durban cruise terminal selected

9th June 2017

KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) – a joint venture between MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and its black empowerment partner, Africa Armada Consortium – has been... 


EU commits to assisting with infrastructure delivery in Africa

19th May 2017

The European Union (EU) is engaging with key stakeholders in Africa to ascertain the development pipeline and to identify the constraints to delivery of and investment in successful infrastructural... 


Conducive environment needed to attract infrastructure investment

19th May 2017

Development finance institutions, banks and private investors are collectively sitting on trillions of dollars in capital that could be invested into African infrastructure projects if they were... 


South African industry at a crossroads

28th April 2017

The local automotive industry is at a crossroads and the timing of the inaugural National Association of Automobile Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) show, in Durban, came at a critical... 


Davies outlines importance of auto industry to future of manufacturing

28th April 2017

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has stressed that South Africa does not have the luxury to stop supporting its automotive sector, as has been the case in Australia, where the industry has... 


Naacam urges vehicle makers to pursue regionalisation

28th April 2017

South African automotive manufacturers need to drive a strong regionalisation strategy in Africa, according to National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa... 


Mindset, technology changes needed to operate ports of the future

28th April 2017

Current ways of operating ports and port cities are not viable or sustainable and a complete change in mindset, technology and skills would be needed in the very near future, Norton Rose Fulbright... 


Transnet calls for effective overarching transport policy

21st April 2017

Transnet cannot foot the entire R400-billion bill for logistics infrastructure alone. At least 25% should come from the private sector, which has sufficient funds “sitting and being lazy” on its... 


South African maritime industry set to grow, but challenges remain

21st April 2017

South Africa is in a unique position to leverage substantial opportunities within the maritime industry but needs greater buy-in from industry participants.This was the message from South African... 


Transporters at odds with TPT over ‘appointment only’ system at Durban port

24th March 2017

The trucking fraternity has not taken kindly to an announcement on Friday by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) that it will impose an appointment only system for trucks at the Pier 2 Container Port... 


eThekwini seeks private investment around public-transport corridor

16th December 2016

The eThekwini municipality is rezoning the land associated with the first phase of the R22-billion GO!Durban integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN) and is actively courting private... 


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