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More than 30 developments in the pipeline in Cape Town CBD
29th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

The economy of the Cape Town central business district (CBD) remained stable in 2020, despite Covid-19, with the official nominal value of all property set at R43.8-billion by the City of Cape... 


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Small but mighty!
28th October 2021

Despite its compact dimensions, it achieves an attention-grabbing warning effect with its flashing, long-range amber light signal. Thanks to the energy-efficient, long-life LED technology, the... 


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Energy storage key to embedded electricity solutions
22nd October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Amid the discussions around embedded electricity solutions, battery equipment supplier REVOV states that it is important to include energy storage and its solutions in these discussions. Energy... 


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Technologies play powerful role in climate change efforts
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

Technology is a critical accelerator in the efforts to implement climate change actions, and according to South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) energy efficiency and data &... 


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New Grundfos impeller design delivers reliable pumps in high solids applications
15th October 2021

Increased levels of rags and fibrous solids in South Africa’s wastewater systems call for the innovative design and reliability of the new Grundfos SE/SL wastewater pumps. With their semi-open... 


Solidarity reaches wage agreement with Village Main Reef
14th October 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trade union Solidarity has concluded a two-year wage agreement with gold producer Village Main Reef (VMR). This comes after just two weeks of negotiations undertaken in collaboration with fellow... 


Unprecedented demand for Grindex stainless steel pumps on Copperbelt
11th October 2021

Integrated Pump Technology reports an unprecedented demand for Grindex stainless steel pumps from customers on the Zambian and DRC Copperbelt. Recent months have seen the company replace cast iron... 


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New asynchronous range available
8th October 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s team of electric motor designers and engineers has worked closely with global electric motor specialists to develop high-efficiency Synergy electric motors, to... 


Headwinds mounting for world economy into final stretch of 2021
4th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

The global economy is entering the final quarter of 2021 with a mounting number of headwinds threatening to slow the recovery from the pandemic recession and prove policy makers’ benign views on... 


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Unions team up in wage increase dispute with Sibanye in the gold sector
1st October 2021 By: Donna Slater

Trade unions the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA have united in their rejection of precious metals miner... 


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On-The-Air (01/10/2021)
1st October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The highly successful growth strategy of Northam Platinum has created 8 000 jobs, 2 000 this year; A new way of producing platinum slashes electricity use by a whopping 82%; and Mozambique’s... 


Technology that treats municipal wastewater to reusable quality being tested in South Africa
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

WEC Projects has been selected by the Water Research Commission (WRC), under the South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (Sastep), to test a new off-grid sanitation system with the... 


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Empowerment of women-owned businesses by Tronox South Africa reinforces deliberate transformation strategy
23rd September 2021

In line with this commitment, our South African operations pledge to go beyond the transformation guidelines set out for the mining sector, with a strong focus on the development and empowerment of... 


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On-The-Air (17/09/2021)
17th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony has struck gold with a spectacular three-year wage agreement with South African labour unions; An exciting new company is setting out to revive gold mining in South Africa’s historic Wits... 


Sanlam Investments launches Sustainable Infrastructure Fund
17th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Asset manager Sanlam Investments has launched a Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (SIF) that will invest in local projects for market development and job growth, with an emphasis on environmental... 


Harmony's Doornkop mine
Harmony reaches wage agreement with five unions
16th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade unions Solidarity, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, the National Union of Mineworkers, Uasa and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa have reached a... 


Infrastructure upgrades for eThekwini municipality
10th September 2021

Consulting engineers Bosch Projects and financial institution Bosch Capital – members of the Bosch Holdings group of companies – work closely with municipalities nationally to assist with upgrading... 


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Local manufacturers struggle to secure business from miners
10th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The local mining industry fails to consider smaller, local manufacturers’ products, which have the potential to extend the life of equipment, reduce wear and tear and, consequently, decrease... 


Municipality’s infrastructure services fulfil obligations
10th September 2021

Despite facing constant challenges, Knysna municipality’s infrastructure services directorate continues to fulfil its obligation of maintaining the municipal area’s integral infrastructure and its... 


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Pitt sets up barricades around the coalface
9th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources and Water Minister Keith Pitt has, for the second time this week, defended the role of coal in the Australian economy. Pitt said in a statement on Thursday that Australian coal... 


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Implats contributes R13bn in taxes, royalties to South African government
2nd September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats has contributed about R13-billion in taxes and royalties to the South African government for the 12 months to June 30, Implats CFO... 


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Changing of the guard
20th August 2021

Changing of the guard  Bigen, a leading African infrastructure development group of companies, has announced the retirement of current CEO Dr Snowy Khoza, who has been at the helm since October 1,... 


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Marikana massacre commemorated with second yearly memorial lecture
17th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

The interdependence between business and stakeholders has never been more critical, nor has the need for collaboration to learn from past events and ensure they are never repeated,... 


Development of student accomodation by Sage Properties
Online course gains momentum
13th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

The success of the South African Light Steel Frame Association’s (Sasfa’s)  online training course for light steel frame building (LSFB) contactors, presented in March, has resulted in the course... 


Sibanye to hold webcast series to aid healing and renewal in Marikana
11th August 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Precious metals mining multinational Sibanye-Stillwater is hosting a series of webcasts and live streams during August. “We believe that by co-creating a shared vision and delivering on tangible... 


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Tronox invests R2-million towards building houses in the community
5th August 2021

At Tronox, corporate citizenship is an integral part of our global business. One of our core values is to honour our responsibility to create value for stakeholders. As a global organisation, we... 


EFFICIENCY IS KEY BMG’s valves meet stringent quality and safety specifications and are highly efficient at mines to control and isolate abrasive slurries
Valve products reliable in harsh conditions
30th July 2021

Engineering Solutions provider BMG and valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), which are part of the specialist distributor Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), play a significant role in... 


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Industrial properties remain resilient
30th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The industrial real estate sector has shown resilience during a period that has proven to be most volatile for the office property and retail sectors, says JSE-listed real estate investment trust... 


Diamond major releases inaugural impact report
30th July 2021

The world’s largest diamond miner by volume Alrosa, earlier this month released its first ever Impact Report, which summarises its social and economic progress in Yakutia – which hosts 90% of... 


China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
19th July 2021 By: Reuters

As tensions mount between China and the United States, automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution - permanent magnets, sometimes... 


GARETH REES 
Years of hard work and perseverance are now paying off
SA-born pneumatic tech wins global award
16th July 2021

The coveted global Unicorn Cup final, for the start-up business with the highest investment potential, was won on May 13 this year by South African pneumatic technology pioneer Magnevane. Magnevane... 


INTERCHANGE Transport sector has 15 SIDS projects across the country
SIDS fast-tracks infrastructure- boosting projects
16th July 2021

As part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) methodology launched last year, the government announced 50 projects, along with 12 special projects, that the methodology has... 


Women encouraged to enter engineering field
16th July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the celebrations of the eighth International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), themed Engineering Heroes, wraps up for another year, South African engineers are encouraging more women to enter... 


The Big 5 construct Egypt hailed a success gathering industry professionals to reconnect In 2021
13th July 2021

The Big 5 Construct Egypt has concluded today having successfully provided a safe platform for the construction community to reconnect, revitalize business activities, and rebuild partnerships. The... 


The right call – Bigen appoints Luthando Vutula as new CEO
8th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leading infrastructure development Group, Bigen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luthando Vutula, previously the CEO of Ubank, as the incoming CEO set to succeed Dr Snowy Khoza on 1... 


Sisulu asks engineers to contribute to SA’s development agenda
2nd July 2021 By: Donna Slater

In keynote address at a virtual seminar hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) earlier in June, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu called on engineers... 


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Johannesburg Geology Museum laments threats, frustrations
30th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Geological Museum Association (GMA) has lamented the continued challenges, including theft, flood damage and lack of funding, experienced by the Johannesburg Geology Museum over the last... 


LOOKING UP
Stewarts & Lloyds Projects supplied all the piping and fittings for the fire protection system, hanging material and fire water system for Steyn City
Pipes, tubes demand strong in housing sector
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for piping and tubing from the housing sector has remained buoyant throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, says pipe and tube manufacturer Stewarts & Lloyds sales manager Clayton Greer. He... 


Sweet jobs harvest from small-scale  grower development project
Sweet jobs harvest from small-scale grower development project
25th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Four years in, the R127-million Small-Scale Grower Cane Development project has recorded notable successes, with over 860 sustainable jobs created and 3 000 ha of cane developed on communal land... 


Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu
Minister Sisulu Calls On Engineers To Contribute To The Development Agenda Of The Country
21st June 2021

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has called on engineers to patriotically contribute to the development agenda of the country. Minister Sisulu made this call... 


FLAMEPROOF PUMP SET
The Tsurumi KTX series is an explosion-proof model of the general KTZ series of dewatering pumps.
Flameproof pump sets delivered to local colliery
18th June 2021

Pretoria-based pump supplier and services company, Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS), delivered six flameproof mobile pump sets to a colliery in Mpumalanga in May. 


SA developer wins $4.5bn Ethiopia housing contract
18th June 2021 By: John Muchira

South African developer Property 2000 has won a $4.2-billion contract to build affordable houses in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. The project will involve the construction of 500 000 units... 


Copper’s supercharged rally creaks on signs of softer demand
Copper’s supercharged rally creaks on signs of softer demand
15th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

Copper’s stellar rally is starting to creak as investors unwind their bullish bets and evidence of demand weakness mounts in China’s powerhouse manufacturing sector. Prices plunged as much as 4.3%... 


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