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Building a stronger, more inclusive agriculture sector
By Dawie Maree and Gert Breet THE importance of the agricultural sector to South Africa extends far beyond its direct contribution to GDP of around...Stroke measurement in hydraulic cylinders: say goodbye to drilling pistons
WHETHER it’s agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or municipal vehicles, intelligent sensors are indispensable throughout the mobile machine market. That’s according Instrotech, local distributors of SIKO...New 4m trailed disc mower conditioner
SMITH Power Equipment has introduced the Kubota DMC8540R, the widest disc mower with conditioner in its portfolio. International Product Manager Erik Roelofs said it is...Real time telemetry for tractors
AN equipment-management solution that enables remote and real-time monitoring to any device is now available from Massey Ferguson. MF Connect allows machine data to be...
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Fears of contamination rise as food industry battles supply chain delays
PRODUCT recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses make headlines all the time. But recent supply chain bottlenecks are raising fears about food quality and...Scam alert: Check credentials of auctioneers before buying online
A number auctioneers have fallen victim to online scams, and buyers are encouraged to verify the bona fides of online auctioneers before making a...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...
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Using tech to automate legal documents in real estate
IN what it says is a first for the property industry in South Africa, Meridian Realty now has an online offer to purchase (OTP)...Boost for businesses IT equipment recycling
DELL Technologies has announced the expansion of its Asset Recovery Services with new availability in South Africa. The service supports any brand of laptop,...Adding Powda power to your adhesive repairs
WHEN a repair is made using an adhesive, it often does not last long. The reason for this is that the fix only occurs...High temperature infrared thermometer
COMTEST is offering the highly accurate Fluke 572-2 high temperature, infrared thermometer for extreme heat conditions over long distances. According to the company, the thermometer...
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Upcoming conference for supply chain professionals offers a packed programme
THIS year’s Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) conference coming up in June will offer an array of presentations covering diverse topics. The...Steel Master Plan needs industry’s commitment to take flight
ALMOST a year after the launch of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), Scaw Metals CEO Doron Barnes acknowledges the frustration many in the industry feel about the...NMB drought mitigation plans ‘in overdrive’
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s drought mitigation plans are in overdrive as the region continues to experience insignificant rainfall and low dam levels that...Unlocking farming potential the focus of EC agri indaba
MINISTER of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Eastern Cape Agriculture Indaba. Organised by Nascence...Opinion: Spotlight on ‘intemediary city’ water issues
By Simon Thomas KISUMU County, Kenya, will host Africities 9 from 26-30 April 2022, under the auspices of the Pan-African Organisation of United Cities and...
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R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Day zero looms as Kouga’s water crisis worsens
LARGE parts of Kouga will run out of potable water by the end of May. With no significant rainfall predicted for the next four months,...High risk large parts of the Metro will run out of water by end of May
by Denise Van Huyssteen, CEO There is high risk that 40% of Nelson Mandela Bay will have no water by the end of May as...Pyloning on the progress at Msikaba Bridge project
The Msikaba Bridge project on the new N2 toll road between Port Edward and Umtata achieved an engineering milestone this month, as the legs...Coega relief hampers for Durban flood victims
AS KwaZulu-Natal continues to count the cost of the floods that have ravaged the province, the Coega Development Corporation has provided flood relief hampers...
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CEO of waste recovery company hands over reins
Richard Sanders CEO of the waste recovery management company Oricol Environmental Services will retire at the end of June. Sanders has been at the helm...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Day zero looms as Kouga’s water crisis worsens
LARGE parts of Kouga will run out of potable water by the end of May. With no significant rainfall predicted for the next four months,...High risk large parts of the Metro will run out of water by end of May
by Denise Van Huyssteen, CEO There is high risk that 40% of Nelson Mandela Bay will have no water by the end of May as...
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Fears of contamination rise as food industry battles supply chain delays
PRODUCT recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses make headlines all the time. But recent supply chain bottlenecks are raising fears about food quality and...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Big win for black-owned Gqeberha suppliers
ISUZU Motors South Africa has invested R580m to support the growth of local automotive component manufacturers and drive transformation in the automotive sector. Over 100...
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Steel Master Plan needs industry’s commitment to take flight
ALMOST a year after the launch of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), Scaw Metals CEO Doron Barnes acknowledges the frustration many in the industry feel about the...The role and benefits of shielding gases
Sean Young AT Air Products we understand the importance of protecting a molten weld pool from atmospheric contamination and oxidation, either by a flux or...‘Next-generation’ engineering consumables and tooling
BY recognising the country’s engineering pioneers, as well as being prepared to pivot as quickly as required, JTB Industrial Solutions (JTB) intends to move...Why explosive welding offers bigger bang for your buck
EXPLOSIVE welding presents optimal fabrication, maintenance and repair solutions for high-pressure vessels. That’s according to Steinmüller Africa which has offered explosive welding since 2012 and...
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UN warns of global sand shortages
By Nico Pienaar, Director ASPASA THE United Nations has called for urgent action to prevent a sand crisis as worldwide demand surges. Centuries of unregulated...Illegal sand extraction ‘destroying our waterways’
ILLICIT sand mining in rivers around the country is taking a damaging toll on the environment and as well as unprotected pits that create...Wanted: ‘experienced’ developer for Ngqura manganese terminal project
THE port of Ngqura is a step closer to getting a new manganese terminal. This is after the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced on...Hydraulic solution for tracked carrier compaction conundrum
HYTEC South Africa and Bosch Rexroth Germany joined forces to develop a hydraulic solution for Bell Equipment that would minimise ground compaction in tracked...Key factors for concrete durability
THE two main reasons why concrete is the most abundantly used construction material are its durability and competitive pricing compared to other construction materials. That’s...
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Africa’s markets a big opportunity says motor manufacturer’s new VP of sales
ISUZU Motors South Africa has appointed Penelope Mkhwanazi as Senior Vice President for Revenue Generation Rest of Africa and International Markets. Penny is responsible for...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...Upcoming conference for supply chain professionals offers a packed programme
THIS year’s Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) conference coming up in June will offer an array of presentations covering diverse topics. The...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...
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Building a stronger, more inclusive agriculture sector
By Dawie Maree and Gert Breet THE importance of the agricultural sector to South Africa extends far beyond its direct contribution to GDP of around...Stroke measurement in hydraulic cylinders: say goodbye to drilling pistons
WHETHER it’s agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or municipal vehicles, intelligent sensors are indispensable throughout the mobile machine market. That’s according Instrotech, local distributors of SIKO...New 4m trailed disc mower conditioner
SMITH Power Equipment has introduced the Kubota DMC8540R, the widest disc mower with conditioner in its portfolio. International Product Manager Erik Roelofs said it is...Real time telemetry for tractors
AN equipment-management solution that enables remote and real-time monitoring to any device is now available from Massey Ferguson. MF Connect allows machine data to be...
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Fears of contamination rise as food industry battles supply chain delays
PRODUCT recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses make headlines all the time. But recent supply chain bottlenecks are raising fears about food quality and...Scam alert: Check credentials of auctioneers before buying online
A number auctioneers have fallen victim to online scams, and buyers are encouraged to verify the bona fides of online auctioneers before making a...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...
- Engineering
- AllAssociationsAutomation & ControlChemicalElectricalElectronic - Instrumentation & ControlEngineering & Allied SuppliesEngineers, Consulting Engineers & Project ManagementHVACICTMechanical – Gears & Gearboxes
Using tech to automate legal documents in real estate
IN what it says is a first for the property industry in South Africa, Meridian Realty now has an online offer to purchase (OTP)...Boost for businesses IT equipment recycling
DELL Technologies has announced the expansion of its Asset Recovery Services with new availability in South Africa. The service supports any brand of laptop,...Adding Powda power to your adhesive repairs
WHEN a repair is made using an adhesive, it often does not last long. The reason for this is that the fix only occurs...High temperature infrared thermometer
COMTEST is offering the highly accurate Fluke 572-2 high temperature, infrared thermometer for extreme heat conditions over long distances. According to the company, the thermometer...
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Upcoming conference for supply chain professionals offers a packed programme
THIS year’s Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) conference coming up in June will offer an array of presentations covering diverse topics. The...Steel Master Plan needs industry’s commitment to take flight
ALMOST a year after the launch of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), Scaw Metals CEO Doron Barnes acknowledges the frustration many in the industry feel about the...NMB drought mitigation plans ‘in overdrive’
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s drought mitigation plans are in overdrive as the region continues to experience insignificant rainfall and low dam levels that...Unlocking farming potential the focus of EC agri indaba
MINISTER of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Eastern Cape Agriculture Indaba. Organised by Nascence...Opinion: Spotlight on ‘intemediary city’ water issues
By Simon Thomas KISUMU County, Kenya, will host Africities 9 from 26-30 April 2022, under the auspices of the Pan-African Organisation of United Cities and...
- Government & Municipal
R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Day zero looms as Kouga’s water crisis worsens
LARGE parts of Kouga will run out of potable water by the end of May. With no significant rainfall predicted for the next four months,...High risk large parts of the Metro will run out of water by end of May
by Denise Van Huyssteen, CEO There is high risk that 40% of Nelson Mandela Bay will have no water by the end of May as...Pyloning on the progress at Msikaba Bridge project
The Msikaba Bridge project on the new N2 toll road between Port Edward and Umtata achieved an engineering milestone this month, as the legs...Coega relief hampers for Durban flood victims
AS KwaZulu-Natal continues to count the cost of the floods that have ravaged the province, the Coega Development Corporation has provided flood relief hampers...
- Infrastructure
- AllConstruction & CivilsEnergy – Power GenerationEnvironmental – Green IndustriesOil & GasProjectsProperty & DevelopmentTechnologyWater & Waste
CEO of waste recovery company hands over reins
Richard Sanders CEO of the waste recovery management company Oricol Environmental Services will retire at the end of June. Sanders has been at the helm...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Day zero looms as Kouga’s water crisis worsens
LARGE parts of Kouga will run out of potable water by the end of May. With no significant rainfall predicted for the next four months,...High risk large parts of the Metro will run out of water by end of May
by Denise Van Huyssteen, CEO There is high risk that 40% of Nelson Mandela Bay will have no water by the end of May as...
- Manufacturing & Processing
- AllAutomotiveChemicalsFood & BeveragePackagingPetro ChemicalsPharmaceuticalsPlastics & RubberProcessingPulp & PaperQuality Assurance
Fears of contamination rise as food industry battles supply chain delays
PRODUCT recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses make headlines all the time. But recent supply chain bottlenecks are raising fears about food quality and...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...Big win for black-owned Gqeberha suppliers
ISUZU Motors South Africa has invested R580m to support the growth of local automotive component manufacturers and drive transformation in the automotive sector. Over 100...
- Metals
Steel Master Plan needs industry’s commitment to take flight
ALMOST a year after the launch of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), Scaw Metals CEO Doron Barnes acknowledges the frustration many in the industry feel about the...The role and benefits of shielding gases
Sean Young AT Air Products we understand the importance of protecting a molten weld pool from atmospheric contamination and oxidation, either by a flux or...‘Next-generation’ engineering consumables and tooling
BY recognising the country’s engineering pioneers, as well as being prepared to pivot as quickly as required, JTB Industrial Solutions (JTB) intends to move...Why explosive welding offers bigger bang for your buck
EXPLOSIVE welding presents optimal fabrication, maintenance and repair solutions for high-pressure vessels. That’s according to Steinmüller Africa which has offered explosive welding since 2012 and...
- Mining & Quarrying
UN warns of global sand shortages
By Nico Pienaar, Director ASPASA THE United Nations has called for urgent action to prevent a sand crisis as worldwide demand surges. Centuries of unregulated...Illegal sand extraction ‘destroying our waterways’
ILLICIT sand mining in rivers around the country is taking a damaging toll on the environment and as well as unprotected pits that create...Wanted: ‘experienced’ developer for Ngqura manganese terminal project
THE port of Ngqura is a step closer to getting a new manganese terminal. This is after the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced on...Hydraulic solution for tracked carrier compaction conundrum
HYTEC South Africa and Bosch Rexroth Germany joined forces to develop a hydraulic solution for Bell Equipment that would minimise ground compaction in tracked...Key factors for concrete durability
THE two main reasons why concrete is the most abundantly used construction material are its durability and competitive pricing compared to other construction materials. That’s...
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- Transport & Logistics
- AllAirAutomotiveCommercial & FleetExports & ImportsMaterials HandlingPorts, Shipping & Harbour InfrastructureRailRoadSea
Africa’s markets a big opportunity says motor manufacturer’s new VP of sales
ISUZU Motors South Africa has appointed Penelope Mkhwanazi as Senior Vice President for Revenue Generation Rest of Africa and International Markets. Penny is responsible for...Meet the women driving change in the transport industry
THE best auto and trucking companies in South Africa are taking steps towards diversity and inclusion, and encouraging women who have a passion for...Upcoming conference for supply chain professionals offers a packed programme
THIS year’s Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) conference coming up in June will offer an array of presentations covering diverse topics. The...R297m lifeline for carbon black tyre manufacturer
AN investment of almost R300m will ensure that Orion Engineered Carbons remains in business and part of the automotive value chain. The investment arrangement, involving...
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Fears of contamination rise as food industry battles supply chain delays
PRODUCT recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses make headlines all the time. But recent supply chain bottlenecks are raising fears about food quality and...
UN warns of global sand shortages
By Nico Pienaar, Director ASPASA
THE United Nations has called for urgent action to prevent a sand crisis as worldwide demand surges. Centuries of unregulated...
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