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Will the implementation of a traceability system act as a growth catalyst for SA agriculture?
By Greg Talbot, CEO, Tal-Tec SOUTH Africa’s agriculture industry is under pressure to implement a credible traceability system to ensure improved food safety and quality...KZN stars in global woodfibre group’s integrated sustainability reports
DESPITE navigating ongoing global macroeconomic challenges, Sappi achieved milestones that reinforce its leadership in business resilience and sustainability. This was borne out in the...A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025
THE current year has been a year of mixed fortunes for the agricultural sector, according to John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial...South African Sugar Association appoints new CEO
FOLLOWING the retirement of sugar industry legend Trix Trikam (65) as the long-standing executive director of the South African Sugar Association (SASA), highly regarded...
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Telco boosts regional security to overcome base station vandalism and theft
THE holiday season is typically a time of the year when criminal syndicates go on overdrive committing acts of criminality, according to Vodacom. In...SA’s largest online retailer opens Durban DC
TAKEALOT, one of South Africa’s leading online retailers, announced the opening of its Distribution Centre (DC) in Durban on 26 November. Located within The...Woodfibre company pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KZN
IN a strong demonstration of its ongoing commitment to supporting investment in KwaZulu-Natal, Sappi Southern Africa has pledged to invest R10.8 billion in the...R800m student accommodation development underway on Durban’s Berea
REPRESENTING a significant R800 million investment, a new purpose-built student accommodation development has commenced immediately adjacent to the main gate of the Howard College Campus...
- Engineering
- AllAssociationsAutomation & ControlChemicalElectricalElectronic - Instrumentation & ControlEngineering & Allied SuppliesEngineers, Consulting Engineers & Project ManagementHVACICTMechanical – Gears & Gearboxes
Mini excavators on the rise
POWERFUL new mini excavators from Kubota are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where the mini excavator’s smaller size...Collision prevention and proximity systems enhanced by field service regime
WHILE their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a...Modern methods applied to clean and lubricate wire ropes
WIRE ropes are part of many critical applications at ports, in mining, for crane operations, and in dredging, among other sectors. This means that...Efficient maintenance counts
BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes, including correct chain and sprocket selection, which is a critical factor...
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Printing quality and creativity celebrated
SAPPI Southern Africa’s 2023 annual report and 2023 and 2024 corporate calendars were awarded Gold for print excellence at the recent prestigious GAPP Awards...Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for logistics conference
THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) branches in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are proud to announce a diverse line-up of presenters...Prospecton-based auto manufacturer honoured at SA Autoweek
THIS year’s instalment of SA Autoweek celebrated a century of vehicle manufacturing in South Africa. The festivities culminated in the Naamsa Accelerator Awards event...Truck dealer expands its bus sales network in KZN
DAIMLER Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) committed to bring Mercedes-Benz Buses closer to its customers in 2021 by establishing a dealer footprint that allows the...Exceptional technology at world-class show
THOUSANDS of visitors from across the country attended Machine Tools Africa eager to see the latest machinery, products, services and technologies that South Africa...
- Government & Municipal
Newcastle steel works to wind down
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA announced on 6 January that it is winding down the company’s ‘longs’ business at the Newcastle and Vereeniging works, as well...DCT welcomes four of R440m straddle carriers on order
THE Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has received the first four of 20 diesel-electric straddle carriers for assembly and commissioning onsite. The straddle...Public-private partnerships can help revive SA’s infrastructure, unlocking growth and prosperity
By Mamiki Matlawa, group business development executive at Actom OPINION | SOUTH Africa is currently grappling with several major challenges such as unreliable water and...N3 project recognised for pioneering construction technology
AFRISAM and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the...eThekwini Working Group making progress – Ramaphosa
SINCE its establishment in April this year, the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has achieved progress towards its goal of positioning eThekwini Municipality as...
- Infrastructure
- AllConstruction & CivilsEnergy – Power GenerationEnvironmental – Green IndustriesOil & GasProjectsProperty & DevelopmentTechnologyWater & Waste
Mini excavators on the rise
POWERFUL new mini excavators from Kubota are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where the mini excavator’s smaller size...Nonwovens enable the sound of silence
Fibertex Nonwovens has designed a range of sound-absorbing nonwoven products which offer advanced acoustic performance. These high-performing acoustic materials provide the freedom to create...Admixtures critical in durability of water-retaining structures
CONCRETE performance and durability underpin the positive impact of water-retaining structures on a society’s quality of life. These structures include water treatment plants and...Lined pipes preferred for transporting wastewater, sewage
WASTEWATER and sewage contain contaminants that must be removed before the water can be converted into effluent that’s fit to be returned to the...
- Manufacturing & Processing
- AllAutomotiveChemicalsFood & BeveragePackagingPetro ChemicalsPharmaceuticalsPlastics & RubberProcessingPulp & PaperQuality Assurance
Boiler update project transforms production process at food plant
The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has...Solar energy powers new moulding machine
MOST of the parts produced on Vesconite Bearings’s new 450-ton injection-moulding machine have been proudly labelled “Manufactured with Solar Power” following the machine’s commissioning...ISO accreditation signals world-class food safety standards
SANITECH, a leading provider of hygiene and cleaning solutions, is proud to announce that its Isando operations have successfully achieved ISO 22000 accreditation. This...Fake bushes hit the local trucking market
A SURGE in counterfeit rocker, equaliser and radius or torque arm bushes in South Africa is posing a significant threat to truckers and road...
- Metals
Efficient maintenance counts
BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes, including correct chain and sprocket selection, which is a critical factor...Newcastle steel works to wind down
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA announced on 6 January that it is winding down the company’s ‘longs’ business at the Newcastle and Vereeniging works, as well...Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
YASKAWA Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting...Blazing a trail of innovation and excellence in the steel industry
BOLT and Engineering Distributors Group is proud to have been the ‘Trailblazer’ sponsor of the 2024 Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel...
- Mining & Quarrying
Collision prevention and proximity systems enhanced by field service regime
WHILE their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a...Misalignment solutions keep conveyor belts on track
EFFECTIVE conveyor belt tracking is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing issues on conveyor belt systems. Belt trackers, although seemingly small components, play...Reduced-emission engine opens new markets for SA crusher
Pilot Crushtec International is introducing its new generation TwisterTrac mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher powered by a Stage V diesel engine. The move...Mining industry gets a productivity boost
ABB has launched a new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets. This extends ABB’s...Advanced automated reporting for geotchnical data analysis
CORESCAN Powered by Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the infrastructure and mining industries, has expanded its advanced Geotechnical offerings. Building upon...
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- AllAirAutomotiveCommercial & FleetExports & ImportsMaterials HandlingPorts, Shipping & Harbour InfrastructureRailRoadSea
Misalignment solutions keep conveyor belts on track
EFFECTIVE conveyor belt tracking is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing issues on conveyor belt systems. Belt trackers, although seemingly small components, play...Local rail services hub gives wheels new life
PRIVATE rail operator Traxtion was outsourcing its wheel repairs to contractors five years ago. Today a small, formidable team of wheel experts, supported by...Fleet management system boosts productivity and equipment lifespan
ATLAS Copco Power Technique’s advanced, intelligent telematics system is designed to remotely monitor and manage entire machine fleets. FleetLink, a fleet management innovation, was...Lift truck supplier supports terminals’ expansion across Africa
GOSCOR Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the cross-border growth of C. Steinweg...
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Will the implementation of a traceability system act as a growth catalyst for SA agriculture?
By Greg Talbot, CEO, Tal-Tec SOUTH Africa’s agriculture industry is under pressure to implement a credible traceability system to ensure improved food safety and quality...KZN stars in global woodfibre group’s integrated sustainability reports
DESPITE navigating ongoing global macroeconomic challenges, Sappi achieved milestones that reinforce its leadership in business resilience and sustainability. This was borne out in the...A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025
THE current year has been a year of mixed fortunes for the agricultural sector, according to John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial...South African Sugar Association appoints new CEO
FOLLOWING the retirement of sugar industry legend Trix Trikam (65) as the long-standing executive director of the South African Sugar Association (SASA), highly regarded...
- Business Management
- AllCleaning & ShutdownDisaster ManagementEducation & TrainingFacilities ManagementFinance & InvestmentHealthcareInsuranceLegalManagement ConsultantsRecruitment
Telco boosts regional security to overcome base station vandalism and theft
THE holiday season is typically a time of the year when criminal syndicates go on overdrive committing acts of criminality, according to Vodacom. In...SA’s largest online retailer opens Durban DC
TAKEALOT, one of South Africa’s leading online retailers, announced the opening of its Distribution Centre (DC) in Durban on 26 November. Located within The...Woodfibre company pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KZN
IN a strong demonstration of its ongoing commitment to supporting investment in KwaZulu-Natal, Sappi Southern Africa has pledged to invest R10.8 billion in the...R800m student accommodation development underway on Durban’s Berea
REPRESENTING a significant R800 million investment, a new purpose-built student accommodation development has commenced immediately adjacent to the main gate of the Howard College Campus...
- Engineering
- AllAssociationsAutomation & ControlChemicalElectricalElectronic - Instrumentation & ControlEngineering & Allied SuppliesEngineers, Consulting Engineers & Project ManagementHVACICTMechanical – Gears & Gearboxes
Mini excavators on the rise
POWERFUL new mini excavators from Kubota are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where the mini excavator’s smaller size...Collision prevention and proximity systems enhanced by field service regime
WHILE their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a...Modern methods applied to clean and lubricate wire ropes
WIRE ropes are part of many critical applications at ports, in mining, for crane operations, and in dredging, among other sectors. This means that...Efficient maintenance counts
BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes, including correct chain and sprocket selection, which is a critical factor...
- Events
Printing quality and creativity celebrated
SAPPI Southern Africa’s 2023 annual report and 2023 and 2024 corporate calendars were awarded Gold for print excellence at the recent prestigious GAPP Awards...Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for logistics conference
THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) branches in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are proud to announce a diverse line-up of presenters...Prospecton-based auto manufacturer honoured at SA Autoweek
THIS year’s instalment of SA Autoweek celebrated a century of vehicle manufacturing in South Africa. The festivities culminated in the Naamsa Accelerator Awards event...Truck dealer expands its bus sales network in KZN
DAIMLER Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) committed to bring Mercedes-Benz Buses closer to its customers in 2021 by establishing a dealer footprint that allows the...Exceptional technology at world-class show
THOUSANDS of visitors from across the country attended Machine Tools Africa eager to see the latest machinery, products, services and technologies that South Africa...
- Government & Municipal
Newcastle steel works to wind down
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA announced on 6 January that it is winding down the company’s ‘longs’ business at the Newcastle and Vereeniging works, as well...DCT welcomes four of R440m straddle carriers on order
THE Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has received the first four of 20 diesel-electric straddle carriers for assembly and commissioning onsite. The straddle...Public-private partnerships can help revive SA’s infrastructure, unlocking growth and prosperity
By Mamiki Matlawa, group business development executive at Actom OPINION | SOUTH Africa is currently grappling with several major challenges such as unreliable water and...N3 project recognised for pioneering construction technology
AFRISAM and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the...eThekwini Working Group making progress – Ramaphosa
SINCE its establishment in April this year, the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has achieved progress towards its goal of positioning eThekwini Municipality as...
- Infrastructure
- AllConstruction & CivilsEnergy – Power GenerationEnvironmental – Green IndustriesOil & GasProjectsProperty & DevelopmentTechnologyWater & Waste
Mini excavators on the rise
POWERFUL new mini excavators from Kubota are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where the mini excavator’s smaller size...Nonwovens enable the sound of silence
Fibertex Nonwovens has designed a range of sound-absorbing nonwoven products which offer advanced acoustic performance. These high-performing acoustic materials provide the freedom to create...Admixtures critical in durability of water-retaining structures
CONCRETE performance and durability underpin the positive impact of water-retaining structures on a society’s quality of life. These structures include water treatment plants and...Lined pipes preferred for transporting wastewater, sewage
WASTEWATER and sewage contain contaminants that must be removed before the water can be converted into effluent that’s fit to be returned to the...
- Manufacturing & Processing
- AllAutomotiveChemicalsFood & BeveragePackagingPetro ChemicalsPharmaceuticalsPlastics & RubberProcessingPulp & PaperQuality Assurance
Boiler update project transforms production process at food plant
The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has...Solar energy powers new moulding machine
MOST of the parts produced on Vesconite Bearings’s new 450-ton injection-moulding machine have been proudly labelled “Manufactured with Solar Power” following the machine’s commissioning...ISO accreditation signals world-class food safety standards
SANITECH, a leading provider of hygiene and cleaning solutions, is proud to announce that its Isando operations have successfully achieved ISO 22000 accreditation. This...Fake bushes hit the local trucking market
A SURGE in counterfeit rocker, equaliser and radius or torque arm bushes in South Africa is posing a significant threat to truckers and road...
- Metals
Efficient maintenance counts
BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes, including correct chain and sprocket selection, which is a critical factor...Newcastle steel works to wind down
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA announced on 6 January that it is winding down the company’s ‘longs’ business at the Newcastle and Vereeniging works, as well...Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
YASKAWA Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting...Blazing a trail of innovation and excellence in the steel industry
BOLT and Engineering Distributors Group is proud to have been the ‘Trailblazer’ sponsor of the 2024 Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel...
- Mining & Quarrying
Collision prevention and proximity systems enhanced by field service regime
WHILE their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a...Misalignment solutions keep conveyor belts on track
EFFECTIVE conveyor belt tracking is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing issues on conveyor belt systems. Belt trackers, although seemingly small components, play...Reduced-emission engine opens new markets for SA crusher
Pilot Crushtec International is introducing its new generation TwisterTrac mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher powered by a Stage V diesel engine. The move...Mining industry gets a productivity boost
ABB has launched a new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets. This extends ABB’s...Advanced automated reporting for geotchnical data analysis
CORESCAN Powered by Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the infrastructure and mining industries, has expanded its advanced Geotechnical offerings. Building upon...
- Tenders
- Transport & Logistics
- AllAirAutomotiveCommercial & FleetExports & ImportsMaterials HandlingPorts, Shipping & Harbour InfrastructureRailRoadSea
Misalignment solutions keep conveyor belts on track
EFFECTIVE conveyor belt tracking is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing issues on conveyor belt systems. Belt trackers, although seemingly small components, play...Local rail services hub gives wheels new life
PRIVATE rail operator Traxtion was outsourcing its wheel repairs to contractors five years ago. Today a small, formidable team of wheel experts, supported by...Fleet management system boosts productivity and equipment lifespan
ATLAS Copco Power Technique’s advanced, intelligent telematics system is designed to remotely monitor and manage entire machine fleets. FleetLink, a fleet management innovation, was...Lift truck supplier supports terminals’ expansion across Africa
GOSCOR Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the cross-border growth of C. Steinweg...
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TRADITIONAL bank loans offer businesses access to capital but often leave them to navigate the complexities of solar installations alone. Fixed repayment schedules, collateral...
Will the implementation of a traceability system act as a growth catalyst for SA agriculture?
By Greg Talbot, CEO, Tal-Tec
SOUTH Africa’s agriculture industry is under pressure to implement a credible traceability system to ensure improved food safety and quality...
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