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Poor logistics constrain SA citrus industry
OUTGOING CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), Justin Chadwick, has called for urgent action at South Africa’s ports and rail...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...
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Manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note
MANUFACTURING output, not seasonally adjusted, declined by 1.2% y/y in December 2024, following an upwardly revised 1.9% y/y contraction (previously -2.6%) in November, writes...UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...Automaker expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on 2025’s prospects
THE multifaceted State of the Motor Industry (SOMI '25) event served as an ideal stage for Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM) president and CEO,...MIPA welcomes rail Network Statement as a turning point
THE Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA) welcomes the release of Transnet's Network Statement, a landmark development that opens up South Africa's rail network to...
- Engineering
- AllAssociationsAutomation & ControlChemicalElectricalElectronic - Instrumentation & ControlEngineering & Allied SuppliesEngineers, Consulting Engineers & Project ManagementHVACICTMechanical – Gears & Gearboxes
UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...Global automation leader stands on 100-year history of innovation
INNOVATION-driven customer value has propelled family-owned Festo through 100 years of success. Determined to make people's work easier and thus increase efficiency, the company...SPONSORED NEWS: Sew-Eurodrive ‘closes the loop’ with new service and repair centre
AS part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its service offering, Sew-Eurodrive South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, has...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...
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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...
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- AllConstruction & CivilsEnergy – Power GenerationEnvironmental – Green IndustriesOil & GasProjectsProperty & DevelopmentTechnologyWater & Waste
UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...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...
- Manufacturing & Processing
- AllAutomotiveChemicalsFood & BeveragePackagingPetro ChemicalsPharmaceuticalsPlastics & RubberProcessingPulp & PaperQuality Assurance
Manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note
MANUFACTURING output, not seasonally adjusted, declined by 1.2% y/y in December 2024, following an upwardly revised 1.9% y/y contraction (previously -2.6%) in November, writes...Automaker expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on 2025’s prospects
THE multifaceted State of the Motor Industry (SOMI '25) event served as an ideal stage for Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM) president and CEO,...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...
- Metals
KZN alloys company a shining example of the auto master plan in action – DTIC
A KWAZULU-Natal aluminium alloys manufacturing company, Bingelela Alloys, based in Richards Bay, is being held up as a perfect example of the objectives 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...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...
- 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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- Transport & Logistics
- AllAirAutomotiveCommercial & FleetExports & ImportsMaterials HandlingPorts, Shipping & Harbour InfrastructureRailRoadSea
Poor logistics constrain SA citrus industry
OUTGOING CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), Justin Chadwick, has called for urgent action at South Africa’s ports and rail...MIPA welcomes rail Network Statement as a turning point
THE Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA) welcomes the release of Transnet's Network Statement, a landmark development that opens up South Africa's rail network to...Investing in a brighter future for Richards Bay and Durban communities
REFLECTING on 2024, Grindrod demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by actively investing in the communities in which it operates. Rooted in the core...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...
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- Agriculture
Poor logistics constrain SA citrus industry
OUTGOING CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), Justin Chadwick, has called for urgent action at South Africa’s ports and rail...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...
- Business Management
- AllCleaning & ShutdownDisaster ManagementEducation & TrainingFacilities ManagementFinance & InvestmentHealthcareInsuranceLegalManagement ConsultantsRecruitment
Manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note
MANUFACTURING output, not seasonally adjusted, declined by 1.2% y/y in December 2024, following an upwardly revised 1.9% y/y contraction (previously -2.6%) in November, writes...UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...Automaker expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on 2025’s prospects
THE multifaceted State of the Motor Industry (SOMI '25) event served as an ideal stage for Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM) president and CEO,...MIPA welcomes rail Network Statement as a turning point
THE Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA) welcomes the release of Transnet's Network Statement, a landmark development that opens up South Africa's rail network to...
- Engineering
- AllAssociationsAutomation & ControlChemicalElectricalElectronic - Instrumentation & ControlEngineering & Allied SuppliesEngineers, Consulting Engineers & Project ManagementHVACICTMechanical – Gears & Gearboxes
UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...Global automation leader stands on 100-year history of innovation
INNOVATION-driven customer value has propelled family-owned Festo through 100 years of success. Determined to make people's work easier and thus increase efficiency, the company...SPONSORED NEWS: Sew-Eurodrive ‘closes the loop’ with new service and repair centre
AS part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its service offering, Sew-Eurodrive South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, has...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...
- 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
UKZN collaborating to produce next-gen solar energy
SCIENTISTS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on a R70 million research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs)...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...
- Manufacturing & Processing
- AllAutomotiveChemicalsFood & BeveragePackagingPetro ChemicalsPharmaceuticalsPlastics & RubberProcessingPulp & PaperQuality Assurance
Manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note
MANUFACTURING output, not seasonally adjusted, declined by 1.2% y/y in December 2024, following an upwardly revised 1.9% y/y contraction (previously -2.6%) in November, writes...Automaker expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on 2025’s prospects
THE multifaceted State of the Motor Industry (SOMI '25) event served as an ideal stage for Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM) president and CEO,...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...
- Metals
KZN alloys company a shining example of the auto master plan in action – DTIC
A KWAZULU-Natal aluminium alloys manufacturing company, Bingelela Alloys, based in Richards Bay, is being held up as a perfect example of the objectives 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...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...
- 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
Poor logistics constrain SA citrus industry
OUTGOING CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), Justin Chadwick, has called for urgent action at South Africa’s ports and rail...MIPA welcomes rail Network Statement as a turning point
THE Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA) welcomes the release of Transnet's Network Statement, a landmark development that opens up South Africa's rail network to...Investing in a brighter future for Richards Bay and Durban communities
REFLECTING on 2024, Grindrod demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by actively investing in the communities in which it operates. Rooted in the core...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...
- Contact Us
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Manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note
MANUFACTURING output, not seasonally adjusted, declined by 1.2% y/y in December 2024, following an upwardly revised 1.9% y/y contraction (previously -2.6%) in November, writes...
Poor logistics constrain SA citrus industry
OUTGOING CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), Justin Chadwick, has called for urgent action at South Africa’s ports and rail...
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