Leandi Kolver

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Leandi Kolver

Leandi Kolver is Creamer Media Deputy Editor Features for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Email: newsdesk@engineeringnews.co.za

Tata aiming to take African business to the next level

25th September 2015 Multinational company Tata is looking to take its business on the African continent to the next level. Tata Sons business development and public affairs head Madhu Kannan told journalists that while the group had worked on the continent for almost 40 years, “the game right now is to see if we can... →

Indian firm moves key staff to Tanzania as result of SA visa delays

25th September 2015 South African visa delays have prompted global trading and distribution company Tata International to relocate some key staff from its African headquarters in Johannesburg, to Tanzania. Addressing an African media delegation visiting Tata’s operations in India last week, Tata International MD... →

Home Affairs reassures Tata International it is eager to assist foreign businesses

22nd September 2015 Department of Home Affairs (DHA) director-general Mkuseli Apleni has called on the leadership of global trading and distribution company Tata International to reach out to the department on any difficulties the company encounters that falls within the DHA’s jurisdiction. At a high-level meeting... →

Department of Home Affairs director-general Mkuseli Apleni

Increased competition could benefit S African power sector – Tata

15th September 2015 More independent power producers (IPPs) should get involved in South Africa’s power generation sector to create a multibuyer market, as opposed to the single-buyer market currently dominated by State-owned power utility Eskom, integrated power company Tata Power MD Anil Sardana believes. During a... →

Tata moves strategic employees to Tanzania amid onerous S African visa process

14th September 2015 South African visa delays have prompted global trading and distribution company Tata International to relocate some key staff from its African headquarters in Johannesburg, to Tanzania. Addressing an African media delegation visiting Tata’s operations in India last week, Tata International MD... →

Tata to take African business to the next level

10th September 2015 Multinational company Tata is looking to take its business on the African continent to the next level. Tata Sons business development and public affairs head Madhu Kannan told journalists that while the group had worked on the continent for almost 40 years, “the game right now is to see if we can... →

Tata Motors to introduce new passenger vehicle to S African market

9th September 2015 Indian automotive manufacturer Tata Motors plans to introduce its Bolt hatchback and sedan passenger vehicles to the South African market this year. The vehicles were launched in India in February and were also available in Nepal. →

TMSA mulls exports as it seeks to lift Rosslyn plant capacity utilisation

8th September 2015 Automotive assembler Tata Motors South Africa (TMSA) plans to start exporting its vehicles to neighbouring countries in Africa. Addressing an African media delegation, in India, Tata Motors commercial vehicles executive director Ravi Pisharody said TMSA’s Rosslyn truck plant, in Pretoria,... →

New book showcases South Africa’s mining history

31st July 2015 Showcasing the South African mining industry through prominent artworks Ode to the Miner, published by Dream Africa Productions and Publishing, comments on the role that mining played in South Africa’s political, economic and cultural history. Ode to the Miner publisher Sas Kloppers tells Mining... →

Mining industry to benefit from emergency services event

24th July 2015 Mine owners and mining-sector stakeholders will benefit from attending the 2015 South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) Conference, Exhibition and Training event owing to the inherent risks of the industry, conference organiser Sean Macnamara from Interact Media Defined tells Mining... →

RESCUE CHALLENGES The SAESI 2015 training component includes various challenges during which emergency management services personnel can compete individually or as a tea

Event highlights explosives health and enviro risks

24th July 2015 The health and environmental issues pertaining to explosives have to be addressed, says Mogorosi Communications conference producer Grace Gambiza, commenting on topics discussed at the third Annual Explosives Conference, which took place on May 26 and 27, in Johannesburg. Mogorosi Communications... →

Better understanding of fire risks needed – industry body

24th July 2015 Persons working in hazardous locations have to understand their environment, its associated risks and the applicable laws and standards better, the South African Flameproof Association (Safa) tells Mining Weekly, stating that education is of paramount importance. In addition, better monitoring in... →

DANGEROUS BUSINESS Workplace monitoring is crucial to ensure that mining risks are mitigated and incidents avoided

Mining Charter alignment to cement impact of new BBBEE codes

17th July 2015 While the mining industry, which is regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources, has, to date, been relatively shielded from the impact of the amended Broad-based Black Economic-Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice published and regulated by the Department of Trade and Industry, the... →

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STRICTER REGULATION Suppliers in the mining industry would in future, most likely have to comply with all the elements of the revised BBBEE codes to retain a competitive recognition level

Zimele fund already aligned with new BBBEE codes

17th July 2015 Mining major Anglo American did not have to change the way its enterprise development arm Zimele functioned to adapt to the amended Broad-based Black Economic-Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, which came into force in May, Zimele MD Hlonela Lupuwana tells Mining Weekly. She explains... →

South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model

1st May 2015 While results from the first year of the dual-system apprenticeship project (DSAP) pilot in South Africa have been positive, with a second intake of learners and additional pilot sites being planned, convincing employers to participate remains a challenge, representatives from the Department of... →

FIRST DSAP INTAKE Inspired by the Swiss and German training model, the students spend two weeks a month at the Western Cape and Eastern Cape TVETs and two weeks at one of five participating companies to gain practical experience

South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model

30th April 2015 While results from the first year of the dual-system apprenticeship project (DSAP) pilot in South Africa have been positive, with a second intake of learners and additional pilot sites being planned, convincing employers to participate remains a challenge, representatives from the Department of... →

Company secures refurbishment contract

30th January 2015 Total technology solutions provider Tenova Mining & Minerals’ client support services division secured the supply and installation contract in November last year for the refurbishment of a Redler chain elevator for a brewery in Johannesburg. The contract was awarded to the company on the back of... →

SA studying Swiss training model as it seeks remedies to youth unemployment blight

23rd January 2015 Balance is the key to a working education system, as both practically or vocationally trained workers and those with academic qualifications are needed to fulfil a country’s needs, Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation international cooperation in education project... →

Sapoa to partner with DPW to tackle property-related issues

16th January 2015 The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is hoping to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Public Works (DPW) early next year to collaborate on issues affecting the property sector, Sapoa president Amelia Beattie said at a recent briefing. She explained... →

Anglo’s Kweyama appointed as Busa CEO

16th January 2015 Mining major Anglo American director Khanyisile Kweyama has been appointed CEO of Business Unity South Africa (Busa) for a two-year term starting January 2, 2015. Anglo American had agreed to second Kweyama for this period. →

2014 a ‘tough year’ for most construction companies despite promising start

12th December 2014 Although the year had started off with a lot of promise, the 2014 financial year had proved to be a tough one for most construction companies, PwC partner Andries Rossouw said on Tuesday. He said that, at the start of the year, construction companies had strong order books and their margins were... →

Commercial vehicle incentive guidelines approved

12th December 2014 Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has approved the new Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles – Automotive Investment Scheme (MHCV-AIS) guidelines aimed at stimulating investment into the production of these vehicles in South Africa. The MHCV-AIS, which was a subcomponent of the Automotive... →

Rhodes professor appointed to UN advisory panel

12th December 2014 Rhodes University Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong has been appointed to a United Nations (UN) high-level panel to advise on the organisational and operational aspects of the proposed Technology Bank and Science, Technology and Innovation Supporting Mechanism dedicated to the... →

New maritime division to open new markets for Denel

12th December 2014 Through the establishment of the new Denel Integrated Systems and Maritime (DISM) division, State-owned Denel was adding to its existing strengths in the landward and aerospace arenas, while also opening up new markets for the company, group CEO Riaz Saloojee reported earlier this month. The... →

R10bn set aside for Witwatersrand AMD mitigation

12th December 2014 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has set aside an estimated R10-billion to mitigate acid mine drainage in the Witwatersrand goldfields. In a statement issued following a meeting between Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and mining experts, the DWS said this funding would... →

New HySA centre to promote PGM beneficiation, South Africa’s hydrogen economy

12th December 2014 The work of the newly launched Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure facilities located at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in Pretoria, would promote South Africa’s hydrogen economy, as well as the beneficiation of platinum-group metals (PGMs), CSIR CEO Dr Sibusiso... →

Companies should consider economic benefits of apprenticeships

11th December 2014 Companies should engage in the training of young people through offering apprenticeships for economic reasons and not only because they felt obliged to serve their country, says Swiss Coordination Centre for Research and Education director Professor Stefan Wolter. Addressing a delegation from... →

Balance key to a working education system

10th December 2014 Balance was the key to a working education system, as both practically or vocationally trained workers and those with academic qualifications were needed to fulfil a country’s needs, Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation international cooperation in education project... →

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Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation international cooperation in education project manager Jérôme Hügli

SAA, Air China forms working group to strengthen cooperation

5th December 2014 National carrier South African Airways (SAA) acting CEO Nico Bezuidenhout and China national passenger airline Air China president Song Zhiyong on Friday agreed on the establishment of a joint working group to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two airlines. Coinciding with the... →

Anglo American director appointed as Busa CEO

5th December 2014 Mining major Anglo American director Khanyisile Kweyama has been appointed CEO of Business Unity South Africa (Busa) for a two-year term starting January 2, 2015. Anglo American had agreed to second Kweyama for this period. →

Newly appointed Busa CEO Khanyisile Kweyama

Sirius Real Estate lists on AltX

5th December 2014 Property company Sirius Real Estate on Friday listed on the JSE’s AltX, becoming the first company to list through the exchange’s new fast-track listing process. The JSE fast-track listing process, which came into effect at the end of September, enabled companies already listed on the ASX, the... →

SAB aims to put 5 000 small farmers into business by 2020

5th December 2014 South African Breweries (SAB) would aim to put 5 000 smallholder farmers, to supply its South African operations, into production by 2020, corporate affairs and transformation director Monwabisi Fandeso said on Thursday. He explained that this initiative formed part of SAB’s newly launched global... →

Iveco assembly plant to be fully operational by June, targets Tshwane BRT

5th December 2014 Iveco South Africa (SA) Works’ new truck and bus assembly plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, would be fully operational by June next year, chairperson Dr Anna Mokgokong said on Wednesday, adding that the plant, where some assembly has already started, would be officially inaugurated in March. Iveco SA... →

ABG shareholders approve name change to Acacia Mining

5th December 2014 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – African Barrick Gold (ABG) shareholders on Wednesday voted in favour of the company’s proposed name change to Acacia Mining, with the new name to come into effect on Thursday. ABG earlier this month explained that its core objective was to develop a business that... →

South Africa’s coal-related research and development inadequate – ASSAf

5th December 2014 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa’s investment in coal-related research and development (R&D) was inadequate, given the fact that coal would continue to dominate the country’s energy supply for the foreseeable future, a recent study by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)... →

Omnia expecting future benefit from new underground mining product, H1 profit lower

5th December 2014 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Specialised chemicals provider Omnia was expecting to see financial gains from its new underground charging unit, which enables it to take its emulsion into the underground mining space, during the next financial year, MD Rod Humphris said on Tuesday. Speaking at... →

Competition Commission recommends approval of Anglo American, Samancor transaction

5th December 2014 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The Competition Commission on Thursday recommended the approval of the merger that would see mining major Anglo American gain joint control over chrome-ore mining and smelting group Samancor, without conditions. Anglo American already held a 40% stake in... →

Namib DFS shows low risk and robust economics

5th December 2014 JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The definitive feasibility study (DFS) for Aim-listed North River Resources’ Namib lead/zinc/silver mine, in Namibia, has confirmed that the project is technically low risk and economically robust, the company said on Wednesday. It added that a strong after-tax... →

Sapoa to partner with DPW to tackle property-related issues

4th December 2014 The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is hoping to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Public Works (DPW) early next year to collaborate on issues affecting the property sector, Sapoa president Amelia Beattie said on Thursday. Speaking to members of the... →

Trina Solar to provide PV modules to SunStar project

4th December 2014 Photovoltaic (PV) modules solutions and services provided Trina Solar has donated solar modules to Eldo Energy for the installation of the hybrid SunStar system, also known as PharoX, on top of Signal Hill in Cape Town. The 5 kW rooftop system that was supplied to Eldo Energy was placed beside... →

Inca Concrete admits to contravening Competition Act

4th December 2014 Concrete products manufacturer Inca Concrete Products has admitted to contravening the Competition Act and agreed to pay a penalty of R800 000 in this regard, the Competition Tribunal reported this week. The tribunal on Wednesday heard the case relating to Inca’s role in colluding with... →

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