Shirley le Guern

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Shirley le Guern

African economies urged to industrialise, deal with unemployment

28th November 2014 Economic consolidation is a prerequisite for Africa to take its rightful place among the top global economies. This was one of the central themes highlighted during the opening of the inaugural African Economic Expansion Summit, in Durban, on Tuesday. →

Nampak Flexible invests R40m in high-speed printing system

21st November 2014 Nampak Flexible has invested R40-million in a new W&H Heliostar SL 10 gravure printer – the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa – in a bid to gain competitive advantage in a sector that is butting heads with imports. The newly acquired ten-colour press was introduced into the company’s... →

KwaZulu-Natal facing significant budget cuts

12th November 2014 KwaZulu-Natal faced tough economic times, MEC of Finance Belinda Scott told the African Economic Expansion Summit (AEES), in Durban, this week. As the second-largest contributor to the country’s economy, at 16.5%, the province had generated an estimated real gross domestic product of... →

African economies urged to industrialise, deal with unemployment

11th November 2014 Economic consolidation is a prerequisite for Africa to take its rightful place among the top global economies. This was one of the central themes highlighted during the opening of the inaugural African Economic Expansion Summit, in Durban, on Tuesday. →

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina

Nampak Flexible gains competitive advantage through R40m investment

5th November 2014 Nampak Flexible has invested R40-million in a new W&H Heliostar SL 10 gravure printer – the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa – in a bid to gain competitive advantage in a sector that is butting heads with imports. The newly acquired ten-colour press was introduced into the company’s... →

Ladysmith factory to benefit from R1.1bn investment

17th October 2014 A R1.1-billion investment at Dunlop’s Ladysmith radial car and tyre factory, in Ladysmith, will help Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) achieve its goal of becoming Africa’s number one tyre company within the next five years. The investment is aimed at increasing capacity at the Ladysmith plant,... →

Dube zone seeks to attract agroprocessing, manufacturing investors

17th October 2014 KwaZulu-Natal’s Dube TradePort would contribute R5.6-billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product and create about 150 225 jobs by 2060, President Jacob Zuma told a gathering of public and private sector stakeholders and investors at the formal opening of the industrial development zone (IDZ)... →

Dube TradePort IDZ to contribute R5.6bn to SA's GDP by 2060

8th October 2014 KwaZulu-Natal’s Dube TradePort would contribute R5.6-billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product and create about 150 225 jobs by 2060, President Jacob Zuma told a gathering of public and private sector stakeholders and investors at the formal opening of the industrial development zone (IDZ)... →

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President Jacob Zuma

Dunlop Ladysmith factory to benefit from R1.1bn investment

3rd October 2014 A R1.1-billion investment at Dunlop’s Ladysmith radial car and tyre factory, in Ladysmith, will help Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) achieve its goal of becoming Africa’s number one tyre company within the next five years. The investment is aimed at increasing capacity at the Ladysmith plant,... →

Sumitomo CEO Ikuji Ikeda and Sumitomo Rubber South Africa CEO Riaz Haffejee

Transnet ‘not afraid’ of competition from new African ports

19th September 2014 Transnet and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), in particular, was not afraid of competition from new, modern ports in Africa, TPT CEO Karl Socikwa said during the African Ports Evolution Conference in Durban. The conference was aimed at bringing together stakeholders and port authorities from across... →

TNPA outlines port development plans

19th September 2014 The announcement of the successful bidder for the construction of Durban’s long-awaited passenger cruise terminal was imminent, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Tau Morwe told delegates at the African Ports Evolution Conference in Durban on Tuesday. The only thing that was holding... →

Transnet ‘not afraid’ of competition from new African ports – Socikwa

4th September 2014 Transnet and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), in particular, was not afraid of competition from new, modern ports in Africa, TPT CEO Karl Socikwa said during the African Ports Evolution Conference in Durban. The conference was aimed at bringing together stakeholders and port authorities from across... →

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Transnet Port Terminals CEO Karl Socikwa

Morwe outlines TNPA’s port development plans

2nd September 2014 The announcement of the successful bidder for the construction of Durban’s long-awaited passenger cruise terminal was imminent, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Tau Morwe told delegates at the African Ports Evolution Conference in Durban on Tuesday. The only thing that was holding... →

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TNPA CEO Tau Morwe

Transnet concedes it is concerned about Durban port, road congestion

29th August 2014 Although the Port of Durban operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are critical problems with access. There are times when the port and the roads and yards are deserted. At other times, the traffic is backed up so that drivers have to wait for hours, sometimes days, to get into the port. →

R1bn Italeni dredger unveiled in Durban

29th August 2014 Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Dredging Services has officially launched its new R1-billion dredger, the Italeni, in Durban. It is one of three dredgers in the TNPA’s R2-billion programme to renew its dredging fleet, which handles about four-million cubic metres of dredged material a... →

Architects consider their role in creating a ‘better life for all’

22nd August 2014 The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress was officially opened with a colourful ceremony attended by national, provincial and local government representatives, as well as high-profile international and South African heads of professional bodies, at the Durban... →

Architects to contribute to SA’s developmental agenda

22nd August 2014 At the heart of service delivery is a glaring shortage of professional skills in the built environment and a lack of transformation. The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress, which is being held in Durban from August 3 to 7, would provide an opportunity for local... →

Durban port, road congestion worrisome – Transnet

13th August 2014 Although the Port of Durban operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are critical problems with access. There are times when the port and the roads and yards are deserted. At other times, the traffic is backed up so that drivers have to wait for hours, sometimes days, to get into the port. →

TNPA launches R1bn Italeni dredger in Durban

12th August 2014 Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Dredging Services has officially launched its new R1-billion dredger, the Italeni, in Durban. It is one of three dredgers in the TNPA’s R2-billion programme to renew its dredging fleet, which handles about four-million cubic metres of dredged material a... →

The Italeni grab hopper dredger

Architects consider their role in creating a ‘better life for all’

4th August 2014 The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress was officially opened with a colourful ceremony attended by national, provincial and local government representatives, as well as high-profile international and South African heads of professional bodies, at the Durban... →

Nxesi urges architects to contribute to SA’s development agenda

4th August 2014 At the heart of service delivery is a glaring shortage of professional skills in the built environment and a lack of transformation. The twenty-fifth International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress, which is being held in Durban from August 3 to 7, would provide an opportunity for local... →

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi

SA ports authority offers insight into future growth prospects

16th May 2014 The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has embarked on a national road show that will provide both internal and external stakeholders with a glimpse of short-, medium- and long-term planning for South Africa’s nine coastal ports. In a preamble to the Durban leg, it was stressed that port... →

TNPA offers insight into future plans for SA’s ports

5th May 2014 The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has embarked on a national road show that will provide both internal and external stakeholders with a glimpse of short-, medium- and long-term planning for South Africa’s nine coastal ports. In a preamble to the Durban leg, it was stressed that port... →

Transnet sets aside R7bn to aid economic transformation

25th April 2014 Transnet would spend R7-billion on training and upskilling young South Africans as part of its commitment to economic transformation, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba told guests at a recent graduation ceremony for 84 graduates from the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence held at the... →

Denel awarded R65m helicopter services contract by fellow State firm

18th April 2014 Denel awarded TNPA helicopter tender Published 02 Apr 14 By: Shirley le Guern The ship-to-shore helicopter services at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay have been restored after a R65-million tender was awarded to Denel Aviation to maintain helicopters, transport pilots between the... →

Joint strategies needed to accelerate solar deployment in Africa

18th April 2014 Africa should put differences of opinion and policy aside and speak with one voice when it comes to sustainable renewable energy. This was the overarching message during the inaugural African Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (AfricaPVSEC) held at the Durban International Convention Centre... →

Transnet allocates R7bn to aid economic transformation

9th April 2014 Transnet would spend R7-billion on training and upskilling young South Africans as part of its commitment to economic transformation, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba told guests at a graduation ceremony for 84 graduates from the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence held at the Durban... →

Denel awarded TNPA helicopter tender

2nd April 2014 The ship-to-shore helicopter services at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay have been restored after a R65-million tender was awarded to Denel Aviation to maintain helicopters, transport pilots between the quayside and vessels and provide practical experience for the 17 cadet pilots being... →

TNPA Chief Harbour Master Rufus Lekala (left) and Denel CEO, Mike Kgobe, celebrate the awarding of the contract at the TNPA’s helipad in Durban

TNPA to spend R2.4bn on Durban and Richards Bay ports

7th February 2014 The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) expects to spend about R2.4-billion on maintenance and capacity building projects in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay between 2014 and 2015, CEO Tau Morwe said during last week’s briefing on the parastatal’s plans for the upcoming year. Although... →

TNPA to spend R2.4bn on Durban and Richards Bay ports

27th January 2014 The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) expects to spend about R2.4-billion on maintenance and capacity building projects in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay between 2014 and 2015, CEO Tau Morwe said during last week’s briefing on the parastatal’s plans for the upcoming year. Although... →

Old steam loco used to deliver Western Aqueduct pipes

1st November 2013 A unique combination of mothballed technology and new infrastructure saw a steam locomotive dating back to the 1930s deliver 40 massive 18-m-long pipes to points along the 7 km Western Aqueduct (WA) pipeline route between Inchanga station and Alverstone Neck last month. Martin Bright, project... →

Sixty infrastructure projects showcased at KZN expo

25th October 2013 Sixty infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal, worth a collective R6-billion, will be put to both national and international funders at an Infrastructure Funding Fair to be held in Pietermaritzburg on October 24. Launching the initiative, in Durban, this week, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury... →

Infrastructure funding fair to unlock R6bn for KZN projects

9th October 2013 Sixty infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal, worth a collective R6-billion, will be put to both national and international funders at an Infrastructure Funding Fair to be held in Pietermaritzburg on October 24. Launching the initiative, in Durban, this week, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury... →

City planners need to rethink how built environment is delivered

4th October 2013 Those involved in city planning needed to rethink the way in which the built environment was conceived, designed and delivered, president of the organising committee for the twenty-fifth International Union of Architects World Congress (UIA 2014) conference, Hassan Asmal, said this week. He was... →

Second phase of Durban’s big bulk-water pipeline project under way

20th September 2013 The second phase of Durban’s Western Aqueduct bulk water pipeline is under way again, with two contracts having already been awarded and another on the way. In addition, the eThekwini municipality has injected a further R580-million to accelerate the project. →

City planners need to rethink how built environment is delivered

18th September 2013 Those involved in city planning needed to rethink the way in which the built environment was conceived, designed and delivered, president of the organising committee for the twenty-fifth International Union of Architects World Congress (UIA 2014) conference, Hassan Asmal, said this week. He was... →

Initial work highlights Durban dig-out-port risks, but no show-stoppers

19th July 2013 Prefeasibility work that will deliver the final spatial design and plan for Durban’s R100-billion-plus dig-out port began this week; however, this is just the start of an extremely “rigorous” process before the first phase is delivered in early 2020, Durban dig-out port programme director Marc... →

Strategic freight corridor key to unlocking economic development – Transnet

19th July 2013 Government’s Strategic Infrastructure Project (Sip) 2 would be key to unlocking economic development and providing much needed capacity along key freight corridors in South Africa, provided that the diverse range of public and private sector stakeholders planned and coordinated the roll-out of... →

Prefeasibility work starts on Durban dig-out port

5th July 2013 Prefeasibility work that will deliver the final spatial design and plan for Durban’s R100-billion-plus dig-out port began this week; however, this is just the start of an extremely “rigorous” process before the first phase is delivered in early 2020, Durban dig-out port programme director Marc... →

Sip 2 key to unlocking capacity along SA’s freight corridors – Transnet

5th July 2013 Government’s Strategic Infrastructure Project (Sip) 2 would be key to unlocking economic development and providing much needed capacity along key freight corridors in South Africa, provided that the diverse range of public and private sector stakeholders planned and coordinated the roll-out of... →

Multimillion-rand rice packing plant opens in KZN

28th June 2013 Willowton Group, South Africa’s largest sunflower seed crusher and producer of cooking oil, margarine, candles and soap, and global commodities giant, Louis Dreyfus, have launched a multimillion-rand rice cleaning and packing facility, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. →

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