Nadine Ramdass

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Nadine Ramdass

Nadine Ramdass is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Levy threatens sugar industry recovery

1st April 2022 Industry is concerned that the increase in the Health Promotion Levy will negatively impact the progress already made in the implementation of the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030 as well as the ongoing recovery of the local sugar industry, says South African Sugar Association (Sasa)... →

Lubricants ensure food safety

1st April 2022 Lubricants company FUCHS Lubricants South Africa offers food-grade Renolin SJL Heavy and Renolin SJL Winter lubricants for the sugar processing industry, with a range of benefits to ensure equipment longevity and food safety. KwaZulu-Natal technical sales representative Allan Fabian explains that... →

RENOLIN SJL HEAVY FUCHS' Renolin range offers a food-grade, bitumen-free lubricant to the food processing industry

Maintenance can reduce water pollution

18th March 2022 The “callous waste and pollution of water” should be given more attention, and the necessary steps to prevent that, such as the maintenance of pipelines, should be prioritised, says Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) CEO Jan Venter. South Africa is a water-scarce... →

PIPEWORK Plastic pipes have lower failure rates, less corrosion and fewer joint leaks

Utility model assists with water use initiatives

18th March 2022 Engineering consultancy firm BBEnergy, with support from its shareholder Agile Capital, is implementing an energy and water utility model in support of a local premium prepared food and beverage business to assist with more responsible water use and improved water management systems. BBEnergy is... →

MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT BBEnergy's model assists in effectively managing water

Inspections, solutions specialist expands in water sector

18th March 2022 Material testing and inspection services specialist Dekra Industrial has expanded its services to the water industry. The company saw a need for its non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection services to assist the water industry owing to regular failures relating to water infrastructure. →

JOHAN GERBER Dekra Industrial now offers its services to the water industry

Solution offers effective ballast water treatment

18th March 2022 With ballast water discharge posing significant disruption and potential damage, regulations are being incrementally enforced to reduce the environmental impact, which, in turn, has created a need for cost-effective, efficient ballast water treatment. South African electronics and systems... →

HYDROTRON SOLUTION The Hydrotron kills organic organisms to allow for the safe discharge of ballast water

Microtunnelling used to build pipeline

18th March 2022 The Farm 694 bulk civil engineering services project will, once completed, be the longest and largest diameter pipeline project constructed using microtunnelling in South Africa, says WSP in Africa civil and municipal infrastructure civil engineer Darren Osborne. Microtunnelling allowed for... →

DOING THE GROUNDWORK The Farm 694 project will be the longest and largest pipeline completed by mircotunneling in South Africa

Company provides water levels data

18th March 2022 The National Water Quantity Monitoring System, or Mzansi Amanzi, is providing comprehensive data on South Africa’s water levels in dams, natural lakes and estuaries. This is being used by government and other relevant decision-makers for monitoring and to make informed decisions that improve... →

MZANSI AMANZI The system is able to monitor almost the entire of South Africa's usable water footprint

Groundwater, wastewater must be secured to ensure water security

18th March 2022 South Africa’s reliance on surface water such as rivers and dams has resulted in groundwater and wastewater resources being neglected. →

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Water Research Centre research group leader Patrick Hlabela

German actuators brought to South African shores

11th March 2022 The increase in demand for low-voltage, failsafe electric actuators prompted actuator supplier DEMCA Actuation Solutions’ collaboration with Germany-based actuator manufacturer PS Automation GmbH, to bring the latter’s smart actuator range to South Africa. DEMCA Actuation Solutions sales and... →

SMART ACTUATORS MEET DEMAND Electricity instability has led to increased demand for low-voltage actuators

Tech development enhances defence equipment

25th February 2022 Global aerospace and technology company Paramount Group’s equipment and technologies, in service with various armed forces and security agencies on four continents, as well as digital and drawing-board designs, prototyping and acceptance trials, are under constant review to keep abreast and... →

MWARI WARRIOR Paramount's Mwari aircraft can perform missions that would usually require a multitude of aircrafts

Transceiver evades pitfalls while seizing benefits

25th February 2022 Military communication systems specialist and JSE-listed company Reunert subsidiary Reutech Communications’ TR3000 transceiver unlocks the full potential of high-frequency (HF) network communication, which enables the military to evade the difficulties previously associated with high-frequency... →

TR3000 INTO THE FUTURE Reutech Communications’ TR3000 transceiver unlocks the full potential of high-frequency network communication

No one-size-fits-all for mine decarbonisation – engineering firm

18th February 2022 Mining operations are energy intensive, with energy representing one of the sector’s biggest operational costs. Fossil fuels remain the primary feedstock, which leaves miners exposed to volatile gas, oil and coal prices. Consequently, an overarching challenge is decarbonisation, explains... →

FUELING THE FUTURE Miners can create zero-emission mobile equipment through a combination of EVs and alternative fuels

PV solar ideal for mine integration

18th February 2022 As the trend towards decarbonisation gathers momentum, photovoltaic (PV) solar system manufacturer and distributor Valsa Trading, suggests that PV solar as a renewable, low-cost energy source continues to provide the mining industry with the opportunity to reap the benefits of renewable energy in... →

SVILEN VOYCHEV Significant planning is required to find the right PV solution for the each mine

Trial by fire for KZN businesses in 2021

11th February 2022 Despite the civil unrest in July last year – a setback in an already challenging year for businesses in KwaZulu-Natal – construction and generator supply company Hire It has noted an uptick in demand for cleaning and demolition equipment, particularly high-pressure cleaners. Many businesses’... →

SOLDIERING ON Despite a challenging 2021, Hire It saw an uptick in the demand for their equipment

Exhibition provides exposure opportunity for company

11th February 2022 German materials handling equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich aims to use the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Tech Expo (KITE) to break into the local market, increase its exposure in the region and build brand awareness. Durban has a price-sensitive market, and Jungheinrich is still busy establishing... →

EXHIBITING EFFICIENCY Jungheinrich intends to market its wide range of material handling equipment at KITE

Industrial supplier focuses on growth in port city

11th February 2022 Despite the challenging business landscape, industrial and construction equipment supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment regards Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, as a city with opportunities for businesses to grow. The Johannesburg-based company has enjoyed a growing market, which is expected to... →

VICTOR NEMUKULA Durban's abundance of human capital and big industrial equipment users makes it an ideal place to operate in

Harbours need private sector investment

4th February 2022 Owing to South African harbours having faced challenges in attracting financial investment on a public–private partnership basis, they have not been able to enhance operating performance and capabilities through upgrading and modernising the ageing existing infrastructure, says sustainable... →

TEMA PORT GHANA Investment in harbour structures has numerous positive impacts

Learning academy continues to develop local skills

28th January 2022 Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) continues to develop skills for the future through its learning academy, which prioritises the development of skills in the automotive industry to not only service in-house business needs but also the wider automotive industry. The... →

TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE MBSA has begun preparations for the next phase of the automotive industry transformation

Industry embraces both EVs and ICE

28th January 2022 While the full extent of the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on the local battery industry is not expected to reach South Africa soon, the industry is prepared to service EVs and continue to meet the current market demands of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, says battery manufacturer... →

BRIGHT TOMORROW AutoX is well prepared to meet the demands of the local battery demands and the future EV market demands

Assembly plant makes significant progress at TASEZ

10th December 2021 In the lead-up to the 2022 launch of the Next-Generation Ford Ranger, last month, automotive manufacturer Ford South Africa hosted a high-level delegation for an oversight visit at its Silverton Assembly Plant and the adjacent Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ). This followed the... →

INSIDE THE SILVERTON ASSEMBLY PLANT The plant has been modernizes to meet the quality and volume demands globally

R2.5-billion spent on TASEZ development

10th December 2021 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has so far contributed R2.5-billion towards the development of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ). The money has helped to unlock a R16-billion investment by automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company and a further... →

TASEZ on road to completion

10th December 2021 Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has expanded and updated the traffic impact assessment for the larger Tshwane area affected by the development of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ). The assessment indicated that eight major road intersections must... →

ARIEL VIEW OF TASEZ PHASE 1 Zutari has provided engineering service for the project

Heat transfer tech offers more bang for buck

3rd December 2021 Thermal engineering solutions company Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) has partnered with Canada-based developer, designer and manufacturer Solex Thermal Science to distribute Solex’s technology to Southern Africa to cool, heat or condition bulk solid products, for example sugar. Using fluid bed... →

COOLING DOWN IWC has partnered with Solex to distribute heat transfer technology

July riots temporarily halt sugar production

3rd December 2021 KwaZulu-Natal is a primary location for South Africa’s sugar production and the riots in July resulted in sugar production coming to a halt. Although sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Sugar South Africa was one of many businesses affected by the riots, Tongaat Hulett Sugar South Africa MD Dave... →

TEAM WORK Tongaat Hulett employees came together to protect Tongaat Hulett operations during the riots

Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award

3rd December 2021 Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in the category of projects valued between R50-million and R250-million. “This annual awards programme,... →

EXPANDING CAPACITY The expansion project was necessary for UCL to meet its season requirements

Service centre assists in optimisation solutions

3rd December 2021 Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to optimise productivity for sugar growers and millers. “Our dedicated service centre, which focuses on... →

OPERATION EFFICIENCY BMG's services assist in enuring sugar processing plants are prepared for high productivity season

Sugar master plan to help ailing industry

3rd December 2021 With the South African sugar industry having experienced various challenges in the past few years, the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030 aims to address some challenges and assist with the industry’s growth. Over the past 20 years, local yearly sugar production has declined by nearly 25%,... →

TRIX TRIKAM Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030 to set to address industry challenges

Gold producer expands processing plant

26th November 2021 Gold producer Tanzanian Gold Corporation has completed its 360 t/d processing plant for its Buckreef operation, in Tanzania, and will continue its phased construction approach, which will result in the processing operation being expanded to 1 000 t/d by 2022’s third quarter. The 360 t/d plant is... →

PLANNING EXPANSIONS Tanzanian Gold will expand its recently completed 360 t/d plant to a 1000 t/d plant

Chemicals aid sustainable mining efforts

26th November 2021 To assist mining companies in moving towards sustainable mining, customised chemical solutions specialist Clariant Mining Solutions is working with several mines in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Clariant’s assistance includes helping mines in reprocessing tails and has also launched a competence... →

LINDA MAHLANGU Clariant works to find sustainable solutions

Bots government assists diamond sector amid Covid

26th November 2021 The Botswana government has been instrumental in ensuring that the lucrative diamond mining industry was able to sell to the market despite the impact of the Covid-19-related disruptions. The Botswana economy relies heavily on the diamond industry, as it is a major source of income for the... →

NASEEM LAHRI Government was instrumental in ensuring diamond mining industry could continue work

Countries attentive to enforcing compliance

26th November 2021 Consulting engineering and scientist firm SRK Consulting has noticed that more attention is being paid to enforcing regulatory compliance in mining across the African countries in which it operates. Consequently, it is expected that countries will heavily rely on independent and qualified third... →

TACKLING LEGISLATIVE LAYERS SRK Consulting’s expertise provides clients with a firm foundation for investment and project decisions over the mine’s life

Supply resilient amid Covid

26th November 2021 Despite the ongoing global impact of the pandemic on various industries, including the African mining industry, power systems provider Cummins has prioritised measures to ensure that it meets client requirements. Cummins mining GM and director Victor Masuku says that the company ensures that the... →

Sustainability prioritised at miner’s operations

26th November 2021 Mining companies are expected to positively contribute to sustainable social and economic development by reducing their environmental footprint and supporting biodiversity, particularly considering the scale at which resources, such as water, are used by the mining industry. To facilitate... →

SUSTAINABILITY ON THE HORIZON Anglo American continues to align its portfolio with low carbon solutions

Recycled rubber can reduce environmental impact

26th November 2021 Recycled rubber manufacturer Xtyre Global provides patented products made from recycled tyres that can replace wood and plastic products, particularly in the industrial environment. Xtyre Global notes that its rubber pallets and safety products are ideal for the mining industry’s harsh conditions... →

RECYCLED TYRE PALLET Xtyre's products are durable, stornger alternatives to plastic or wood products

Coal deemed relevant despite encouragement to move towards renewables

26th November 2021 A key trend at the 2021 twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), has been pledges from many countries to reduce emissions and move towards more renewable energy. Moving away from fossil fuels, such as coal, towards... →

JULY NDLOVU Focus should be on pushing new technology rather than phasing out any fuel source

LED light improve vision on site

12th November 2021 Multinational manufacturer Atlas Copco’s H6 plus light tower uses light-emitting-diode (LED) lights to improve on the previous H5 plus light tower used at construction sites. Atlas Copco power technique business line manager David Stanford says conditions at a construction or mine site can be... →

H6+ LIGHT TOWER The latest extension of Atlas Copco's range offers wider range with compact design

Sector pushes for transformation amid contraction

12th November 2021 While government is planning transformational megaprojects to benefit the construction sector, data from sources, such as Statistics South Africa, show that “the sector has been in a permanent state of contracting for some time”, says construction company Motheo Construction Group nonexecutive... →

GREGORY MOFOKENG Industry needs to reflect demographics of South Africa

National Infrastructure Plan offers blueprint, but capacity concerns weigh

12th November 2021 A common thread throughout the second Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA), held on October 6 and 7, is that the fiscus, as well as the State’s professional capacity, is constrained. While the SIDSSA updated the public on the progress of projects under the... →

PATRICIA DE LILLE Government aimed to bring together stakeholders for an inclusive process in preparing the daft NIP 2050

The road ahead for the civil engineering and construction industry

12th November 2021 As the year draws to a close, frustrations have been growing over the slow recovery of South Africa’s civil engineering and construction sector – and the knock-on effects to the wider economy. The sector saw a 20.3% contraction in 2020 and is expected to have grown just 6.2% in real terms this year. →

VISHAL KRISHANDUTT Sector is in need of infrastructure projects injection

Construction industry holds key role in economic recovery

12th November 2021 While the South African gross domestic product has seen some growth in the last four quarters, the construction industry remains key to expediting economic recovery and creating jobs, according to privately-owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama CFO John de Sousa. De Sousa has been at GVK-Siya... →

JOHN DE SOUSA Investor confidence has improved

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