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Sasol prioritising coal de-stoning investment as it seeks to allay fears over big Secunda output dip

By: Terence Creamer 26th February 2024 Energy and chemicals group Sasol has moved to address investor concerns that its yearly production at Secunda will need to fall to only 6.7-million tons for it to meet its goal of reducing the carbon-heavy Mpumalanga complex’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Delivering his final results... →

Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler on the medium-term interventions being taken to ensure that Secunda's production profile remains above 6.7-million tons, while meeting 30% decarbonisation commitment. Recorded: 26.02.2024 Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

Budget shows an economy treading water, not collapsing – Jammine

By: Darren Parker 23rd February 2024 Although Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget, delivered on February 21, seemed somewhat prudent, Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine said there was not much in it to make one optimistic about South Africa’s economic future either. “The Budget does provide some relief... →

In this video, Engineering News chats with Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine about the 2024 Budget. Video: Darlene Creamer

Magazine round up | 23 February 2024

23rd February 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 23 February 2024

Firm emphasises valorisation

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd February 2024 To advance circularity and sustainability in the rubber manufacturing industry, leading rubber crumb manufacturer Mathe Group emphasises a strong focus on valorising waste rubber as a means of increasing supply amid increased demand. Rubber crumb is used on roads and artificial sporting fields,... →

An image of Dr Mehran Zarrebini posing in front of waste tires

Mathe Group CEO Dr. Mehran Zarrebini discussing the current state of rubber manufacturing and recycling in Africa. Recording: Lumkile Nkomfe. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 26-01-2024

Eskort increases Heidelberg factory's capacity by 50%

By: Schalk Burger 16th February 2024 Pork products producer Eskort has expanded its Heidelberg production capacity by 50%, with the factory extension officially launched in mid-February. The 10 000 m² development in Heidelberg, which is a small town in Gauteng, where the company has produced pork products for 70 years, will allow... →

Eskort offers a look inside its expanded factory in Heidelberg, Gauteng. Video courtesy of Eskort

Magazine round up | 16 February 2024

By: Creamer Media Reporter 16th February 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 16 February 2024

South Africa looks to Japanese collaboration on green hydrogen development

By: Darren Parker 13th February 2024 The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) this week hosted key South African private and public sector delegates and a high-profile Japanese business delegation at a green hydrogen seminar, in Johannesburg, on February 12. This follows the signing of a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between... →

We speak to Jetro Johannesburg executive director Matoba Shintaro about the Japanese/South African collaboration on green hydrogen

Magazine round up | 09 February 2024

9th February 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 09 February 2024

Advantages of investing in RBIDZ outlined at Mining Indaba

6th February 2024 Big investments require smart decisions, says state-owned Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company (RBIDZ) CEO Thabane Zulu during a video interview at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. The RBIDZ is the ideal home for investments in South Africa, offering fully serviced prime... →

DTSA appoints Gerber CEO

By: Marleny Arnoldi 5th February 2024 Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck South Africa (DTSA) has appointed Maretha Gerber to succeed Michael Dietz as CEO and president of the company. Dietz will be taking up a position in Dubai, where he will head up Daimler’s Middle Eastern operations, effective April 1. →

DTSA incoming CEO Maretha Gerber talks about what to expect under her leadership. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Nicholas Boyd.

Magazine round up | 02 February 2024

2nd February 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 02 February 2024

Built environment digital transformation needs education, training collaboration

By: Schalk Burger 1st February 2024 The digital and automation transformation taking place in the engineering disciplines means that it is essential for the local industry to invest in education and training to equip the workforce with the skills needed in the digital era, said industry organisation Consulting Engineers South... →

CESA president David Leukes speaks about digital and automation technologies in engineering. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

Magazine round up | 26 January 2024

26th January 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 26 January 2024

Grid constraint likely to translate to a renewables price premium, Magoro warns

By: Terence Creamer 24th January 2024 Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office head Bernard Magoro has signalled that the projects bid during the current seventh renewables procurement bid window could carry a price premium, as bidders adjust to the spatial realities that have arisen as a result of the country’s prevailing grid... →

Creamer Media's SA Energy Outlook 2024 Webinar was facilitated by Paul O'Flaherty (bottom right). The panel members were (from top left) James Mackay, Bernard Magoro, Mamiki Matlawa, Vaughan Hattingh and Compton Saunders.

Magazine round up | 19 January 2024

19th January 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 19 January 2024

Work under way to identify next battery sites amid bidding at eight North West substations

By: Terence Creamer 17th January 2024 Independent Power Producer Office head Bernard Magoro reports that work is under way to identify substation sites for the upcoming third Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) round while progressing with the second bid window (BW2) for 615 MW/2 460 MWh... →

Aerial view of Eskom's Hex battery energy storage facility

Independent Power Producer head Bernard Magoro provides an overview of the IPP’s BES Bid Window 2.

Magazine round up | 15 December 2023

15th December 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 15 December 2023

Ramaphosa announces establishment of R1bn Presidential PhD Initiative to drive STI

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 12th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of the Presidential PhD Initiative, through the initial investment of R1-billion from the National Skills Fund. The President was delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande outline progress in science, technology and innovation programme and initiatives in the country.

Magazine round up | 08 December 2023

8th December 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 08 December 2023

Eskom acknowledges difficult trade-offs ahead as it pursues energy transition

By: Darren Parker 7th December 2023 State-owned utility Eskom is expecting to have to make “difficult trade-offs” in its pursuit of a just energy transition (JET) strategy, as it grapples with ongoing short-term operational struggles and budgetary shortfalls. Speaking at a South African National Energy Association webinar on... →

Eskom acknowledges difficult trade-offs ahead as it pursues energy transition

South African auto sector to produce first EVs in 2026, says Patel at launch of key White Paper

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 4th December 2023 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on December 4 released the Electric Vehicles (EV) White Paper, as well as the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy final report. Speaking at a media briefing on the release of the documents, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... →

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel outlines the rationale for undertaking the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy final report and the Electric Vehicles White Paper.

Magazine round up | 01 December 2023

1st December 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 01 December 2023

Stanlib launches country’s first dedicated energy transition asset investment fund

By: Marleny Arnoldi 30th November 2023 Specialist investment manager Stanlib has launched the Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund (KETF) to spark investment in energy transition assets. Khanyisa, meaning “to illuminate”, is a range of funds created by Stanlib to advance economic and social benefits across the country, with the United... →

Stanlib Khanyisa Impact Investment Fund manager Kholofelo Molewa

Stanlib executives and partners unpack the rationale and workings of the Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund

Zero tolerance for greenwashing to inform future legislation

By: Darren Parker 29th November 2023 A zero tolerance for “greenwashing” is a sentiment that is likely going to inform much environment- and climate-related legislation as it develops going forward, legal firm Bowmans partner and public law and regulatory head Claire Tucker has said. Speaking at a seminar at Bowman’s offices in... →

In this video, Bowmans partner and public law and regulatory head Claire Tucker discusses greenwashing and its legal implications.

Cell C's Mendes optimistic over latest results

By: Natasha Odendaal 27th November 2023 Telecommunications group Cell C on Monday reported a loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of R907-million for the year ended December 31, 2022. This is a 509% decline compared with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of R222-million for the... →

Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes and acting CFO El Kope discuss Cell C’s audited financial results for the 2021 and 2022 financial year.

Magazine round up | 24 November 2023

24th November 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 24 November 2023

Supplier launches innovative lubricant solutions at Automechanika

By: Simone Liedtke 24th November 2023 After careful consideration and customer engagement, innovative lubricant solutions supplier Fuchs Lubricants South Africa launched the TITAN FT1 Flex C23, the TITAN CARGO MAXX II and the TITAN Adblue at this year’s Automechanika Johannesburg event, held in September. “Our decision stemmed from... →

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Fuchs Lubricants launched the Titan GT1 Flex C23, the Titan Cargo Maxx II and the Titan Adblue at this year’s Automechanica

Fuchs Lubricants South Africa sales director Andrew Cowling speaks to Engineering News about the company’s innovative lubricant solutions launched at this year’s Automechanika Johannesburg. Scan the QR code for more information, or visit www.engineeringnews.co.za

Experts agree climate change discussions need to filter down to household level

By: Marleny Arnoldi 23rd November 2023 As climate change becomes ever more prevalent in South Africa, stakeholders from the private sector, government, labour and civil society are increasingly engaging on points of concern and actionable solutions. Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs academic research... →

Gauteng Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment MEC Mbali Hlope shares her view about climate change engagement

Magazine round up | 17 November 2023

17th November 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 17 November 2023

Crisis looms with inadequately treated sewage

By: Natasha Odendaal 15th November 2023 While South Africa’s drinking water largely meets the minimum requirements, the country’s sewage treatment ecosystem is heading toward a state of crisis, civil rights organisation AfriForum’s latest yearly green and blue drop reports find. The green drop report, which focuses on the quality of... →

Screengrab image of AfriForum environmental affairs adviser Marais de Vaal

AfriForum environmental affairs adviser Marais de Vaal discusses the outcomes of the civil organisation's independent testing of South Africa's water and wastewater plants

Altron H1 results dragged by discontinued operations, continuing operations shine

By: Natasha Odendaal 13th November 2023 JSE-listed Altron has reported a 54% decrease in group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R268-million during the six months to August 31, 2023. While the company’s core continuing operations delivered strong results for the period under review, Altron’s... →

Altron CEO Werner Kapp discusses the financial results for the six months to August 31, 2023

Magazine round up | 10 November 2023

10th November 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 10 November 2023

Rand Water continues to over-abstract, nonrevenue municipal water a concern

By: Natasha Odendaal 3rd November 2023 Water utility Rand Water continues to over-abstract from the Integrated Vaal River System as it works with municipalities to help them reduce consumption, physical losses and nonrevenue water. Speaking to the media at its weekly water supply briefing on Friday, CEO Sipho Mosai said that Rand... →

Speakers outline considerations for unbundled tariffs, wheeling framework

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 3rd November 2023 As the unbundling of State-owned utility Eskom gains momentum, both internally and through legislative processes, the unbundling of tariffs is equally important, and there are a number of considerations attendant on this, speakers averred during the South African Independent Power Producers... →

An image of Eskom Distribution manager Terry Njuguna

Eskom Distribution manager Terry Njuguna outlines the wheeling value chain and cost elements.

Magazine round up | 03 November 2023

3rd November 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 03 November 2023

Energy independence crucial to addressing city’s financial distress – Tshwane Mayor

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 31st October 2023 The most important thing for the City of Tshwane is to rescue it from financial distress, and key to this mission is maintaining energy independence, executive mayor Cilliers Brink emphasised in a keynote address during the city’s Mayoral Energy Sector Roundtable, held in Pretoria, on October 31.... →

City of Tshwane executive mayor Councillor Cilliers Brink outlines solutions from the city’s Energy Task Team, including leasing of strategic assets.

Microsoft to support 30m Africans, including 300 000 South Africans, to develop AI skills

By: Schalk Burger 31st October 2023 Information technology multinational Microsoft, at its 'AI: A New Era' event on October 30, announced plans to certify 30-million people in Africa in artificial intelligence- (AI-) related skills by 2025, and has partnered with the Presidential Youth Employment Service (YES) to upskill 300 000... →

Microsoft Africa president Lillian Barnard discusses the importance of artificial intelligence for Africa. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Nicholas Boyd.

Minister calls for franchise industry to engage with government

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 27th October 2023 It is imperative that franchisers work with government and engage with them, including on policies, so that government can provide the support franchisers need, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said during industry association the Franchise Association of South Africa’s... →

Franchise Relationships Institute-Australia founder Greg Nathan outlines a model that franchise leaders can adopt when pursuing change and new initiatives.

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