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Magazine round up | 30 June 2023

30th June 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 30 June 2023

Auto associations call for targeted govt support in NEV transition

By: Marleny Arnoldi 29th June 2023 Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa has made a clarion call for government to provide more targeted support to the automotive sector, if it is to transform to manufacturing new energy vehicles (NEVs). At an automotive roundtable event held in Pretoria on June 29, Mabasa... →

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa has expressed concern about the fast pace at which other African countries are growing their automotive production capacity, resulting in a decrease in South Africa's market share. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Nicholas Boyd.

Digitisation, sustainability pivotal to bolstering food & beverage industry

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 23rd June 2023 There are various trends that are currently impacting the food and beverage (F&B) industry and digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric has solutions that can assist to navigate this, with digital technology and sustainability highlighted as key to driving this industry... →

An image of Schneider Electric Middle East, Africa and India regional segment leader Mohamed El Khateb

Schneider Electric Middle East, Africa and India regional segment leader Mohamed El Khateb outlines some features of the ‘factory of the future’ that food and beverage manufacturers can aspire to.

Magazine round up | 23 June 2023

23rd June 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 23 June 2023

Magazine round up | 16 June 2023

16th June 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 16 June 2023

Harambee aims to scale up connecting youth and economy prior to Youth Day

By: Schalk Burger 15th June 2023 Social impact nonprofit organisation Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator on June 15 took media on a tour of its offices and detailed its work to link the youth with job opportunities in the economy, and to help the youth to progressively gain employment experience and skills along their paths... →

Harambee chief communications officer Zengeziwe Msimang discusses the importance of helping the youth enter the job market. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.

Vukile reports good results as European portfolio helps offset South African challenges

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 12th June 2023 JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund says it achieved a good set of operating results for the financial year ended March 31, adding that it is in a strong financial position. Vukile has reported a 6.2% increase in its cash dividend to 112.4c apiece for the period under review and 6% growth in its... →

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Vukile Property Fund CEO Laurence Rapp provides an overview of the company’s performance for the year ended March 31.

Magazine round up | 09 June 2023

9th June 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 09 June 2023

Event promotes sector research

By: Halima Frost 9th June 2023 Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed at promoting definitive research and technologies in the cement and concrete sector, and will be... →

a portrait image of CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie and CCSA business development manager and event organiser Hanlie Turner

Cement and Concrete South Africa business development manager Hanlie Turner discusses this year’s Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium.

Magazine round up | 02 June 2023

By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd June 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 02 June 2023

Small business lagging in South Africa

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 1st June 2023 The legacy of apartheid has caused South Africa to lag behind other upper middle-income countries in terms of small business, which is a core factor behind very low employment levels. The country faces unusually deep inequality largely because of its limited small business community. This results... →

TIPS senior economist Dr Neva Makgetla outlines challenges and strategies for industrial policies to engender small business growth in the country.

Collective bargaining system not operating optimally – Nxesi

By: Darren Parker 25th May 2023 The system of collective bargaining is under pressure, characterised by an increase in trade union membership figures, yet reduced representation of trade unions in collective bargaining councils, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Thursday. “The registration of more trade... →

In this video, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi responds to concerns about violent strike action in South Africa.

Magazine round up | 19 May 2023

19th May 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 19 May 2023

Octodec posts rental income growth

By: Schalk Burger 16th May 2023 JSE-listed real estate investment trust Octodec has increased its rental income by 3.2% to R974.2-million for the six months ended February 28, and increased like-for-like rental growth to 4.1%. The net asset value (NAV) a share increased by 3.9% to R24.01 a share, up from R23.1 a share at August... →

Octodec MD Jeffrey Wapnick and FD Anabel Vieira discuss the company's financial performance for the six months to February 28. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

Magazine round up | 12 May 2023

12th May 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 12 May 2023

Urgent skills development roadmap required for a just energy transition

By: Darren Parker 11th May 2023 To successfully effect a just energy transition (JET), South Africa needs to urgently identify the skills required and create a skills development roadmap, as it could take between five and ten years to ready the skills system for new value chains and competencies, South African Presidency... →

South African Presidency project management office head Rudi Dicks talk about how skills development is needed to effect a Just Energy Transition in South Africa. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

SITA looking to bolster digitalisation of borders, travel in Africa

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 9th May 2023 Border management agency SITA sees considerable potential for South Africa and Africa to leapfrog legacy deployments and adopt digital solutions at borders to streamline travel and transport in the region; however, there are some constraints as it looks to engender this. This was indicated by... →

An image of SITA government and industry relations director Andy Smith

SITA Government and Industry Relations director Andy Smith outlines the company’s future digital borders vision. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.

SARB launches upgraded bank notes, coins with enhanced safety features

By: Marleny Arnoldi 3rd May 2023 The South African Reserve Bank has announced an upgrade to South Africa’s currency, issuing newly designed banknotes and coins, with enhanced vibrancy and safety features. The issuance of the upgraded banknotes and coins commemorates ten years since the passing of former President Nelson... →

Upgraded South African rand notes and coins

SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago discusses the design process behind the new bank notes and coins

Magazine round up | 28 April 2023

28th April 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 28 April 2023

Loadshedding hindering industrialisation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 24th April 2023 The provision of reliable and affordable baseload electricity is fundamental to industrialisation; therefore, the electricity crisis currently being faced by the country and the metals and engineering sector, presents the most severe binding constraint to current survival and long-term economic... →

South African Local Government Association Sustainable Energy specialist Silas Mulaudzi outlines the impact of loadshedding on municipal finances and services, as indicated in a survey undertaken by the entity.

Magazine round up | 21 April 2023

21st April 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 21 April 2023

EWSETA launches women-focused renewable energy skills programme

By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th April 2023 The Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA), together with the Department of Higher Education and Training and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on April 19 launched a renewable energy skills development programme for 100 women. The Electrical... →

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister Buti Manamela

Higher Education Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, Power Africa coordinator David Thompson and EWSETA CEO Mpho Mookapele unpack the significance of renewable energy skills development

Green hydrogen economy in South Africa growing from small projects

By: Schalk Burger 19th April 2023 While South Africa and the world are in the nascent stages of using sustainably produced, or green, hydrogen as an energy carrier, there are many projects across the emerging value chain highlighting opportunities for role-players at local and international level. Experts participating in a... →

Webinar on Green Hydrogen where a panel of experts discuss the policies to expand investment in this new clean energy source

Climate commission identifies areas to address in electricity recommendations

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 17th April 2023 At a National Colloquium held on April 14, the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) identified several key points, some facets of contention and further areas of consideration with regard to its newly released draft recommendations to government on national electricity planning, as South Africa... →

An image of Presidential Climate Commission executive director Dr Crispian Olver

Presidential Climate Commission executive director Dr Crispian Olver outlines areas of consensus from the National Colloquium on electricity recommendations

Magazine round up | 14 April 2023

14th April 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 14 April 2023

Pursuing a future with green hydrogen aircraft

By: Tracy Hancock 14th April 2023 While Western Cape drone developer FlyH2 Aerospace is making headway with the development of its long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system hydrogen-electric aircraft, the Dragonfly V, it is establishing a new division, FlyH2 Energy, to develop fuel cells and water electrolysers for... →

A rendering of the FlyH2 Dragonfly V commercial hydrogen-electric drone in flight.

FlyH2 Aerospace’s Dragonfly V drone, a long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system hydrogen-electric aircraft, successfully complete its first test flight

Magazine round up | 07 April 2023

7th April 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 07 April 2023

Magazine round up | 31 March 2023

31st March 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 31 March 2023

Nmisa invites industry, fellow scientists to help drive scientific diplomacy in Africa

By: Marleny Arnoldi 28th March 2023 State-owned research body the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (Nmisa) has called on fellow academic institutions, governments in Africa, industry and retired metrologists to join hands with the institute in expanding the metrology knowledge base in Africa. Metrologists use precise... →

Nmisa CEO Nwakhulu Mukhufhi says the metrology training centre is open for business to expand capacity in Africa

Magazine round up | 24 March 2023

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

Magazine round up | 24 March 2023

Magazine round up | 17 March 2023

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

Magazine round up | 17 March 2023

ASSAf publishes Water Security Statement

By: Natasha Odendaal 14th March 2023 The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) on Tuesday published its Water Security Statement ahead of the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference, to be hosted in New York, US, from March 22 to 24. Unpacking the new Water Statement at the academy’s Water Security Seminar, ASSAf Council... →

Screenshot of Academy of Science of South Africa Council's Professor Thokozani Majozi

Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Council’s Professor Thokozani Majozi discussing the latest publication of the Water Security Statement at ASSAf’s Water Security Seminar.

Engineering Ethics in Southern Africa: Theories & Cases – Lorrainne Doherty

10th March 2023 The Engineering Ethics in Southern African textbook has been written specifically for engineers in this geographical region. Not only does it provide an overview of moral philosophy and the various ethical approaches that can be applied in the engineering field, but it shares what it means to be... →

Dr Lorrainne Doherty discusses her book 'Engineering Ethics in Southern Africa: Theories & Cases' (Camera: Shadwyn Dickinson; Editing: Darlene Creamer)

Magazine round up | 10 March 2023

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

Magazine round up | 10 March 2023

Castle Lager feeds communities with new Bread of the Nation campaign

By: Marleny Arnoldi 8th March 2023 South Africa’s oldest beer brand, Castle Lager, has partnered with food activist organisation SA Harvest to launch a first-of-its-kind Bread of the Nation campaign. The campaign involves Castle repurposing the by-product of its beer brewing process to produce bread that is high in fibre and... →

Castle Lager brand director Wendy Bedforth shares the idea and process behind Bread of the Nation. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

JSE achieves solid full-year results

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th March 2023 The JSE’s solid performance for the year ended December 31, reflects the quality of its earnings and the resilience of its operating platforms within a challenging trading environment, group CEO Leila Fourie says. “I am pleased to report year-on-year growth of 4% in headline earnings a share and... →

JSE CEO Leila Fourie provides an overview of the JSE’s results and initiatives for the period

Magazine round up | 03 March 2023

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

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Business resiliency the reason South Africa’s economy is persevering – Jammine

By: Donna Slater 24th February 2023 Despite South Africa’s economy being “not a great environment” currently, economic consultancy Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine said South African business has shown typical resilience, ensuring “things are not collapsing completely”. Speaking at the yearly post-Budget... →

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Unlocking jobs, investment through implementing infrastructure project pipeline – Jammine

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