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Magazine round up | 10 May 2024

10th May 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 10 May 2024

Tiger Brands invests R300m in new Black Cat factory

9th May 2024 Africa’s largest food processing company, Tiger Brands, has unveiled a new peanut butter manufacturing facility for its Black Cat brand in Krugersdorp, which marks the single-largest capital investment that Tiger Brands has undertaken in South Africa. →

Tiger Brands invests R300m in new Black Cat factory

Reigniting growth in South Africa's real economy

By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd May 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about the highs and lows of South Africa's real economy in the 30 years of democracy, as well as what could be done to reignite the manufacturing sector in particular. →

Reigniting growth in South Africa's real economy

Magazine round up | 03 May 2024

3rd May 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 03 May 2024

Ongoing investment underscores commitment

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd May 2024 Anchored fundamentally in the principle of efficiently managing its manufacturing processes, conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier Tru-Trac Rollers’ ongoing investments in “state-of-the-art technology” and its adherence to strict international quality standards underscore its... →

Tru-Trac Rollers' Shaun Blumberg and Franco Cloete give insight into the company's development thus far, and what has made it so successful

AMSA to convert one Vanderbijlpark blast furnace to an electric arc furnace by 2028

By: Darren Parker 2nd May 2024 Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) CEO Kobus Verster has confirmed that the company will be converting one of its three blast furnaces into an electric arc furnace (EAF) within the next four years. The company currently has two blast furnaces in operation at its Vanderbijlpark facility.... →

In this video, AMSA CEO Kobus Verster tells Engineering News about the company's plans to decarbonise.

Interwaste launches leachate and effluent treatment plant

2nd May 2024 Local waste management company Interwaste – a Séché Environnement Group company – has launched its R100-million leachate and effluent treatment plant in Delmas, Mpumalanga. The company describes the plant as a “first of its kind in South Africa,” noting that it marks a step forward in... →

Interwaste launches leachate and effluent treatment plant

Eskom says generation recovery plan gathering momentum

By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th April 2024 During a State of the System address hosted on Friday, Eskom confirmed its generation recovery plan (GRP) is making tangible progress, with various coal-fired power station units having been refurbished, repaired or optimised. Launched in April 2023 following extensive stakeholder engagements,... →

Eskom executives discuss progress on the generation recovery plan and next steps

Eskom anticipates limited winter loadshedding amid generation improvements

By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th April 2024 Newly appointed Eskom group CEO Dan Marokane has provided assurances that loadshedding during the upcoming winter months will likely be contained at Stage 2, thanks to improvements in generation performance across the coal-fired power station fleet. As of April 26, Eskom has marked 30... →

Eskom group CEO Dan Marokane unpacks the loadshedding forecast for winter 2024

On-The-Air (26/04/2024)

By: Martin Creamer 26th April 2024 Every Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript: Kamwendo: Martin, for the first time in 21 years, a copper concentrate has been exported from South... →

Work starts on market code for future competitive electricity industry

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the work that has started on a market code for a competitive electricity industry in South Africa; what still needs to be done to transition to a multimarket framework; and where South Africa is in its reform journey. →

Terence Creamer discusses the work that has started on a market code for a competitive electricity industry in South Africa

Magazine round up | 26 April 2024

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

Magazine round up | 26 April 2024

Defy launches solar-powered off-grid range

24th April 2024 Amid the compounding effects of loadshedding in South Africa and increasing concerns about climate change, appliance manufacturer Defy has launched its Solar Off-Grid fridge and freezer range to address local energy challenges. Sabrina Jardim tells us more. →

Defy launches solar-powered off-grid range

Efforts to boost local manufacture of renewable energy components

By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses South Africa's plans to stimulate local manufacturing around solar, wind and batteries. →

Efforts to boost local manufacture of renewable energy components

Magazine round up | 19 April 2024

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

Magazine round up | 19 April 2024

South Africa needs 13 GW of gas-to-power capacity – more than the IRP envisions

By: Darren Parker 17th April 2024 Standard Bank head of Southern Africa’s oil and gas coverage Paul Eardley-Taylor has suggested that South Africa needs 13 GW of gas-to-power (GtP) capacity, rather than the 7.2 GW to 8.6 GW outlined in the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023. Speaking at mine ventilation solutions developer... →

Standard Bank head of Southern Africa’s oil and gas coverage Paul Eardley-Taylor discusses the need for increased gas-to-power capacity in South Africa's energy mix. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson

Joburg Water showcases its reservoirs

17th April 2024 Johannesburg Water has showcased some of the various reservoirs and systems that supply the City of Johannesburg with water. The water utility also outlined the challenges in operating the systems that feed the economic hub with the critical resource. Natasha Odendaal has the story. →

Joburg Water showcases its reservoirs

Stage 16 loadshedding code seeks to reduce human error not signal imminent surge in cuts – Nersa

By: Terence Creamer 16th April 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has belatedly moved to quell concern that its recent approval of a new loadshedding code of practice, which increases the number of potential stages from eight to 16, represented a signal that the prospect for higher levels of loadshedding was... →

A person using candles during power cuts

NRS Association management committee chairperson Vally Padayachee explains the reason for the new loadshedding standard at a Nersa briefing. Recorded & Editing by Shadwyn Dikinson. 16.4.2024

On-The-Air (12/04/2024)

By: Martin Creamer 12th April 2024 Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen and platinum group metals. →

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen and platinum group metals.

Electricity outlook for winter

By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the halt in loadshedding over recent weeks; what South Africans should expect for the higher-demand winter period; and the longer-term outlook for South Africa's electricity sector. →

Electricity outlook for winter

Magazine round up | 12 April 2024

12th April 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 12 April 2024

Murray & Roberts Cementation showcases simulated mine training facility

10th April 2024 Mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation in mid-March showcased its mock-up mine and other training facilities for underground mechanised mining operators, supervisors and engineers at its Bentley Park Training Academy, in Carletonville. →

Murray & Roberts Cementation showcases simulated mine training facility

Old govt buildings to be converted into homes for State employees

By: Darren Parker 5th April 2024 Human Settlements Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi wants to convert old and unused government buildings into residential properties for government employees. She said this was part of an effort to do away with apartheid spatial planning by bringing workers closer to their places of work or to existing... →

In this video, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi discusses her department's efforts to provide housing.

Battery storage, renewables procurement make headlines

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th April 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with regard to the procurement of new electricity generation capacity and storage. →

Battery storage, renewables procurement make headlines

Magazine round up | 05 April 2024

5th April 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 05 April 2024

Masslift Africa launches Mitsubishi Forklift’s new Grendia series in South Africa

3rd April 2024 Forklift products and services provider Masslift Africa, in partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, in March launched Mitsubishi’s new-generation Grendia forklift series for the Southern African market. →

Masslift Africa launches Mitsubishi Forklift’s new Grendia series in South Africa

Magazine round up | 29 March 2024

29th March 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 29 March 2024

Rail, ports reforms gaining traction

By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key reforms being pursued across the rail and ports sectors; the recent publication of a rail network statement and the subsequent concerns raised; and Transnet's owns recovery plan. →

Rail, ports reforms gaining traction

Experts propose private solutions to better capacitate municipalities for effective water management

By: Marleny Arnoldi 28th March 2024 As South Africa starts to experience more extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and high-energy storms, the sustainability of public water systems becomes crucial; however, municipal mismanagement or lack of maintenance is posing a major risk, a panel of experts agreed in a webinar... →

Experts who participated in Creamer Media's webinar on water

Strengthening South Africa's water infrastructure

Metso brings Concorde flotation cell technology to Africa

27th March 2024 Process and optimisation company Metso has brought its Concorde flotation cell technology to Africa for the first time. Mining Weekly recently attended the launch of the first Concorde cells in Africa at local steel fabricator Betterect in Krugersdorp. Darren Parker tells us more. →

Metso brings Concorde flotation cell technology to Africa

Indigenous resources must benefit South African communities, says Ramaphosa

By: Sabrina Jardim 26th March 2024 With a global emphasis on sustainability and the effects of climate change becoming more apparent, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the sustainable use of biodiversity as the “pillar of rural economies” across South Africa. In a keynote address at the inaugural Biodiversity Economy and... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses climate change and how indigenous resources can benefit local communities

Creecy stresses importance of protecting the environment while growing the biodiversity economy

By: Sabrina Jardim 25th March 2024 Amid increasing emphasis on sustainability, this year’s inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba emphasises the importance of growing the South African biodiversity economy under the theme of ‘Collective Action for Thriving People and Nature.’ Cabinet recently noted the review of the... →

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy

Barbara Creecy discusses the importance of protecting the environment while growing the biodiversity economy

Magazine round up | 22 March 2024

22nd March 2024 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →

Magazine round up | 22 March 2024

Thungela launches fish breeding facility in Mpumalanga

20th March 2024 Coal producer and exporter Thungela in February launched a fish breeding facility at the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, in Mpumalanga, to mitigate some of the impacts of an uncontrolled release of mine-affected water in the area. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. →

Thungela launches fish breeding facility in Mpumalanga

IRP 2023 comment deadline fast approaching

By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the fast-approaching deadline for public comment on the draft Integrated Resource Plan of 2023 and stakeholders' likely reaction. →

IRP 2023 comment deadline fast approaching

Partnerships with the private sector, communities key to building climate-resilient infrastructure

By: Marleny Arnoldi 19th March 2024 The African continent needs an estimated $190-billion a year to meet its climate change mitigation and energy needs transition, but 57% of countries are in debt and unable to support the amount of investment required. These countries, therefore, need innovative finance mechanisms to advance... →

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo unpacks how government is approaching climate-resilient infrastructure financing

On-The-Air (15/03/2024)

By: Martin Creamer 15th March 2024 Martin Creamer discusses gold mines, hydrogen-based power and mining boost. →

Martin Creamer discusses gold mines, hydrogen-based power and mining boost.

REIPPPP Bid Window submissions deadline extended

By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th March 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the reasons for the extension of the bid submissions deadline for Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, what this could mean for other procurement rounds and the anticipated outcome of Bid Window 7. →

REIPPPP Bid Window submissions deadline extended

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