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Green hydrogen developments in South Africa 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 6th October 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest update on the creation of South Africa's Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy; the launch of a green hydrogen proof-of-concept initiative in the transport sector; and what developments may be next on the green hydrogen front. →
Magazine round up | 06 October 2023
6th October 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
4th October 2023 Automotive industry body the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) hosted a launch event for its tyre safety programme on September 1 in Pretoria. →
Fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration seen as catalyst for nascent green hydrogen economy 
By: Terence Creamer 2nd October 2023 In a milestone for South Africa’s nascent green hydrogen economy, three large corporates have teamed up to showcase the potential of using domestically produced hydrogen as a zero-emission transportation alternative. During a demonstration in Gauteng, a second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel cell... →
On-The-Air (29/09/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 29th September 2023 Martin Creamer unpacks opportunities from manganese, urban mining and reviving manufacturing →
Eskom's summer outlook
By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th September 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's system outlook for the high-maintenance summer months; the early return of units at Kusile and the impact of that decision on pollution; and an update on Koeberg. →
Magazine round up | 29 September 2023
29th September 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Vodacom to complete Midrand campus solar PV installation by year-end
28th September 2023 African connectivity, digital and financial services company, Vodacom is on track to finalise the transformation of its Midrand campus, in Gauteng, into a 10.5 gigawatt-hours-a-year grid-based solar photovoltaic plant by December, about five months ahead of schedule. Tracy Hancock tells us more. →
On-The-Air (22/09/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 22nd September 2023 Martin Creamer unpacks Gautrain developments and green energy. →
Magazine round up | 22 September 2023
22nd September 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Experts explore offshore wind’s potential in SA energy mix
By: Marleny Arnoldi 21st September 2023 With the World Bank estimating South Africa to have 901 GW of offshore wind generation potential, legal and consulting professionals are examining the promising opportunities and challenges associated with the emerging sector. Academic research has pinpointed several areas, including Cape Town,... →
More licences approved for transmission company
21st September 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's approval of two more licences required for the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) to begin operating, when the NTCSA is expected to start operating and what still needs to be done... →
Growthpoint showcases safe, high quality student accommodation developments
21st September 2023 Student accommodation real estate investment trust Growthpoint Student Accommodation recently took media on a tour of some of their student residences. Schalk Burger was on site. →
Empowered group keen to see Gautrain run by South Africans from 2026
By: Martin Creamer 20th September 2023 The Strategic Partners Group (SPG) is the empowerment partner in the Gautrain, the rapid rail link owned by the Gauteng provincial government and run by the Bombela Concession Company (BCC). When the current concession expires in 2026 will SPG continue to be a Gautrain participant, is the... →
Maxus launches commercial EV dealership in Menlyn, Pretoria
By: Darren Parker 19th September 2023 Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation (SAIC) has appointed South African dealer and distributor Maxus to market and sell its commercial EVs. The newly formed company is among South Africa’s first distributors to focus exclusively on the EV market,... →
Finnish Embassy launches funding for circular economy, good governance projects
By: Darren Parker 15th September 2023 The Embassy of Finland has launched its support for several South Africa-based projects – two circular economy projects and two projects focused on promoting good governance under its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), with a focus on supporting female-led enterprises. "Being a startup... →
On-The-Air (15/09/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 15th September 2023 Martin Creamer discuses green mining, skills, copper demand. →
South Africa's grid capacity constraints
By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th September 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the various grid-related funding proposals and delivery mechanisms being considered by South Africa and what this could mean for adding much-needed electricity supply. →
Magazine round up | 15 September 2023
15th September 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
New report highlights how imported cement destabilises the economy
By: Darren Parker 13th September 2023 The negative impact on the South African economy caused by substituting local cement production with imported cement was highlighted in a report released by cement manufacturer PPC in conjunction with the Centre for African Management and Markets (CAMM) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science... →
Anglo donates CBD building to Maharishi Invincibility Institute
13th September 2023 Diversified miner Anglo American in August announced the handover of its 45 Main Street building, in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD), to nonprofit private education institution the Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. →
Gauteng economy to get private sector boost
By: Natasha Odendaal 11th September 2023 A major private-sector-led initiative, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Treasury, has been launched to unlock significant private sector resources for investment into South Africa’s largest economy and bridge the gap between government vision and corporate action. The Project 35% Plus... →
On-The-Air (08/09/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 8th September 2023 Martin Creamer talks about platinum, commodities and clean electricity. →
Magazine round up | 08 September 2023
8th September 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Transnet posts big financial loss
By: Creamer Media Reporter 7th September 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses State-owned Transnet's financial and operational results; the response of government and the new Transnet chairperson; and potential developments in the months ahead. →
SAP, EPI-USE launch Africa’s first AppHaus
6th September 2023 Africa’s first AppHaus, a creative space available to organisations that use SAP solutions, has been launched in South Africa to bolster innovation on the continent. Natasha Odendaal has the story. →
NAACAM, IFC launch localisation platform
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 4th September 2023 The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched and demonstrated the Localisation Optimisation Opportunity Platform (LOOP), a ‘matchmaking’ platform developed by the two entities to... →
An updated IRP and Eskom's restructuring make headlines
By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st September 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe's plan to take an updated Integrated Resource Plan through Cabinet processes soon and the latest update from the Department of Public Enterprises on Eskom's restructuring. →
On-The-Air (01/09/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 1st September 2023 Martin Creamer talks about developments in zinc, aluminium, inwardly-focused miners →
Magazine round up | 01 September 2023
1st September 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Fiscal consolidation, structural reform key to bolstering South Africa’s economic growth – IMF
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 31st August 2023 With tough global economic financial conditions and the rising needs and development priorities that South Africa has, government must better manage its fiscal situation, as well as address its structural issues to ensure the country can be placed on a sustainable growth and debt path. This was... →
Transport Minister opens Sanral Vala Zonke pothole War Room
30th August 2023 The National Department of Transport in July launched the Vala Zonke War Room which will monitor and manage all pothole repairs in the country at the South African National Roads Agency’s Central Operations Centre in Centurion. Cameron Mackay has the story. →
On-The-Air (25/08/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 25th August 2023 Martin Creamer discusses Thungela’s tree planting, renewables, rail →
Magazine round up | 25 August 2023
25th August 2023 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Sasol assessing solutions to bolster liquid fuels volumes at Secunda
By: Creamer Media Reporter 24th August 2023 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer speaks about the latest developments at Sasol's Secunda operation, including the R36-billion impairment Sasol has taken, what this means for the Secunda operation, the air quality emissions challenge Sasol is facing and what the developments at Sasol say... →
Nestlé localises production of coffee mixes
23rd August 2023 Food and beverage company Nestlé South Africa in July showcased a new production plant at its site in Babalegi, Hammanskraal, to locally produce the Nescafé Gold range of coffee mixes. The investment involved R79-million for new equipment and staff training for 27 new employees. Marleny Arnoldi... →
Brics energy ministers agree to cooperate to improve access, reduce emissions
By: Terence Creamer 18th August 2023 Energy Ministers and officials from the Brics bloc met in Sandton on Friday to discuss potential areas of collaboration for improving access to secure and affordable energy, while transitioning to cleaner energy systems. The meeting was chaired by South Africa’s Mineral Resources and Energy... →
On-The-Air (18/08/2023)
By: Martin Creamer 18th August 2023 Martin Creamer discusses renewables and decarbonisation projects. →
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