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Navigating business exits in a changing global landscape

By: Shannon de Ryhove 8th November 2024 In a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of professional sell-side mergers and acquisitions advisory Deal Leaders International (DLI), business owners and attendees gathered to explore the vital, often challenging, topic of planning for a successful exit strategy. Set against the... →

Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions

By: Shannon de Ryhove 4th November 2024 A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The discussion included experts in mining filtration solutions with the aim being to reduce downtime and... →

Join Donaldson Sales Director for Africa Cameron Diesel; Donaldson Territory Manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa region Paul Pereira; and AES Group GM Axel Woestyn as they unpack how advanced filtration solutions and services increase mining profitability.

Experts weigh in on increasingly decentralised freight logistics model

By: Marleny Arnoldi 24th October 2024 As government and the private sector work to accelerate reforms and improve efficiencies in the logistics sector, experts from a range of spheres have emphasised the importance of targeted investment and collaboration to ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of the economic growth that is... →

Speakers who participated in the October 23 transport webinar

Experts weigh in on increasingly decentralised freight logistics model

South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy

By: Natasha Odendaal 10th October 2024 South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy conversations, South Africa has been working to create enabling policies and create an enabling... →

Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's Hydrogen Economy webinar

South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy

Technology can help the water utilities get ahead of deteriorating water delivery systems

By: Natasha Odendaal 3rd October 2024 Technology can play a significant role in empowering South Africa’s water utilities to get ahead of the curve and arrest the accessibility and quality decline brought about by increasingly ageing and inefficient infrastructure. However, despite the various benefits, such as enhanced efficiencies... →

Join an expert panel of speakers for a webinar on South Africa’s water utility challenges, hosted on behalf of Xylem - a leader in developing innovative water solutions through smart technology.

Systemic change in ESG in Africa offers holistic approach for sustainable development

By: Shannon de Ryhove 16th September 2024 In a recent webinar hosted by ESG Africa Conference and Expo and sponsored by tax consultancy EY, leading experts came together to discuss the importance of systemic change in environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts across Africa. The conversation emphasised the need for a holistic... →

Clockwise from top left: Nicola White, Sharon van Schalkwyk and Marie Parramon-Gurney

Skultcha CEO & chief transformation impact officer Marie Parramon-Gurney; Ubuntu Lab Institute executive director Sharon van Schalkwyk; and EY-Parthenon strategy and transactions sustainability leader Nicola White in discussion with ESG Africa Conference & Expo co-founder Wendy Poulton about systemic change in ESG in Africa.

South Africa set for massive changes as energy market pivots, renewable energy grows

By: Schalk Burger 12th September 2024 South Africa will need about 150 GW of renewable-energy generation and associated transmission infrastructure by 2050, meaning it needs to build about 6 GW of renewable-energy capacity each year. It currently has about 6.4 GW of renewable energy generation in operation, about 3 GW of embedded... →

Webinar facilitator South African Wind Energy Association CEO Niveshen Govender in conversation with Independent Power Producers Office head Bernard Magoro; South African Independent Power Producers Association chairperson Brian Day; NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen; and EY-Parthenon strategy and innovation leader Heather Orton as they discuss South Africa's renewable energy report card and investment outlook.

ESG risk should be integrated into organisational risk processes

By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd August 2024 As emphasis on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) grows globally, integrating ESG into effective risk management plays a key role in strategy development, panellists noted during a Creamer Media-hosted webinar, titled ‘The importance of integrating strategic ESG risk into... →

ESG Africa Conf – risk processes A panel of experts discuss the importance of integrating ESG into strategic and organisational risk processes in this webinar hosted on behalf of ESG Africa Conference & Expo.

Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st August 2024 While some strides have been made to increase the participation of women in business, gender parity is still way below the level it should be in the country, as is women’s participation in leadership roles. This was highlighted by speakers during Creamer Media’s Women in Business webinar, held on... →

Women in Business Watch a panel of women speakers explore critical issues and opportunities for women in the South African business landscape.

Eyes, ears still the most vulnerable to occupational harm, expert says

By: Darren Parker 15th August 2024 Eyes and ears remain the most frequently injured body parts of workers claiming compensation for occupational injuries and diseases in the South African mining and industrial sectors, insurance company Rand Mutual Assurance compensation for occupational injuries and diseases prevention and... →

Watch a panel of industry experts discuss advancing health and safety in South Africa’s industries and mining sector. Facilitated by South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health President Dr Sanjay Munnoo, this webinar on health and safety in industry and mining is hosted in partnership with Electra Mining Africa. The panelists include Dr Jessica Hutchings, Head of Prevention for COID & Operations at Rand Mutual Assurance; Chris Campbell, the CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa; Ingrid Osborne, the Co-founder and CEO of Saryx Engineering Group; and, Dushen Naidoo, Head of Safety and Sustainable Development at Minerals Council South Africa.

Powering Africa’s industrial future with Vertiv industrial solutions

7th August 2024 A recent industrial solutions focused webinar, hosted by global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions Vertiv, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by, and the innovative solutions available to, the commercial and industrial sectors in Africa. Chaired... →

(From top left) Vertiv MD for Africa Wojtek Piorko, Collaboretix MD Nils Gerstle, Swakop Electrical CEO Jaco Duvenhage, and Vertiv Technical Director for Africa Jonathan Duncan

Infrastructure refurbishment investment alone could provide R100bn/y manufacturing stimulus

By: Darren Parker 31st July 2024 South Africa’s decaying water, electricity and logistics infrastructure presents a R100-billion a year repair and refurbishment investment opportunity that could provide much-needed stimulus for the declining manufacturing sector, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa COO... →

Infrastructure refurbishment investment alone could provide R100bn/y manufacturing stimulus

Over-taxation in automotive market will undermine BEV adoption in South Africa

By: Darren Parker 17th July 2024 South Africa’s automative market is going to struggle to transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), specifically because of the country’s “peculiar” automotive market structure, which Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies manufacturing ambassador Professor Justin Barnes has said... →

Speakers who participated in a July 17 webinar focused on the South African automotive market

Over-taxation in automotive market will undermine BEV adoption in South Africa

Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments

By: Schalk Burger 11th July 2024 The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint of products imported into the EU. The six products currently being subjected to the CBAM... →

Speakers participating in a webinar on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

This webinar discusses Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and its impact on Africa and is hosted on behalf of ESG Africa Conference & Expo. The discussion is moderated by Wendy Poulton and panelists include Mahendra Shunmoogam, Dr Tsotetsi Makong, Professor David Luke and Kayla Jackson.

Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain

By: Marleny Arnoldi 27th June 2024 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved to being driven by external factors such as shareholder activism and investor confidence, rather than regulatory frameworks, finds a panel discussion hosted by Creamer Media on June 26. ESG strategies are also becoming increasingly... →

Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's ESG in Mining webinar

Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain

Mining filtration solutions transform operational efficiency, sustainability

By: Shannon de Ryhove 26th June 2024 Advanced filtration technologies are proving to be pivotal in optimising efficiency and sustainability efforts in the mining industry. This was the focal point of a recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars for unique filtration technologies provider Donaldson. The company’s advanced... →

Mining filtration solutions transform operational efficiency, sustainability

Creativity, innovation keep South Africa’s mining tech manufacturing industry competitive

By: Darren Parker 25th April 2024 An admirable degree of creativity exists within the South African mining technology and equipment manufacturing sector, giving manufacturers the necessary flexibility to weather the significant challenges over the past few years, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa CEO Lehlohonolo... →

Panellists who participated in the webinar are (from left) Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa CEO Lehlohonolo Molloyi, Multotec CEO Thomas Holtz, Simera Trace technical director Kevin O'Neill, Epiroc digital solutions buisness line manager Vikesh Chiba and South African Capital Equipment Export Council CEO Eric Bruggeman.

Showcasing innovation in mining and mining services

Accessing the growth potential of tailings retreatment and rehabilitation

By: Natasha Odendaal 11th April 2024 New research, developments in technology and advancements in equipment are unlocking significant growth opportunities in the extraction and treatment of tailings in South Africa. However, while there are many benefits in the development of the tailings sector, various risks remain, including the... →

Untapping the growth potential of tailings retreatment and rehabilitation

Panelists unpack the implications of new sustainability reporting standards for Africa

By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th April 2024 In the wake of increasing global attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, the significance of ESG reporting has never been more pronounced. The recently introduced new standards by the European Union (EU) and the US are likely to have significant implications for... →

ESG Africa Conference webinar series - New EU and US standards – implications for Africa

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

Local gas supplies not likely to come on stream in time for South Africa to avoid a 'gas cliff'

By: Darren Parker 13th March 2024 Although gas is widely regarded as a necessary part of South Africa’s future energy mix, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) head of mitigation Steve Nicholls is not convinced that a reliable source of local gas supply will be brought to bear in time for the approaching “gas cliff”. The country... →

Speakers who participated in the webinar hosted by Creamer Media on March 13.

The Role of Gas in South Africa’s Energy Transition

Tackling illegal mining key to sustainability of the mining industry

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 28th February 2024 Illegal mining is one of the biggest constraints threatening the sustainability of the South African mining industry and, while this challenge is considerable, it is not insurmountable. There are several measures that stakeholders can and are pursuing to mitigate the impact of illegal mining.... →

Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's 'Mining Sustainability and Security in the South African mining industry' webinar

Mining Sustainability & Security

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.

Experts agree ‘beyond compliance’ is the way forward for mining

By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th November 2023 There is increasing pressure from stakeholders in all sectors for companies to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, but the mining industry, in particular, has to address the negative perceptions of its performance in this regard. Mining companies are trying to... →

A panel of experts unpacked ESG in South Africa’s mining sector and the lessons they have learnt

Competition, collaboration needed for an efficient logistics network in South Africa

By: Schalk Burger 19th October 2023 Competition is important to create efficiencies in the logistics and transport network, but collaboration is similarly necessary to ensure that all the public and private sector role-players can fulfill their roles in the recovery and improvement of South Africa's underperforming logistics... →

Participants who spoke during Creamer Media's October 18 webinar on the transport sector in South Africa

A panel of experts discuss the current state of South Africa's transport and rail systems and what needs to be done to improve the country's logistics performance.

Experts highlight the potential of recoverable energy power generation

By: Darren Parker 17th October 2023 Significant additional clean electricity can be generated economically by combining dry and wet cooling technologies at power plants, Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) consulting and research and development manager Dr Hanno Reuter, who is also an extraordinary professor at Stellenbosch University,... →

Using Air Cooled Condensers ACCs for recoverable energy in power generation

Speakers deliberate waste management challenges amid moves to a circular economy

By: Simone Liedtke 5th October 2023 The concept of the circular economy has gained significant traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional linear economic models in recent years and is characterised by the principles of waste elimination, product circulation and environmental regeneration. As a result, the circular economy... →

The webinar was facilitated by Chris Whyte and the panelists include Yolandi Kruger; Bonte Edwards, Keith Anderson; and Suzan Oelofse.

Waste Management and the Circular Economy

Innovation and collaboration take centre stage in decarbonisation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st September 2023 Mining companies are leading the charge in decarbonisation, making significant strides. Yet, challenges persist, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts and innovation to strengthen this commitment. This was the central message conveyed by speakers during Creamer Media’s “Decarbonisation... →

Am image showing speakers at Creamer Media's decarbonisation webinar

Decarbonisation in Mining_ The journey to cutting carbon emissions related to mineral resources new

South Africa’s struggling water sector can learn from its peers

By: Natasha Odendaal 7th September 2023 Solving South Africa’s water challenges demands multifaceted responses, with private sector participation, good governance and technology all having critical roles in ensuring the country’s future water security. This is a portion of what emerged from a Creamer Media webinar, held on Wednesday,... →

Private Sector Participation in Water

Common agenda needed to better address gender inequality

By: Tracy Hancock 17th August 2023 While working conditions for women have improved greatly compared with those of the previous generation, gender inequality is still a considerable issue locally and needs to be tackled uniformly by corporate South Africa. A panel of influential women leaders discussed the topic of gender equality... →

Women in Business_ How to grow the role and presence of women in South African business

Considerations, opportunities for South Africa’s entrenched automotive manufacturing industry

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 26th July 2023 South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector has been a real success story for the country but there are several challenges and considerations that stakeholders must grapple with, as well as opportunities that can be capitalised on, as changes unfold, including a move towards electric vehicles.... →

The Automotive Industry_ Building on South Africa’s success and facing the challenges of the future.

Zikalala, panelists warn construction mafia poses an existential threat

By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th July 2023 Organised crime, particularly in the construction sector, has become more prevalent, more violent and more organised in recent years, with “mafia” activity having become fully fledged across the country. Addressing delegates as part of a panel discussion hosted by Creamer Media on July 19,... →

Construction site disruptions2

Renewable energy skills shortage poses major challenge to sector’s growth

By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd June 2023 The accurate determination of skills demand is becoming increasingly important as South Africa rolls out more renewable energy projects and transitions its energy system. Speaking during a webinar hosted by Creamer Media on June 22, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority... →

What is the role of renewable energy in assisting South Africa to overcome loadshedding

Small manufacturer support crucial to navigating South Africa’s difficulties

By: Simone Liedtke 11th May 2023 The inability to effectively reduce the crime rate, coupled with government interference in the manufacturing sector, slow economic growth, infrastructure deficiencies, and rising steel prices, inflation and interest rates, create a daunting landscape for South Africa’s local manufacturing... →

Small manufacturer support crucial to navigating South Africa’s difficulties

The Business Case for ESG

26th April 2023 Companies are still struggling to understand environmental, social and governance (ESG), owing to a lack of education on the subject and the need to introduce and uphold identical standards throughout a company to ensure everyone is on the same page, says consultancy Envision Advisory Services... →

The Business Case for ESG

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

Water challenges a consequence of a multitude of external issues

By: Natasha Odendaal 30th March 2023 While South Africa’s water sector challenges are vast, and longstanding, many external factors are impacting on the country’s ability to provide reliable clean quality water to all its citizens. This is according to a panel participating in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar titled ‘Water: Challenges... →

Speakers who participated in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar on challenges in water infrastructure and treatment

Water challenges a consequence of a multitude of external issues

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