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Airbus outsprints troubled rival Boeing in 2024 airliner deliveries
31st January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The depth of the issues facing US aerospace giant Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes business, and the scale of the lead taken by its arch-rival, Europe-based Airbus, came sharply into focus with the... 


Steel pipes
Much at stake as Itac moves on ‘flagship’ review of South Africa’s steel tariff structure
31st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The review of South Africa’s steel tariff structure set to be undertaken by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has been described as the largest ever and is,... 


Vodacom-Orange JV to expand coverage in underserved rural DRC
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom and Orange have teamed up to form a first-of-its-kind rural towerco (tower company?) partnership aimed at expanding network coverage to underserved areas in the... 


AI, connectivity and sustainability to shape tech landscape in 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2025 technology landscape is set to be shaped by rapid innovation, with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and sustainability driving both business and societal progress.... 


Port of Maputo sees 1% dip in volumes in 2024
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) handled a total volume of 30.9-million tons last year – 1% less than in 2023. MPDC’s direct operations moved 14.2-million tons, an increase of 14% from the... 


South African-made Hilux bakkies take top two spots at Dakar 2025
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

It was a big start to the year for Toyota as its locally designed and built Hilux racing bakkies secured first and second place at Dakar 2025. Yazeed Al Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk – team Overdrive... 


PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


Norway new-car market now 89% electric
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Just short of 89% of the new cars sold in Norway last year were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to statistics released by the Norwegian Road Federation. In 2023, the BEV share reached... 


Andrew Mentis
75 years strong – a legacy of excellence
31st January 2025

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 


Anglo providing millions of zero-emission kilometres for thousands of European passengers.
Anglo delivering more platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell mobility options across Europe
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-linked Anglo American is delivering new platinum group metals (PGM)-catalysed hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) mobility options across Europe. The London- and... 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm says
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng.
Ferromanganese revival hopes raised by Competition Tribunal’s green light
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Competition Tribunal approval of the acquisition of ferromanganese major Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng, is raising hopes of a revival of South Africa’s manganese alloy potential. Metalloys,... 


Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly
RFA encourages careful study of Transnet network statement to avoid snags
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s approval of the publishing of the Transnet network statement, which facilities open access to South Africa’s rail network by third-party operators, the... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
GNU must drive service delivery, meaningful change, says CESA CEO
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the post-election period brought its share of challenges, and with South Africa navigating the complexities of the Government of National Unity (GNU), it also sparked a renewed focus on... 


An image of construction workers
WEF predicts 78m jobs to be added by 2030 despite tech disruption
24th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) ’Future of Jobs Report 2025’ reveals that 22% of jobs globally will face disruption by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million... 


Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
24th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


A TFR locomotive
Network Statement a major step in rail reform – B4SA
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the release of the Network Statement as an exciting and significant milestone in the journey towards meaningful rail sector reform in... 


EV sign on road
Regulatory barriers, limited charging networks stall EV progress despite tax incentive
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 


Aviation manufacturers’ supply chain issues hitting the world’s airlines
24th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The severe supply chain issues currently afflicting both airframe and aero engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is having a noticeable effect on the world’s airlines, the International... 


Infrastructure reform key to lift South Africa’s growth, says BER
Infrastructure reform key to lift South Africa’s growth, says BER
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must invest R200-billion to revive its frayed railways, half that amount again to upgrade water infrastructure, and tackle bottlenecks in both electricity and governance to achieve an... 


Analogue switch-off now set for March 31
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The final switch-off date for South Africa’s analogue frequencies has now been set for the end of March. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ (DCDT’s) three-month extension... 


MDPMI provisional report to be released in early part of 2025
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission aims to publish the provisional report of its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) early in 2025. This follows an extension of the initial publication... 


First module of Hammanskraal water project completed
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the City of Tshwane (CoT) metropolitan municipality and the Magalies Water Board are advancing the long-awaited Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment... 


Dealer body ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2025
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen says he is “cautiously optimistic” about new-vehicle sales in 2025. This follows a 3% decline in the total market last... 


Picup to start rolling out electric vehicles this year
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Picup Technologies has started providing electric mobility solutions to its driver network, all of whom are independent contractors, for deliveries within a five-kilometre radius in selected urban... 


Toyota sales decline by 10% as economy, Chinese newcomers bite
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) saw its new-vehicle sales slip by 9.8% in 2024 compared with 2023 – this in an overall market that was down 3%. The local arm of the Japanese manufacturer,... 


China’s MG makes SA debut
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

MG has returned to the South African market after exiting the country in 2016. The former British brand belongs to Shanghai giant SAIC Motor, which acquired it in 2007. 


MBA North warns construction firms against flouting immigration laws
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 


Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey
24th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 


 South Africa and Nigeria, the region’s two biggest economies, are both making reforms that boost their creditworthiness and economic-growth prospects,.
Sub-Saharan Africa economies well placed for 2025, says Moody’s Ratings
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to improve to an average 4.2% this year from an estimated 3.8% in 2024, boosted by investments in energy and infrastructure and an expanded services... 


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Innovative trolleys introduced for waste pickers
24th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has unveiled innovative new trolleys for  informal waste pickers designed to make waste collection easier, safer and more efficient. Developed with the City... 


A Seriti Green wind farm
G20 sets JET focus on Mpumalanga, says Seriti Green
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 


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