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Rand-Air’s proactive training culture supports their customer service value proposition
20th May 2022

Customers in the portable air and power industries across Southern Africa have been relying on Rand-Air as a trusted rental partner for over 49 years. The company’s extensive rental fleet of... 


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New containerised bulk air cooling solution ideal for African mines
20th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Cooling equipment supplier Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) added a containerised bulk air cooler (BAC) to its range of BACs last month. The coolers keep underground temperatures at an optimum level,... 


April bakkie, truck sales slide but more cars sold year-on-year
20th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales, although dented by the impact of the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, managed to remain in positive territory in April, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Domestic... 


Dewatering experts grow IPR from rental to custom builds
18th May 2022

The success of IPR is rooted in its evolution from just renting diesel-driven dewatering pumps to designing and manufacturing fit-for-purpose solutions that are reliable and cost effective.... 


MIC Khulisani Ventures concludes first allocation with tech companies
17th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Mineworkers Investment Company’s (MIC’s) Khulisani Ventures has concluded its first allocation of R43.5-million to technology companies Kelo and Rentoza. In July 2021, MIC launched MIC... 


Get the job done efficiently with Atlas Copco’s smart surface dewatering solutions
16th May 2022

Atlas Copco’s innovative surface dewatering pump ranges are defined by high performance, reliability, long lifecycle and ease of use, making them the preferred choice of countless industries that... 


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Battery installation bolsters solar plant efficacy
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Renewable-energy turnkey provider African Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Renewables is installing two 540 kWh hybrid lithium-ion batteries at a business park near the Eastgate shopping centre, in... 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project, South Africa
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has demonstrated the project's potential to be West Wits’ cornerstone project as the company aims to become a midtier gold producer. 


Jungheinrich starts 2022 financial year in line with expectations
12th May 2022

Forecast for 2022 financial year unchanged Business development in first quarter of the 2022 financial year was in line with Jungheinrich’s expectations. Despite challenges in the supply chains and... 


Shumani is a one-stop shop for mining procurement
11th May 2022

The mining industry still offers a significant opportunity for growth, says Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula. Supplying a wide range of equipment from leading brands, the company is... 


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Supplier triples fleet as rains plague mines
6th May 2022

Flooding of openpit mines and quarries has become widespread following intense and unseasonal rainfall in many parts of South Africa recently, demanding added dewatering capacity. Dewatering pump... 


Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
4th May 2022

Sarens is the global leader and industry reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting and engineered transport. With state-of-the-art equipment and value engineering, Sarens offers its clients... 


Rand-Air – making safety count … every day
29th April 2022

The employee safety and health narrative is on the global lips of mining and industry. The objective of keeping a business’s most value asset, its personnel, safe and preventing risk of injury or... 


Pump station failure calls for rapid dewatering response
28th April 2022

There was no time to lose when dewatering specialist Integrated Pump Rental took a call from a long-standing customer recently; a vital pump station had gone down and they needed help urgently.... 


Werner Pumps secures contract for 9 trucks for eThekwini
28th April 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Werner Pumps has secured a contract for nine of its locally manufactured high-powered jetting and vacuuming truck units through a contractor to the eThekwini Municipality. The... 


Businesses start to count the costs of the KZN flooding
22nd April 2022

The recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal has had a huge impact on businesses operating in South Africa in general and more so on those operating in the province. Apart from lost productivity, there has... 


Integrated Pump Rental
Integrated Pump Rental
22nd April 2022

Integrated Pump Rental is a specialist pump rental organisation that caters to the needs of all sectors, including mining, quarrying, construction, wastewater, energy and general industry across... 


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Many manufacturers still without backup power
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

Many local manufacturers still do not have backup power installed, while others lack adequate power solutions to effectively limit the production losses incurred during power outages or... 


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QES mobile generators ordered locally
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

Air, power and flow solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique has received orders this year for its QES mobile, plug-and-play generators from local companies, mostly for standby power purposes... 


March new-vehicle sales up 16.5%, but exports slide 12.4%
15th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in March increased by 16.5%, to 50 607 units, compared with the same month last year. This is the highest monthly sales number since the prepandemic month of October... 


The heat is on for COJ over back-billed chargers
8th April 2022

The dispute between the non-profit Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association (JPOMA) and the City of Johannesburg regarding millions in back-billed refuse charges is set to escalate... 


SA property market bears brunt of Covid-19
8th April 2022

The South African property market struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, with virtually all sectors registering a decline in performance. This is according to a new report published by JLL, a... 


Wesbank sees new-vehicle sales climbing to 525 000 units this year but warns of downside risks
8th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Asset finance group WesBank forecasts that about 525 000 new vehicles will be sold in the local market this year, up from the 464 122 units sold last year. However, rising inflation, increasing... 


Legal tussle over Amber access project continues
7th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The US Department of Interior’s (DOI’s) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) this week filed a response to court briefings lodged by TSX- and NYSE-listed Trilogy Metals and its Ambler Metals joint... 


Pump leader triples dewatering fleet as rains plaque mines
4th April 2022

Flooding of open pit mines and quarries has become widespread following intense and unseasonal rainfall in many parts of South Africa recently, demanding added dewatering capacity. Lee Vine,... 


Turning property into prosperity in 2022
30th March 2022

While South Africa’s property market has been sluggish over the past five years, it is starting to show encouraging signs of improvement, says Bheki Vilakazi, Managing Director of SVA... 


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Office-to-housing conversions hold some potential, but conditions apply
25th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa looks to recover from the impacts of Covid-19, the viability of the trend of converting office buildings into residential properties is under scrutiny, with local and international... 


Tenant red flags and how to avoid them
24th March 2022

The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. However, with the rise of investors choosing to take advantage of low prices and... 


Naamsa worried about Ukraine conflict, says February new-vehicle sales increased by 18.4%
18th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is concerned about the potential global impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  “The current hostilities pose another potential global supply... 


Sarens installs 70 turbines in two wind farms in South Africa
11th March 2022

Sarens has installed 35 turbines in the Karosa and Soetwater wind farms respectively. This operation positions the company as a pioneer in the transport and lifting of machinery on the African... 


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Cranes deployed in Mozambique
11th March 2022

Brakpan-based crane rental company Sarens Siba successfully supplied its CC1100 crane to a project last year, in Mozambique, during which no time was lost, and no injuries occurred. “The project... 


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Cape Town looks to IPPs to make the city load-shedding resilient by 2027
11th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is taking steps to protect the city from Stage 3 load-shedding by 2027 at a minimum – but preferably Stage 4 – in a move that he believes will facilitate... 


Exciting trends shaping agriculture supply chains
10th March 2022

By Gerhard Stander – Director: Retail and Agriculture, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa The global pandemic has brought renewed focus on one of the most fundamental components of the global economy: food... 


Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport
Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport
10th March 2022

At Sarens Siba, we have the noble mission to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport for our clients in the region of Southern Africa.  With... 


New-vehicle availability, used-car pricing to normalise in 2023 – Motus
4th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Global supply chain disruptions, new-vehicle availability and preowned vehicle pricing are all only expected to settle at some form of “new normal” in 2023, says Motus CEO Osman Arbee. Current... 


The largest luxury resort in EAST Africa is under construction - here's what to expect when it opens
3rd March 2022

A significant new luxury, mixed-use seaside resort development has been launched in Zanzibar which, when completed, will be the biggest of its kind in East Africa.  Blue Amber, which nestles along... 


Standard Bank forecasts 8% to 10% growth in 2022 new-vehicle sales
25th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

The new-vehicle market could grow by between 8% and 10% this year, reaching a level of 500 000 units, says Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) automotive retail finance head Cyril Zhungu. “After a... 


Rand Air’s Northern Cape Kathu Depot celebrates a decade of rental success!
24th February 2022

February 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of Rand Air’s Northern Cape Kathu Depot. This is also a celebration of the dedicated and passionate Kathu team and the Depot’s exponential growth over the... 


Using alternative data in credit risk modelling
18th February 2022

Here is useful information on how to assess alternative data and combine it with so-called traditional data to improve credit risk modelling 


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Hybrid solutions can be more affordable – firm
18th February 2022

Globally, mining is well-known as an energy-intensive sector, a situation that is further aggravated by a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, explains consulting firm Economic Development Solutions MD... 


January new-vehicle sales up 19.5%, exports decline by 9.3%
18th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

The new-vehicle market started the year “on a very positive note”, continuing its gradual recovery to pre-Covid-19 levels, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Domestic new-vehicle sales... 


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Trial by fire for KZN businesses in 2021
11th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the civil unrest in July last year – a setback in an already challenging year for businesses in KwaZulu-Natal – construction and generator supply company Hire It has noted an uptick in... 


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Industrial supplier focuses on growth in port city
11th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the challenging business landscape, industrial and construction equipment supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment regards Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal,  as a city with opportunities for... 


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Sulzer South Africa, established in 1922, partners with critical industries like power, oil & gas, water, mining, and chemicals to boost...

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ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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At Airshrink - CiP, we surpass customer expectations with innovative MV and LV cable accessories, including heat shrink joints, terminations,...

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