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Committed to strategic growth goals amid industry challenges

Published: 24 May 24

Despite encountering various challenges – including commodity price volatility closely linked to global economic conditions and supply chain dynamics – metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec Botswana remains committed to pursuing strategic growth and expanding its reach in the country. Multotec Botswana is committed to complying with relevant legislation in Botswana, including the Economic Inclusion Act, which came into operation in 2022. Further, it fully supports the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme aimed at creating an enabling business environment and promoting citizen participation in the development of the country’s economy, says GM James Phagane.

Vaal Water Lettuce invasion signifies need to weed out water pollution

Published: 24 May 24

The Vaal Barrage is now home to an invasive plant species that has had significant negative economic and environmental consequences for the region, and its rapid spread will not slow down without intervention. This has left the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Rand Water and local communities, besides others, scrambling to get the species under control and mitigate the damage it is causing.

Air freight leads recovery in logistics sector in March, Ctrack index shows

Published: 24 May 24

After a notable decline in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) in March increased to an index level of 119.7. This is an increase of 1.1% compared with February, and just marginally up on a year ago.

Cape Town adds new tech layer in fight against crime

Published: 24 May 24

Very early on in his term, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was told by law enforcement agencies that there could never be enough boots on the ground to fully combat violent crime and the drug trade in the city. What these agencies needed was for the local authority “to go all in” on technology, adding a new layer every time it becomes more widely available and increasingly affordable.

Environmental research underscore firm’s regional efforts

Published: 24 May 24

Engineering and mining advisory group DMT Kai Batla asserts the need for a continued focus on promoting environmental consciousness, and extensive research and development within its operations. The multinational’s Africa business is run from Johannesburg and assists companies in the Southern Africa region, as well as on the rest of the continent, with drilling and exploration projects to assess target areas for critical resource minerals.

An image of Innomotics Country CEO Tim Walwyn

Southern Africa always a key market – firm

Published: 24 May 24

With the trusted legacy of more than 150 years of Siemens engineering expertise, Innomotics is the backbone of reliable motion for industries and infrastructure worldwide. Amid the increased involvement of foreign companies in the mining and industrial sectors worldwide, leading supplier of motors and drives Innomotics South Africa asserts that the region has always been a key market and its technology has been part of the regional landscape since the start of the mining industry.

Mining’s shift highlighted in SmartMine IoT

Published: 24 May 24

With the advent of Industry 5.0, which will be characterised by the fusion of digital technologies, data analytics and automation, mining and industrial consultant Schauenburg Systems asserts that the mining industry is experiencing a profound shift towards digitalisation. Industry 5.0 heralds a new era for mining, marked by the convergence of physical and digital space. Advanced sensor technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and real-time data analytics are transforming traditional mining processes, with Schauenburg’s SmartMine IoT platform said to be particularly revolutionary.

Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan

Smart metering to drive energy efficiency

Published: 24 May 24

The age-old practice of monthly meter readings is drawing to a close in the face of the modern world’s dynamic and fluctuating energy demands says utility metering management solutions provider Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan. He explains that traditional methods and legacy systems no longer meet the demand of capturing the complete picture of energy consumption and building operations, necessitating a shift towards real-time load profile consumption data enabled by smart metering.

A cardboard cut out of the design of a modular building with a hand hovering over it

Wood pushed as viable construction material

Published: 24 May 24

Engineered wood has emerged as a viable alternative to concrete and steel in the construction industry, owing to its low-carbon footprint and technical performance as a structural material, says tertiary education institution University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School of Technology Management senior lecturer Dr Schalk Grobbelaar. However, the adoption of this solution in the industry is still notably low, he says.

BMW 7 Series clinches 2024 Car of the Year title

Published: 24 May 24

The luxurious BMW 7 Series has been awarded the 2024 South African Car of the Year (COTY) title. In a competition run by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), the the Suzuki Fronx secured second place, with the BMW M2 claiming the bronze medal.