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Suzuki breaks through 50 000 unit sales mark

Published: 03 May 24

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) has broken through the 50 000-units-a-year sales barrier for the first time in its history. The year in question is the company’s financial year, running from April, 2023, to March, 2024.

VW Africa laments power outages in Eastern Cape, but Electricity Minister said to be tackling the problem

Published: 03 May 24

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) suffered four power outages at its Kariega plant in the second week of April, says VWA MD and chairperson Martina Biene. This happened while there was no loadshedding scheduled for the Eastern Cape.

The above image depicts the latest trucks offered by RIZON

New Class 4, 5 vehicles optimised for net-zero emissions

Published: 03 May 24

Commercial electric truck brand RIZON, the newest brand of all-electric trucks manufactured by Daimler Truck, announced the Canadian launch of its Class 4 and 5 vehicles. The RIZON brand was presented in Canada for the first time at Truck World in Toronto, which took place from April 18 to 20 – and will be available to Canadian customers for the first time with pre-orders set to begin in June 2024.

The image depicts the RFA CEO Gavin Kelly

RFA helps to address cross-border challenges

Published: 03 May 24

The Road Freight Association (RFA) – the largest national trade association in South Africa – is concerned about cross-border transport and the associated regulatory and traffic challenges. Three issues frequently occur at the border post precinct that either influence travel time or physically manifest at the border crossing, RFA CEO Gavin Kelly tells Engineering News.

The above image depicts one of the trucks operated by Knorr-Bremse

Braking company developing Africa presence

Published: 03 May 24

According to a report by the African Development Bank in the ‘Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook of Africa’ publication, 11 African countries featured in the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2023, which is why braking systems manufacturer and supplier of safety-critical subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles Knorr-Bremse sees significant growth potential on the continent. Considering the increasing likelihood of opportunities, the German company has plans to expand further into Africa.

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The Biofibre Hub Project seeks to harness the potential of plant-based fibres, particularly bast and leaf fibres, to innovate in the automotive sector and beyond

Biofibre project to enhance competitiveness

Published: 03 May 24

Government economic programme Coega Development Corporation, in partnership with scientific and technology research organisation Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have embarked on an initiative known as the Biofibre Hub Project. Positioned within the expansive 9 003 ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, this project seeks to harness the potential of plant-based fibres, particularly bast and leaf fibres, to innovate in the automotive sector and beyond.

An image of DJI product manager Ruan Botha

Data, drones can improve local agriculture

Published: 03 May 24

Smart technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned vehicles, can counter various challenges in the agricultural sector, boosting productivity, reducing costs and assisting in preserving precious resources, says drone technology company DJI product manager Ruan Botha. Innovative solutions are required for long-term sustainability and growth amid the host of challenges impacting the agriculture industry, he asserts.

An image of farm equipment working on a farm

Access to farming equipment boosts mechanisation

Published: 03 May 24

Agricultural technology company Hello Tractor, celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, aims to improve small-scale farming practices through its app Hello Tractor, which facilitates increased access to farming equipment. With a core focus on improving African agriculture through mechanisation, Hello Tractor aims to make its services more farmer-friendly, deepen its impact and expand its reach, says Hello Tractor founder and CEO Jehiel Oliver.

Blackwater mine, Australia

Published: 03 May 24

A coal mine on the traditional lands of the Gaangalu people, in the Queensland Bowen basin, in Australia.

Underground construction employee dies at Harmony's Mponeng mine

Published: 02 May 24

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an underground construction employee, working on planned rail maintenance, was killed at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in Gauteng, on May 1. The nature of the incident that led to the fatality is under investigation.