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Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance?

Published: 26 Apr 24

In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and agriculture over the past 30 years and considers ways to end the economy’s persistent underperformance

PRASA partially restores five more railway corridors

Published: 26 Apr 24

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it has restored another five Metrorail corridors across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. These rail services were interrupted by Covid-19, vandalism, crime and poor maintenance practices under previous management teams.

PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
Given the pressing need for reliable and efficient sewer systems, the selection of materials for pipelines is of paramount importance

Plastic pipes key to modernisation

Published: 26 Apr 24

To address the challenges of water scarcity, sanitation inadequacies and the need for efficient waste management there is ongoing reassessment of the materials and technologies used in infrastructure projects, says industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) CEO Jan Venter. Within this reassessment, plastic pipes have become notable for their durability and cost-effectiveness, making them an important element in the construction and modernisation of water, sanitation and sewage systems globally.

NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEM
The self-sustaining, flushing toilet system that recycles 100% of used water targets underserved communities, and is environmentally sustainable and practical for widespread implementation

Sanitation solution developed for underserved communities, schools

Published: 26 Apr 24

The introduction of the Enviro Loo Clear Non-Sewered Sanitation System (NSSS) marks a substantial advance in addressing pressing issues of sanitation and water scarcity, says sanitation service provider Enviro Loo COO Mark La Trobe. The self-sustaining, flushing toilet system that recycles 100% of used water targets underserved communities, and is environmentally sustainable and practical for widespread implementation.

ENHANCED MAINTENANCE
The truck-mounted jetting units enhance the capability to efficiently clear stormwater drains and sewerage systems

Jetting units used proactively in maintenance

Published: 26 Apr 24

Severe flooding events along South Africa’s coastal regions have underscored the crucial role of resilient infrastructure in managing excessive rainfall, says pumps supplier Werner Pumps, which has committed to delivering 50 custom-built vehicles, at five vehicles a month, to a municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, as a proactive measure. The municipality commissioned the truck-mounted jetting units to enhance the capability to efficiently clear stormwater drains and sewerage systems within its jurisdiction.

Volkswagen to invest R4-billion to produce third model at Kariega plant in show of commitment to South Africa

Published: 26 Apr 24

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) will invest R4-billion in its manufacturing plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. The investment will be used to prepare the plant for the addition of a third model to the company’s production line-up from early 2027.

Xavantina Operations, Brazil

Published: 26 Apr 24

A gold mine in south-eastern Mato Grosso State, Brazil.

BHP has spent the last ten years simplifying their asset base only to buy one of the most complex portfolios in the industry.

BHP’s mega bid for Anglo sets stage for industry shakeup

Published: 25 Apr 24

Australia-headquartered BHP has made a bold move with its bid to acquire rival Anglo American in an all-share deal valued at $38.8-billion. With this manoeuvre, BHP aims to create the largest copper miner globally, but it could face scrutiny from Anglo shareholders over valuation concerns. Commenting on the proposed deal, Wood Mackenzie mining and metals corporate research director James Whiteside remarked that the transaction would represent the biggest shakeup of the global mining industry in more than a decade.

Anglo American share price shows traders want a sweeter bid

Published: 25 Apr 24

Traders are pushing Anglo American Plc shares above the value of BHP Group’s takeover proposal, a sign they expect a higher bid from the suitor or an interloper. BHP’s proposal, which values the target at £31.1-billion ($38.9-billion), has several moving parts — it calls for Anglo shareholders to receive BHP shares, plus stock in two listed Anglo units that would be spun off.

Electrical specialist says load curtailment in Ekurhuleni should be respected, or more outages may ensue

Published: 25 Apr 24

With the City of Ekurhuleni having entered into a load curtailment agreement with national power utility Eskom, this mandatory energy reduction has been met with some protest by businesses, but electrical control equipment provider CBI-electric:low voltage engineering executive Dr Andrew Dickson says the alternative is worse. Eskom took over control of loadshedding in Ekurhuleni in March, after the city reportedly failed to execute power outages when required. The metro had since negotiated a load curtailment agreement with Eskom, which requires that businesses reduce their electricity consumption by 30%.