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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Insights into the fight against the construction mafia

Insights into the fight against the construction mafia
[Lindsey Schutters] The construction mafia has had a negative impact on South Africa’s economy and government is responding…

Posted 4 days ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Milkor puts SA back on the advanced military engineering radar

Milkor 380 is entirely locally developed and fabricated
Milkor 380 is entirely locally developed and fabricated
[Lindsey Schutters] The Milkor 380 is a locally developed, world leading UAV platform that is growing South Africa’s engineering capabilities…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
New standards pave way for green cement

Pozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production.
Pozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production.
[Lindsey Schutters] SANS 8615 is significant step forward for carbon reduction in construction…

Posted 11 days ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
SA engineering sector waits on MEIBC decision

MEIBC is seeking to expand its scope
MEIBC is seeking to expand its scope
[Lindsey Schutters] Metal and Engineering Bargaining Council seeks scope expansion to enhance industry representation…

Posted 20 days ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: Lufuno Maishe is lifting women in engineering

#WomensMonth: Lufuno Maishe is lifting women in engineering
[Lindsey Schutters] Lufuno Maishe, hoisting project engineer at ABB South Africa shares her insights and experiences as the first in her field…

Posted 24 days ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
High Court orders liquidation of Indiwize Construction

Slowly the State Capture prosecution is moving forward.
Slowly the State Capture prosecution is moving forward.
[Lindsey Schutters] The ongoing State Capture prosecutions involving the construction of Kusile power station had another landmark ruling…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
We haven’t found aliens yet, but SA is helping the search

The MeerKAT radio telescope in the Northern Cape is an important part of the search for alien life in the universe.
The MeerKAT radio telescope in the Northern Cape is an important part of the search for alien life in the universe.
[Lindsey Schutters] Dr Seimion highlighted the important role the South African space astronomy community plays in the search for alien life…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
SA hosts historic International Astronomical Union General Assembly

Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.
Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.
[Lindsey Schutters] The IAU General Assembly made its way to the African continent for the first time, bringing together the brightest minds in the universe…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: The rise of gender-specific PPE in construction

Desiree Hlubi, Sisi brand manager at BBF Safety Group
Desiree Hlubi, Sisi brand manager at BBF Safety Group
[Lindsey Schutters] Desiree Hlubi discusses the growing importance of gender-specific personal protective equipment in the South African construction sector…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Macpherson lauds Cape Town's fight against construction mafia

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has kept up the pace of policy implementation and infrastructure improvement he adopted when taking the cabinet position.
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has kept up the pace of policy implementation and infrastructure improvement he adopted when taking the cabinet position.
[Lindsey Schutters] A public-private partnership in Cape Town has been praised by the minister for tackling the issue of construction mafia disruptions…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Guala Closures to acquire Coleus Packaging and dominate cap market

Coleus is one of the biggest suppliers of crown corks in South Africa.
Coleus is one of the biggest suppliers of crown corks in South Africa.
[Lindsey Schutters] Guala Closures received CompCom approval to merge its operations with Coleus Packaging through an acquisition deal…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
New arc welding standards open for public comment

Source: Rizky Nuriman/Unsplash
Source: Rizky Nuriman/Unsplash
[Lindsey Schutters] The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has issued a Government Gazette calling for comment on the proposed arc welding standards…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Ramaphosa puts infrastructure at centre of GNU

President Cyril Ramaphosa is leaning hard on infrastructure as the route to SA's prosperity.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is leaning hard on infrastructure as the route to SA's prosperity.
[Lindsey Schutters] President Cyril Ramaphosa's made a renewed commitment to infrastructure development…

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeover

Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe
Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe
[Lindsey Schutters] A family-led takeover will see Bell Equipment delist from the JSE amid rapid European expansion…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.
Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.
[Lindsey Schutters] Police Minister Mchunu makes major amendments to scrap metal and metal trading regulations…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Western Cape uses #CapeStorm to call for decentralised emergency housing fund

The Western Cape is in the clutches of its second major storm in 2024. Source: Unsplash/Hennie Stander
The Western Cape is in the clutches of its second major storm in 2024. Source: Unsplash/Hennie Stander
[Lindsey Schutters] Western Cape provincial minister of infrastructure calls for decentralisation of emergency housing fund…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Macpherson pledges to redirect funds to ‘building SA’

Minister Dean Macpherson spent the week sketching his vision for the department
Minister Dean Macpherson spent the week sketching his vision for the department
[Lindsey Schutters] Dean Macpherson unveils vision for public works and infrastructure in South Africa…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure sets vision for SA

New minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has had a busy first week.
New minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has had a busy first week.
[Lindsey Schutters] New Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has sent out his first official communication setting his vision for South Africa…

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Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
Deutz gets Compcom green light for Rolls-Royce deal

Rolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio
Rolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio
[Lindsey Schutters] Competition Commission gives green light to Deutz acquisition of Rolls-Royce power systems business unit…

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Lindsey Schutters
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: Human capital is the beating heart of Coega

Coega SEZ is driven by a commitment to creating opportunities for the youth in nearby communities.
Coega SEZ is driven by a commitment to creating opportunities for the youth in nearby communities.
[Lindsey Schutters] Coega's human capital hub is an example of sustainable development and skills training…

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