SOUTH AFRICA New standards pave way for green cementPozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production. | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: The rise of gender-specific PPE in constructionDesiree Hlubi, Sisi brand manager at BBF Safety Group | |
SOUTH AFRICA Guala Closures to acquire Coleus Packaging and dominate cap marketColeus is one of the biggest suppliers of crown corks in South Africa. | |
SOUTH AFRICA Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeoverBell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe | |
SOUTH AFRICA Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SAWaste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations. | |
SOUTH AFRICA Deutz gets Compcom green light for Rolls-Royce dealRolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio | |
SOUTH AFRICA Compcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of ProblastSource: Curiosophotography/Pexels | |
SOUTH AFRICA Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cementGreen cement would be a climate win for the globe. Source: Engin Akyurt/Pexels | |
SOUTH AFRICA SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the futureStarship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr | |
SOUTH AFRICA 2023 Pressure Pipe Conference: Safripol emphasises significance of sustainability[Sindy Peters] If plastic's wide use is to continue, the issue of waste needs to be addressed, said Safripol's Nyambeni Luruli... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Government should encourage the use of locally produced building materials[Morag Evans] President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent announcement of a substantial infrastructure development drive to address the economic impact of Covid-19 will go a long way towards stimulating recovery in the beleaguered construction industry... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #YouthMonth: How Muzi Shongwe is transforming his community one brick at a time[Sindy Peters] Inspired by his late father, Muzi Shongwe's passion for business culminated in Muzi Bricks and Project - a brickmaking business helping build Soshanguve - the community in which he operates... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #LockdownLessons: Create your own strategy in times of crisis[Sindy Peters] Daniel Petrov, managing director of Peikko South Africa, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #LockdownLessons: Continued support needed from government, corporates, ordinary citizens[Sindy Peters] Njombo Lekula, MD at PPC, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #LockdownLessons: Manage risk appropriately, stay positive, look for solutions[Sindy Peters] Adele Naidoo, head of human resources at JoJo, shares her experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how her organisation is navigating these unusual times... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #InnovationMonth: Stainless steel LCC brought into 21st century with app[Sindy Peters] According to Sassda executive director John Tarboton, one of the biggest obstacles to the specification of stainless steel in certain applications is the misperception that it's more expensive in comparison to other initially cheaper options... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition[Nazeera Mia] The Competition Commission recently announced its unconditional approval of Grohe Luxembourg Four SA's acquisition of joint control over South African-based Apex Valves South Africa, Cobra Watertech, Isca, Libra Bathrooms, Vaal Sanitaryware and Expiro Manufacturing (Watertech Companies). |