Women leaders in BME ignite change in blasting industry
Celebrating International Women's Day, BME reflects on its efforts to champion gender diversity and empowerment in the mining sector.
Shaping this narrative at BME, part...
Cape Town public toilet project a huge success
A public toilet project in Cape Town – aimed at increasing the amount of clean, safe, and accessible public ablution facilities available to people...
40 not out
A 40-ton electric overhead travelling crane manufactured and commissioned 39 years ago is being refurbished at Condra’s main factory in Germiston, just a few...
Modular substations power South Africa’s data centre boom
Data centres are experiencing significant growth in South Africa as the digital revolution continues to gain momentum. To keep up with the demand, these...
5 tips for protecting your rands and cents through the rest of 2024 and...
You don’t have to be an economist to know that your hard-earned rands don’t go as far as they used to. You only have...
Bayside Canal’s R87,5 million upgrade set to improve Rietvlei water quality
As a result of development within the catchment area, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has identified the need to upgrade the Bayside Canal...
New water to secure more water supply for a growing city
Census 2022 data shows that Cape Town’s population is now 4 772 846, remarkably 27,6% higher than in 2011. Expanding Cape Town's water supply sources is...
Skilled workers are central to the sustainability of the agricultural sector
When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector...
Navigating the SA automotive sector’s green transition
The South African automotive sector is set to undergo fundamental and far-reaching change in coming years, spurred on by recent commitments from the Government...
Minority shareholders in a business do have rights under South African law
Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...
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