Unchanged rates decision expected to be mildly positive for commercial property and mortgage demand
The unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB has kept interest rates unchanged since May 2023, after...
BPO is doing a lot more than boosting the economy
By Larry Claasen
THE understated success of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) in South Africa underlies the country's true potential.
Over the better part of a decade,...
Challenging environments are ideal opportunities to explore new innovations
In the midst of tight economic constraints and water scarcity challenges, maintenance teams are increasingly seeking innovative solutions that can work more efficiently and...
Seascape Marine Services propels educational excellence with generous inboard engine donation
Seascape Marine Services, a leading name in the maritime industry, has demonstrated its commitment to education and training by generously donating a Yanmar inboard...
SA mine gets world-first planetary gearbox customisation from SEW-EURODRIVE
When a mining operation in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province found that one of its planetary gearboxes on a high-torque conveyor was failing, it called...
The South African Valve And Actuator Manufacturers Association (SAVAMA)
Formed in 1974, the organisation currently has 21 members who collectively account for a substantial number of the valves and actuators manufactured or assembled...
Reflections on mining in Africa, and its bold new future
Considering the theme of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024 – Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African...
Fire protection is environmental protection
ONE of the images we all have in mind are the increasing number of wildfires all over the world, the other is the contamination...
Actros celebrates a quarter century in SA
By Lance Branquinho
MERCEDES-Benz’s commercial vehicles have a proven reputation amongst South Africa’s long-haul drivers and fleet managers, having been locally assembled since the 1960s.
To...
Western Cape firm nets R300 million annual deal to supply poultry delicacies to China
The landmark deal, forged through a collaboration of key players such as Wesgro and Standard Bank, has the potential to create 3000 new jobs...
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By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...