1.5 Degrees, Africa’s net zero conference and exhibition
28-30 March 2023, Century City Conference Centre and Precinct, Cape Town.
TO many who have attended conferences and exhibitions over the years, they all seem...
Building materials mines are stronger by association
Custodianship of mines that produce sand and aggregates, key components of concrete, is critical to the further development of South Africa’s construction industry and...
Crane operators able to lift their game with assistance from Ctrack
Ctrack takes pride in being able to monitor and manage movable assets of any shape or size, from small packages to large equipment across...
A breath of fresh air—necessity, not luxury
PICTURE yourself in a building with minimal windows, vents, doors, and other openings. There is no movement at all in the stale and dense...
Innovative tech and packaging reduce food loss and waste
By Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, Marketing Director, Tetra Pak South Africa
IN 2019 alone, one third of all food produced globally was lost or wasted. That’s 1.3...
How can we fix SA’s water challenges?
By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa
JOHANNESBURG and its surrounding cities have experienced population growth of over 400% since 1950. Gauteng,...
Condra acquires iTek Drives
Condra, a South African leader in crane and hoist manufacture, has bought iTek Drives, a distributor of the Optidrive range of variable frequency drives...
BI celebrates its 65th anniversary with solid growth and expansion
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Education and due diligence – critical before investing in alternative energy
THE ongoing energy crisis in South Africa has placed households and businesses in a predicament, with an increased urgency to supplement energy requirements, which...
Renewable energy sources
“Nothing is more environment-friendly than receiving energy directly from the sun. This is our commitment to solar technology.” says Siegbert Lapp, a member of...
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