SA’s first smartphone factory goes on auction
The Mara smartphone factory, which was launched in 2019, is empty and on auction, according to a Business Insider South Africa report. Keith Green, Park...
Russia invading Ukraine explained in 5 points
Russia invading Ukraine? Some thought it was simply a whisper in the wind of conspiracy theories. Others claimed it was right on the money....
Innovative 100% recyclable wheelie bin wheel reduces rubber waste
The 100% recyclable plastic wheel for municipal wheelie bins was developed by Mpact Plastic Containers in 2019 and commercial production commenced in 2020. This...
Electricity to cost 9.6% more from 1 April
Electricity tariffs will increase by 9.6% from 1 April for Eskom customers and from 1 July for municipal customers. Eskom had initially applied to...
SA’s first robot-assisted surgery performed at Tygerberg Hospital
Tygerberg Hospital has become the first government hospital in South Africa to successfully perform a robot-assisted surgery on Tuesday, 22 February.
The introduction of this...
Cape Town receives R5.9m assistance donation from IFC for energy transition
The City of Cape Town's Energy Directorate has accepted an offer of R5.9m in technical assistance from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Its Sustainable...
SA’s agricultural exports hit a new record high
The need to improve logistics efficiency and curb the deterioration of infrastructure remains a topical issue in South Africa's agriculture. Farming communities and agribusinesses...
Nonwoven fabrics for wipes have been developed for safe use in many sectors
Fibertex high-performance nonwoven materials used in the manufacture of wipes, are developed for safe use in diverse applications, including food service, medical attention, patient...
Updated alcohol taxes and rules proposed for South Africa
South African Breweries is calling on the government to reduce the excise tax rate in its national budget on Wednesday (23 February) or face...
Microplastic pollution linger in rivers for years
MICROPLASTICS can deposit and linger within riverbeds for as long as seven years before washing into the ocean, a new study has found.
Because rivers...
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