Consumers urged to buy local goods
South Africans have been encouraged to buy local products this festive season as this could contribute to improving the country’s economy.
“People who loosen their...
How Africa can get more from its minerals
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to build a stronger economy that is resilient in the face of future threats. One of the...
Electricity price increases threaten farming sustainability
The ever-increasing electricity price threatens the sustainability of affordable food production. This was the warning Free State Agriculture (FSA) gave the National Energy Regulator...
Air pollution drops – for wrong reasons
CLIMATE activists say years of mismanagement, coupled with the Covid-19 pandemic, are behind the drop in South Africa’s air pollution levels.
According to new research...
Sasol ease its debt burden in $2bn deal
LYONDELLBASELL and Sasol have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) through which LyondellBasell will acquire...
New stainless steel valves
Valtorc International has introduced into the marketplace it's high performance all stainless steel flanged ends ANSI class 150# solenoid valves. Normally closed design with...
Government considers use of nuclear energy
South Africa’s National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has requested that the public comment on government’s new nuclear power proposal. The proposal suggests that government procures...
Turning plastic waste into hydrogen gas & carbon nanotubes
by Bob Yirka , Phys.org
A team of researchers from the U.K., China, and Saudi Arabia has developed a process for converting plastic waste into...
Traxtion commits to R1,5 billion rail investment
TRAXTION Group, a provider of rail services and solutions across the African continent has announced its intention to embark on a significant investment programme...
Kauai launches the Normal Burger
In step with its Don’t Go Back to Abnormal campaign, KAUAI has launched the Normal Burger; a fast-service, though freshly-prepared burger that’s actually good...
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