IN the business of agriculture, uptime is everything. From the tractor starting at dawn to the combine harvester wrapping up at dusk, the machinery demand is relentless. At the heart of these machines ...

SOUTH Africa launched the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), merging three state entities to tackle collapsing refinery capacity and soaring fuel imports. Mineral Resources Minister ...

HAKE deep-sea trawling is a capital-intensive and financially high-risk industry that demands a highly qualified workforce. As a result, small operators often struggle to survive. The Basani Group, a ...

Just a year ago, South Africa’s agricultural sector was reeling. Drought conditions decimated crops, foot-and-mouth disease disrupted livestock markets, and supply chains buckled under pressure. Now, ...

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the demand for faster, smarter, and more sustainable building solutions. In South Africa, both government and businesses ...

IN May 2025, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) exceeded its targets for the arrival, berthing and departure of vessels, in line with its shipping agreements, across three of its five container terminals, ...

Earlier optimism about improved efficiencies at the port of Cape Town has faded as disruptions between late February and early March exposed the inadequacy of measures meant to prevent delays. During ...

Large-scale developments in the Fisantekraal area will see the City of Cape Town expand in the east. The R7 billion Cape Winelands Airport is one of several significant drivers that will foster the ...

South Africa’s workplace absenteeism rates remain among the highest globally — averaging between 3.5% and 6%, compared to the international benchmark of 1.5%. That translates to around 8 to 15 days of ...

A NEW study commissioned by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) shows that the global market for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) is set for rapid growth, driven by demand for Long Duration ...

THE Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is rolling out key operational upgrades ahead of South Africa’s deciduous fruit export season, which begins in November and is expected to see a 3% increase in ...

Nqobile Mthembu, business development manager. AS South Africa accelerates its R158,54-billion infrastructure investment plan, the spotlight is once again on the country’s rail network – and the ...