BMG robust inhouse BTC bearing block unit (BBU) and housing products, which are manufactured exclusively for BMG to stringent quality and safety specifications, have been developed for use in tough conditions. Although the BTC range was originally designed for light to medium rotating equipment applications – like packhouses and small […]
Criterion Equipment – sole distributors of TCM forklift trucks in Southern Africa – has appointed Lenny Naidoo as National Sales Manager. Lenny brings more than 27 years’ experience in the heavy equipment, logistics and materials handling industries, serving South African and other African markets. His background includes national operations leadership, […]
The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, today announced an expansion of its African footprint through a series of strategic investments that reinforce the company’s long-term commitment to the region. As part of this growth strategy, FUCHS has signed agreements to acquire 100% ownership of its former […]
Draco Group faced an unusual challenge at Durban Gateway Terminal: remove four ageing Ship-to-Shore container cranes, each weighing close to 900 tonnes, without dragging the job out for months. Instead of dismantling them piece by piece over the five to seven months originally planned, the team engineered a far bolder […]
South Africa’s new vehicle sales increased by 10.4% year on year in October 2026, reaching 61,890 units, while vehicle exports returned to growth after months of decline. According to the latest figures released by Naamsa, domestic sales were up by 5,839 units from the 56,051 recorded in October 2025. Vehicle […]
Sales of new energy vehicles in South Africa for the first nine months of this year have exceeded the total for 2025, industry body Naamsa said on Monday, 2 November. Reflecting the extent of the growth, South Africa hit a milestone in September when one in every nine vehicles sold […]
Qantas will launch the first non-stop flights between Cape Town and Australia in October 2027, introducing a seasonal service between Cape Town and Sydney. The route will operate from 19 October 2027 to 25 March 2028, subject to government and regulatory approval. Flights will run three times a week on […]
The Competition Tribunal has approved Harith Aviation’s acquisition of 100% of Safair Holdings, the parent company of FlySafair, subject to conditions. The transaction is expected to close in late 2026, pending outstanding regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of remaining conditions. The Tribunal’s decision marks a key milestone in the acquisition, […]
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has commenced a R375m road rehabilitation programme at the Port of Richards Bay, targeting three key routes used to access major terminals and operational facilities. Source: Supplied The 18-month project, which began in October 2026, covers Urania Road, Newark Road and Ventura Road. The upgrades […]
Grindrod has completed its first test train on Transnet’s North-East Corridor, becoming the first private Train Operating Company (TOC) to operate on South Africa’s national freight rail network under the open-access framework. The operation departed from Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, on 1 November 2026 with an empty train and returned on 2 […]