The past week has been full of daily developments for Hamburg-based line Hapag-Lloyd and its new Haifa-headquartered acquisition, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. Bought for $4.2 billion, it has emerged that the purchase of the 117-vessel Israeli carrier, whose capacity is estimated to be 713 000 TEU, includes the services of […]
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South Africa’s first consignment of stone fruit was shipped to China this week. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the People’s Republic of China Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, visited the Freshness First Packhouse in Franschhoek on Wednesday, where the inaugural consignment was prepared for export. The consignment comprises […]
South Africa’s dairy industry has warned that inconsistent application of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control measures is threatening exports, even as government intensifies its national vaccination campaign. Clover SA said in a statement on Friday that current eradication measures for dairy products were “inconsistent, non-standardised and exceed international standards”, placing the sector […]
SKF, global advanced bearing and rotating technology specialist, is dedicated to fighting friction, one of the leading causes of component damage, costly breakdowns and operational unreliability, by delivering solutions that improve asset reliability and advance plant sustainability for customers worldwide. Building on this commitment, SKF proudly introduces its latest advancement […]
The rapid progress of West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows – South Africa’s first gold mine in 15 years – has been underpinned by a multidisciplinary due diligence study conducted by SRK Consulting in the second half of 2025. Commissioned by specialist mining financier Nebari – a key funding stakeholder in […]
BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards. “It is critical in demanding mining operations that the correct valve is […]
Legrand SA’s next-generation Keor DK single-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has been designed to deliver high levels of power continuity, efficiency and operational flexibility in commercial, technical and infrastructure installations, where consistent power quality is essential. The Keor DK range, with ratings from 1 kVA to 20 kVA, is available […]
Stringent manufacturing standards play a key role in operational reliability in most industries, including harsh bulk materials handling environments, where equipment is exposed to impact, abrasion, misalignment and continuous duty. OST-Africa’s commitment to the highest standards encompasses the integration of engineering, fabrication, assembly, painting and inspection at one facility. This […]
Backed by BMG and Liqui Moly, young South African racing driver Karabo Malemela, delivered a standout 2025 season in the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, competing as part of the Pablo Clark Racing Motorsport Development Programme. “Through his determination, talent and a commitment to personal development, Malemela progressed rapidly […]
International company MOL Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC). The Memorandum of Understanding sets the foundation for cooperation in hydrocarbons exploration, technological innovation and crude trading. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Budapest by MOL Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer […]