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PRASA passenger numbers reach 40-million a year, up 167% – Emeran
Published: 28 Jun 24
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is “making steady and significant progress in getting passenger trains back on track”, with the urban rail service carrying about 40-million passengers in 2023/24 on 31 of the 40 PRASA rail corridors now operational, says CEO Hishaam Emeran. Emeran says passenger numbers have climbed by almost 25-million from a year ago.
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![Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and VP Paul Dunne.](https://cisp.cachefly.net//assets/articles/images/resized/0001140311_resized_mzilamthenjanepauldunnemineralscouncilsouthafrica0624donna1022.jpg) |
South Africa will be well represented at Shanghai Platinum Week, Minerals Council assures
Published: 28 Jun 24
South Africa will be well represented at the upcoming Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, which takes place from July 8 to 11, Minerals Council South Africa VP Paul Dunne has highlighted. This major event will occur amid the growth in demand for platinum group metals (PGM) applications in China being extremely high, which makes detailed access to the Chinese market hugely advantageous for South Africa.
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Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth
Published: 28 Jun 24
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting transactions will pick up in the second half of 2024. Stubbornly high interest rates, a hostile regulatory environment and a frothy stock market that has made valuations pricey weighed on dealmaking in the last three months.
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The future of Operation Vulindlela
Published: 28 Jun 24
Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the issues tackled during Phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela and the successes achieved thus far; the likelihood of Operation Vulindlela continuing as programme of action under the new government of national unity; and what could be on the agenda during Phase 2.
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![Image of The Spar Group national logistics executive Solly Engelbrecht](https://cisp.cachefly.net//assets/articles/images/resized/0001140397_resized_sollyengelbrechtnationallogisticsexecutiveatthespargroup1022.jpg) |
The Spar Group targets water-saving measures
Published: 28 Jun 24
The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water insecurity poses a significant threat to the integrity of retail supply chains across South Africa, as disruptions to water supply and water quality can lead to significant operational and financial risks to the South African economy, said The Spar Group national logistics executive Solly Engelbrecht.
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Event to highlight key African projects
Published: 28 Jun 24
The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference will focus on critical industry issues and investment opportunities in Africa's energy sector, including discussion on key energy projects and Africa’s burgeoning green hydrogen industry. The conference will be held from November 4 to 8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town.
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