|
SELECT a_id, a_id_word, a_headline, a_publish_date, a_abstract, a_author, a_has_video, a_has_audio FROM su_cat_sg_mappings, re_categories , re_category_sections_assoc , pr_sections , pr_article_section_assoc , pr_articles_search, pr_article_media_assoc WHERE csg_sg_id = 1 AND csg_cat_id = cat_id AND a_status = 1
AND a_process_status = 4 AND a_expiry_date >= 1719424800
AND cat_id = scat_cat_id AND scat_s_id = s_id AND s_id = ase_s_id AND ase_a_id = a_id
AND cat_re_id = 42 AND ama_a_id = a_id AND ama_mt_id = 2 AND ama_p_id = ase_p_id AND s_id NOT IN (14903,14910,14911,14906,14904,14912,14909,14908,14907,14905) AND a_publish_date <= 1719424800 AND ase_s_id IN (13144,14299,13177,14298,13145,13147,14184,13146,13149,14301,13150,13153,14275,13151,13152,13148,14302,14304,14303,14305,13154,13155,13156,13157,13158,13159,13160,13161,14309,13162,13171,13163,13164,13165,13166,13167,13168,14300,13169,13170,13172,13173,13174,13175,14307,14276,14308,14310,13176,13188,13189,13190,13191,14187,13194,13196,13197,13195,13198,13200,13201,13202,14306,13203,13204,13205) GROUP BY a_id ORDER BY a_publish_date DESC LIMIT 0, 100
|
|
Defence industries association calls for greater investment in the underfunded SANDF
Published: 24 Jun 24
South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) CEO Sandile Ndlovu has issued an open letter to the country’s next (and currently not yet known or appointed) Defence Minister, calling for urgent and significant investment in the country’s defence force. (Following the recent national elections, in which no party gained a majority, the creation of a so-called Government of National Unity – in reality, a broad-based, or “Grand” coalition – is currently being negotiated, ...
|
|
 |
Mavuso says incoming Ministers must have integrity, competency
Published: 24 Jun 24
Re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to build a government that is “capable and honest” will depend on new Ministers being able to put party politics aside and focus on getting the job done, says Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso.
In her latest weekly newsletter, she says there will be a difficult balance to strike between the competitive nature of democratic politics and the need for people to work together to deliver.
|
|
 |
El Niño dries up South Africa’s agricultural business confidence for the second quarter
Published: 24 Jun 24
The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and Industrial Development Corporation’s Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) reached a 15-year low of 38 points in the second quarter of the year.
This is the lowest level since the third quarter of 2009 and compares with a level of 40 in the first quarter of the year.
|
|
 |
PPC reports a 20.6% boost in revenue thanks to Zimbabwe business
Published: 24 Jun 24
Cement company PPC has reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in revenue to about R10-billion for the financial year ended March 31, compared with the R8.3-billion in revenue reported for the prior financial year. At the release of its financial results, on June 24, the company said this growth was primarily driven by the company's performance in Zimbabwe.
|
|
|
Transnet to take disciplinary action against some TNPA employees
Published: 24 Jun 24
State-owned Transnet announced at the weekend that law firm Bowmans had concluded its investigation into allegations of impropriety at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Transnet also appointed Bowmans to assist with implementing the recommendations of a forensic report by Fundudzi Investigators, which considered the award of a tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape.
|
|
|
Electric aviation company chooses Siemens software for its design processes
Published: 21 Jun 24
Australian sustainable aviation company Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail) has selected Siemens Digital Industries Software’s Xcelerator software portfolio to employ in the design of its zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems, both battery electric and hydrogen-electric. Dovetail’s propulsion systems are intended to be retrofitted into existing regional aircraft types, both decarbonising their operation and reducing regional airline operating costs by up to 40%. “Whilst a lot has changed in the world of aviation, the fundamental structure of an aircraft hasn’t changed much,” pointed out Dovetail CEO David Doral. “Therefore, it makes perfect business and sustainability sense to retrofit capable aircraft with new generation, zero emissions drivetrains that take a significant step towards cleaner air travel. This helps us collectively achieve net zero and saves costs.”
|
|
 |
CoJ, City Power say High Court did not consider all evidence in Eskom case
Published: 21 Jun 24
In response to a recent Johannesburg High Court order favouring State-owned utility Eskom in a payment dispute with the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power, the CoJ and City Power say the court did not fully consider critical aspects of the evidence. “While we accept and respect the court’s decision, the city reserve[s] the right to appeal the ruling,” the CoJ and City Power said in a June 21 media statement.
|
|
 |
61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth by 2029, study finds
Published: 21 Jun 24
Nasdaq-listed Zebra Technologies has found that 61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth in the sector by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. These findings are part of Zebra’s ‘2024 Manufacturing Vision Study’, the results of which were released on June 21.
|
|
|
BUTEC unveils rebranding strategy
Published: 21 Jun 24
As part of a rebranding strategy to showcase its full spectrum of services, electromechanical contractor and facility management services provider, BUTEC Group has rebranded its subsidiaries in South Africa to BUTEC. As previously reported in Engineering News, the group is currently rebranding its subsidiaries Thermaire as BUTEC – an electromechanical solutions provider – and Ampair as BUTEC Services – a facility management and maintenance service provider.
|
|
 |
Eskom to apply for MES exemptions for four coal stations that will operate beyond 2030
 Published: 21 Jun 24
Having secured permission to operate five aged power stations under existing minimum emission standards (MES) plant limits until their closure in 2030, Eskom has confirmed that it will be applying for exemption from the MES timeframes and limits for four stations that will remain operational post-2030. On May 23, the State-owned utility received confirmation from then Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy that it could continue to operate Hendrina, Grootvlei, Arnot, Camden and Kriel at existing MES plant limits until March 31, 2030.
|
|
|
|
Just Energy Transition 2024: Investing in the future
Buy Report
Hydrogen 2024: Implementation crucial going forward
Buy Report
Roads, Rail & Ports 2024: Inefficiencies reach new lows
Buy Report
Africa Mining Projects in Progress 2024
Buy Report
Iron-Ore 2023/24: Bracing for change
Buy Report
Platinum Group Metals 2023: Crucial Element in the Energy Transition
Buy Report
