Tag: 2019
Foreword for 2019 plastics recycling survey
John Wesley Hyatt invented the world’s first synthetic polymer in 1869 after he took up the challenge to develop a substitute for ivory. At the time, the growing popularity of billiards...
SA fleet management market analysis – 2019 to 2023
The "Fleet Management in South Africa - 4th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The number of FM systems in active use is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth...
Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3 billion better off
ALIKO DANGOTE, Africa’s richest man, became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.
The 62-year-old Nigerian businessman and...
2019 a record year for VWSA
THE Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) plant in Uitenhage ended 2019 on a high note, achieving an all-time record for production in a single year.
The plant manufactured a total of 161 954...
Another good year for Condra
Crane manufacturer Condra ended 2019 on a high note, announcing a new, fully‑automated overhead crane capability and delivery of the first of these technically advanced machines to Lonmin.
The automated option will...
Powering down a successful 2019 MTE journey
CHICAGO Pneumatic has concluded a series of Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) throught South Africa and neighbouring states which saw the high performance tools and equipment specialist sponsoring a total of...
KwaZulu-Natal Manufacturing Indaba 2019 to Address Pertinent Topics
The annual KwaZulu-Natal Manufacturing Indaba, remains an esteemed event for empowering its industrial participants through invaluable knowledge-sharing sessions in a bid to grow and maintain a standard of manufacturing excellence within the...
Cold front approaching Cape Town
Capetonians have been warned to keep warm over the next few days, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for the Mother City.
An intense cold front...
Nationwide railway shutdown on the cards for Friday, 26 July
Train commuters across the country have been warned to find alternative transport on Friday, 26 July, as there will be a national railway shutdown.
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa)...
Ramaphosa signs Carbon Tax Act into law, effective from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Carbon Tax Act into law and it will come into effect on June 1, the National Treasury said on Sunday.
The Act was gazetted on May...
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