South Africa’s trade statistics will now include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (the BLNS countries). BLNS country-trade statistics have previously not been included in the trade statistics. This was due to the free flow...
Following the devastating damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan, IAG Cargo, part of the IAG Group, has offered aid agencies the use of a freighter aircraft to fly emergency aid and supplies to the Philippines. A Boeing 747 freighter with capacity for up...
The first consignment of dual voltage electric Class 20E locomotives have been handed over to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). The two locomotives arrived a month earlier than anticipated and are part of the 95 electric locomotives to be deployed in...
A save the rhino golf day, to raise funds for The Rhino Orphanage, is being hosted by Control Instruments-Automotive Brands. This Rhino Orphanage is the world’s first dedicated, non-commercial centre to care for baby rhinos. Karen Trendler, a...
In this video from the Renewable energy Business Day Dialogue the panel of experts takes questions from the floor about whether consumers can expect to pay more for electricity from the independent power producer programme, and whether we can use...
A recently launched programme aims to provide access to clean water to thousands of residents in north western Ethiopia. Source: eNCA News Source URL: ...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is recognising and supporting emerging contractors within the waste sector with training and upskilling. “With the right set of skills and relevant business knowledge, emerging...
It might have been at a slower rate but truck sales have continued its steady growth. Jacques Carelse, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, says, “The initial signs of a correction are becoming less dramatic, as the industry’s growth...
Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks. Never done before, JCVD says it’s the most epic of splits — what do you think? Please share & comment! This live test was set up to demonstrate the...
Collection of breadtags and yoghurt tubs made from high impact polystyrene is now being coordinated with the click of a button, with collection of expanded polystyrene soon to follow. The Polystyrene Packaging Council of South Africa is going high...
