A highlight on the commercial vehicles calendar is Isuzu Trucks South Africa’s (ITSA) media briefing. This year was no exception, and ITSA’s announcement of record results in 2013 gives us a glimpse of what can be expected in the year ahead, Maryke...
When the fuel cell industry takes off it will be a multibillion dollar industry, generating thousands of jobs and significant wealth. Thanks to an ambitious state-of-the-art scientific programme, South Africa is ready for its slice of this pie,...
Transporter’s insurances can make or break a business. Be aware that buying based on cheaper premiums and lower excesses can be catastrophic Insurance on a heavy commercial vehicle remains one of a transport contractor’s major costs. The total cost...
Transport operators are experiencing an increase in the costs of moving goods through Gauteng as a result of the implementation of e-tolls. Simon Foulds speaks to industry experts to find out how the system is impacting operators. Gavin Kelly,...
The Manufacturing Circle, which promotes and lobbies for the business interests of South Africa’s biggest manufacturers, in association with Siyenza, is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Manufacturing Indaba. Siyenza is an expert events...
Companies are beginning to adopt Anglo American’s model for transforming wastewater from its mines into drinking water. The mining company was the first in South Africa to transform wastewater from its coal mines into water suitable for drinking,...
If the Kenyan National Construction Authority’s (NCA) proposed regulations become law, foreign firms undertaking civil works in Kenya will now only be allowed to bid for one project in a joint venture with a local firm. NCA vice chairperson...
To curb rampant corruption and smuggling through Zimbabwe’s borders the government is introducing new import and export licences with special security features. Mike Bimha, Zimbabwean Industry and Commerce Minister says the local industry was being...
Road crews and construction companies may not excavate natural sands, aggregates and minerals from borrow pits without all the necessary permissions from local, regional and national government authorities. Despite initial cries that project prices...
