May 9, 2018 | Chemical & Allied Industries, Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, Government & Municipal, Manufacturing
ASPEN Pharmacare, South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company, has officially opened its R1-billion Port Elizabeth-based high containment facility. Speaking at the launch on Monday (7 May, 2018), Group Chief Executive Stephen Saad said, “Aspen continues its...
May 8, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, Transport & Logistics
A decision by British Airways to introduce a direct, non-stop flight between London’s Heathrow Airport and Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is a game changer for KwaZulu-Natal as it will be instrumental in contributing to an increase in international...
May 6, 2018 | Business Tech, EC Industrial & Business News, Education & Training, Electrical & Electronics, ICT In Industry, Manufacturing, Special Economic Zones, Transport & Logistics
LOCAL information and Communications Technology (ICT) company Yekani Manufacturing officially launched a R1-billion factory in East London yesterday, 05 June 2018. The 28 000m² “smart factory” is in a customs-controlled area at the East London Industrial...
May 6, 2018 | Automotive, EC Industrial & Business News, Environmental Management & Control, Green Industries & Renewable Energy, SMME Development & Support
In line with this year’s World Environment Day theme, Beat Plastic Pollution, Isuzu Motors South Africa reached out to its employees to encourage them to beat plastic pollution in their personal lives. “Each employee has to bring a bag full of plastics and in...
May 6, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, Import / Export
THE South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has announced the appointment of Soraya Artman (pictured) to steer its operational side, as it seeks to strengthen partnerships within the maritime sector and beyond. “One of SAIMI’s overarching aims is to be...
May 6, 2018 | Consulting Engineers & Project Management, EC Industrial & Business News, Government & Municipal, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, Packaging, SMME Development & Support, Social Development, Special Economic Zones
THE national Department of Public Works (DPW) has teamed up with the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) on the rollout of the first phase of an upgrade of small harbours in the Western Cape (WC). The R400-million project, spearheaded by the department and implemented...
May 6, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, Power Generation, Special Economic Zones
THERE is a direct relationship between access to energy and economic growth. That’s the view of Sandisiwe Ncemane (pictured), Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Business Development Manager: Energy Projects, reflecting on a recent Africa Development Bank (AfDB)...
May 5, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Education & Training, Government & Municipal, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, KZN Industrial & Business News, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Property – Commercial & Industrial, Special Economic Zones, Transport & Logistics
AS a driving-force for economic emancipation, the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is set to turn things around within the economic landscape and socio-economic development. It is agreeable to highlight that yet another investor on site, RB Energy...
May 5, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, SMME Development & Support, Transport & Logistics
GRINDROD has announced the sale of its Bunker Division, Unicorn Bunker Services, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was financed through the IDC. The company is now co-owned by WOESA (Women in Oil and Energy South Africa) and Linsen Nambi. Unicorn Bunker...
