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13 Apr

13 April 2023: Referro Systems, a leading provider of innovative control and automation solutions for the industrial sector, recently hosted a successful two-day Automation Open Day event at the Sivos Training Centre in Kathu, Northern Cape. The event brought together industry experts and mining companies to showcase the latest automation technology and innovation, which included live product demonstrations and insightful discussions on business needs and challenges. ...

17 Mar

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) expresses concern over the effects of the National shutdown planned for Monday, 20th March, at a time when the country needs to unify in addressing the serious economic issues that it faces....

09 Mar

South Africa-based Modena Design Centre has been named the Top Service Delivery Partner in the EMEA emerging regions at the 2023 Autodesk Platinum Club Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. The event recognises Autodesk channel partners and their efforts to provide high quality service and support to Autodesk products....

07 Mar

7 March 2023 In commenting on the Cabinet Reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) states, “Our new Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, needs to seize the opportunity for collaboration with the private sector for funding and with our member companies who have the technical knowledge and capability to deliver results with the speed that our country so desperately needs in order for economic growth”....

24 Feb

While the highly anticipated relaxation of VAT on solar installations hinted at in the President’s State of the Nation Address didn’t come to pass in this year’s Budget speech, the Finance Minister has acceded to tax breaks and loan guarantees for both businesses and for individuals contemplating the installation of rooftop solar, at least in the residential market for the next 12 months and for two years for businesses to stimulate investment in the short term....

23 Feb

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) acknowledges the difficulties presented to the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in preparing the national budget under the current economic circumstances in which the country finds itself. As with most budgets, it is the epitome of the ‘Curates Egg’, good in part for some and not so good for others....

22 Feb

22 February 2023 In commenting on the Budget Speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa stated, “Implementation, Implementation, Implementation – it is one thing to allocate funds for infrastructure spend but it helps no-one if it is not implemented to its fullest in the most value-for-money driven manner!”...