SMME Support as of July 2020 SMME Support as of July 2020 What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa SuperUser Account / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 5778 Article rating: 4.3 The purpose of this presentation is to provide the information on what the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa. Read more
AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED SuperUser Account / Monday, April 13, 2015 0 60134 Article rating: 3.5 FOLLOWING significant growth in the renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to exapnd its vision. Read more
AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY SuperUser Account / Thursday, February 12, 2015 0 56931 Article rating: 4.0 Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. Read more
Urgent safety alert over high-risk dams in Limpopo SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 15, 2026 0 0 Article rating: No rating The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday issued an urgent public notice regarding the critically high-water levels across multiple dams in Limpopo. This followed persistent rainfall and strong inflows which have resulted in 14 of 19 monitored dams exceeding 100% capacity, with several structures operating significantly above full supply level. Read more
South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade pushes Batsa to end local production SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 15, 2026 0 0 Article rating: No rating Tobacco company British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has announced that it will cease local production of factory manufactured cigarettes and close its sole South African manufacturing facility by the end of this year, which is a result of the impact of the illicit cigarette trade on the local market. However, the company emphasised, in a January 15 media release, that it remains committed to the South African market and will transition from a local manufacturing model to an import-based supply chain to continue serving adult consumers in the market. Read more
SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 15, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the regulatory instruments needed to facilitate the launch of the South African Electricity Wholesale Market (SAWEM), including the market code and rules, as well as the trading arrangements and platform. The 14-member EMAF is yet to be formally convened, but Nersa executive manager for electricity regulation Rhulani Mathebula has been appointed by the regulator to chair the forum, which is expected to be formerly launched in the coming weeks. Read more
Centurion Systems anchors gate motor production in South Africa as global demand grows SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 15, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Security technology manufacturer Centurion Systems has brought previously outsourced manufacturing back from Asia to South Africa, expanded its local factory operations to double night shifts, upgraded its production lines and increased its exports to 72 countries, as global demand for security-focused gate automation products continues to rise. Centurion Systems marketing manager Mark O’Brien told Engineering News on January 14 that the company had repatriated production that was previously handled by partners in China and the Philippines in order to regain control over manufacturing processes and support local employment. Read more
Tzaneen dam structure not at immediate risk amid heavy rains SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 15, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday assured that Tzaneen dam wall is not at risk despite the recent heavy rains in the Tzaneen dam catchment. The rainfall has led to the dam spilling, which has raised numerous concerns, while several reports on social media platforms are circulating, claiming structural damage at the Tzaneen dam wall. Read more