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AECI boosts mining division's black ownership in R522m transaction
AECI Ltd announces a R522 million B-BBEE transaction for its mining subsidiary, targeting 51% black ownership amid company-wide strategic restructuring. The deal comes as the chemical manufacturer reports declining financial performance but maintains focus on core business growth.
‘It’s disappointing’: Limpopo MEC of Economic Development alarmed at low turn-out of locals to register spaza shops
The Capricorn District business registration centre in the province has received over 300 applicants, with the majority being foreign nationals.
Bat population declines linked to increased infant mortality in the US, study finds
A groundbreaking study links reduced bat populations to higher infant mortality rates.
All containers with ‘dangerous chemicals’ recovered, says NSRI
Authorities have confirmed all containers believed to be filled with dangerous chemicals have been recovered.
Container with ‘dangerous chemicals’ found, public warned about possible containers adrift
A 200kg container filled with a dangerous chemical was found along the South Cape coastline near Stilbaai.
Ntshavheni says Sasol, Transnet deal will turn around freight logistics sector
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the partnership between Sasol and Transnet Freight Rail was the first of its kind.
Sasol throws five-year lifeline to Transnet to keep bulk chemicals fleet moving
Sasol has thrown Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) a five-year lifeline to ensure the survival of the freight rail sector in moving bulk chemicals to a number of companies within the mining, agricultural, and manufacturing industries.
With a clean audit and meeting 100% of its goals, CHIETA has a great story to tell
OPINION: Through its various programmes, including the upcoming Discretionary Grant Funding Windows and working with corporations, CHIETA provides potential opportunities for 615 internships, 1,085 leadership, 1,395 skills programmes, and 1,285 TVET students for Work Integrated Learning, writes Edwin Naidu.
ARC - Growing women in agriculture, science and technology
As part of Women’s Month, the ARC is honouring women in agricultural science who continue to work tirelessly to mitigate food insecurity.
CHIETA and NYDA pledges R40 million to train more youth as artisans
The two organisations aim to support 2 000 artisans to become entrepreneurs over the next two years.
Rustenburg company to showcase its products in Angola
Rustenburg-based company, Prelec, is one of the South African companies that will participate in the Filda Trade Exhibition in Luanda, Angola.
Chemicals in burnt SA warehouse caused ’considerable’ environmental damage - authorities
The warehouse was one of hundreds of businesses attacked and looted in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Gauteng provinces.