The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations has called on the Department of Trade and Industry (Dti) to find creative ways of enhancing the manufacturing sector including the use of alternative energy sources. The Committee’s call comes after hearing that electricity supply, and sometimes costs municipalities charge, has a potential to constrain the manufacturing sector. The Chairperson of the Committee Mr Eddie Makue said skills revolution in the manufacturing sector need to …
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New farmers market to boost Centurion entrepreneurs
The latest farmers market to hit Pretoria not only aims to display the freshest produce and delicious artisanal foods, but is also set to boost budding entrepreneurs and the community at large. The inaugural Forest Hill City farmers market, which launched this past Saturday, was hosted in the shopping centre's open parking area and featured more than 30 stalls offering items ranging from fresh produce to mouth-watering artisanal food, craft beer and other proudly South African …
Proven technology in hydrogen production and storage across Africa
With mounting pressure for industries to reduce their carbon emissions, hydrogen is a 'hot topic' in both the motor vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. For Tshwane-based specialised engineering company RTS Africa Engineering, hydrogen-based technologies have exciting implications for a more energy-efficient future. The company is the sole agency for leading global hydrogen technology company NEL Hydrogen in sub-Saharan Africa. "Hydrogen is potentially the energy carrier of the …
Dedicated Robotics Lab for Deutsche Schule Pretoria
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services in the fields of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy & Building Technology, sponsors dedicated robotics lab at Deutsche Schule Pretoria (DSP, German School). The lab was officially inaugurated on 15 September 2015, in the presence of his Excellency, Mr. Walter Lindner, German Ambassador to South Africa and Dr. Markus Thill, President, Bosch Region Africa. Skills building through applied robotics …
Five months of record breaking sales volumes
PRETORIA, South Africa, 1 June 2015 - Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) concluded yet another month of exceptional sales and year-on-year growth in May 2015 - the fifth month in a row of record-breaking volumes. Ford achieved total sales of 6 713 units for May, contributing to an impressive 36.7% growth compared to May 2014. For the first five months of 2015, FMCSA's volumes are up 26% on last year and the Ford brand maintains second spot in industry sales for the second month …
36th Cars in the Park
The Pretoria Old Motor Club has successfully negotiated an extra access road which will be in operation for the 2015 edition of South Africa’s biggest car show, the Cars in the Park, scheduled for August 2, 2015. “Creating the new access road involved negotiations with a land-owner neighbouring the Zwartkops Raceway, and now that we have been given the go-ahead, we can expect traffic flow to improve by a significant margin, “ said show organiser FrikKraamwinkel. In addition, the usual …
Got a spare R1.8 Million odd?
Pretoria, 25 May 2014 – Range Rover’s fastest and most powerful model yet, the Range Rover Sport SVR, is now available in South African showrooms. The first model to wear the SVR badge – destined for all future high-performance Jaguar and Land Rover models – made its local debut at the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb, in May. Its impressive acceleration and thrilling V8 soundtrack wowed crowds, who were some of the first to witness its capabilities. The Range Rover Sport SVR accelerates from …
Volvo Car South Africa announces new MD
Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) has announced that Greg Maruszewski will take over the helm as the company's Managing Director when current VCSA MD, Bram van der Reep, steps down in June 2015. Greg Maruszewski started his long and successful career at Volvo Cars when he was appointed as CFO at Volvo Car South Africa in 2000. In 2003 Maruszewski left South Africa for Dubai where he held the position as Managing Director for Volvo Car Middle East, during which time the market achieved its …
One of the world’s fastest cars with 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds
The all-conquering Nissan GT-R, which remains one of the most striking supercars on the planet, has received a number of important handling, interior and exterior enhancements for 2015. Aimed at improving the already renowned GT-R driving experience, the 2015 upgrades underline GT-R's legendary position in the upper echelons of the super sports car segment. Achieving a heightened sense of premium sports performance, the most notable changes improve GT-R's ride and handling, with comfort …
Ford Named a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute
Ford Motor Company is being named today to Ethisphere Institute's 2015 list of World's Most Ethical Companies®. The honor comes at a time in which the way a company conducts its business is viewed as every bit as important as the products and services it provides, new research shows. "This award celebrates doing business the right way, and making the right choices every day," said Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford. "Ethics and corporate citizenship are important factors that …