SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

[Lindsey Schutters] Between its massive payload and innovative use of methalox fuel, Starship is set to power many space futures...

2023 Pressure Pipe Conference: Safripol emphasises significance of sustainability

[Sindy Peters] If plastic's wide use is to continue, the issue of waste needs to be addressed, said Safripol's Nyambeni Luruli...

Government should encourage the use of locally produced building materials

[Morag Evans] President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent announcement of a substantial infrastructure development drive to address the economic impact of Covid-19 will go a long way towards stimulating recovery in the beleaguered construction industry...

#YouthMonth: How Muzi Shongwe is transforming his community one brick at a time

[Sindy Peters] Inspired by his late father, Muzi Shongwe's passion for business culminated in Muzi Bricks and Project - a brickmaking business helping build Soshanguve - the community in which he operates...

#LockdownLessons: Create your own strategy in times of crisis

[Sindy Peters] Daniel Petrov, managing director of Peikko South Africa, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#LockdownLessons: Continued support needed from government, corporates, ordinary citizens

[Sindy Peters] Njombo Lekula, MD at PPC, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#LockdownLessons: Manage risk appropriately, stay positive, look for solutions

[Sindy Peters] Adele Naidoo, head of human resources at JoJo, shares her experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how her organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#InnovationMonth: Stainless steel LCC brought into 21st century with app

[Sindy Peters] According to Sassda executive director John Tarboton, one of the biggest obstacles to the specification of stainless steel in certain applications is the misperception that it's more expensive in comparison to other initially cheaper options...

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

[Nazeera Mia] The Competition Commission recently announced its unconditional approval of Grohe Luxembourg Four SA's acquisition of joint control over South African-based Apex Valves South Africa, Cobra Watertech, Isca, Libra Bathrooms, Vaal Sanitaryware and Expiro Manufacturing (Watertech Companies).