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Hundreds of junior border guards deployed
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will host a pass-out parade for 400 new recruits who have completed their training at the South African Police Training College in Pretoria West. The newly qualified junior border guards will be deploye
South African vehicle exports surge
South Africa built a record number of vehicles to meet the huge global demand for its automotive exports in 2023, led by Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan. This is according to data released by the National Automobile Association which
Indian soft drinks giant buys SA soft drinks distributor
In a landmark acquisition deal said to be worth R3 billion, Varun Beverages (VBL) of India has bought the entire stock, along with the wholly-owned subsidiaries of BevCo, one of South Africa's leading independent manufacturers and distributors of
Cyberattack: What if?
What is a cyberattack? It is an international effort to steal, expose, alter, disable, or destroy data, applications, or other assets through unauthorized access to a network, computer system or device. South Africa has adopted a national c
Fuel price forecast to dip in June
Motorists can expect significant decreases in fuel prices across the board in June, based on current unaudited mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the Automobile Association announced on Thursday. According to the data
Another US bridge allision is no need for alarm - think tank
Concerns have been raised by various sources after the US suffered another bridge collision caused by a vessel, but journalism think tank The Poynter Institute is cautioning against jumping to any conclusions. The allision incident when a m
Livestock emissions and diesel pose a puzzle for agri carbon targets
The agriculture sector accounts for 11% of South Africas greenhouse gas emissions, but setting mitigation targets under the Climate Change Bill, which is poised to be signed into law, may prove challenging. This is because, unlike other big
China tackles congestion with big data
The Chinese government plans to use smart technology to ease congestion and improve safety on its highways and waterways. It also plans comprehensive upgrades to heavily used transport routes that are nearing maximum capacity. China Daily
Wind propulsion drives down fuel consumption of coal carrier
Japanese carrier Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) has said its dry bulk carrier equipped with ground-breaking wind-propulsion technology has saved 17% on fuel consumption over the last 18 months since the Shofu Maru , which mainly carries coal, was commis