Saturday, 4th September 2010

Major improvement in Engen Refinery’s environmental performance

Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical

Engen Refinery has taken a giant step up in terms of improved environmental performance by completing a full year without having a single attributable sulphur dioxide (SO2) exceedance.

Spiroflow seeks SA presence

Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

International recognised materials handling firm Spiroflow is seeking a South African representative for its products and services.   The company has an established track record of providing solutions to the food, chemical and other process industries and is a leading manufacturer of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in [...]

Data on southern oceans now freely available

Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

On World Ocean Day (8 June 2010), the Southern African Data Centre for Oceanography (SADCO) will start providing free and open access to its data.

Sasol and UP collaborate on synthetic diesel fuel research

Posted on 20. May, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical, News-Technology

A research collaboration between Sasol and the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria (UP) has led to the commissioning of high-tech equipment to gain better insights into the properties and performance of synthetic diesel fuels.

Africa, EU discuss increased cooperation in science and technology

Posted on 16. May, 2010 by admin in Events, News-Technology

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is hosting a stakeholders’ meeting in conjunction with a Europe-Africa science and technology cooperation network. The Network for the Coordination and Advancement of Sub-Saharan Africa-EU Science and Technology Cooperation (CAAST-Net) will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Durban on 17 May.

Introducing DryFog for cleanroom disinfection

Posted on 16. May, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

Introducing DryFog for cleanroom disinfection

Sascha Rother from basan South Africa tells ManufacturingHub.co.za users in the pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmeticindustries about a unique, reliable and efficient solution for disinfecting cleanrooms:

National Zoological Gardens to get R2 million

Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations

We often have a very negative perception of the South African science and technology sector and forget that we have a few world-leading facilities. That’s why it is good to hear that the Department of Science & Technology is committing R2m in funding to the National Zoological Gardens over the next three years:

Oracle announces Oracle CRM On Demand Release 17

Posted on 05. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Technology

Oracle CRM On Demand Release 17, the latest release of Oracle’s industry-leading on demand service that continues Oracle’s commitment to CRM innovation, introduces extensive forecasting and analytics capabilities to gain more actionable insight and increase productivity.

DST hosts workshop for women scientists in SADC

Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by admin in Events, News-Technology

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in partnership with the SADC Secretariat is hosting a workshop aimed at enhancing women’s participation in the development of Africa through science and technology.

Rival Financial Services

Posted on 27. Mar, 2010 by admin in BusinessServices-Consulting

South African financial services product aggregator for lending, insurance, investing, savings and store card products.