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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288310_resized_25mwzambiajuly20261022.jpeg SAREM HINDRANCE Increased import tariffs might hinder the progression and implementation of the SAREM, including imported components used in the manufacture of solar panels 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tau-appoints-two-deputy-competition-commission-commissioners-2026-08-13 Schalk Burger REGULATOR APPOINTMENTS Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200 727790 1786615563 1786615440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/better-procurement-strategy-can-expand-south-africas-industrial-base-2026-07-20 Schalk Burger LOCAL PROCUREMENT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200 726016 1784548759 1784541060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286468_resized_actomgroupceomervynnaidoojul261022.jpg ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo 511 287 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/an-independent-transmission-system-operator-a-must-blsas-mavuso-argues-2026-07-06 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY REFORM Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0200 725030 1783331630 1783325220 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283393_resized_powerlinesgeneric1270820011022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-cherys-acquisition-of-nissans-rosslyn-manufacturing-plant-2026-06-30 Sabrina Jardim MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200 724627 1782810806 1782809760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 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Developing new suppliers takes years, requiring testing, certification, integration into production lines," BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso says. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-safety-programme-would-improve-operations-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719321 1777014075 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265853_resized_gavinkellyapril20261022.jpeg GAVIN KELLY A system must be created to safeguard truck operators, road users, vehicles and road infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-fairfield-dairys-acquisition-of-ladismith-cheese-2026-04-30 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200 720307 1777533391 1777533240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0