Midal Cabos, subsidiary of the Bahrain-based Midal Cables, has signed a deal with Mozal, the second-largest producer of aluminium in Africa, to process part of its production within Mozambique, reports Dubai-based Construction Week Online.com.

In a digitally driven world, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) data is critical to performing its mandated functions, and effective backup and restore capabilities are an integral part of protecting this data. In an effort to automate and streamline this process, TNPA turned to Altonet and the HP Autonomy Connected Backup solution to reduce risk, improve efficiency and ensure mission-critical data is secure and protected at all times.

SA Agulhas II is a high-tech South African ice-breaking polar supply and research ship built in 2012 by STX Finland in Rauma, Finland, to replace the ageing SA Agulhas. It has become a crown jewel of the department of environmental affairs, and will greatly help research efforts in the Antarctic.

Imtech Marine has upgraded and extended the coverage of its Global VSAT Network. In addition to its already extensive network, Imtech Marine can now offer VSAT coverage in the South Atlantic Ocean, between South America and Africa – an important area for the international maritime industry. 

The uncertainly created by the 'free carried interest' provided for in the draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Bill may discourage potential investors in South Africa’s oil and gas industry.