This week, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly Martin Creamer looks at the, Heat that’s been going waste for decades is now being turned into valuable electricity at a platinum smelter in Rustenburg, BMW has unveiled the first charging station for electric cars at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg and Japan is standing ready to invest big in South Africa if we re-establish a solid infrastructure platform.

The appointment of Mosebenzi Zwane as the new Mineral Resources Minister has been met with criticism within the mining industry. While some are questioning his background in mining, others are wondering how he is going to further the work that his predecessor Ngoako Ramatlhodi began with industry players. Bongi Gwala spoke to Special Advisor to Minister Ramatlhodi, Advocate Mahlodi Muofhe

The taxi strike in Durban is set to continue as taxi bosses and Government officials failed to reach an agreement in a meeting which lasted late into yesterday evening(Wednesday). Bongi Gwala spoke to
Kwanele Ncalane, spokesperson for KZN Transport Department

The taxi strike in Durban is set to continue as taxi bosses and Government officials failed to reach an agreement in a meeting which lasted late into yesterday evening(Wednesday). Bongi Gwala spoke to Kwanele Ncalane, spokesperson for KZN Transport Department

United Nations data shows that Zimbabwe has the highest if not the best ratio of school books per student. An achievement that has come despite incredible odds and often controversial methods used by private citizens to make sure children stay in school. Shingai Nyoka reports

The taxi strike in Durban is set to continue as taxi bosses and Government officials failed to reach an agreement in a meeting which lasted late into yesterday evening(Wednesday). Taxi operators in the city downed tools on Monday leaving thousands of commuters stranded. They demand that hundreds of their mini-buses impounded by the municipality be released. However, the municipality isn't prepared to release the vehicles. Political parties have also weighed-in on the strike. Mbuso Mkhize reports

As many as 11-million Volkswagen vehicles may be recalled globally. The vehicle manufacturer has been implicated in an international scandal relating to falsifying the emissions data of its diesel engines to mislead vehicle pollution regulators. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has reportedly apologized for the carmaker's dishonourable dealings in the United States and pledged full co-operation with the authorities. Bongi Gwala speaks to Acting General Manager for the Automotive Division at National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Temba Kaula.

Executive Chairperson of Mmakau Mining Bridgette Radebe says they welcome the move to reshuffle minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi as he has interests in minning industry.

Newly-appointed Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, will be sworn in as a member of cabinet this afternoon at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Jacob Zuma last night announced a cabinet reshuffle. Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi has been moved to the Public Service and Administration Department after Collins Chabane and his two protectors were killed in a crash in March.for reaction Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Bridgette Radebe

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