Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) notes Nedbank’s recent announcement to disable certain Nedbank cards at tollgates, effective from Monday, 20 January 2025. “Bakwena takes fraud prevention seriously and is dedicated to implementing measures to safeguard our operations and all toll transactions,” says Solomon Kganyago, Bakwena’s Chief Operating Officer. […]
The European consumer test organisation Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of extra heavy commercial trucks. Volvo Trucks’ best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both received the top rating of five stars. The Volvo FM also had the best overall test result […]
Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists. Volvo Trucks continuously develops its active safety systems to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, all with the purpose of […]
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the global commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step to Volvo […]
While reams of conversation about the promise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human capital said United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) chief executive Malcolm Curor. Presently, Curror said, there is a skills deficit in the sector. “Mining, particularly with […]
Takealot, embracing sustainability and cost-efficiency, has embarked on a green journey by transitioning to battery-electric trucks to cut emissions and operating expenses. At a recent event in Cape Town, the company welcomed its inaugural fleet of four JAC N75 EV 4-tonne battery-electric trucks in a deal facilitated through Aeversa, a […]
Africa, a continent on the brink of profound transformation, is poised to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitalisation to revolutionise its logistics, transport and supply chain industries. The youthful workforce, increasing digital literacy, and substantial infrastructure investments provide a unique opportunity for businesses to thrive in this dynamic landscape. To […]
Goodyear DriverHub application empowers Mercedes-Benz truck drivers and fleets for enhanced efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability Goodyear is announcing the seamless integration of the Goodyear DriverHub mobile application into the Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal. Becoming a partner application supports the landscape of commercial trucking by offering drivers and fleets using Mercedes-Benz […]
Ctrack, a leading player in the telematics business, is transforming their business with the slogan ‘The Power to Predict’ at the nucleus of this new strategy as they look to meet their customers’ high demands in a changing and challenging environment. Ctrack has a long history of market leadership in […]
As environmental concerns become increasingly critical across society, telematics offers a vital opportunity for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint – while also boosting efficiency and the bottom line, writes Cliff de Wit, chief technology officer for Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron. As catastrophic climate events become more common, and […]
