# pension fund (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pension fund. Page: Feed: --- ## [Johannesburg pays debt to Eskom, averting risk of power being throttled](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/city-of-johannesburg-settles-r525bn-debt-to-eskom-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Reuters · Engineering News | Home_ South Africa's biggest city Johannesburg has fully settled an overdue debt of R5.25-billion owed to State-owned power utility Eskom, the electricity department said on Friday. The settlement follows a government-led mediation process to resolve a long-running billing dispute that had threatened to see electricity supply throttled to the economic hub of Africa's biggest economy. ## [Many opportunities in the rail industry for women, say industry professionals](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/there-are-broad-opportunities-in-the-rail-industry-for-women-say-industry-professionals-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ Rail industry professionals, including an industrial engineer, two chartered accountants and an ergonomist, have urged Grade 9 learners to pursue careers in the rail industry, which requires a range of skills across its ecosystem. The professionals spoke during rail services company Traxtion’s Rail Fare 2026 exhibition, which serves as a rail technology expo for high school learners. ## [Presidency deploys delegation to investigate Port of Durban issues – SAAFF](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/presidency-deploys-delegation-to-investigate-port-of-durban-issues-saaff-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Tasneem Bulbulia · Engineering News | Home_ Member organisation the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has escalated the “operational crisis” at the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) to the Presidency, with the organisation highlighting the “failure of the International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) NAVIS container management system”, which it says has continued to impact operations and hinder the flow of cargo.… ## [South African electric bus manufacturer sees rising demand amid high fuel costs](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-electric-bus-manufacturer-sees-rising-demand-amid-high-fuel-costs-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Sabrina Jardim · Engineering News | Home_ Following the launch of MyCiti’s first electric bus (e-bus), in Cape Town, last month, as well as the increasing diesel price, more bus operators have started inquiring about the possibility of adopting e-buses. Bus manufacturer Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre (GBCC) finance head Dirk van der Merwe told Engineering News the e-buses being piloted by MyCiti were paving the way for increased confidence… [Listen](https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97209_2026-08-19_gbcc_facilities_online.mp4) ## [Cape Town startup secures funding to scale up its deskless workforce management platform](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-startup-secures-funding-to-scale-up-its-deskless-workforce-management-platform-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ Cape Town’s Jem, a WhatsApp-based workforce management platform for deskless teams, has secured $8.4-million in a Series A funding round led by US-based fintech investor Quona Capital, with participation from University Tech Fund, E4E and a group of prominent angel investors, including former Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson. Series A funding is typically the first round of institutional fundraising… ## [Cell C emerges stronger, reduces debt as it delivers its maiden results post listing](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cell-c-emerges-stronger-reduces-debt-as-it-delivers-its-maiden-results-post-listing-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Natasha Odendaal · Engineering News | Home_ JSE-listed Cell C on Friday delivered its maiden financial results, since its listing in November, showing improved financial results as its turnaround gains momentum. During the year ended May 31, 2026, Cell C reported a 161.8% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of R5.51-billion, including one-off gains arising from the restructuring transaction. ## [Nedbank event outlines opportunities for KZN manufacturers, despite challenges](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nedbank-event-outlines-opportunities-for-kzn-manufacturers-despite-challenges-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Tasneem Bulbulia · Engineering News | Home_ KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector has lagged since the pandemic, and there are myriad local and international challenges to contend with as it pursues a revival; however, there are opportunities that manufacturers have capitalised on and scope to bolster this. This was highlighted by economics insights company Spatial Economics senior economist Justice Matarutse, delivering the keynote address… ## [Wire industry flags circumvention of import rules as main cause of distress](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wire-industry-flags-circumvention-of-import-rules-as-main-cause-of-distress-2026-08-21) _2026-08-21 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ South Africa’s wire industry is struggling to sustain itself amid the circumvention of import duties, including through the misdeclaration of imported products – often at values below the cost of the raw materials used in the production process – and inadequate enforcement of import tariffs. ## [Tetra4 commissioning Phase 1 of Virginia gas project liquid helium plant](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tetra4-commissioning-phase-1-of-virginia-gas-project-liquid-helium-plant-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ Nasdaq- and JSE-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes (ASPI) says oil and gas producer Tetra4 has started commissioning Phase 1 of its liquid helium plant, following engineering optimisation, at the Virginia gas project, in South Africa. The start-up of the liquid helium part of the plant is the key remaining step to realise value from two product streams - liquid helium and liquefied… ## [Recent structural collapses point to recurring weaknesses in the built environment sector – ...](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recent-structural-collapses-point-to-recurring-weaknesses-in-the-built-environment-sector-macpherson-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Sabrina Jardim · Engineering News | Home_ Following a series of recent building and construction site collapses across South Africa, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced the findings of four investigations undertaken by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE). The investigations follow incidents at Redcliffe, in Verulam, in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal; Doornkop, in Soweto, Gauteng; Ormonde, in… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/212xFFxedcua) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Government and business pin hopes of 3% growth on mining, farming, tourism and infrastructure](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/government-and-business-pin-hopes-of-3-growth-on-mining-farming-tourism-and-infrastructure-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Terence Creamer · Engineering News | Home_ The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3% and to create one-million new jobs by 2030. These new focus areas were unveiled jointly in Johannesburg on August 20 by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, a key business convenor of… ## [Grain SA calculates cost impact of JSE’s continued approach to soybean futures to be almost R700m](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grain-sa-calculates-cost-impact-of-jses-continued-approach-to-soybean-futures-to-be-almost-r700m-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Marleny Arnoldi · Engineering News | Home_ Industry body Grain SA estimates that almost R700-million in value could be at stake as a result of the JSE’s decision on how soybean location differentials are calculated. “This raises serious questions about who ultimately carries the cost of an inefficient system,” the organisation states. ## [WCape, SAPS, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime launch Lawyers in Police ...](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wcape-saps-global-initiative-against-transnational-organised-crime-launch-lawyers-in-police-stations-project-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety Minister Anroux Marais this week unveiled the Lawyers in Police Stations Project (LPSP), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC). The project pretty much does what it says on the label: It focuses on strengthening the… ## [AAAM elects new leadership for 2026 to 2028 term](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aaam-elects-new-leadership-for-2026-to-2028-term-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has announced its newly elected office bearers and advisory board for the 2026 to 2028 term. Hyundai Motor Middle East and Africa president and CEO Tarek Mosaad succeeds Volkswagen Group Africa chairperson and MD Martina Biene as AAAM president. ## [TRIM’s Gobhozi elected to lead global heavy haul association](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trims-gobhozi-elected-to-lead-global-heavy-haul-association-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) technology management chief engineer Nkululeko Gobhozi has been elected as International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) chairperson for the next two years. The announcement was made during the IHHA board workshop, hosted in collaboration with the South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) at the Transnet Maritime Training Centre in Cape Town this week. ## [Absa appointed master custodian of Government Employees Pension Fund](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/absa-appointed-master-custodian-of-government-employees-pension-fund-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ Financial services firm Absa has been appointed master custodian to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) – Africa’s largest pension fund, with more than R3.5-trillion worth of assets under management. Absa says this is one of the most significant custody mandates in South Africa’s institutional investment market.