Resource management
Sawmilling in the shadow of the dragon
The magnificent Drakensberg Mountain range straddles the eastern side of the southern African escarpment like a giant reclining dragon. The tail in the Eastern Cape, the body in KwaZulu-Natal, also called uKhahlamba (Barrier of Spears in Zulu), and the head 1 000 km away in the Limpopo Province, draws[...]
What Makes Height Safe 360 (Pty) Ltd rope access training better than other training providers?
I started my military career in 1992, and by 1994, I had become a paratrooper as well as a helicopter rope work dispatcher. Later that same year, I completed a rock-climbing course. Although I loved the thrill of jumping out of planes, rope work provided an even greater adrenaline[...]
Anvil Engineering: Empowering farmers to build, repair and innovate
South African farmers are known for their resourcefulness. Whether it’s fixing a broken shed, building a new greenhouse or creating custom storage solutions, the ability to “do it yourself” is part of everyday life on the farm. That’s where Anvil Engineering steps in, providing the DIY hardware and components[...]
NAM NEWS: DRONES AT NIGHT WORRISOME
Drone sightings reported in several areas across Namibia is raising concern of farmers who fear these drones may be connected to cattle theft and poaching. The Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) in its weekly newsletter states that drones, particularly sighted at night, in several areas of the country, is a[...]
Seal your dam with DAMFIX Dry
DAMFIX Dry™ is an engineered polymer clay composite designed to form a cohesive barrier within the soil matrix of an earth dam. The material's fine granular structure interlocks with the soil bed and accelerates the dam's settlement period, promoting the formation of a long-term natural seal. DAMFIX Dry™ is[...]