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Vertiv Selected to Supply Advanced AI-ready Infrastructure for Digital Realty's New Data Centre Campus in Italy
Vertiv Selected to Supply Advanced AI-ready Infrastructure for Digital Realty's New Data Centre Campus in Italy
20th November 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced it will supply next-generation infrastructure for ROM1, Digital Realty's first data centre in Italy with a... 


High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts
20th November 2025

SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments.  When fire breaks out and smoke fills the air, clear signage can... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
20th November 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The company arrives at the event... 


B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
20th November 2025

 GE Vernova, Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is participating at B20 South Africa as part of the Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force to help advance practical solutions that scale up more affordable,... 


Fastway Couriers readies for record Black Friday parcel volumes across South Africa
Fastway Couriers readies for record Black Friday parcel volumes across South Africa
20th November 2025

As South Africans prepare for another record-breaking Black Friday and festive shopping season, Fastway Couriers has announced that it is fully geared to manage the expected surge in parcel volumes... 


The hidden cost of waste in the office
The hidden cost of waste in the office
20th November 2025

South Africa generates over 125 million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. Inadequate waste management services, especially in rural and informal... 


Lifting the standard: Why regular maintenance is non-negotiable in the lifting equipment industry
20th November 2025

In an industry where precision, reliability, and safety are paramount, regular maintenance of lifting equipment is not just recommended, it’s essential. Whether in construction, manufacturing, or... 


Critical Minerals & the Green Transition: Africa’s Strategic Role in Powering the Global Clean-Energy Future
Critical Minerals & the Green Transition: Africa’s Strategic Role in Powering the Global Clean-Energy Future
19th November 2025

As the world accelerates toward net-zero, the global energy transition is triggering an unprecedented surge in demand for critical minerals — from copper and cobalt to manganese, platinum-group... 


New Leaf Technologies Wins Big at London’s Learning Technologies Awards, Showcasing South Africa’s Global L&D Excellence
19th November 2025

South African-headquartered digital learning provider New Leaf Technologies has earned Silver at the prestigious Learning Technologies Awards 2025 in London – one of the world’s most competitive... 


SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha
Sew-Eurodrive unveils world class facility in Gqeberha to serve Eastern Cape industry
19th November 2025

In a landmark event in the Eastern Cape attended by key customers and industry leaders, SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha, marking a major milestone... 


Datacentrix acknowledged as ‘New Partner of the Year’ by Hitachi Vantara
Datacentrix acknowledged as ‘New Partner of the Year’ by Hitachi Vantara
19th November 2025

Datacentrix, a leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and managed services provider, has been named as ‘New Partner of the Year’ by Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud... 


A-OSH EXPO Cape Town confirms strong demand for workplace safety solutions
19th November 2025

The Western Cape’s diverse economy, spanning shipping and logistics, vineyards and agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, construction, and high-rise commercial hubs, brings with it equally diverse... 


NCPC leads national dialogue on sustainable industrial spaces
NCPC leads national dialogue on sustainable industrial spaces
18th November 2025

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) hosted the Sustainable Industrial Spaces Conference on 20 and 21 October 2025 at the CSIR ICC and online. The event provided a platform for discussion... 


Economic Slowdown Remains Top Business Risk for South Africa, Aon's Global Study Finds
Economic Slowdown Remains Top Business Risk for South Africa, Aon's Global Study Finds
18th November 2025

Aon released the 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for business decision-makers for nearly two decades. Economic slowdown remains a main... 


Southern Africa Faces Continued DDoS Attack Onslaught in 1H 2025
Southern Africa Faces Continued DDoS Attack Onslaught in 1H 2025
18th November 2025

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60 percent jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last... 


UP Architecture students and Melusi residents build together for community improvement
UP Architecture students and Melusi residents build together for community improvement
18th November 2025

A new timber-clad youth centre in the Melusi informal settlement west of Pretoria – one of two new structures designed by University of Pretoria (UP) Architecture Honours students in partnership... 


Project Management Institute Celebrates Africa’s Rising Stars at 2025 PMI® Awards
Project Management Institute Celebrates Africa’s Rising Stars at 2025 PMI® Awards
18th November 2025

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, has announced the winners of the 2025 PMI® Awards at a ceremony held during the PMI® Global Summit in... 


Eskort unveils robotic production line for premium sliced meats
Eskort unveils robotic production line for premium sliced meats
18th November 2025

Eskort, South Africa’s leading pork producer, has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range.  The new equipment has... 


Africa’s USD 170 Billion Infrastructure Financing Gap Presents Unprecedented Investment Opportunity
Africa’s USD 170 Billion Infrastructure Financing Gap Presents Unprecedented Investment Opportunity
18th November 2025

Africa continues to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing demand curves for infrastructure, with the African Development Bank estimating an annual financing gap of USD 130–170 billion... 


Driving Wellness Forward: Engen’s 2025 Trucker Health Campaign Keeps South Africa Moving
Driving Wellness Forward: Engen’s 2025 Trucker Health Campaign Keeps South Africa Moving
18th November 2025

As another successful Transport Month draws to a close, Engen’s annual Driver Wellness campaign has once again delivered vital healthcare support to South Africa’s truck drivers - the unsung heroes... 


Precision and Purity: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is moving the local Glass Industry
Precision and Purity: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is moving the local Glass Industry
18th November 2025

In South Africa, glass is an indispensable material with applications spanning automotive, architecture, food and beverages, cosmetics, electronics, and robotics industries. The country’s glass... 


Jonathan Rogoff, CEO at Tru-Trac
Tru-Trac named SACEEC exporter of the year
18th November 2025

Tru-Trac, a proudly South African manufacturer of conveyor solutions, has been awarded Exporter of the Year 2025 by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), recognising the... 


Vertiv Announces Intent to Acquire PurgeRite, a Leading Provider of Specialised Fluid Management Services, to Expand Liquid Cooling Services Portfolio
Vertiv Announces Intent to Acquire PurgeRite, a Leading Provider of Specialised Fluid Management Services, to Expand Liquid Cooling Services Portfolio
17th November 2025

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, LLC, (“PurgeRite”) a leading... 


Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors
Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors
17th November 2025

As South Africa’s urban populations grow and waste volumes rise, municipalities are under increasing pressure to manage waste efficiently, sustainably and cost-effectively. Investing in robust and... 


Leadership Excellence at Eskom Celebrated by the Black Business Council and Guma Group
17th November 2025

The Black Business Council (BBC), in partnership with the Guma Group, hosted an exclusive evening of appreciation and recognition at The Saxon Pavilion on 13 November 2025, to honour the exemplary... 


Qlik Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration Software Platforms
Qlik Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration Software Platforms
17th November 2025

Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration... 


Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables and Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future
Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables and Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future
17th November 2025

As Africa’s energy demand surges, balancing decarbonisation with energy security has never been more critical. New data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores a pivotal role for... 


Barloworld Rebuild Centre gears up for the future with advanced tooling, skills development, and supply chain innovation
Barloworld Rebuild Centre gears up for the future with advanced tooling, skills development, and supply chain innovation
17th November 2025

Barloworld Equipment is sharpening its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving yellow parts & component market, unveiling a series of operational upgrades, training initiatives, and strategic... 


Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award
Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award
14th November 2025

Vesconite Bearings is proud to announce that it has been named the Exporter of the Year in its turnover category at the South African Capital Equipment Export Council’s (SACEEC) Exporter of the... 


SAPICS opens Call for Speakers for Landmark 2026 Conference
SAPICS opens Call for Speakers for Landmark 2026 Conference
14th November 2025

Leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has opened the “Call for Speakers” for the 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town in July. Next year’s SAPICS Conference is a milestone... 


Schneider Electric Foundation partners with FUTO to advance energy training in Nigeria
Schneider Electric Foundation partners with FUTO to advance energy training in Nigeria
13th November 2025

As part of its global commitment to youth education and entrepreneurship, the Schneider Electric Foundation has provided industry-specific training equipment to the Federal University of Technology... 


MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
13th November 2025

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In a sector marked by cyclical demand, high capital intensity, and increasing regulatory and sustainability... 


Nedbank IMC 2025 White Paper captures the moment where marketing meets meaning
13th November 2025

Following another record-breaking Nedbank IMC Conference, which this year welcomed over 3 000 delegates from 20 countries - its largest audience to date - the organisers have released the official... 


Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
13th November 2025

Sedibeng TVET College has officially launched its Schneider Electric workshop, F’SASEC, at its Vereeniging campus in the Vaal Triangle, a sophisticated training facility featuring world-class... 


Pilot Crushtec’s modular sand-making plants offer small-scale producers a fast, reliable and cost effective route to quality sand production - ready to run within just two months
Pilot Crushtec empowers small sand producers with ready to run fit-for-purpose modular plants
13th November 2025

Small scale sand producers now have a cost effective, reliable and integrated solution to their production needs, taking the guesswork and risk out of daily operations. Pilot Crushtec has invested... 


The Concor team that was recognised with three awards at Construction World’s Best Projects
Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards
12th November 2025

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


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