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A Phoenix Rises: SALT Reveals Massive Star WOH G64 is Still a Red Supergiant
A Phoenix Rises: SALT Reveals Massive Star WOH G64 is Still a Red Supergiant
22nd January 2026

Astronomers using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars known, WOH G64. While recent dramatic fading led many to believe... 


Vertiv Expands Flexible, Energy-Efficient Perimeter Cooling System for Small, Medium, and Edge Applications in EMEA
Vertiv Expands Flexible, Energy-Efficient Perimeter Cooling System for Small, Medium, and Edge Applications in EMEA
21st January 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today enriches the Vertiv™ CoolPhase Perimeter PAM air-cooled range with new ratings of cooling systems and Vertiv™ CoolPhase... 


ELB Equipment wins four global awards
ELB Equipment wins four global awards
21st January 2026

Within just a year of taking on the exclusive distribution of LiuGong’s full range of equipment in southern Africa ELB Equipment has claimed top honours at the LiuGong Annual Dealer Conference in... 


Why scenario planning belongs at the centre of your budgeting and forecasting cycles
Why scenario planning belongs at the centre of your budgeting and forecasting cycles
21st January 2026

For many organisations, financial planning still centres on a single approved view of the year ahead. The budget is finalised, locked in and used as the primary reference point for performance... 


Google News Initiative launches new local language pilot to empower South African vernacular publishers
21st January 2026

The Google News Initiative (GNI), in partnership with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Daily Maverick, has officially launched its local language pilot programme at the... 


Momentum Asset Management appoints new CIO of Systematic Strategies
Momentum Asset Management appoints new CIO of Systematic Strategies
21st January 2026

Momentum Asset Management has announced the appointment of Mario Fisher as Chief Investment Officer: Systematic Strategies, effective 15 January 2026, further strengthening its quantitative and... 


Infrastructure boom, liability boom
21st January 2026

South Africa is entering an ambitious new phase of infrastructure investment, with the government having committed R1 trillion to development over the next three years and President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


Beyond Lubricants: How FUCHS Is Tackling Mining’s Maintenance Skills Crisis
21st January 2026

As Africa’s mining industry faces mounting pressure from skills shortages, safety compliance demands, and rising downtime costs, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to... 


Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
21st January 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will... 


What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026
What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026
21st January 2026

By:Chris Smith - Senior Vice President for MEA and APAC, RIB Software Construction executives are asking whether their digital investments are changing how projects are won, built, and operated.... 


NETSCOUT ensures optimal customer experiences for 5G network slicing services
NETSCOUT ensures optimal customer experiences for 5G network slicing services
21st January 2026

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how its 5G observability solutions give... 


Retrofitting Tier 2 Engines: The Most Practical Path to OEL Compliance in South African Underground Mines
21st January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Underground mines across South Africa are adapting to one of the most significant regulatory shifts in recent years. From 26 June 2025, amendments to the Mine Health and Safety... 


Digital compliance training set to dominate as costs, productivity pressures reshape skills development
21st January 2026

Digital compliance training is expected to dominate corporate learning delivery over the next decade, as South African organisations seek cost-effective, scalable and measurable ways to build... 


Connected Classroom: The essential tool powering learning in 2026
21st January 2026

As thousands of students return to school with fresh notebooks and new ambitions, reliable connectivity will be essential to sustaining learning and opportunity well beyond the first term. In 2026,... 


Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
21st January 2026

Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and... 


AfricaWorks Investment Partners accelerates the rollout of its urban real estate investment platform in West Africa
20th January 2026

AfricaWorks Investment Partners (“AWIP”) today announced that it is accelerating the rollout of its investment platform dedicated to the acquisition, repositioning and operation of mixed-use urban... 


SA tech business among top 30 semi-finalists in Aurora Tech Award 2026
SA tech business among top 30 semi-finalists in Aurora Tech Award 2026
20th January 2026

A South African tech business has been named among the Top 30 semi-finalists for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a global initiative established by inDrive, recognising the most promising female-led... 


SA’s top young scientists compete in the IRIS Global Symposium in India
SA’s top young scientists compete in the IRIS Global Symposium in India
20th January 2026

Four of South Africa’s finest young scientists will represent the country at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, where they will showcase their... 


DCC Technologies to distribute Kensington’s award-winning accessories across Southern Africa
20th January 2026

DCC Technologies has announced a new distribution agreement with Kensington, a global leader in desktop and mobile device accessories. The agreement positions DCC as one of only three official... 


Last chance to submit a speaker proposal for the Milestone 2026 SAPICS Conference
Last chance to submit a speaker proposal for the Milestone 2026 SAPICS Conference
19th January 2026

The annual SAPICS Conference is Africa’s leading education, knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession. Conference speakers are invited to share inspiring or educational... 


Recall readiness and reverse logistics competency are critical, supply chain industry body says amid baby formula recall in SA
15th January 2026

South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) issued an urgent notice that a batch of Nestlé’s NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula that was sold in South Africa may contain the toxin Cereulide.... 


Motivair by Schneider Electric announces new range of CDUs to meet the rising demands of HPC and AI workloads
Motivair by Schneider Electric announces new range of CDUs to meet the rising demands of HPC and AI workloads
15th January 2026

Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today introduced two new Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) that are engineered to meet... 


Bridging Borders and Prosperity: Infrastructure Africa to Unlock Finance for Cross-Border Projects
Bridging Borders and Prosperity: Infrastructure Africa to Unlock Finance for Cross-Border Projects
14th January 2026

As Africa works to accelerate regional integration and economic growth, the continent’s infrastructure financing gap — estimated at between USD 68 billion and USD 108 billion annually — remains one... 


Flawless, on-time silo repairs across multiple sites
14th January 2026

Citi-Con has again sealed the deal, successfully completing technically complex silo bin repairs to the most stringent design and performance specifications for a leading steward of raw materials... 


Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
14th January 2026

As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient... 


 Electra Mining Africa adds new outside exhibit area, showcasing top OEMs and leading component suppliers
Electra Mining Africa adds new outside exhibit area, showcasing top OEMs and leading component suppliers
13th January 2026

South Africa’s mining, power, electrical, automation, industrial, transport, and manufacturing sectors are the engine of the nation’s economy. Together, they drive growth, create jobs, and turn raw... 


Amit Dawneerangen, Construction Materials Executive: Sales & Product Technical at Afrisam
Quality aggregates are the foundation of strong, durable construction
13th January 2026

In the world of construction, the quality of materials directly determines the strength, durability and long term performance of any structure. Among these materials, aggregates - whether used in... 


Integrated Pump Technology supports mines across Africa with rugged Grindex submersible pumps built for tough dewatering and slurry conditions
Grindex pumps power through the Copperbelt’s toughest dewatering challenges
13th January 2026

Meeting the demanding conditions of Zambia's Copperbelt head-on, Integrated Pump Technology’s range of Grindex dewatering, slurry and sludge pumps continues to gain traction among mining companies.... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Manager for Electronics at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE advances industrial performance with next-gen predictive maintenance
13th January 2026

As industries intensify their efforts to cut downtime, reduce maintenance costs and operate with greater energy efficiency, the ability to anticipate equipment issues before they occur has become... 


Andrew Ayirebi, Regional Manager for West Africa at Weir
Local capacity embeds Weir solutions in West Africa
12th January 2026

With West Africa’s mining industry evolving rapidly, Weir has built a solid footprint of local expertise, capability and capacity in the region - to serve customers’ increasing demand for... 


Concor’s Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility project combines engineering excellence with environmental care at every step
Concor prioritises environmental stewardship at Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility
12th January 2026

Concor’s role in the construction of Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape, one of the company’s first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts, extends far beyond... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative
Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative
7th January 2026

Enel Green Power South Africa has introduced the Blowing Art Initiative at the Impofu Wind Farm, a creative community project that turns renewable energy infrastructure into a living gallery. Local... 


 Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From corrosive acids to volatile hydrocarbons, VEGA's advanced instruments—VEGAPULS, VEGABAR, and VEGASWING—ensure dependable performance, even in the most challenging... 


Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From high-pressure reactors to bitumen tanks and slurry pipelines, petrochemical plants face some of the most challenging measurement tasks in the industry. When conditions like... 


 Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With a storage capacity of 2 million litres, distributed across 40 tank chambers in 22 above-ground tanks, the new tank farm at Friedrich Scharr KG is a high-performance... 


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M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

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