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Building the future: Concor’s 11th Oxford Parks project takes off
Updated 12 minutes ago

Concor has commenced construction of its 11th building in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank, appointed by long-standing client Intaprop to deliver the new 211 Oxford Road... 


Why forklifts have become mission-critical across South Africa’s industries
Updated 35 minutes ago

From the moment raw materials arrive on site to the point finished goods leave a facility, forklifts quietly keep South Africa’s industries moving. In warehouses, they dictate throughput and... 


Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
Updated 36 minutes ago

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System... 


Germany Targets Eastern Cape Seafood Industry Expansion into the European Union Market
Germany Targets Eastern Cape Seafood Industry Expansion into the European Union Market
9th February 2026

A German delegation on a Seafood Sourcing Mission to South Africa touched down in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday last week to help identify seafood farmers who are ready to export their produce to... 


Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Manual for Small-Scale Farmers Launched
9th February 2026

Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures. In response, Solidaridad has... 


Constitutional Court Ruling: Understand the Legal Implications Before Taking the Next Step
9th February 2026

The recent Constitutional Court ruling confirming that customary marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, has significant implications for estate planning. It calls for... 


Navigating risk: business risk mitigation strategies for the new year
9th February 2026

South African businesses are entering the new year with cautious optimism. The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI)[1] rebounded in the final quarter of 2025 to 44 – its highest level for the... 


inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
9th February 2026

As South Africa’s e-hailing industry evolves, safety remains a top priority. inDrive has reinforced its driver-focused approach through a new strategic partnership with Cartrack.  The collaboration... 


Wetlands: A foundation for all livelihoods
Wetlands: A foundation for all livelihoods
9th February 2026

Wetlands make a special water resource type protected internationally under the Ramsar Convention, which was established in 1971. South Africa joined the convention in 1975 as one of the first five... 


Booyco Engineering designs robust HVAC systems built to perform in the extreme heat, dust and humidity of underground mining
Booyco Engineering leads underground with purpose-built HVAC systems
9th February 2026

Underground mining remains one of the toughest operating environments in the world, placing extreme demands on both personnel and equipment. Heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours all... 


Pilot Crushtec’s TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V, engineered to meet stringent European emissions regulations, supports the company’s expanding footprint across the UK and Europe
Pilot Crushtec accelerates European expansion with distributor drive
9th February 2026

Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions.... 


Lula collaborates with Payfast by Network to embed growth funding for e-commerce merchants
9th February 2026

Business funding platform, Lula, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast, flexible funding directly within their payments... 


The Lighthouse Club International
The Lighthouse Club International
6th February 2026

Lighthouse Club International (“LHCI”) is a non-political organization whose aim is to support the construction industry, both locally through its branches and members and internationally, through... 


ABB to share technologies miners need for Real Progress at Mining Indaba 2026
6th February 2026

Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).  This... 


Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report submissions:  Strategic Skills Development or Last-minute Compliance Panic?
Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report submissions: Strategic Skills Development or Last-minute Compliance Panic?
6th February 2026

The 2026/27 Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) submission window is open, with a firm deadline of 30 April 2026 for most South African SETAs. For many employers, this date... 


Economic Slowdown
Economic Slowdown
6th February 2026

Economic slowdown ranks as the number one risk for South Africa. Amid trade tensions, inflation and geopolitical instability, organisations must strengthen liquidity, enhance workforce agility and... 


KAL Group names new CEO to drive execution of growth strategy
KAL Group names new CEO to drive execution of growth strategy
5th February 2026

KAL Group today announced the appointment of Johann le Roux as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Le Roux will succeed Sean Walsh, who is retiring after almost 15 years of... 


Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Real Estate Investment Across the Southern Region
Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Real Estate Investment Across the Southern Region
5th February 2026

The Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) 2026, an investment-driven platform for action and impact dedicated to advancing sustainable real estate and eco- infrastructure development... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction
5th February 2026

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


Passive, Permanent Protection Beats Coatings, Crystallines and Inhibitors
5th February 2026

Spray-Lock Concrete Protection’s innovative SCP technology successfully addresses all of the known limitations of conventional concrete protection treatments. “SCP represents a groundbreaking... 


SATSA partnership strengthens Southern Africa’s adventure tourism sector
SATSA partnership strengthens Southern Africa’s adventure tourism sector
5th February 2026

SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, has formalised a partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the world's largest network of adventure tourism... 


60 day reduction in Kriel Unit 6 outage earns Steinmüller Africa Eskom innovation award
60 day reduction in Kriel Unit 6 outage earns Steinmüller Africa Eskom innovation award
4th February 2026

Steinmüller Africa’s crane-free rigging solution shortened the Kriel Unit 6 outage by 60 days, earning the company’s site team the 2025 Eskom Kriel Managers Award for Innovation. Following a fire... 


Claims Preparation Costs (CPC): An Overlooked but Valuable Cover
Claims Preparation Costs (CPC): An Overlooked but Valuable Cover
4th February 2026

By : James Bishop When a loss occurs, most businesses focus on the obvious: repairing damage, replacing assets and getting back to full operation. What often gets overlooked is the cost of proving... 


South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve
South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve
4th February 2026

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released its latest annual plastics consumption and recycling figures for the year ending December 2024.... 


Unlocking Africa's Clean Energy Potential Through IPPs, PPAs, and Investment Surge
Unlocking Africa's Clean Energy Potential Through IPPs, PPAs, and Investment Surge
4th February 2026

 Africa's renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, positioning the continent as a global leader in clean power growth. The 18th Africa Energy Indaba, the continent's premier... 


Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed
Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed
4th February 2026

Engen Xtreme strengthened its presence in South Africa’s motorsport arena at the Passion for Speed, building on the lubricant brand’s growing relationship with Zwartkops Raceway and reinforcing its... 


Section 12L Tax Incentive Powers South Africa’s Energy Efficiency Revolution
4th February 2026

The journey of the Section 12L tax Incentive scheme from its inception to date is one filled with great success. The Section 12L of the Income Tax was initially designed to support international... 


Addressing Transformation Through Mentorship: Empowering the Next Generation of Professionals
4th February 2026

The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) is committed to advancing meaningful transformation in the environmental sector by positioning mentorship as a... 


Amit Dawneerangen, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive – Sales & Product Technical
The future of urbanisation in South Africa and AfriSam’s role in building it
4th February 2026

South Africa is entering a new era of urban growth. Already a predominantly urban country, it is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of the population will live in towns and cities. This rapid... 


Powering potential: Eskom invests in 200 young minds to shape South Africa’s energy future
4th February 2026

Eskom today awarded 200 bursaries for the 2026 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators who will drive South Africa’s... 


Integrated Pump Technology supports mines with high performance dewatering solutions designed to keep operations stable during heavy rainfall and changing pit conditions
Dewatering trends shaping pump choices in African mines
3rd February 2026

As African mines go deeper and rainfall patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, dewatering has moved beyond being a support function to become a strategic discipline. The choice between... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline
Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline
3rd February 2026

Africa's infrastructure sector stands at a transformative crossroads, with massive opportunities to bridge critical gaps, drive economic growth, and foster continental connectivity. The... 


Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership
Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership
30th January 2026

A Pivotal Moment for Industrial Growth Africa’s automation and industrial technology sector is entering a decisive phase, shaped by rapid technological change, shifting economic priorities, and the... 


  Formula Engen: Driving Fleet Safety and Operational Excellence
Formula Engen: Driving Fleet Safety and Operational Excellence
29th January 2026

In a fuel transport environment where risk exposure is high and margins for error are minimal, the Formula Engen, Driver of the Year (DOTY) competition has become a critical lever for reinforcing... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Tackle the Projects, Capital and Partnerships Driving Africa’s Infrastructure Pipeline
29th January 2026

As Africa accelerates efforts to close its infrastructure gap, Infrastructure Africa 2026 will convene the continent’s most influential infrastructure stakeholders at the Cape Town International... 


Why Africa? Why Now? The Trillion-Dollar Energy Opportunity in Focus at the Africa Energy Indaba
Why Africa? Why Now? The Trillion-Dollar Energy Opportunity in Focus at the Africa Energy Indaba
29th January 2026

Africa stands at the centre of one of the greatest energy investment opportunities of the 21st century. As global markets search for bankable projects, scalable renewables, and high-growth energy... 


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