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“Plastics Matter” – A New Podcast Series to Amplify Industry Voice
Updated 26 minutes ago

Plastics SA is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series titled Plastics Matter, a dynamic platform created to give the South African plastics industry a stronger, more direct... 


Reducing unpaid Eskom debt by municipalities and local authorities
Updated 33 minutes ago

By: Charles Stride After the last election I gave a talk titled “The unexploded, unemployment time bomb” and one of the many reasons therefor, is the continued escalation of Eskom tariff’s, set by... 


NRF-SAEON researcher honoured through new species discovery
Updated 36 minutes ago

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are proud to announce a major scientific achievement—the formal... 


MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
Updated 39 minutes ago

MAHLE has received an "A" rating again in the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment by the nonprofit organization in the climate protection category and an "A-" in water security. With... 


Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Updated 41 minutes ago

February 2026 marks one year since Vishaal Lutchman assumed the role of Group CEO of GIBB Holdings (GIBB) - a year marked by curiosity over certainty. In an environment often driven by quick wins,... 


Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
Updated 42 minutes ago

Backed by BMG and Liqui Moly, young South African racing driver Karabo Malemela, delivered a standout 2025 season in the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, competing as part of the Pablo Clark... 


Africa’s cross-border e-commerce boom and the infrastructure needed to power it
11th February 2026

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 


The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations
11th February 2026

A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck.... 


Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
11th February 2026

South African businesses urgently need more reliable, lower-cost power. However, asbestos roofing in many older commercial and industrial buildings has become a major barrier to rooftop solar... 


Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
11th February 2026

Epson, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, has launched its Back-to-School campaign in South Africa, aimed at supporting creativity and learning for students in local communities.... 


UJ Wom+n in Tech becomes first all-women team to win AAKRUTI Global Design Competition
11th February 2026

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has reinforced its standing as a hub of future-focused, socially responsive innovation after students from its Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA)... 


Adventure tourism generates billions for the South African economy as industry targets global market share
Adventure tourism generates billions for the South African economy as industry targets global market share
11th February 2026

SATSA, in partnership with Futureneer Advisors, has released a new white paper revealing South Africa's adventure tourism industry generated R12 billion in direct revenue in 2024, while supporting... 


Are South African Businesses Breaking the Law Without Knowing It?
11th February 2026

Many South African businesses believe they are operating within the law. They have policies in place, file some statutory returns and may even have compliance files neatly stored away. Yet a... 


Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
10th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, one of Europe's most prestigious academic... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


Concor has commenced construction of the 211 Oxford Road development in Rosebank, a fast track future-ready commercial building within the Oxford Parks Precinct, with basement formwork, reinforcement and concrete works progressing
Building the future: Concor’s 11th Oxford Parks project takes off
10th February 2026

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... 


Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
10th February 2026

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... 


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... 


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... 


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