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How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
13th August 2025

South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 


Understanding deposit premiums and declarations
Understanding deposit premiums and declarations
13th August 2025

By: Kobus van Niekerk Most short-term insurance policies are annual policies with a predetermined premium, which can be paid monthly. Historically, many Financial Service Providers (FSPs) have... 


Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
12th August 2025

Why Colour is not a reliable indicator of quality Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Expands Operations with New Facility in Gqeberha
12th August 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery in the Eastern Cape with its recent expansion into a new facility in Gqeberha. Strategically positioned to better... 


Reducing supply chain risks and saving the planet through localisation and circular economy principles
Reducing supply chain risks and saving the planet through localisation and circular economy principles
12th August 2025

US-based author and sustainability and circularity specialist Deborah Dull launched her latest book at the 47th annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Dull was one of the inspiring and insightful... 


Vesconite Hilube bushings have been repeatedly ordered for Roper gear pumps
Oil and gas supplier turns to Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps
12th August 2025

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field... 


Representatives from all parties to the BCCEI officially signed the new collective agreements, marking a significant milestone for stability and collaboration in the industry
BCCEI secures new three-year agreements to strengthen the Civil Engineering Sector
12th August 2025

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering sector. Officially signed... 


MAHLE South Africa offers value and opportunity in Africa
12th August 2025

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 


Unathi Fani – Manager: Technical Advisory, SA Lubricants at Engen
Women’s Month Feature - Unathi Fani
11th August 2025

In celebration of Women’s Month, we sit down with Unathi Fani, Manager of Technical Advisory for Engen Lubricants, to explore the lessons she’s learned, the barriers she’s overcome, and the advice... 


Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
8th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters... 


Schneider Electric supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
Schneider Electric supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
8th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the availability of its 6500W + IMT65W battery-powered electromagnetic water meter, the Trio J-Series... 


In a Man's world: Women's Month profile
In a Man's world: Women's Month profile
8th August 2025

Andrika Petlele: An Engen dealer inspiring others through faith and integrity  Plettenberg Bay powerhouse and Engen dealer, Kgopolo Andrika Petlele, shines a light on resilience, faith, and female... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
8th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


Strategic partnership to bridge mining skills gap - NWU Enterprises and PRISMA formalise training collaboration
Strategic partnership to bridge mining skills gap - NWU Enterprises and PRISMA formalise training collaboration
8th August 2025

A new partnership between NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in South Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with... 


ACTOM's Women's Empowerment Programme fuels economic growth in South Africa
ACTOM's Women's Empowerment Programme fuels economic growth in South Africa
7th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) As South Africa proudly observes Women’s Month, ACTOM reaffirms the critical importance of fostering gender-inclusive economies. The company’s Women’s Empowerment Programme,... 


Schneider Electric’s new TeSys Deca Advanced – the motor control solution optimised for East Africa’s industrial environments
Schneider Electric’s new TeSys Deca Advanced – the motor control solution optimised for East Africa’s industrial environments
7th August 2025

Schneider Electric East Africa has launched the new TeSys Deca Advanced, a smart, reliable, and energy-efficient motor control solution designed to simplify industrial operations and reduce... 


CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
7th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to announce that CGI (Controlgear Instramac) has officially been recognised... 


Squeaky Clean & No Residue?  Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
Squeaky Clean & No Residue? Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
7th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Before glass bottles are filled with a beverage, they undergo a thorough cleaning process to ensure they are free from contaminants. This process involves multiple stages,... 


The tariff trap: Why the Minister’s electricity review doesn’t mean prices will fall – and how businesses can stay a step ahead
6th August 2025

Last month, municipal electricity customers across South Africa were hit with an 11.32% tariff hike – just months after Eskom-direct clients faced a 12.74% increase. The hikes triggered public... 


Knowledge Pele and Bayakha Infrastructure Partners Acquire Strategic Stake in Edge Growth to Build a Distinctively African Impact Investment Firm
6th August 2025

In a milestone transaction for the African impact investment sector,  Knowledge Pele (Pty) Ltd and Bayakha Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. have jointly acquired a significant minority (30%) stake in... 


You Can Still Win Big with Engen: Fuel for a Year Up for Grabs!
You Can Still Win Big with Engen: Fuel for a Year Up for Grabs!
5th August 2025

With the cost of living continuing to bite, Engen is giving South Africans a reason to smile at the pump – with the chance to Win Fuel for a Year in an exciting national campaign running from 2... 


Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa
Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa
5th August 2025

In honour of Women’s Month, the WomenIN Movement announces a special webinar: “Powering Progress: Women, EMobility & Safer Transport in Africa.” This online event—designed with women in mind and... 


Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pumps from Integrated Pump Technology are keeping dewatering operations running smoothly at a Zambian gemstone mine, even during the rainy season
Godwin pumps keep Zambian gemstone mine dewatered during rainy season
5th August 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the open pit both safe and productive. Two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


Booyco Electronics, a pioneer in Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology, continues to support mines in meeting evolving safety legislation and Level 9 compliance
Baseline risk assessment key to effective PDS implementation, says Booyco Electronics
5th August 2025

As the pioneer of Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology in South Africa, Booyco Electronics continues to play a leading role in helping mines align with evolving safety legislation. According... 


The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
5th August 2025

As operations evolve and business demands intensify, the role of material handling equipment is undergoing a critical transformation. At the forefront of this shift is Toyota Material Handling,... 


Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
5th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader has donated nine solar-powered streetlights to the Emthonjeni Community Centre,... 


Filling Without the Fails: How VEGA Streamlines Bulk Packaging in Pharma & Cosmetics
Filling Without the Fails: How VEGA Streamlines Bulk Packaging in Pharma & Cosmetics
5th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Authorities like the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the FDA (in the USA), and the EMA (in Europe) impose strict requirements on pharmaceutical and... 


Air Products responds to market demand by investing in a new CO2 facility in Sasolburg
Air Products responds to market demand by investing in a new CO2 facility in Sasolburg
4th August 2025

Air Products launched their latest production asset, the Midlands carbon dioxide (CO2) Facility in Sasolburg, which accentuates their strategic decision to diversify its CO2 sources and to fill the... 


Weir uses different AI tools to predict the useful lifetime of equipment and the probability of mechanical failure
Weir’s next paves intelligent path to optimised mining
4th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Delivering highly engineered solutions for over 150 years, Weir is unlocking even more potential with three focused value packages in its NEXT Intelligent Solutions. “We maintain... 


EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
1st August 2025

EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners, and industries across Southern Africa. Discover how this... 


Selecting the appropriate dewatering pump is critical to ensuring operational efficiency in both pumping systems and mining activities
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
1st August 2025

Mining has long been regarded a male-dominated industry. For example, in South Africa and like many other countries, women were legally prohibited from working underground until the 1990s.... 


Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
1st August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Autoclaves ensure the sterility of medical and pharmaceutical products before they reach healthcare providers and their patients. Using high-pressure and saturated steam to... 


NAACAM SHOW 2025 to be held in SA’s automotive industry hub for the first time
31st July 2025

It’s all systems go for the NAACAM SHOW 2025, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)’s showcase of South Africa’s automotive component manufacturing... 


Basement construction well underway at 3 Parks Boulevard with Concor managing the complex excavation and foundation work required for the two below-ground parking levels despite the site’s tight footprint
Concor to constructing tenth building for Intaprop in Oxford Parks Precinct
31st July 2025

Leading construction specialist Concor secured the contract to construct 3 Parks Boulevard for prominent property developer Intaprop in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct, marking the latest... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


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From batteries for boats and jet skis, to batteries for cars and quad bikes, SABAT Batteries has positioned itself as the lifestyle battery of...

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