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Creamer Media’s Engineering News presents Business Thought Leadership. This is a platform for unsolicited opinion articles written by various thought leaders on topical issues affecting the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited opinion articles, as well as to remove articles from the platform. The opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media.

Taking agency: Unpacking agentic AI and the fundamentals of AI agents
Taking agency: Unpacking agentic AI and the fundamentals of AI agents
10th December 2025

By: Robbie Jerrom - Senior Principal Technologist AI at Red Hat When industry experts and insiders talk about agentic AI, they are essentially talking about taking the technology to the next level.... 


The rising cost of hailstorms and what it means for South African farmers
10th December 2025

By Hanjo Fourie, Business Head: Underwriting – Agri Crop at Santam Specialist Solutions Recently the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued Orange Level 5 warnings for storms, hail and... 


Infrastructure investing: Transforming a price-takers market
Infrastructure investing: Transforming a price-takers market
10th December 2025

By: Michelle Green - Credit Analyst and Chair of the ESG Committee, at Prescient Investment Management South Africa has bold ambitions to unlock over R1 trillion in infrastructure spend. If this is... 


The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
10th December 2025

By: Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa, End User Business Leader, Secure Power Business Unit – Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric As the largest country in West Africa by population, Nigeria has significant... 


What Bidvest’s Eurobond Tells Us About the Maturation of SA’s Debt Capital Market
9th December 2025

By: Victor Germeshuizen - [Senior Investment Banker, Absa CIB] and Simon Rankin [Head of Internation Syndication, Absa Securities] The international high-yield bond market functions as one of the... 


Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
9th December 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 


The Paratus man driving the group’s expansion in sub-equatorial Africa
8th December 2025

By: Martin Cox – Group Chief Commercial Officer – Paratus Group When Martin Cox joined the Paratus Group in 2021, his principal mandate was to champion the Group’s ambitious expansion across... 


New draft regulations seeks to reinforce South Africa’s construction industry
New draft regulations seeks to reinforce South Africa’s construction industry
8th December 2025

By: Craig Laskey - Group SHEQ Manager The publication of South Africa's Draft Construction Regulations 2025 represents more than a routine regulatory update; it signals a fundamental shift in how... 


The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure
The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure
8th December 2025

By; Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this... 


How digital infrastructure design choices will decide who wins in AI
How digital infrastructure design choices will decide who wins in AI
5th December 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric As AI drives continues to disrupt industries across the world, the race is no longer just about smarter... 


NETSCOUT presents the ‘soundtrack’ of IT network experts as the year winds down
NETSCOUT presents the ‘soundtrack’ of IT network experts as the year winds down
4th December 2025

By: Bryan Hamman - NETSCOUT's regional director for Africa The traditional retail frenzy weekend that is associated with the ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ events has been and gone and many... 


The top 5 global markets South African SMEs should target in 2026
4th December 2025

By: Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx From luxury cosmetics to artisanal foods and advanced manufacturing, the international appetite for quality,... 


Schneider Electric’s role in establishing the SADC region of the future, today
Schneider Electric’s role in establishing the SADC region of the future, today
2nd December 2025

By: Manuel Tati - Vice President, SADC region at Schneider Electric There’s no doubt that the SADC region holds tremendous promise; rich in natural resources, it has the potential to rapidly expand... 


Are delivery issues killing your e-commerce business?
1st December 2025

By: Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx In e-commerce, a delayed delivery can mean a lost customer. In fact, more than 20% of shoppers say they won’t... 


A lesson in the history and evolution of industrial safety systems
A lesson in the history and evolution of industrial safety systems
1st December 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric One only has to briefly page through the annals of our industrial history, to come across truly hair-raising... 


Access and Industrialization as Drivers for Accelerating Africa's Sustainable Energy Transition
1st December 2025

Africa’s Dual Imperative The African continent stands at a pivotal juncture, defined by a dual imperative that will shape its economic trajectory for the decades ahead: achieving universal energy... 


Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
28th November 2025

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Industry’s very nature sees it producing significant amounts of waste, whether it’s heat from furnaces and... 


 Data centres - at the core of today’s healthcare
Data centres - at the core of today’s healthcare
27th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Benjamin Franklin famously said: "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest”. This could not... 


Buildings and microgrids – best of friends for a greener future
Buildings and microgrids – best of friends for a greener future
27th November 2025

By Anoop Hariparsad, Offer Marketing Manager, MGRID, MEA at Schneider Electric Buildings are no longer passive consumers of power; edifices of almost every size are evolving into dynamic energy... 


 How regional consideration and system intelligence realise greener buildings
How regional consideration and system intelligence realise greener buildings
26th November 2025

By: Mark Freeman, Offer Manager - Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  There’s a lot to be said about circumventing a cookie cutter approach. Yes, metrics and frameworks are... 


All eyes on the modern DCS platform
All eyes on the modern DCS platform
25th November 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Enough cannot be said about both the historical and current importance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)... 


Databuild’s 2025 year in review
Databuild’s 2025 year in review
24th November 2025

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild In 2025, the construction firms in South Africa that grew were not the ones that chased the most leads. They were the ones that focused on verified opportunities,... 


From disruption to resilience: Powering Nigeria’s future through strategic global partnerships
From disruption to resilience: Powering Nigeria’s future through strategic global partnerships
24th November 2025

By: Uche Nnadi - Channel & Distribution Leader, West Africa, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Nigeria and other parts of West Africa are grappling with a critical shortage of skilled... 


The critical role of Industrial cleaning in production environments
The critical role of Industrial cleaning in production environments
24th November 2025

By Silvia Schollenberger Cleaning industrial production facilities is a highly specialised task in what can sometimes be a high-risk environment, that goes far beyond surface-level wipe downs and... 


Sweet potential: South African raisin industry's rebound signals sustainable growth
24th November 2025

By: Daneel Rossouw - Head of Sales for Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking After several challenging seasons, South Africa's 2024/25 raisin crop is expected to recover to around 100 000... 


How flexibility can unlock a multi-billion rand energy market in South Africa
24th November 2025

By: Tord Johnsson - General Manager, Business Development East and South Africa Wärtsilä Energy Every hour of loadshedding costs South Africa millions of rand in lost productivity, yet the solution... 


Unlocking SA’s wind power requires investor trust in the rules of the game
21st November 2025

By: Beth O’Connor - Deputy Head of Project Development, JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa South Africa’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) and the National Planning Commission’s Energy... 


Why Africa’s Urban Resilience Depends on Access to Capital
Why Africa’s Urban Resilience Depends on Access to Capital
21st November 2025

By Francinah Madise, Head of Sector, National Government & Metros, Public Sector and Growth Capital Solutions at Absa CIB In 2017, as Cape Town faced one of the most severe droughts in its history,... 


DTIC takes bold steps to enhance export competitiveness in a challenging global trade environment
21st November 2025

By: Sandhya Foster and Jean Meijer - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer South Africa  The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has taken a decisive step towards revitalising exports by... 


Powering intelligence - how AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands
Powering intelligence - how AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands
20th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The IT industry is undergoing one of its most defining shifts to date, driven by the explosive growth of... 


Schneider Electric and Enactus reveal English-speaking Africa’s brightest battery innovators
Schneider Electric and Enactus reveal English-speaking Africa’s brightest battery innovators
19th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, together with Enactus, the international NGO dedicated to inspiring students through... 


 The Heat Is Rising — and So Must Our Ambition
The Heat Is Rising — and So Must Our Ambition
19th November 2025

By: Walid Sheta - Zone President, Middle East & Africa at Schneider Electric This summer in Africa is projected to record-high extreme heat once again. In fact, it has been the continent’s hottest... 


 Circuit breaker innovations key to transforming data centre, industrial and commercial infrastructure efficiency and sustainability
Circuit breaker innovations key to transforming data centre, industrial and commercial infrastructure efficiency and sustainability
18th November 2025

By: Kamogelo Makwana - Power Products Offer Manager at Schneider Electric Recent advancements in circuit breaker technology have seen a major step forward in setting new standards for efficiency... 


Unlocking the power of solar in East Africa
Unlocking the power of solar in East Africa
18th November 2025

By: Ayush Gupta, Director - Global Strategy & Business Anglophone Africa, Access to Energy at Schneider Electric East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where... 


Cities Must Lead Africa’s Energy Transition
14th November 2025

By: Jakkie Cilliers and Alize le Roux  - of the Institute for Security Studies Here are two facts that, together, make no sense. 


Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
13th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today’s digital economy is placing unprecedented strain on the power grid. For years, efficiency gains have... 


The lube kitchen series part 11: friction modifiers – the smooth operators in your oil
The lube kitchen series part 11: friction modifiers – the smooth operators in your oil
13th November 2025

By: Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Continuing the dialogue around oil additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this time the focus turns to... 


Niveshen Govender CEO of the South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
How market liberalisation can unlock SA’s renewable energy future
11th November 2025

Market liberalisation allows South Africa the opportunity to shape a modern, regional power system. By harnessing renewable energy sources, such as wind power, coupled with innovation, the country... 


The next phase of South Africa’s clean energy transition for the SME
The next phase of South Africa’s clean energy transition for the SME
11th November 2025

By: Bronwyn Timm - Business Development Manager, SOLA Group The South African renewable energy sector is moving from momentum to maturity. Across industries, clean power isn’t perceived as a hedge... 


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