By: Roman Mornau - General Manager at MetalPlus, ACTOM Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive... 

By: Mark Linington - Executive Tax, Bowmans Government efforts to stimulate private sector investment in major infrastructure projects could be stymied by the unintended consequences of limiting... 

By: Boland Lithebe - Security Lead for Accenture, Africa South African businesses are sprinting to embrace generative AI, lured by its potential to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation.... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 

By: Nishan Baijnath - Systems Architect, Power Systems at Schneider Electric Modernising power networks through digitisation and innovative technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric As 2025 unfolds, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming the labour landscape, bringing forth... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe ( Virtual Showroom ) In the South African context, where productivity and safety must go hand in hand, breathalyser testing can significantly enhance... 

By: Hennie Colyn - MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric Localisation is, by definition, a broad term used to describe a myriad of products, services and operations – all... 

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric While businesses tend to turn directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors when embarking on IT... 

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 

By Professor Sampson Mamphweli - Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute At some point, we... 

By: Kobus van Niekerk Insurance, a legal contract, has been advertised as a commodity lately, like the utensils we use in the kitchen. Even the conclusion period of an important contract is... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric As 2025 unfolds, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming the labour landscape, bringing forth... 

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves. Indeed, from the copper belts of Zambia... 

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Microgrids are emerging as a game-changing concept, particularly within commercial and... 

By: Vladimir Milovanovic - Vice President of Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is significantly... 

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Greener blockchain, who would have thought?  Blockchain’s very nature sees it consuming a lot of energy; with great... 

By Ayanda Holo Amidst the dynamic discourse of the recent BRICS Summit, held against the backdrop of heightened resource competitiveness and energy security concerns, palladium emerged as a topic... 

In an era where climate change increasingly affects water and energy resources, the need for climate resilience in agriculture and agroprocessing has never been more pressing.  South Africa, in... 

By: Lee Mbenge - Divisional Chief Executive Officer at ACTOM (Pty) Ltd The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) of energy are the critical links connecting power generation facilities to consumers.... 

Afrikaner nationalists resorted to affirmative procurement during the National Party regime, Bongani Mankewu writes. 

By: Neels van der Walt - Head of Department Sales and Business Development at Iritron Maintaining and growing the South African manufacturing sector involves navigating significant risks. Digital... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric One should never underestimate human nature, and certainly not our need to feel that we navigate our lives in a responsible and... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s isn’t a day, let alone an hour that goes by that AI isn’t featured in a new headline or newsletter... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) Alcohol abuse in the workplace poses a significant threat to safety, productivity, and overall company morale. Oftentimes, the... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are highly intelligent, converging OT and IT in a centralised manner... 

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. In fact, a recent... 

In the automotive manufacturing industry, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. The introduction of machine vision systems has revolutionised how manufacturers ensure quality control... 

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School The festive season and events like Black Friday have become centerpieces of... 

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is a double-edged sword; West Africa is going through an exciting period of industrialisation but also continues... 

By: Geraldine Sande - Channel Sales Leader for Schneider Electric East Africa Kenya is emerging as a leader in renewable energy on the African continent, with an impressive 90% of its electricity... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Some will argue that we now live in a Sci-Fi world where we dream of electric sheep and today’s technology – unlike HAL... 

By Ben Selier -Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The growth and proliferation of AI show no signs of slowing down. According to IDC, worldwide spending on AI...