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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.

Getting back on track - restoring reliability in Gauteng’s rail network takes infrastructure and workforce investment
Getting back on track - restoring reliability in Gauteng’s rail network takes infrastructure and workforce investment
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By: Jacques Maritz - National Sales & Service Manager at Quyn International Outsourcing Gauteng’s rail network has the potential to transform how people move across the province. Reliable passenger... 


Driving resilience: Navigating global disruptions through sustainable supply chains
23rd October 2025

By: Evan Partridge - Senior Manager, Automotive CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa For decades, South Africa’s automotive assembly line has fuelled global demand for some of the world’s finest luxury vehicle... 


Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
23rd October 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Philosopher Plato wisely said: “There is no harm in repeating a good thing”.  And whilst this sentiment translates into many aspects... 


Is it still cold calling if you have valuable data at hand?
Is it still cold calling if you have valuable data at hand?
23rd October 2025

Amica- Jade Els, Sales Manager of Databuild Cold calling has long been a common practice in the construction industry. Sales teams reach out to architects, engineers, or contractors with the hope... 


South Africa must explore the merits of legislatively mandating smart geysers
South Africa must explore the merits of legislatively mandating smart geysers
22nd October 2025

By: Mark Allewell - Chief Executive Officer of Sensor Networks, a South African provider of Smart Home Solutions The significant reduction in loadshedding this winter is a milestone well worth... 


Unlocking South Africa's payment revolution through smart regulation
Unlocking South Africa's payment revolution through smart regulation
21st October 2025

By: Johan Gellatly, Managing Director - MD of Altron FinTech and Vaughn Hechter, Head of Customer Services, NuPay and Delter, Altron Fintech  While the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's)... 


From amortisation to zero harm: The true cost of safety
From amortisation to zero harm: The true cost of safety
21st October 2025

By: Rifle Shot Performance Holdings client success manager Caroline Carter Amortisation - we know it today as the gradual write-off of an asset or the reduction of a debt over time. But few realise... 


Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
21st October 2025

By: Kyle Pillay - Security as a Service Manager at Datacentrix Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips... 


Innovation is the mindset that keeps business alive
Innovation is the mindset that keeps business alive
21st October 2025

By: Arnold van Graan - Head of Markets Research, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking When we talk about innovation, it is tempting to focus on the latest technology trend or a fast-moving... 


The autonomous security revolution: Why South African businesses are taking to the skies
The autonomous security revolution: Why South African businesses are taking to the skies
21st October 2025

By: Ruan Botha - DJI Project Manager at Rectron For decades, security operations have relied on a familiar combination of fixed cameras, perimeter fencing and human patrol teams. While these remain... 


Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
20th October 2025

By Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Retail and franchising are fast paced; a world where margins are tight and expectations sky-high. For those small-format retail outlets... 


Imported carbon guidelines must acknowledge local context when adapted to SA construction
Imported carbon guidelines must acknowledge local context when adapted to SA construction
20th October 2025

By: Roelof van den Berg - CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) Could South Africa’s construction industry benefit from best-practice frameworks developed halfway around the world? And... 


Digital Solutions for South Africa’s Passenger Transport Crisis: Lessons from Global Innovation
20th October 2025

By: Lungi Sangqu - Renowned CIO and CEO of Africa Digital Success As South Africa marks Transport Month this October, the country stands at a defining moment in its transportation story. The chaos... 


 Navigating POPIA in a digitally borderless world
Navigating POPIA in a digitally borderless world
20th October 2025

By: Ryan Boyes - Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer at Galix In South Africa, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is reshaping how organisations handle personal data, both... 


The Fight Against Hunger: Securing Southern African Food Chains
17th October 2025

By Marietjie Brown, Sustainability & Government Affairs Lead Africa, Middle East and Türkiye Nearly 1 000 children have died from severe malnutrition in South Africa over just 18 months, a stark... 


David Reynders, CTO, Merchant Capital
How automated lending improves access and reduces bias
17th October 2025

By David Reynders, CTO, Merchant Capital Access to finance remains uneven in South Africa. Smaller businesses, particularly in the informal sector, rural communities, or women-led enterprises,... 


Western Cape agriculture can turn tariff shocks into strategic opportunity
17th October 2025

By AgriSA CEO Johann Kotze South Africa's agricultural sector is facing one of its most significant trade shocks in years, as new tariffs in the United States place fresh pressure on exporters in... 


The Lube KitchenSeries part 10: corrosion inhibitors – your oil’s armour against rust and more
The Lube KitchenSeries part 10: corrosion inhibitors – your oil’s armour against rust and more
15th October 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the... 


Water meet your (digital) twin
Water meet your (digital) twin
14th October 2025

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In South Africa, where ageing infrastructure is affecting the supply of water to communities and businesses, projects need to... 


Why local manufacturing, maintenance and support are key to the success of South Africa’s energy future
Why local manufacturing, maintenance and support are key to the success of South Africa’s energy future
13th October 2025

By: Mervyn Naidoo - CEO of ACTOM Group South Africa is navigating an energy challenge characterised by intermittent load reduction/shedding, ageing infrastructure and limited generation capacity.... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman.
The central role of SA’s rail network in unlocking a multi-billion-rand opportunity
10th October 2025

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 


Credibility in SA’s Power Market Hinges on Transparency, Not Just Unbundling
8th October 2025

By: Cornel Claassen, Manager - Project Delivery at the Energy Council The Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act reshapes South Africa’s electricity sector by enabling competition, reshaping... 


Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
7th October 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Industries are racing into a future shaped by AI, robotics, and automation, but engineering insurance is still playing catch-up. The machines we insure today aren’t the ones... 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 


Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
2nd October 2025

By: Kishaylin Chetty - the Executive: Head of Sustainability at the Endangered Wildlife Trust South Africa, like much of Africa, stands at a critical juncture. 


The lube kitchen series part 9: metal deactivators – oiling the wheels of corrosion control
The lube kitchen series part 9: metal deactivators – oiling the wheels of corrosion control
30th September 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual showroom) Metal deactivators play a key role in the fight against corrosion. This is the next focus in the ongoing discussion about... 


Closing the theory and practice gap in geometallurgy
30th September 2025

By: Prof. Glen Nwaila - Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School, Geosciences | University of the Witwatersrand, Director of the African Research Centre in Ore Systems Science (CORES) (Virtual... 


The ROI of verified project leads
The ROI of verified project leads
29th September 2025

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild In construction, return on investment (ROI) is not only measured on site. It starts long before a tender is published, with the quality of the information your... 


Electrical safety is non-negotiable in the urbanisation of West Africa
Electrical safety is non-negotiable in the urbanisation of West Africa
29th September 2025

By: Ajibola Akindele MFR - Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa’s urban economies are experiencing noteworthy growth. From new residential estates to modern hospitals and... 


Andrew Taylor, co-founder and Head of Trading at South African renewable energy IPP and trader NOA,
Why SA needs energy reform now
26th September 2025

Energy reform is no longer a theoretical debate. With the mounting threats on South Africa’s commercial and industrial energy users, it is a matter of national competitiveness, industrial growth... 


How to protect birds while expanding wind energy
How to protect birds while expanding wind energy
26th September 2025

As South Africa accelerates its renewable energy transition, the challenge of balancing large-scale wind power with biodiversity protection is becoming more urgent. With industries demanding... 


Adhila Mayet head of project development at Pele Energy Group
How renewable energy must adapt to sustain growth
26th September 2025

The last few years have seen a phenomenal growth of utility-scale, renewable energy (RE) solutions being implemented for mines in South Africa. While no specific values have been published, it is... 


Bishop Fraser Attorneys Director Davide Bishop
Mining and the JET: South Africa’s legal crossroads for governance and investment
26th September 2025

South Africa's mining sector has always been central to the country's economic story, and today, it is equally central to its energy future. The mining industry's heavy reliance on electricity, its... 


From Connectivity to Digital Trust: MTN’s Biometric Leap Forward
25th September 2025

By: Cornelia van Heerden - MTN SA Executive: Customer Experience and Services MTN is moving beyond connectivity to become a leader in digital trust with the rollout of a biometric digital ID system. 


How to farm smarter: precision farming tackles yield, cost, sustainability and ESG
22nd September 2025

By: Louis Strydom - Marketing Director, Omnia Most South African farmers are faced with the dual challenge of producing optimal yields while managing rising input costs. Add to this the imperative... 


Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
19th September 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial operations are, like the rest of world, is faced with a fundamental generational workforce change.... 


Virtual wheeling could transform SA’s energy landscape if the country gets it right
18th September 2025

By: Bronwyn Timm - SOLA Group Business Development Manager  South Africa’s energy landscape has dominated headlines for many years. Even with the respite in load shedding, there are pressing... 


Rethinking Global Labels from an African Lens
Rethinking Global Labels from an African Lens
18th September 2025

By: Wendy Poulton and Molupe Mat’sumunyane The Weight of Words 


How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
18th September 2025

By: Mervyn Naidoo - Group CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s energy transition, as well as similar efforts by other countries around the world, is accelerating the demand for power transformers, as... 


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