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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.

Why industry should enter the world of Operator Training Simulators
Why industry should enter the world of Operator Training Simulators
8th September 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric How do you keep pace with the relentless growth of technology innovation in a world that has become so... 


 The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
8th September 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist... 


Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
4th September 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... 


Empowering the South African dream: unlocking the potential of SA Inc through affordable electricity
Empowering the South African dream: unlocking the potential of SA Inc through affordable electricity
4th September 2025

In this opinion article, Professor Vally Padayachee argues that a South African Incorporated (SA Inc.) perspective holds tremendous potential for shaping the future of South Africa, by providing a... 


The best of both – hybrid DCS for an evolving industrial landscape
The best of both – hybrid DCS for an evolving industrial landscape
3rd September 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s industrial automation continues to evolve at a blistering speed which means traditional Distributed Control... 


The hidden challenges of executing commercial and industrial solar projects
1st September 2025

By: Grant Berndsen - CEO, Terra Firma  Pressure on SA’s industrial sector is mounting: rising costs, tight margins, trade barriers, carbon taxes and global competition. Energy cost and availability... 


Tanzania’s energy future is built on stable growth and digital innovation
Tanzania’s energy future is built on stable growth and digital innovation
1st September 2025

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric                     Tanzania is entering a new energy era, and an exciting one at that. With the full... 


At a crossroads: South Africa’s automotive component sector can turn setbacks into opportunities
At a crossroads: South Africa’s automotive component sector can turn setbacks into opportunities
28th August 2025

By: Renai Moothilal - NAACAM CEO South Africa’s automotive industry stands at a pivotal moment. The engine of South African industrial growth, the sector is now grappling with a convergence of... 


Asset Valuation Unpacked
27th August 2025

By: Hulisani Madala - a property and assets valuator at Aon South Africa When it comes to managing business risks, planning finances and getting the right insurance cover in place, knowing what... 


Protecting workers must be integral to South Africa’s economic strategy during turbulent times
Protecting workers must be integral to South Africa’s economic strategy during turbulent times
27th August 2025

By: Dr Jessica Hutchings - Head of Prevention at Rand Mutual Assurance The newly introduced 30% tariff on South African goods exported to the United States of America is a major cause for concern... 


South Africa’s journey to smart, greener transport
26th August 2025

By: Andrés Diaz - Vice President, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric South Africa like it peers across the globe is making some noteworthy stride in establishing an economy... 


Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation – Schneider Electric drives a new era for mining, metals, and minerals
Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation – Schneider Electric drives a new era for mining, metals, and minerals
21st August 2025

By: Paul Steyn, Project Manager Lead – Field Services, Schneider Electric Africa, often dubbed the ‘world’s mineral hub,’ holds 30% of the globe’s mineral resources and 19% of the reserves of... 


Engineering a Sustainable Future: How Civil Innovation Can Drive the UN’s Global Goals
21st August 2025

By: Dr Ana Evangelista My commitment to sustainability in construction began in 2004, long before the term became a global priority. It started with a simple but urgent concern; the depletion of... 


The great supply chain reset: 5 ways to embrace the chaos
20th August 2025

By: David Nightingale - Associate Director, Consulting, Supply Chain and Operations at EY Africa In a world where trade wars erupt overnight, geopolitical flashpoints like the ongoing Ukraine... 


 Humanoid robots - the ex machina is alive and working
Humanoid robots - the ex machina is alive and working
20th August 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric  What is a humanoid?  It is something that has a human-like appearance, therefore, a head, torso, arms, legs, thus... 


Agriculture lessons to be learnt from Clarkson’s Farm
20th August 2025

By: Kobus van Zyl - Senior Agriculturalist at Omnia Agriculture Jeremy Clarkson has enjoyed a life of pushing boundaries, albeit behind the wheel of a fast car instead of an oversized farm vehicle... 


Supporting Africa’s Agricultural Transformation
Supporting Africa’s Agricultural Transformation
20th August 2025

Leon Kotze - Head of Agribusiness at Business & Commercial Banking, Africa Regions & Offshore Agriculture is undeniably the world’s most important industry. For Africa, it’s the bedrock of economic... 


Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
18th August 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In a recent report by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), non-revenue water (NRW) accounts for 238,172... 


GenAI – reimagining the factory floor, today and tomorrow
GenAI – reimagining the factory floor, today and tomorrow
12th August 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have Generative AI (GenAI)... 


The lube kitchen part 7: detergent  additives – keeping your parts clean
The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean
12th August 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley - technical manager for WearCheck  - continues the conversation around... 


Women Work: Breaking bias and building business as a strategic imperative
Women Work: Breaking bias and building business as a strategic imperative
12th August 2025

By: Dr Wongiwe Ludidi, Senior Manager - Talent, Learning and Culture, Sub-Saharan Africa The gender pay gap, stereotypes related to race and gender, imposter syndrome and unconscious bias are... 


From Waste to Wealth: Why South Africa Can Lead the Circular Economy Movement
12th August 2025

By: Wesgro CEO - Wrenelle Stander What if we stopped seeing waste as something to discard, and started recognising it as a resource we haven’t fully unlocked? 


New AI and 3D Systems Help Car makers with Quality Inspection
New AI and 3D Systems Help Car makers with Quality Inspection
12th August 2025

By: Stephan Pottel - Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies A little while ago I was listening to a podcaster interview the CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world.... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 


Wind power drives SA’s future of sustainable energy
Wind power drives SA’s future of sustainable energy
7th August 2025

By: Richard Reid - Regional Director at Concord Cranes When people talk about renewable energy, solar power usually gets all the attention. However, wind power, with its simple design, holds major... 


Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
Hunan, the Powerhouse Tasked with China’s Africa Trade Strategy
6th August 2025

By: Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.... 


Creating a more inclusive construction industry in South Africa
Creating a more inclusive construction industry in South Africa
5th August 2025

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild With August marking Women’s Month, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made and explore ways to support greater participation by women in... 


Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
5th August 2025

By: Babcock - boosts performance and fuel efficiency for trusted aggregates supplier Babcock is proud to announce the delivery of the first new-generation Volvo EC300 excavator in Southern Africa... 


BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
BMS – the heartbeat of West Africa’s rapid and intelligent buildings growth
4th August 2025

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa continues to experience phenomenal growth; in fact, in according to research and visualisation mapping... 


Carbon has become part of the cost of doing business – and, increasingly, part of the value too
31st July 2025

By Renai Moothilal, CEO, NAACAM Carbon rules are reshaping global trade, and automotive component manufacturers must adapt or risk falling behind. Interim results from a new NAACAM-led readiness... 


How culture shapes the green sector: 5th Discipline 'Culture Killers' report exposes leadership insights
23rd July 2025

By: Lindy Taylor - CEO & Founder at 5th Discipline South Africa’s net-zero employers face an inflection point. As the climate change, renewables and sustainability sectors surge forward - with... 


Op-Ed: FSC breakthrough for small-scale tree farmers in Southern Africa By Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
22nd July 2025

By: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification of small-scale tree farming operations in South Africa is gathering momentum with over 870 certified in one FSC... 


Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
21st July 2025

By: Kshitij Batra - Senior Vice President, International Hub, Power Products at Schneider Electric If good intentions were enough to decarbonise the planet, our climate goals might not be slipping... 


Sustainability Is the New Bottom Line: How African Manufacturers Can Win in the Next Decade
Sustainability Is the New Bottom Line: How African Manufacturers Can Win in the Next Decade
18th July 2025

By: Sachin Chanderdhev - Sector Specialist for Manufacturing, Absa Business Banking The conditions under which the global manufacturing sector creates value are shifting. Carbon intensity and... 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
4th July 2025

As South Africa faces mounting demands for innovation, sustainability and social progress, the construction sector’s future depends on its ability to harness the full spectrum of available talent.... 


Charting the Future of African Mining and Geotechnical Excellence
3rd July 2025

By: Jannie Maritz - Kevin Le Bron, Sandor Petho (Virtual Showroom) The AfriRock 2025 Conference comes at a pivotal time for the African mining and geotechnical engineering sectors, presenting a... 


The lube kitchen part 5: demystifying demulsifier additives
The lube kitchen part 5: demystifying demulsifier additives
2nd July 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom)The next chapter in the ongoing narrative around additives, with WearCheck - the specialist condition monitoring company - centres... 


Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
2nd July 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As with all things in life, there’s initial fanfare which eventually tapers into a more realistic, even... 


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