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Modern fire-fighting systems improve mine safety
Fires and potential explosions at mine sites can be averted and mitigated against with the proper use of fire-suppressing technologies, such as water-mist and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)...
Innovation strengthens storage confidence
The growth of renewable energy and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) across Africa is accelerating, but it also introduces new safety challenges that demand advanced fire...
Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed...
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients because transformers are essential components in power distribution systems. They step up or down voltage levels to ensure efficient power...
Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the...
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Implementation of SoNA commitments crucial, business organisations say
The implementation of policies and projects, sticking to timelines and responsibility for their delivery so that they are measurable and sustained are crucial for South Africa, emphasised business...
Economists see three more South Africa rate cuts, split on when
The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut interest rates three more times before ending its current easing cycle, according to a survey. Most of the 14 economists canvassed by Bloomberg,...
Agriculture sector calls for swift implementation of SoNA commitments
The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has stressed the need to follow up commitments with “real action”, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA)...