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Vertical motor rolls off production line successfully
In April, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG announced that its first vertical motor MGL900-5800KW 12P medium-voltage vertical motor successfully rolled off the production...
Evolving operational risk management for a cleaner, safer industrial future
As industries accelerate their transition to cleaner technologies, managing the associated operational risks becomes increasingly complex and vital. Operational risk management company ProRisk, a...
WEG showcases its African presence at Enlit Africa 2025
Global electric products manufacturer WEG has over 40 years of presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa, and is proudly showcasing its offerings in the energy, power, water and wastewater...
WEG presents technology for a sustainable farming future
One of the world's largest electric motor manufacturers, WEG is showcasing its offering to the agriculture community in Bothaville, at Nampo 2025. Engineering News joined WEG external sales...
Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including...
Generators: The Muscle in the New Energy Mix
Contrary to reputations as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups,...
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid.
WEG powering Africa today, for tomorrow
Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa is showcasing its latest innovations in solar power generation and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo...
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Lack of belief in Africa’s economic prospects is holding the continent back, Mataboge says
It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU)...
Boeing and Angola sign strategic commercial aviation partnership
US aerospace giant Boeing announced (at the Paris Airshow) that it has signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Angola’s Ministry of Transport on Wednesday. The purpose of the agreement is...
Airlink to significantly enlarge its fleet with next-generation airliners
South African regional and domestic airline Airlink is to significantly expand and modernise its fleet, and increase its capacity, by leasing ten new next-generation Embraer E195-E2 smaller...