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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...
WH Auctions presents 2-Day webcast auction in May 2025
Africa’s trusted leader in industrial asset disposal WH Auctions is proud to announce a major two day webcast auction on behalf of globally respected mining operation Base Titanium in Kwale, Kenya....
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...
Saving energy and money: What's driving the IE3 motor revolution?
How new MEPS regulations can benefit businesses that rely on electric motors The International Efficiency 3 (IE3) motor standard will soon become South Africa's legal minimum standard, mandating...
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South Africa urged to revive ferroalloy smelters, replace ideology with pragmatism
At this week’s Joburg Indaba, South Africa was urged to get its many idled ferroalloy smelters working again and to replace ideology with pragmatism in mining. Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu called on...
Transnet confirms attachment order for parts required to return CRRC locomotives to service
Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips has expressed optimism that some locomotives that have been standing idle for years amid a long-running dispute with the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation...
First Africa space summit set for June 2026 launch
The inaugural International Space Summit Africa (ISSA) – set to be held in South Africa from June 2 to 4, 2026 – will focus on the upstream and downstream space sector linkages between African...