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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...
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than...
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions...
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than...
Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround
A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking...
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Chief economists have divergent views on AI stock gains, regional economic growth – WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) finds in its latest 'Chief Economists’ Outlook' publication that 53% of respondents expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72% of...
World Bank’s South African GDP growth forecast shows local reforms working – GCIS
The World Bank’s outlook projects that GDP growth in South Africa will increase to 1.4% this year and 1.5% in 2027, which reflects the positive impact of continued reform momentum, particularly in...
Companies to double investment in AI in 2026
Companies are planning to double their spending on AI technology this year, which represents more than twice the increase for 2025, says management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in...