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Why it is vital to size softstarters carefully
The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen...
Local manufacturer expands capabilities
To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing...
Scope for private Steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa
Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate...
DRC mining sector supported by South African manufacturing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors,...
WEG boosts local manufacturing capabilities
To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines. Deployed at the sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s...
Choice of hybrid power and sustainability solutions
The availability of a variety of energy technologies, including solar, wind, steam and battery energy storage solutions, allows customers to consider various hybrid energy options to meet their...
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,...
Rebranded WEG committed to supporting customers meet their sustainability goals
Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has...
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Turkish Airlines signs codeshare agreement with Airlink to boost its Africa presence
Turkish Airlines, which is the flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive code-share agreement with South Africa-based regional airline Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African...
Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,...
London reveals trade policy reforms to help African countries export more to the UK
The UK has announced changes to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), designed to simplify access to the British market for developing countries, not least those in Africa, and thereby...