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East African growth opens market for motors
The anticipated economic growth in East Africa from projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), investment in power and water projects in the region, notably from Asian countries,...
Specialist gains traction in oil, gas sector
Africa is “hungry for electricity”, and electrical specialist Zest WEG is seeing growing demand from the oil and gas sector, from both upstream and midstream facilities as nations on the continent...
First skid delivered to Free State client
Prefabricated deployment solutions developer Turnkey Modular rolled out the first of multiple solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-Houses’ in July for...
WEG partnership with Panaco strengthens presence and boots growth in the DRC
The strengthened presence of WEG in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through its strategic alliance with Panaco, its Value-Added Reseller (VAR), has proven to be highly successful. Thierry...
Gamsberg project, South Africa
The Gamsberg zinc mine is ready to launch Phase 1.
Local manufacturer supplies backup power to new Sandton development
Local manufacturer Zest WEG Group’s Cape Town-based generator set (genset) division is in the process of commissioning two 11 kV, 2 000 kVA gensets for a mixed-use property development in Sandton,...
Gold One launches R100m plant expansion project; Overly prescriptive policies threaten mine profitability; and, Zest WEG Group delivers R200m electrical infrastructure solution at Petra’s Cullinan...
Zest WEG Group delivers R200m electrical infrastructure solution at Petra’s Cullinan diamond mine
A R200-million electrical infrastructure project has been impressively completed at the Cullinan Diamond Mine of the London-listed Petra Diamonds through the combined effort of four Zest WEG Group...
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Commission developing tool to ensure fair school uniform, learning materials pricing
After publishing a guide for schools, parents and school governing bodies on pro-competitive principles that should be considered for the procurement of school uniform and learning materials in...
Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa
President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate caution have allowed rivals to displace France...
AAAM sets eight goals for 2026 as it seeks ‘measurable outcomes’
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has set eight goals for the new year, says CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling. “As we enter 2026, we proudly declare this the year of...