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Victor Guo, President of Huawei Enterprise Business in Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei partners with SARA to accelerate the digital transformation of railways in Southern Africa

Collaboration advances railway intelligence, driving innovation, efficiency, and smarter transport systems across the region The Huawei Railway Summit 2025 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa,... 


Ziska Mc Gilton Head of Asset Management at Pele Green Energy
Asset management in a changing climate: Beyond the balance sheet

When we discuss renewable energy, asset management is often portrayed in either technical or financial terms: maximising performance, optimising operations and protecting shareholder value. But to... 


Blueprints for balance
Blueprints for balance

Six Atana women engineers share what drives them and how they're shaping the future of engineering. Not long ago, walking into a project meeting and spotting more women than men was unusual. That... 


Ronald Chindeka, a Chartered Accountant, joined Pele Green Energy in 2020 and was appointed Head of Investment and Funding. He heads the Pele Energy Group team responsible for current and future investments into renewable energy projects.
Bid Window 7: Rebuilding confidence, powering inclusion

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has been a global benchmark for clean energy delivery. As we step into the future, the stakes are higher... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences
Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences

Embarking on a career as a geoscientist at a time when many of the stereotypes associated with women in mining were only starting to be dispelled, Council for Geoscience (CGS) Knowledge Management... 


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A legacy of innovation and environmental leadership in South Africa

Clean power production technologies provider Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) entered the South African market in 1891 to supply boilers to the country’s gold mining industry, at a time when the young... 


Atana recognised as a Top Gender-Empowered Company
Atana recognised as a Top Gender-Empowered Company

As South Africa celebrates National Women’s Month, recently rebranded engineering consultancy Atana has been named a Top Gender-Empowered Company by Standard Bank Top Women Leaders - an independent... 


 	Vassen Moodley, Deputy Director of Huawei South Africa Software Business Dept
Huawei’s AI Contact Centre reshapes customer engagements, accelerating digital transformation

During the CEM Africa 2025 Summit, Huawei unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of Artificial Intelligence Contact Centre (AICC) solutions, underscoring its commitment to transforming customer... 


Yournell Naidoo
Enza Construction Spotlights Female Leadership Driving Transformation in the Built Environment!

Written by Snaye Mdubu The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field – but that narrative is changing. Across South Africa, more and more women are stepping onto... 


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DoseTech Fire shares its history and journey in special risk fire protection

Advanced special risk fire protection equipment leader DoseTech MD Mike Feldon is the first to admit that nothing comes without hard work, determination and persistence. But it was his late father,... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Five-year solar power deal comes with zero investment, immediate saving, free upkeep
Five-year solar power deal comes with zero investment, immediate saving, free upkeep

Lower-cost, free-maintenance, zero-investment rooftop solar electricity is the enticing five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) offer from Sosimple Energy - a diligent entrepreneurial company... 


Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, freshness is everything. Whether it is the satisfying crunch of crisps, the tender chew of biltong, or the soft wrap of a ready-made meal, consumers... 


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Southern African Vinyls Association

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) and the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) are pleased to announce their highly anticipated joint industry conference,... 


Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme
Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme

The Department of Electricity and Energy ("the Department") formally invites experienced and committed consortia to submit RFQ Responses to the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) for new... 


The BCCEI is a key enabler of labour stability in South Africa’s civil engineering sector, helping to drive infrastructure delivery through collaborative regulation
BCCEI drives stability and structure in civil engineering sector

As South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has never been more urgent. At... 


Alstom drives localisation with reliable electric locomotives
Alstom drives localisation with reliable electric locomotives

As South Africa moves to revive its aging and deteriorating freight rail infrastructure, rolling stock manufacturer Alstom is playing an integral role in this journey by delivering modern, locally... 


Gridlock loading: Act now in South Africa’s renewable energy transition
Gridlock loading: Act now in South Africa’s renewable energy transition

As South Africa’s renewable energy market grows, grid constraints pose an urgent challenge for businesses. But with decisive action and the right partnerships, it is not an insurmountable challenge. 


Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40

When your heavy-duty equipment is working, your business is driving profits. At Caltex, its goal is to optimise your diesel engine performance — helping minimise operating costs and maximise... 


Locally developed desilting technology set to cause a stir
Locally developed desilting technology set to cause a stir

The Water Research Commission ( WRC), in partnership  with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), m a r ke d a significant milestone with the official handover of the Vortex Settling Basin... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


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Why mining companies in Africa should partner with Artisan Training Institute?

Lack of Qualified Artisans South Africa, for example, needs 30,000 artisans annually but only produces 15,000, leading to significant skills gaps. 


TATA Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor
Thoughts on 40 years of successful operations on the African continent

Doing business in Africa is challenging for any company in any industry sector, but with 40 years of experience in the field, TATA has established itself as a company that is both commercially... 


Artisans welding industrial pipe
Celebrating a 50-year legacy in construction, built on quality and performance

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 


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A multi-tool on tracks, built for site work – powered by John Deere

African construction, mining and municipal operations contend with unforgiving terrain and budget constraints. Compact machines need more than muscle—they must be flexible, efficient, and built to... 


The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks
The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks

Cracks in walls are among the most common problems faced by homeowners and property managers, yet the causes behind them are often misunderstood. While poor construction or age are obvious... 


Blended financing and derisking necessary for crowding in PPP investments
Blended financing and derisking necessary for crowding in PPP investments

Facilitating expanded public-private partnership investments in infrastructure projects is a necessary precondition for continental free trade and economic growth. 


Beyond Spreadsheets – The Smart Alternative to Estimating in Excel
Beyond Spreadsheets – The Smart Alternative to Estimating in Excel

Join us online, in the comfort of your home as we look at estimating using Excel and the associated benefits and disadvantages of this universal tool. Discover how construction contractors have... 


An artist’s impression of The Pines retail centre at Conradie Park, showcasing the integration of retail space at ground level with residential apartments constructed above.
The Pines is Conradie Park’s stylish clincher

The Pines, a convenience retail zone with an aspirational edge, will be one of Conradie Park’s final achievements – helping to put this mixed-use housing development head and shoulders above... 


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MV Switchgear completes the design and type testing of AMV24

Manufacturer ACTOM MV Switchgear has completed the final phase in the design and development of its AMV product range, which was successfully type-tested in 2022 to a rating of 17.5 kV, in under a... 


Bridging the renewable energy divide
Bridging the renewable energy divide

South African manufacturers lag behind their mining counterparts in terms of renewable energy wheeling, presenting both opportunity and risk, writes Discovery Green Head Andre Nepgen. South Africa... 


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

The most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date  


Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025
Huawei eKit unveils suite of products to propel digital and intelligent transformation

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate,... 


Hong-Eng Koh, Huawei’s Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist
Huawei showcases digital solutions to transform the public sector

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during... 


Huawei representatives and SADV’s Managing Executive Venita Engelbrecht Launching iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series
Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity

During Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, Huawei officially launched the iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series, the country’s latest “Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


Enza Construction: Building Stronger Foundations Through Community Impact
Enza Construction: Building Stronger Foundations Through Community Impact

As Crowie Holdings and Enza Construction celebrates its 25th anniversary, the occasion is marked by more than just a successful track record in the built environment. It is also a moment to reflect... 


EIT launching job-as-soon-as-possible engineering degree opportunity in South Africa
EIT offering online engineering short courses and qualifications for career advancement

The most important aspect of the three-year engineering degree that Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is launching in South Africa involves students being employed as soon as possible and... 


Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques
Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques

Precision grinding applications involve the removal of material from a workpiece while adhering to tight tolerances in industries such as aerospace, automotive and toolmaking. Unlike traditional... 


The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 


SGS pioneers ColdBlock technology  in geochemistry laboratories
SGS pioneers ColdBlock technology in geochemistry laboratories

SGS is proud to be among the first geochemistry laboratories to implement ColdBlockTM digestion technology, a groundbreaking advancement that is transforming the way geological samples are... 


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