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Company helps drive smarter handling
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 


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Lower-emission technologies gain traction
13th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 


Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
12th February 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


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Virtualscape driving digital transformation and measurable progress in mining
9th February 2026

As digitalisation accelerates across the mining sector, the ability to turn data into meaningful operational insight is becoming a critical differentiator. This theme took centre stage when Mining... 


Rosond CEO to speak at African Mining Indaba 2026 on the future of drilling innovation
Rosond CEO to speak at African Mining Indaba 2026 on the future of drilling innovation
9th February 2026

Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Glen McGavigan, will be a panellist at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, taking place at... 


ABB to share technologies miners need for Real Progress at Mining Indaba 2026
6th February 2026

Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).  This... 


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Climate risk and digitalisation reshape African mining priorities
6th February 2026

How African mining companies can strengthen resilience, safety and performance as climate risk and digitalisation increasingly shape operating conditions will be the main focus for global... 


Mining Indaba 2026: French Delegation Returns to Indaba
30th January 2026

From 9-12 February 2026, Business France will showcase French expertise at the Mining Indaba 2026 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. This essential event for mining in Africa will gather over... 


Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership
Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership
30th January 2026

A Pivotal Moment for Industrial Growth Africa’s automation and industrial technology sector is entering a decisive phase, shaped by rapid technological change, shifting economic priorities, and the... 


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Partnership imperatives to shape regulatory discourse
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Cross-institutional alignment, predictable governance structures and pragmatic policy implementation will be central to unlocking domestic and cross-border mining and associated investment, says... 


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Policy reform key to reigniting confidence
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa enters 2026 with mining remaining central to its economic identity, questions persist over whether the sector can attract the scale of investment required to match its geological... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


Electrify, automate, digitalise: Siemens sets out Africa’s mining future
30th January 2026

Africa’s mining sector is at a pivotal moment, with safety, sustainability and smarter operations firmly in the spotlight. Against this backdrop, the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town... 


DHL boosts its African air logistics network with Boeing 737 freighter aircraft
27th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

DHL Aviation, a subsidiary of Germany-based global logistics group DHL, has announced that it has taken delivery of two Boeing 737-400 freighter aircraft, in full DHL branding, to serve the West... 


AI positioning Africa for competitive, inclusive economic growth
27th January 2026

By: Varaidzo Mureriwa - Managing Director within the Health & Public Service business at Accenture, Africa Artificial intelligence has rapidly shifted from a distant technological aspiration to a... 


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Govt progressing MTDP, digitalisation – but constraints persist
23rd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Government has recorded progress under the prevailing Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, with improvements in energy stability, tourism recovery, industrial growth and social... 


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Transnet inks MoU with Flemish port organisations
23rd January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Centre (APEC). The partnership... 


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Increasing climate, safety complexities demand cultural shifts, frontline leadership approach – dss+
23rd January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of attending and speaking next month at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, consultancy dss+ has previewed to members of the media its most pertinent planned topics of discussion –... 


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AI implementation to reshape automotive industry
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Increasingly recognised as a “game changer” in the automotive industry, AI is transforming manufacturing, research and development and customer interactions by enabling smarter and more efficient... 


Network International Africa merchant services MD and PayFast South Africa MD Mpho Sadiki
Alternative digital payment methods eroding the use of cards for payments – PayFast
16th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Online payment solutions company PayFast’s 'State of Pay 2025' report shows that the number of payment methods are growing on the back of mobile payments systems, digital wallets, open banking... 


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Global trade set to slow in 2026 as protectionism, fragmentation intensify, Unctad says
16th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Global trade is expected to continue growing this year but at a slower pace after reaching a record high in 2025, as rising protectionism, geopolitical tensions and tighter regulation reshape trade... 


Technology, storytelling to shape 2026 events
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s business and industry events sector landscape is shifting fast as organisers respond to rising digital and sustainability demands, says event management company Anzomode. This shift... 


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Data is the new currency of industry progress
16th January 2026

By Glenn Kerkhoff Data has become the backbone of modern industrial performance because it enables continuous optimisation, advanced automation and resilient decision-making. In mining, the growth... 


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Pure-air switchgear increasingly adopted across East Africa
15th January 2026

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has noted a strong uptake of its sulphur hexafluoride- (SF₆-) free switchgear technology in East African countries including Kenya,... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
6th January 2026

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is driving the transition to sustainable medium-voltage solutions across East Africa with its award-winning  SM AirSeT... 


Kenya’s Industrial Sectors – how embracing digital transformation and AI can contribute to sustainable growth
Kenya’s Industrial Sectors – how embracing digital transformation and AI can contribute to sustainable growth
5th January 2026

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President: East Africa at Schneider Electric Kenya’s industrial and building sectors are entering an exciting phase, undoubtedly driven, in part, of the advent of digital... 


Angola deploys passenger information, name record gateway at Luanda airport
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Angola has deployed air transport industry technology services company SITA's advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record (PNR) gateway at the Dr António Agostinho Neto... 


Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
12th December 2025

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously... 


Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal investing more than R1.1bn in network infrastructure
12th December 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal is investing R1.142-billion into the region’s network infrastructure during the 2026 financial year. This includes R796-million for radio projects,... 


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ISO progressing development of international copper traceability standard
11th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nongovernmental organisation the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is moving swiftly forward with development of an international copper traceability standard, which is expected... 


The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
10th December 2025

By: Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa, End User Business Leader, Secure Power Business Unit – Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric As the largest country in West Africa by population, Nigeria has significant... 


Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
9th December 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 


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Sector enters phase of industrial renewal
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The convergence of the automotive and mining value chains is strengthening Africa’s capacity to shift from resource extraction to advanced manufacturing, positioning the continent as an... 


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Auto sector faces decisive decade – association
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the global automotive industry's profound shift towards electric mobility and digital manufacturing, South Africa’s component sector is at a crossroads, with industry association National... 


Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya
Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya
3rd December 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is celebrating two major milestones on the African continent: 25 years of operations... 


Schneider Electric’s role in establishing the SADC region of the future, today
Schneider Electric’s role in establishing the SADC region of the future, today
2nd December 2025

By: Manuel Tati - Vice President, SADC region at Schneider Electric There’s no doubt that the SADC region holds tremendous promise; rich in natural resources, it has the potential to rapidly expand... 


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Sustainability trends drive circular, lifecycle fabrication
28th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with  sustainability trends, South African fabricators are moving beyond commitments toward measurable implementation in applying circularity and life-cycle design principles, ensuring they... 


MineSafe 2025 Conference and Industry Awards - Advancing Health and Safety Excellence in the Mining Sector
27th November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The 2025 MineSafe Conference, held from 19–21 November 2025 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, once again united the mining sector in a shared commitment to reducing harm,... 


Facilities Management Expo 2026 returns with a focus on ESG, efficiency, and building innovation
Facilities Management Expo 2026 returns with a focus on ESG, efficiency, and building innovation
26th November 2025

Facilities Management Expo 2026 will return to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June, once again forming part of South Africa’s leading co-located industry events. Running alongside Securex... 


Africa targets $5 Billion Project Pipeline as Green Economy Summit Returns for Fourth Edition
Africa targets $5 Billion Project Pipeline as Green Economy Summit Returns for Fourth Edition
26th November 2025

The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly... 


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Sector shows resilience despite freight challenges
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 


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