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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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Digitalisation enhances project efficiency, quality
21st November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Advancements in digital design tools, improved technologies and the shifting dynamics of the steel supply chain have helped to enhance project efficiency, safety and quality, South African... 


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B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
20th November 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The company arrives at the event... 


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B20 calls for cooperation to create sustainable jobs in Africa
19th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Creating jobs and promoting shared prosperity requires cooperation and, by mobilising all resources and acting collectively, the challenge of low employment can be turned into opportunity,... 


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Awareness of mining low among new engineers, but energy transition can prompt them to join industry – report
14th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Engineering group Sandvik's 'The future of mining talent: What STEM graduates really think' report says that, while awareness of mining remains low among young engineers, many are open to joining... 


Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe.
Strong renewed thrust for South African PGM exchange under way
7th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A strong renewed thrust is under way for the creation of a platinum group metals (PGM) commodities exchange in South Africa to take advantage of South Africa's massive PGMs endowment at a time when... 


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Alcohol testing spotlighted as year-end looms
7th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prevalence of alcohol-related impairment in South Africa’s mining sector remains a persistent concern, prompting companies to adopt stricter testing regimes and invest in more sophisticated... 


Forging East Africa’s digital transformation for industries, through a skilled business ecosystem
Forging East Africa’s digital transformation for industries, through a skilled business ecosystem
5th November 2025

By: Ifeanyi Odoh  - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa In East Africa, we’re experiencing an exciting period of business growth driven, in part, by digital transformation and its... 


Thungela head of coal and business improvement Luke Venkatesan
Thungela highlights innovation, talent, sustainability in coal processing at Coal Africa 2025
4th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal producer Thungela showcased its leadership in innovative and sustainable coal processing at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference, underscoring the company’s commitment to operational... 


MTN South Africa engages with Icasa to drive South Africa’s digital and economic growth
31st October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has engaged the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) on key priorities for the telecommunications industry, and South Africa at... 


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Digital backbone taking shape through investment
31st October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is unfolding along key subsea connectivity routes, with countries, with the “big five” – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa – emerging as focal... 


SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 


Cape Town mulls rolling out congestion charging, high-occupancy vehicle lanes
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is mulling a number of measures to ease growing traffic congestion, including the introduction of high-occupancy lanes and congestion charging. This means that, in... 


Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
30th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing a two-part series of webinars on opportunities for digitalisation in South Africa’s energy sector, expert participant Siham Salie-Abrahams, representing advisory firm HKA Global, said... 


Betting big on Ecoterms
24th October 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Yes, you read correctly; it’s not a spelling error. Were you thinking that instead of the ‘E’ there should have been an ‘In’, and therefore it should read ‘Incoterms®’? As to why ‘Ecoterms’ is... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre
Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre
22nd October 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and the Alexandra Automotive Hub and Panel Discussion, that will bring together leaders from across the value... 


How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global industrial software leader AVEVA is helping mining, metals and minerals (MMM) companies redefine how they engineer, operate and grow through digital transformation. This was the key message... 


From amortisation to zero harm: The true cost of safety
From amortisation to zero harm: The true cost of safety
21st October 2025

By: Rifle Shot Performance Holdings client success manager Caroline Carter Amortisation - we know it today as the gradual write-off of an asset or the reduction of a debt over time. But few realise... 


Cape Town mulls rolling out congestion charging, high-occupancy vehicle lanes
Cape Town mulls rolling out congestion charging, high-occupancy vehicle lanes
20th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is mulling a number of measures to ease growing congestion, including the introduction of high-occupancy lanes and congestion charging. This means that car users may,... 


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Transnet wins GIBS award for its e-Tender system
17th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has won the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Logistics Achiever Gold Award (LAA) 2025 for its e-Tender solution. The award, which was presented at a ceremony held at... 


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VEGA’s winning formula for reliable process control
17th October 2025

For over 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting industries such as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, oil and gas. Committed... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Sanedi achieves 100% of its performance targets, fourth consecutive clean audit
16th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) says it achieved an “outstanding performance” for the 2024/25 financial year, achieving 100% of its performance targets and securing... 


Finland to be Europe’s gateway to Australian critical minerals
16th October 2025

Sydney, Australia — At the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) to be held on 21-23 October 2025, Finnish delegates will highlight the growing opportunities for... 


SAIMC COO and SAIMC User Advisory Council chairperson Gerhard Greeff
People remain central to deriving full value from tech, SAIMC conference hears
16th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 


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DHL Group commits over €300 m to accelerate African trade growth
15th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational logistics company DHL Group on October 15 announced an over €300-million planned investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made during the DHL Group's ‘Global Trade... 


Game-changing possibilities for gold as a modern digital asset.
Digitalisation could re-orientate gold industry, World Gold Council highlights
14th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The value of gold as an asset has never been clearer, yet the gold industry finds itself at a fascinating crossroads, the World Gold Council reports. The advent of new technologies, including... 


FQM's Kansanshi mine, in Zambia
FQM lists requirements for Zambia to reach 3Mt copper ambition
13th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed copper, nickel and gold producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has shared its bold vision for helping Zambia reach production of three-million tonnes of copper a year by 2032. To produce... 


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Modernisation aligns with changing realities
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Transport Month is a timely opportunity to reflect on how the country’s forecourt network is adapting to shifting travel patterns, consumer expectations and the global energy transition, says... 


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