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Digitalisation can help bolster safety across mines and factories
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While South Africa has made notable progress in reducing occupational injuries and diseases in the mining and industrial sectors, more needs to be done – including bolstering collaboration and... 


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Eskom committed to sustainable future
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 


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Company confronts logistics digitalisation challenges
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With larger multinational companies moving towards the digital platforms, freight forwarding service Manta Freight Logistics advises that, despite the advantages of digital platforms, it increases... 


Vertiv Expands Single-Phase UPS Portfolio for Distributed IT Networks and Edge Computing in Asia, EMEA, and Latin America
Vertiv Expands Single-Phase UPS Portfolio for Distributed IT Networks and Edge Computing in Asia, EMEA, and Latin America
5th August 2024

Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE 1-3kVA UPS provides essential power protection for 230V applications Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today... 


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Grid infrastructure holds potential for South Africa if properly leveraged – expert
2nd August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Power and energy expert Vally Padayachee has emphasised the untapped potential and critical importance of optimising the country’s grid system, especially now as it transforms into a high-value... 


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Remote monitoring on mines
2nd August 2024

The use of data analytics and dedicated algorithms is further enhancing proactive maintenance by enabling more detailed analysis from data generated by machinery such as drills, loaders and trucks.... 


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Cybersecurity firms play a vital role in supporting real estate companies
Company encourages strengthening cybersecurity in real estate
2nd August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As digitalisation continues to transform industries, the real estate sector has to deal with significant changes in how it manages and protects information, especially with the transition from... 


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Fourth-gen SAV to be launched this year
26th July 2024

Automotive manufacturer BMW will launch its fourth-generation sports activity vehicle (SAV) X3 in South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year. Designed as an all-rounder for everyday use,... 


Wits University and Netflix Collaborate to Support the Next Generations of Filmmakers  
24th July 2024

Students in the Film and TV Department in the Wits School of Arts (WSOA) are to benefit from a Netflix Creative Equity grant from the global streaming entertainment service.  The Netflix grant will... 


Siemens, BAE Systems to collaborate in digital innovation for manufacturing
23rd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

US company Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens), part of the Germany-based major multinational Siemens technology group, and the Air sector of the UK-based global major aerospace and... 


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Heatwaves driving strong growth in electricity demand – IEA
19th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy demand growth is forecast to be among the highest levels this year and next, compared with the last two decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in its ‘Electricity Mid-Year... 


CILT South Africa and CILT Zimbabwe Call for Speakers: Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Potential at Futuroad Expo
CILT South Africa and CILT Zimbabwe Call for Speakers: Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Potential at Futuroad Expo
16th July 2024

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is hosting a first-of-its-kind joint conference between its South Africa and Zimbabwe branches at the Futuroad Expo in Johannesburg, from... 


Aviation technology group SITA’s takeover of Materna IPS has been approved
12th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air transport industry technology solutions group SITA announced on Friday that it had completed all the legal procedures and regulatory formalities for its acquisition of Germany-based... 


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New concrete fastener meets high-load demand
12th July 2024

Global fastener solutions manufacturer fischer India announced the launch of its pre-positioned undercut anchor, or FSU, which is a “ground-breaking addition” to fischer's line-up designed to meet... 


Vodacom invests over R400m in Free State, Northern Cape
12th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom is investing more than R400-million over the current financial year to increase capacity and resilience and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the Free... 


Sustainable strategies for digitalisation needed, from raw materials to waste management
11th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The nature and scale of the digital sector’s environmental footprint remains largely unassessed, and there is an urgent need for sustainable strategies throughout the life cycle of digitalisation,... 


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Transport conference outlines challenges, opportunities in necessary reskilling/upskilling
8th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transport industry is a significant contributor to the country’s gross domestic product; however, it is being impacted on by several factors, which necessitates the reskilling and... 


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Digitalisation offers possible solution to water challenges
5th July 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Addressing water challenges now is essential to avoiding significant future issues, says water solutions provider Modena Design Centres, adding that data and digitalisation are key to understanding... 


Mastercard, AfDB launch new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
21st June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global technology company Mastercard and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a new alliance to extend digital access to critical services for 100-million individuals and businesses in... 


Omnia at Nampo 2024
Omnia at Nampo 2024
20th June 2024

Engineering News talks to Omnia agriculture division MD Mandla Mpofu about the opportunities technology is unlocking in the local agricultural landscape and how the company is contributing to the... 


MTN at Nampo 2024
MTN at Nampo 2024
20th June 2024

Mobile telecommunications provider MTN IoT products head Lawrence Juku explains why digitalisation of agriculture is important to overcome traditional challenges and ensure sustainable farming... 


Modernising South Africa’s electricity to end load shedding must be done with the inclusion of renewable energy sources
Modernising South Africa’s electricity to end load shedding must be done with the inclusion of renewable energy sources
18th June 2024

By Herman Mare, General Manager Protection and Control at ACTOM In South Africa today, a reliable and stable electricity supply is essential for both businesses and households. However, persistent... 


Uniclox at Nampo 2024
Uniclox at Nampo 2024
14th June 2024

Biometric time and attendance and access control systems provider Uniclox senior sales executive Christo Wandrag talks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the... 


AUTO-X at Nampo 2024
AUTO-X at Nampo 2024
14th June 2024

South African automotive lead-acid battery manufacturer AUTO-X solar 0 & M manager Jaco Weideman discusses the importance of digitalisation in ensuring sustainable farming operations, while AUTO-X... 


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Youth empowered through manufacturer’s YES commitment
14th June 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer BMW Group South Africa onboarded its 2024 cohort at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn Training Academy on May 7, marking its ongoing commitment to the Youth Employment Service (YES)... 


GovChat founders’ new venture, Suppple, lists in Luxembourg in £200m IPO
14th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

IT and AI company Suppple Plc in May witnessed its £200-million initial public offering (IPO) on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) in Europe. Suppple will be required to comply with LuxSE rules... 


IT-OT convergence set to advance African industry
IT-OT convergence set to advance African industry
11th June 2024

The Xchange Conference, hosted by IS³, a business unit of Digital Industries, in the Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, is spotlighting the significant trend of IT and Operational Technology (OT)... 


SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
7th June 2024

Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s... 


Skills development remains key to charting the future amid the looming energy transition
Skills development remains key to charting the future amid the looming energy transition
7th June 2024

By Mamiki Matlawa, Group Business Development Executive at ACTOM The shifting landscape of the energy sector towards sustainability and efficiency will have implications for workforce and skills... 


Grundfos at Nampo 2024
Grundfos at Nampo 2024
31st May 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Global pump manufacturer Grundfos water utilities regional product manager Stephan Venter speaks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the digitalisation of agriculture,... 


Global aviation IT specialist enters the maritime sector
28th May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air transport IT solutions group SITA announced on Tuesday that it was expanding into the maritime sector, with the launch of its new subsidiary company, SmartSea. It also announced that... 


Grundfos at Nampo 2024
Grundfos at Nampo 2024
27th May 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Global pump manufacturer Grundfos water utilities regional product manager Stephan Venter speaks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the digitalisation of agriculture,... 


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Mining’s shift highlighted in SmartMine IoT
24th May 2024

With the advent of Industry 5.0, which will be characterised by the fusion of digital technologies, data analytics and automation, mining and industrial consultant Schauenburg Systems asserts that... 


SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
SEW-EURODRIVE at Nampo 2024
21st May 2024

Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s... 


Uniclox at Nampo 2024
Uniclox at Nampo 2024
21st May 2024

Biometric time and attendance and access control systems provider Uniclox senior sales executive Christo Wandrag talks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the... 


AUTO-X at Nampo 2024
AUTO-X at Nampo 2024
21st May 2024

South African automotive lead-acid battery manufacturer AUTO-X solar 0 & M manager Jaco Weideman discusses the importance of digitalisation in ensuring sustainable farming operations, while AUTO-X... 


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Potential for growth for midtier miners
17th May 2024

Following the recent 2024 State of the Nation Address (Sona) and Budget Speech coal producer Ndalamo Resources believes that there is the potential for growth and resilience among midtier mining... 


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Mining-focused manufacturers see innovation as key to survival and future growth
17th May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 


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Mining-focused manufacturers see innovation as key to survival and future growth
17th May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 


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Large igneous phosphate resource in Norway could redefine EU critical minerals supply chain
16th May 2024 By: Darren Parker

Norwegian mining and exploration company Norge Mineraler chairperson John Vergopoulos says the discovery of a large igneous phosphate deposit sets the company apart as a key supplier of raw... 


Siemens South Africa CEO sub-Saharan Africa Sabine Dall’Omo standing on a stage talking
Cumulative effort to transform grids a hot topic
10th May 2024 By: Halima Frost

Of the 103 countries that in 2020 pledged to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane emissions by at least 30%, 54 are African, says global technology giant Siemens South Africa CEO... 


From left to right are Schwarz Unternehmenskommunikation corporate responsibility VP Florian Schütze, Siemens managing board member and Siemens Smart Infrastructure CEO Matthias Rebellius, Mercedes-Benz planning VP Arno van der Merwe and moderator Chris Brow in discussion at the Hannover Messe 2024 expo.
Decarbonising industrial operations requires concerted effort
7th May 2024 By: Bridget Lepere

Decarbonisation requires comprehensive and multifaceted approaches and standardised processes across various industries. It should involve mobilising an organisation, managing information flow,... 


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Data, drones can improve local agriculture
3rd May 2024

Smart technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned vehicles, can counter various challenges in the agricultural sector, boosting productivity, reducing costs and assisting in... 


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