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Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel
Gold mining in emerging markets has enabled Harmony’s expansion in Australian copper
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The good momentum at Harmony Gold Mining Company’s South African and Papua‑New Guinean operations has enabled the company to replace ounces and grow the company. Even with the funding of the... 


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Huawei releases ‘fgOTN Power White Paper’ to build next-gen power communication network
26th June 2025

During the Africa Energy Forum, Chinese telecommunications technology equipment company Huawei and several African power customers released the fine-grained Optical Transport Network (fgOTN) White... 


Huawei Enterprise Business in Sub-Saharan Africa President Victor Guo
Africa's power industry bolsters digitalisation for a sustainable future with Huawei
25th June 2025

The Huawei Electric Power Summit 2025 was held in South Africa's port city of Cape Town with the theme Thrive with Digital, Accelerating Electric Power Intelligence. More than 100 customers,... 


Busa president Mxolisi Mgojo
B20 task force chairs share policy, actionable recommendations made so far
24th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To encourage transparency and spotlight the voices leading the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo and Busa CEO and B20 adviser Cas Coovadia on... 


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Company brings digital tech to quarrying sector
13th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of digital innovations, such as modern equipment or technologies for automation and cloud storage solutions, are becoming more prevalent in the quarrying and mining sector in Africa.... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
12th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, officially launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa, marking a significant... 


Artisan Training Institute empowers youth of SA in artisan engineering trades
Artisan Training Institute empowers youth of SA in artisan engineering trades
12th June 2025

South Africa’s industrial and mining sectors stand at a critical juncture. While global demand and infrastructure growth offer opportunities, a shortage of skilled young professionals threatens... 


Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa zone president Walid Sheta
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
11th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
6th June 2025

Murray & Roberts Cementation, part of the Murray & Roberts group, is a top-tier underground mining contractor headquartered in Johannesburg, serving Africa. The company pioneered contract... 


Public health funding cuts, logistics crisis, sustainability and food security in the spotlight as supply chain managers from around the world meet in Cape Town
5th June 2025

Supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event... 


Public health funding cuts, logistics crisis, sustainability and food security in the spotlight as supply chain managers from around the world meet in Cape Town
3rd June 2025

Supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event... 


Eskom Generation Group Executive Bheki Nxumalo and KEPCO KPS CEO Jungnam Lee
Eskom, Kepco KPS form research, technical consulting and innovation partnership
30th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned utility Eskom and South Korean State-owned company Korea Plant Service and Engineering (Kepco KPS) have formed a strategic partnership focused on non-commercial research, technical... 


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Treasury invites bids for RSA Retail Bonds structured debt adviser
27th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

National Treasury has issued a new tender for a structured debt adviser to strengthen and modernise the RSA Retail Bonds programme, inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa headquarters
Local, German expertise help fine-tune offerings
23rd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After nearly 40 years of investment in South African operations, German motor and gear unit manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE continues to expand its reach throughout South Africa and the rest of the... 


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Speakers outline solutions to SMME challenges
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Small Business Institute (SBI), Old Mutual and Vodacom on May 20 held the SBI SME Indaba, with speakers presenting a variety of solutions that aim to address the myriad challenges identified by... 


The Future of Manufacturing in Africa
The Future of Manufacturing in Africa
20th May 2025

Growing the manufacturing sector is often considered a cardinal element to realising inclusive and sustained development. Among the multiple benefits of manufacturing, is the industry’s aptitude to... 


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Insurer highlights AI’s health pros, cons
16th May 2025

As World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 highlighted the theme of ‘The Impacts of Digitalisation and AI on Workers’ Safety and Health’, occupational injury insurance provider... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


Bauma 2025 highlights global shift toward electrification in large-scale construction and mining equipment
Bauma 2025 highlights global shift toward electrification in large-scale construction and mining equipment
14th May 2025

Bauma 2025, the world’s leading annual trade fair in the construction industry, took place in April in Munich, Germany, drawing about 600 000 visitors from more than 200 countries. The event hosted... 


Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa's energy and water future – just two weeks to go!
Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa's energy and water future – just two weeks to go!
12th May 2025

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not... 


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Internationally benchmarked training programmes bridge skills gap
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 


A panel of men and woman on a lit stage at last year's Enlit discussing the topics at hand
Organisers hope to drive shift to practicable solutions
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 


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State-of-the-art tech on display at Enlit
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the... 


Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Education and Training in Mining
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Education and Training in Mining
8th May 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of engineering, the mining industry remains one of the foundational pillars of economic development, particularly in resource-rich nations. From raw extraction to... 


Panelists in this webinar on intermodal transport in Africa highlight the impact of global trade instability on African trade, emphasising the need for infrastructure investment and intermodal transport systems.
Webinar highlights challenges, opportunities for intercontinental transport and logistics in Africa
7th May 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

In a well-attended webinar that focused on intermodal transport in Africa, industry leaders convened to dissect the profound impact of global trade instability on the continent's economic... 


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Technology adoption shaping industry trajectory
25th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the increased presence of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa’s mining industry, technologies that are aimed at avoiding dirty, demanding and dangerous mining... 


Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards announce 51 finalists highlighting construction industry expertise, leadership and progression
24th April 2025

Amid great anticipation, the 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed.  Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South... 


Aerial image of a mining site
Using technology to make mining safer
24th April 2025

Telematics and Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies are leading a shift in the mining industry, where connected devices are producing a flood of data such as positional information using GPS... 


Yellow Cavex hydrocyclone on site
Proper tailings management improves investor confidence
18th April 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

While mining companies try to capitalise on the increased demand for critical minerals, such as lithium and nickel, needed to enable the global energy transition and advance digitalisation, finding... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
18th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
17th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


ACSA CEO stresses importance of new technologies for air cargo operations
16th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is pursuing the automation and digitalisation of air cargo, ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu assured the inaugural International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global... 


Safety and security crucial for the air cargo industry
15th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the importance of safety and security to the air cargo sector. IATA is... 


Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote ‘standard’ for all its machine control and guidance systems
Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote ‘standard’ for all its machine control and guidance systems
15th April 2025

Digitalisation across earthmoving and construction has taken a step forward following the latest announcement from Komatsu. Smart Construction Remote will now be available as a standard with all... 


Innovative automation and digitalisation solutions showcased at Propak
Innovative automation and digitalisation solutions showcased at Propak
11th April 2025

Among the key highlights at Propak Africa 2025 was drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVI-C modular automation system, which is designed to simplify automation processes... 


CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Groundbreaking Products for the Future of Construction
9th April 2025

At Bauma 2025, the world’s premier construction equipment fair, CASE Construction Equipment is introducing a range of products, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s job sites. With over... 


Anglo American urges faster permits in Chile to close copper supply gap
Anglo American urges faster permits in Chile to close copper supply gap
9th April 2025 By: Reuters

hile needs to speed up its permitting processes to help copper mining expand ahead of a large supply gap expected in the coming years, Anglo American Chile CEO Patricio Hidalgo said on Tuesday.... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield
Atlantis SEZ Zone 1 launched with Quantum V3 facility sod turning
8th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Zone 1 of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), in the Western Cape, was officially launched on April 7 with the sod turning ceremony for the Quantum V3 facility, which will support South... 


Webinar underscores importance of bolstering energy demand management
4th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa and the Southern African region’s electricity sector is rapidly evolving, driven by factors including decentralisation, digitalisation and sustainability, and while this does present... 


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Home Affairs deal with Sars, BMA expands smart ID, passport services, and digitalises immigration
4th April 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Department of Home Affairs has teamed up with the Border Management Authority, Government Printing Works and the South African Revenue Service to integrate Home Affairs services with banking... 


A webinar panel delves into the implications of US President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly in trade, socio-economic and climate risks for Africa
Navigating global challenges and opportunities for sustainability in a time of Trump
4th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of the newly rebranded Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) provided critical insights into how US President Donald... 


MAEL ATAYI
The mining sector remains a key pillar of Guinea’s economy
Logistics advancing Guinea’s development
4th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Recognising the strategic importance of diversified major Rio Tinto’s multi-stakeholder development of its Guinea-based Simandou project, logistics and transportation services provider MSC Guinea... 


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