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Takealot bets on townships to fend off global rivals
17th December 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's biggest e-commerce retailer, Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas and fend off increased competition from global rivals,... 


Schneider Electric welcomes Tanya Ramlagan as Vice President of Human Resources for Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric welcomes Tanya Ramlagan as Vice President of Human Resources for Anglophone Africa
12th December 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Ramlagan as... 


Schneider Electric Partners with ImeXolutions to Deliver Advanced Altivar™ Process Modular Drive Solutions for Efficient, Reliable Industrial Operations
Schneider Electric Partners with ImeXolutions to Deliver Advanced Altivar™ Process Modular Drive Solutions for Efficient, Reliable Industrial Operations
9th December 2024

Schneider Electric, global leader in energy management and automation, has announced a strategic partnership with ImeXolutions, a leading company in electrical and solar power implementation to... 


Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
9th December 2024

The integration of AI-driven grid management and advanced telecommunications solutions is revolutionising energy systems worldwide, and Africa is no exception. These technologies are critical... 


Tech Mahindra’s global head of automotive consulting and solutions Sachin Kulkarni (left) and Jendamark India CEO Himanshu Jadhav (right)
Tech Mahindra to become a global partner for Jendamark’s Odin Manufacturing technologies
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Assembly line design and manufacturing company Jendamark Automation has signed an agreement with technology consulting and systems integrator Tech Mahindra to become a global partner for... 


From left to right: Elihle Obi, Global Marketing Director, Anglophone Africa, Zanélle Dalglish, Global Leader: Training & Education Affairs, Devan Pillay, Cluster President for Anglophone Africa, Juanita Els, Segment Solutions & Academy Lead and Carina van Zyl, Corporate Citizenship Leader,  Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric celebrates Giving Tuesday and the 25th anniversary of the Schneider Electric Foundation with important milestones
6th December 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, marked this year’s annual Giving Tuesday with agenda-packed... 


Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape Town-based company
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture its first 30-m-span overhead crane as part of  an order for six cranes for boatbuilder and catamarans manufacturer Robertson and Caine. The... 


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Automation and monitoring system for crushers
5th December 2024

Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens can help improve the performance and longevity of crushers used in mining operations. The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) has been... 


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Neopak extends partnership with ABB to upgrade operations, accelerate digitalisation
5th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Containerboard and paper products manufacturer Neopak has renewed its partnership with global technology company ABB to upgrade the existing automation system at its Rosslyn paper mill, in... 


Schneider Electric sets goal of reducing suppliers' emissions by 50% by 2025
5th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has set a goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its top 1 000 suppliers by 50% by 2025, Schneider Electric strategy and sustainability... 


Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI
5th December 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions with new announcements that... 


Schneider Electric introduces the Africa Explorer Programme - a cross-continent skills development programme
Schneider Electric introduces the Africa Explorer Programme - a cross-continent skills development programme
2nd December 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has, has officially launched its Africa Explorer Programme—an... 


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SMS group embraces innovation in steelmaking processes
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The production of steel, aluminum and copper account for about 10% of global CO2 emissions,and amid global trends, the metals industry is on the verge of a historic transformation, says SMS group... 


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Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Resi9 Changeover Switch designed to manually switch between two power supplies
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Resi9 Changeover Switch designed to manually switch between two power supplies
28th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled the Resi9 Changeover Switch product range which provides the perfect... 


Safeguarding DCS today and tomorrow
Safeguarding DCS today and tomorrow
27th November 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are highly intelligent, converging OT and IT in a centralised manner... 


Managem appoints Epiroc to modernise Tizert copper project in Morocco
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining group Managem has appointed excavation equipment provider Epiroc to enhance safety and productivity at the Tizert copper project, in Morocco. Epiroc will provide Managem with the necessary... 


Call for speakers is open for 2025 SAPICS Conference - countdown to the leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals
Call for speakers is open for 2025 SAPICS Conference - countdown to the leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals
26th November 2024

Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. The organisation has announced that the... 


Condra overhead cranes in a factory environment
Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape company
25th November 2024

(Virtual Showroom) BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a... 


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Articulated skip trial improving efficiencies at Maydon Wharf Terminal
22nd November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A trial to use articulated skips instead of traditional skips in the chrome loading operation at the Maydon Wharf Terminal, in KwaZulu-Natal, has set an efficiency record of more than 50%,... 


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Online marketplace links electrical products and industrial automation customers to distributors
22nd November 2024

An e-commerce platform has been designed to allow Schneider Electric customers in South Africa to purchase  products and solutions online. Schneider Electric e-Commerce manager: Anglophone Africa... 


The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
21st November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 


MTN SA Enterprise Business General Manager – ICT Sudipto Moitra
Transforming mining in Africa: 5G private networks, cutting-edge tech revolutionise the future
19th November 2024

Mining in Africa presents numerous challenges and, quite simply, the chances of prospering are limited without the ability to communicate and use cutting-edge technology effectively.  


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


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MMP looks to the future with a new strategy
18th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on research, development and innovation (RDI), the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) is implementing a new strategy for the next five years, with a focus on the future of the South African... 


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Digital tools poised to transform copper mining
15th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Digital transformation is poised to reshape copper mining through enhancing efficiency, sustainability and decision-making, reports industrial solutions specialist Dickinson Group of Companies... 


Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
14th November 2024

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 


Kibali gold mine.
Why gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price
12th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Why is it that gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price? That is a question Mining Weekly put to Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow after he noted the lag of gold equities... 


Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
12th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first... 


Image of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig
Drill rig becomes popular choice for Southern African mines
8th November 2024

A down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig introduced to the market in 2018 has become the preferred choice for surface mines across southern Africa, particularly in high-capacity production drilling... 


STATE-OF-THE-ART SOLUTIONS
BMG delivers state-of-the-art valve solutions to diverse industries across Africa
Partnership delivers advanced solutions in sector
8th November 2024

Through close teamwork, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG and valve designer and manufacturer InterApp offer a comprehensive range of valve products for use in... 


An image of I-G3N's Giga rack solution
BESS supporting renewable-energy integration
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan encouraging renewable-energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a critical component in the country’s... 


An image showing Isabella Nomvela, UJ Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment executive dean Prof Daniel Mashao, and Hennie Smith
UJ, Schneider Electric collaborate to provide services to villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has highlighted its contribution to the University of Johannesburg’s UJ for Societal Impact project, which has, over the past decade,... 


University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to form part of the University of Johannesburg’s UJ... 


Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
5th November 2024

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 


ABB study reveals 70 percent of mining leaders believe significant decarbonization can be achieved with existing technologies
ABB study reveals 70 percent of mining leaders believe significant decarbonization can be achieved with existing technologies
5th November 2024

ABB’s surveyed 412 mining leaders and experts about current progress on sustainability plans and the path to achieve them 77 percent see electrification, automation and digital technologies as key... 


From left: Wekaba Engineering business development manager Neil Sewnarain; NAACAM national executive committee member Goodrich Kowane; Wekaba Engineering MD Gunter Haacke; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Sandile Buthelezi; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Robert Spoon; SAIG CFO Christiaan Schoeman
Wekaba launches R25m automotive manufacturing plant
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Medium- to high-volume computerized numerical control (CNC) machined automation components manufacturer Wekaba officially launched its R25-million automotive manufacturing plant in Alberton,... 


Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
4th November 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric At any given moment, thousands of kilometres of critical assets flow through pipelines that cross veld,... 


Image of technicians working on mining machiners
Proactive maintenance solutions boost productivity for mining industry
1st November 2024

A new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets has been launched. A recent study undertaken by ABB to assess mine... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s products allow for reduced raw material consumption, increased stock-keeping and enhanced application flexibility and efficiency
SEW-EURODRIVE’s global sustainability strategy in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Power transmission solutions and drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE aims to align its global sustainability strategy with the unique needs of African industries. “SEW-EURODRIVE's global... 


The above image depicts the Astec RX-600ex cold planer
New cold planer sets new standards for road building, rehabilitation
1st November 2024

Used for the first time in South Africa on the rehabilitation of the R21 highway in Gauteng last month, specialised equipment manufacturer Astec’s RX-600ex cold planer is “poised to set new... 


CRUSHERS, SCREENS AND FEEDERS The Sandvik Zimbabwe operation provides support for Sandvik Rock Processing’s range of crushers, screens and feeders
Zimbabwe underground automation project progresses
1st November 2024

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out partnerships to enhance modern mining practices, with a highlight being an ongoing... 


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