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... 

By: Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild South Africa's construction industry is being shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities. Trends such as addressing skilled labour shortages, embracing... 

Industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC) will deliver training sessions and technical workshops during the Africa Automation... 

Dean of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Dr Steve Mackay, is thrilled to announce that the Engineering College of Technology (ECT) - EIT’s affiliated college in the UK - has... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has opened a regional office in Tunisia, North Africa. The AAAM focuses on the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive... 

As industries increasingly embrace industrial automation and artificial intelligence, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is well-positioned to support its clients with a suite... 

AI is set to play a crucial role in improving efficiency and turnaround times, and in addressing key challenges in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, particularly in underserved areas.... 

Volkswagen has announced that its Kariega plant will spend the next four weeks installing and upgrading facilities across its production areas. 

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... 

CASE Construction Equipment made a powerful statement at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction equipment trade fair, showcasing its most forward-looking portfolio to date. With new... 

Africa’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment, where artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and sustainability are transforming industrial landscapes. The Future Manufacturing Africa... 

As Africa’s manufacturing sector strives for growth and competitiveness in 2025, industry leaders are grappling with a range of challenges that threaten to slow progress. From supply chain... 

The Manufacturing Indaba can serve as a catalyst for industrial development, fostering a collaborative environment where African manufacturers are empowered to become key players in the global... 

There is multistakeholder consensus on the need to increase investments in the infrastructure development required to improve the trajectory of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, highlights... 

Leading lubricants manufacturer and supplier FUCHS LUBRICANTS South Africa introduced customers to its new expanded Isando, Ekurhuleni facility during a customer day in February. FUCHS LUBRICANTS... 

The manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for more sustainable production methods. However, to remain competitive, businesses... 

As the exclusive African representative for Swedish fluid handling expert AxFlow, AQS Liquid Transfer showcased its advanced product offering at Propak Africa 2025, the packaging, printing, food... 

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... 

Solar PV software company 7SecondSolar has been nominated as a finalist in the Smarter E Awards for its solar design automation software AUTOPV. 7SecondSolar’s computational design software AUTOPV... 

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... 

In an era where data-driven decisions are critical, Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled its intelligent belt scale system at bauma 2025. Featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and... 

LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment and a fast-growing force in the mining sector, took center stage at BAUMA 2025, challenging industry perceptions and showcasing its leadership in... 

A new range of contactless sensors designed for factory automation and heavy-duty industrial or commercial use is now available from Harold G. Schaevitz Industries (HGSI). The ILPS-27 series... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Renowned trend forecaster and designer, Li Edelkoort said: "We will design out of hope and not out of fear.” A quote... 

At the heart of CASE’s presence at Bauma is the Tech Room, a dedicated area showcasing how connectivity, service and digital solutions, are transforming job sites and driving efficiency. Humayun... 

Authorised distributor of electronic components and industrial automation products, Mouser Electronics has expanded its selection of analogue, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (DSP)... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s mineral processing companies face almost-universal challenges, efficiently managing resources and high... 

At Bauma, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME), has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment with its pioneering excavator concept LANDCROS One. This innovative... 

Renewable-energy company EDF Renewables has commissioned South Africa’s first main transmission substation built by an independent power producer (IPP), in the Northern Cape. The Koruson 400/132 kV... 

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... 

Mine ventilation and cooling technology are being advanced by energy and industrial gas solutions provider Chart Industries to meet the growing demands of deep-level mining through leveraging its... 

Through its X-Act Scale Controller and weighing systems, measuring instruments supplier Autotech Weighing Systems offers efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness to sugar mills. Autotech’s... 

The West African mining sector has developed significantly, particularly in gold production, over the past decade. Mining industry solutions provider FLS has played a key role in supporting this... 

As Africa undergoes a rapid industrial transformation, AATF Connect 2025 emerges as the premier platform to showcase innovation, drive collaboration, and spark discussions that will shape the... 

In a world driven by industrial innovation and infrastructural expansion, skilled trades remain the backbone of progress. One such trade, often overlooked but immensely valuable, is sheet metal... 

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainableand a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the appointment of Andrés Diaz as the new Vice... 

A panel of transport experts examined the profound implications of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning (ML) in a dynamic webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on April 1 for... 

Global aviation industry-owned information, communications and related technologies group SITA (not to be confused with South Africa’s State IT Agency) has announced the conclusion of its take-over... 

Today’s industry landscape is fast paced, undoubtedly. And automation is the machine of industry, the epitome of today’s on-the-cusp-of-Industry 5.0 and with it, agility, offering a competitive... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 

In today’s ever-changing world of work, recruitment agencies are stepping into a more critical role than ever before. As global markets undergo massive transformation—driven by technology, shifting... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The food industry represents a huge portion of the global economy, expected to reach $9.68 trillion in 2025...