As South Africa marks Youth Month, Engen proudly celebrates the power of education and digital empowerment to unlock potential, spotlighting the inspiring journeys of young people whose lives have... 

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... 

By: Shakeel Jhazbhay - General Manager: Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix As organisations across Africa are starting to invest in Generative AI (GenAI), they must carefully assess its... 

By: Bada Pharasi - CEO of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association South Africa (IPASA) Achieving universal healthcare for billions across Africa is an ambitious and vital goal; one that will face... 

Canada could miss out on up to C$12-billion a year in critical minerals production by 2040 unless governments take immediate steps to de-risk investment and accelerate mining development, according... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has indicated that it is aiming to have the initial phase of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market, also referred to as the SAWEM,... 

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... 

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Wednesday reported that its latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) had “lost some momentum” in April and May. The BCI had declined by... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15. Ramaphosa explained that in the wake of... 

ASX- and TSX-listed gold miner Perseus Mining has set its production guidance for the 2026 to 2030 financial years at between 515 000 oz/y and 535 000 oz/y, for total output of 2.6-million to... 

During a recent equipment factory tour, multinational original-equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries highlighted the facility's 106-year legacy in manufacturing crushers, showcasing... 

Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 South Africa Green Hydrogen Summits, the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2025 aims to showcase Africa’s potential as a global leader in green... 

The UK government announced on Tuesday that Rolls-Royce SMR, a subsidiary of the UK-based global power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce, has been selected as the preferred bidder for the... 

South Africa has requested that the US refrain from raising tariffs above the prevailing 10% level should negotiations on a new trade framework not be concluded by July 9, when a 90-day pause on... 

Think tank, Centre for Development and Enterprise executive director Ann Bernstein has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to not extend the term of office of National Director of Public Prosecutions... 

Organisations are increasingly focusing on empowering Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) within the industrial automation sector through strategies that drive efficiency, innovation and... 

JSE-listed international engineering-led contractor Aveng has warned shareholders that it is likely to report a loss for the financial year ending June 30, mainly as a result of challenges with the... 

After gaining one index point in the first quarter of the year, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by five points to 36 in the second quarter. The current reading means that almost 65% of... 

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild At Databuild, we work closely with building product manufacturers and service providers across South Africa’s construction sector. One of the most common... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric When we think about ‘healthy buildings’, healthcare facilities need to be to the healthiest of them all. Today, hospital operators... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that economic growth without transformation entrenches exclusion, and that transformation without growth is unsustainable, calling for levers of funding for... 

The South African construction market is valued at around $125 billion and the broader infrastructure market at $193 billion (source: AbiQ). As the country gains momentum, showing measurable gains... 

Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks. Exasperated automakers and parts suppliers have been desperate to find alternative sources of... 

Rio Tinto and China Baowu Steel have officially opened the Western Range iron-ore mine in Australia’s Pilbara region, a $2-billion project aimed at sustaining production at the nearby Paraburdoo... 

South Africa is building up vaccine stocks and expanding inoculations to fight a worsening foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the agriculture ministry said, as the country faces threats to beef... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, proudly announces its certification as a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment... 

By: Ruan Janse van Rensburg - Partner: Corporate Accounts at KBC In high-risk industries, the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical competence can have life-or-death consequences.... 

Following the post-election protests and attacks that disrupted Mozambique’s mining sector in October 2024, specialist consultancy Core Consultants is advising companies to stockpile key materials,... 

Following the disruptions from October 2024 to January 2025, owing to violent post-election protests and attacks, Mozambique’s mining sector will need to place even more emphasis on strengthening... 

Steam generation and high-pressure piping solutions company Steinmüller Africa is leading the boiler erection initiative called Project Vuselela at multinational packaging and paper group Mondi’s... 

With a list of sponsors and speakers that understand the complex intersection of sustainability, geopolitics, regulation and capital flows, this year’s London Indaba “promises to be a deeply... 

The 2025 Fulton Awards mark 45 years of celebrating concrete excellence and innovation in concrete within Southern Africa, with this year’s edition including a special retrospective category titled... 

Multinational dairy company Fonterra officially opened its first electrode boiler at its site in Edendale, New Zealand, last month, and further plans to progress decarbonisation at its... 

This week we profile Professor Hermanus Vermaak, head of the School of Engineering and Architecture at STADIO Higher Education, which offers qualifications ranging from higher certificates to... 

On May 6, 2024, the Neo Victoria project – a residential building that was still under construction in George, in the Western Cape – collapsed without warning, claiming the lives of 34 of the 62... 

Seasoned engineer, entrepreneur and business leader award winner Sereme Malatji has been at the forefront of technological innovation since 2006. With hands-on experience across multiple industries... 

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has reported that after being in operation for about three months, its laboratory, in Johannesburg, is progressing well.  

In 2024, the Minerals Council marked 135 years of championing the mining industry. This milestone reflects not just our history, but our resilience, adaptability and commitment to shaping a... 

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has outlined a new vision for the Department of Agriculture (DoA) since its split from other portfolios, which created a single dedicated department. In an... 

The mining licence cadastre system of Zambia is reportedly not functioning. “We understand that the platform they were building to handle the cadastre function, called ZIMIS, has been a failure.... 

In celebration of youth month, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Thursday launched the Joburg Bomb Squad (JBS), the City’s specialised unit that aims to tackle crime and enhance service delivery....