By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 

The torching of buses, the theft of rail cable and the disruption of key infrastructure must be declared acts of sabotage and punished accordingly. Deliberately destroying services that people need... 

The use of installed measurement technology in the food industry may pose a number of challenges such as the use of chemicals in the cleaning process, rapid temperature changes and hot steam... 

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 

Focusing on high-density slurry applications that require superior abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has expanded... 

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported a successful peak festive travel period from December 1, 2024, to January 16, this year, with a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 4%... 

In 2017, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47-million tons of coal on the 907 ships that called in that year, and chairperson RBCT Nosipho Damasane believes that exports can be... 

As mines gear up for increased output on the Copperbelt in response to greater global demand for the critical mineral, mining companies operating in Zambia are turning to the German industrial... 

The private sector must continue working with government and strengthen public–private partnerships to not only fortify the mining sector and, consequently, the country’s economy, but also enhance... 

The world’s first so-called ‘energy island’ under construction in the Princess Elisabeth zone, 45 kilometers from the Belgian coast, aims to serve as an energy hub to contribute to sustainable... 

Although there are substantial copper operations and project developments under way in South Africa, such as those in the provinces of the Northern Cape and North West, copper industry cluster... 

The project will deliver a high-voltage electricity ‘superhighway’ cable link that will help harness the potential of British offshore wind power.  

Information and communication technology group Huawei has launched an intelligent home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, in the Western Cape. The All-Optical Intelligent home, powered by Huawei’s... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has welcomed the separate sentencing of two individuals for theft of cables near the Duvha power station, in Mpumalanga, and said it was committed to safeguarding... 

Situated within Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and adjacent to King Shaka International Airport, the newly available warehouse/factory and office facility at 14 Mzimkhulu Drive, La... 

Vertiv™ PowerUPS 9000 UPS system provides highly energy-efficient, scalable and reliable power protection for space-constrained environments Vertiv(NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital... 

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 

Digital breathalyser supplier Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make available reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers to ensure that all businesses and... 

JSE-listed Reunert has reported growth in its earnings for the year ended September 30, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment in South Africa. The group’s headline earnings a share... 

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 

The solar plant has received a formal grid connection certificate from Eskom. 

“Talent is the foundation for prosperity.” This is a key message delivered by Huawei Vice-President of ICT Strategy and Marketing Mohamed Madkour as he kicked off a lively lineup of speakers at the... 

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak Southern Africa aims to achieve a 40% nationwide recycling rate for its liquid board packaging (LBP) products by 2030, a goal that Tetra Pak... 

The large solar electricity plant at DRDGOLD’s Ergo gold tailings retreatment operation has received a formal grid connection certificate from Eskom, Ergo reported ahead of flying journalists over... 

Pan-African telecommunications company Paratus Group has completed its strategic East-West Africa fibre route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus-built fibre infrastructure,... 

State-owned utility Eskom says three suspects have been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (Saps), in Pretoria, in connection with the theft of drums of cable belonging to... 

Through collaboration between various mining sector stakeholders – including local governments, community stakeholders and strategic collaborators – mining companies are finding ways to keep their... 

The project is on track to restart production in December. 

As government and the private sector work to accelerate reforms and improve efficiencies in the logistics sector, experts from a range of spheres have emphasised the importance of targeted... 

A pioneering new battery-electric drill rig was recently showcased at the MINExpo exhibition held in Las Vegas, US. Described as the first ever down-the-hole surface drill rig, Epiroc says its... 

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, remains on track to restart production in December, owner Peninsula Energy reported on Wednesday. Lance is one of the biggest uranium in-situ recovery... 

Specialised housing materials and high ingress resistance, meeting IP 67 or IP 69K specifications, make ifm field bus modules specifically suited for use in coolant applications or used directly in... 

Automation solutions with components that are not mounted in a control cabinet have become increasingly popular, allowing components such as IO-Link master modules to be locally installed directly... 

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape provinces. On... 

Some companies in Asia and Europe are starting to substitute cheaper aluminium wire for copper and the trend is due to gain momentum as copper prices are expected to see further gains, consultancy... 

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has provided transaction support to private equity firm Metier towards acquiring Mertech Marine. Through its Sustainable Capital Fund II, Metier is focused on investing... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says its dedicated Metal Theft Unit (MTU) in the past year (ending June 30) recovered more than 1.8 t of metal and 54 km of stolen cable. “The scary thing is that for... 

A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s... 

US-based industrial supplier Fulltrades is set to unveil a series of advanced mining solutions at this year’s MINExpo in September, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in the mining... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape. On a...