Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says... 

At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 

South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been “hugely inflated”, says Professor Lawrence... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

While State-owned utility Eskom has noted a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure – including mini-substations, high-voltage pylons and transformers – compared with... 

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 

Real Energy Africa Logistics, a hazardous materials transport specialist, purchased its first new DAF trucks, the XF530 models which, in less than three months, have already clocked in excess of 10... 

PALFINGER aerial work platforms provide safe and efficient access to great heights across multiple applications, ranging from window cleaning and building maintenance to traffic light repair and... 

President Donald Trump is moving to expand the mining and use of coal inside the US, a bid to power the boom in energy-hungry data centers while seeking to revive a declining US fossil fuel... 

As part of its Decadal Plan 2022 to 2032 to support the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) and increase collaboration in the business sector, the Department of Science, Technology and... 

Traditional industrial brazing is undergoing a transformation, with the introduction of new technology that enhances safety, quality and efficiency, especially significant for industries reliant on... 

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

Western Cape provincial trade, investment and tourism promotion agency Wesgro has assured that it is committed to assisting the province’s exporters in the face of the new tariffs imposed on South... 

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has unveiled the first two models in the Next Generation of crawler excavators. The 36-tonne HX360L and 40-tonne HX400L are powered by Hyundai’s own... 

The industry body that represents South African carmakers has called on government to initiate urgent trade discussions with the US, warning that the costs associated with the 25% tariffs being... 

South Africa has confirmed that it has no intention of imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump announced that South African imports faced so-called “reciprocal tariffs”... 

Copper mining company Kamoa Copper has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CrossBoundary Energy for the provision of baseload renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper mining complex, in... 

As iTek Drives continues to expand its reached into Africa, the company is preparing to build motor control panels for a mine in Uganda. This order will be shipped with variable frequency drives... 

Waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has recently completed the manufacture of various types of stainless steel sieve plates for clients in the agriculture, food and beverage, and petrochemicals... 

As the global sugarcane industry faces growing pressures, leading to factory closures, job losses and reduced cultivation, it is essential to diversify beyond traditional sugar products and... 

Lucara Diamonds has terminated its engineering, procurement and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining. 

The project contractor is advancing the fabrication of the two new dredges. 

Business organisation the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen has said the organisation is “deeply concerned” about the “serious ramifications” which the US tariff... 

The industry body that represents South African carmakers has called on government to initiate urgent trade discussions with the US, warning that the costs associated with the 25% tariffs being... 

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... 

Sustainable mobility company Alstom has appointed Thabiso Komako as the new CEO of Alstom Ubunye, effective April 1. In this role, Komako will lead the Alstom Ubunye operational site in Nigel,... 

When Dutch Health sought a fleet of trucks for its Tanzanian client, one key requirement was a strong Dutch connection. Traditionally a provider of medical equipment and healthcare solutions, Dutch... 

In the demanding environments of mining and quarrying, equipment reliability is non-negotiable. Often overlooked, however, is the critical contribution that heating, ventilation and air... 

Tax authority the South African Revenue Service (Sars) collected a net amount of R1.86-trillion during the fiscal year to end March 2025, and which is R8.8-billion higher than the revised estimate,... 

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) finds in its latest Platinum Essentials publication that the US’s 25% tariff on vehicle imports from April 3 and parts from May 3 will have a 70 000 oz... 

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 

South Africa intends launching a pilot programme for the procurement of 1 164 km of 400-kV powerlines, involving seven corridors in three provinces, in November as part of an initiative to mobilise... 

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... 

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamonds has terminated its engineering, procurement, and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining (JDS), effective March 31, as it transitions to... 

South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9-billion in February, attributable to exports of R164-billion and imports of R143.1-billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana,... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 

Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed... 

The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company plans to build a spent fuel repository with a storage capacity of about 180 000 m3. 

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 

South African overhead crane manufacturer RGM Cranes in December 2024 successfully completed the design, manufacture and installation of a high-capacity ladle handling crane at a platinum mine,...