As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient... 

China's December coal imports climbed to a record monthly high, spurred by winter stockpiling and rising domestic prices, even as total imports for the year fell 10%, customs data showed on... 

Combining its expertise as a shaft sinking and underground mining contracting contractor with its engineering capabilities and resources, Cementation Africa underpins the pace and safety of its... 

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 

Financial services provider Standard Bank has reported that it has delivered a comprehensive $285-million debt and equity financing solution, which it says will “alter the landscape” of Nigerian... 

The Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will convene government leaders, project developers, investors, development finance institutions, and private sector stakeholders in Cape Town from 2–3... 

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In a time when the country faces a persistent water provision crisis, remote monitoring has emerged as an indispensable cog in... 

As executive mobility between roles and organisations accelerates globally, CEO succession in South Africa has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, placing renewed pressure on... 

With the first blast having taken place at gold miner West Wits’ Soweto-based Qala Shallows, in Gauteng, on October 29, the company has inked a partnership with precious metals major... 

Qala Shallows was inaugurated on December 4. 

Last week’s GDP figures for the third quarter confirmed that the country is seeing green shoots emerging in the economy, business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso... 

Engen is gearing up for a high-impact nationwide rollout of Engen Xtreme activations this December, with coordinated in-store events taking place almost simultaneously across KwaZulu-Natal, the... 

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric As AI drives continues to disrupt industries across the world, the race is no longer just about smarter... 

An AI-powered Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution has been launched by Sage, specialists in accounting, financial, human resources, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized... 

The convergence of the automotive and mining value chains is strengthening Africa’s capacity to shift from resource extraction to advanced manufacturing, positioning the continent as an... 

Following a combination of economic, environmental and strategic imperatives, research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) has created the Sugarcane Bioeconomy Unit (SBU)... 

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 

Engineering services provider AMTR’s core skills of dimensional metrology, design, and systems and tools manufacturing are combined to deliver integrated solutions that meet the highest standards... 

Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement with Kenya’s government to acquire 15% of Safaricom and an additional 5% from Vodafone at KES34 a share, in a deal valued at $2.1-billion, or... 

The Huawei sub-Saharan Africa FusionSolar innovative product launch and partner year end gala was held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. It gathered over 550 commercial and industrial (C&I)... 

Financial services provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Business Partners has launched a R90-million Basadi-Women Growth Fund. The company points out that research has shown that... 

Chemical company BASF South Africa has celebrated achieving Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) status. The company, the local subsidiary of the Germany-based global BASF group,... 

With Maziv and Vodacom securing the approval of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), plans are underway to scale investment into South Africa’s fibre landscape. In... 

Africa’s Dual Imperative The African continent stands at a pivotal juncture, defined by a dual imperative that will shape its economic trajectory for the decades ahead: achieving universal energy... 

With almost three centuries of combined industrial gearbox applications experience, David Brown Santasalo (DBS) designs, engineers and manufactures tailor-made mechanical power transmission... 

Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study. 

West Wits Mining has marked progress with ongoing development activities at Qala Shallows.  

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy technology, today unveiled new global research titled“Open vs. Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial Leaders.” The report reveals that closed... 

State-owned utility Eskom has confirmed the successful resolution of a long-standing commercial dispute that began in 2022, with the Stefanutti Stocks Basil Read (SSBR) joint venture (JV) relating... 

The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly... 

By: Uche Nnadi - Channel & Distribution Leader, West Africa, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Nigeria and other parts of West Africa are grappling with a critical shortage of skilled... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility next to its headquarters in Aeroton, Johannesburg. The R385-million, 17 000 m² facility is said to offer full... 

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 

Refurbishing cranes can be a smarter alternative to buying new units,  says Condra Cranes, noting that refurbishment delivers immediate cost savings while keeping machines “as new” and familiar to... 

Educational institute North-West University (NWU) continues to show its commitment to cutting-edge innovation and practical research solutions. The new STRIDE remote unit, which makes remote... 

Oil and lubricants supplier Atlas Oil is encouraging fleet operators, transport companies, and heavy-duty equipment users to upgrade to Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 CK-4 – a next-generation engine oil... 

West Wits Mining has issued a drawdown notice for a first tranche of $12.5-million from a loan facility to advance the development of Qala Shallows. 

Leaders of several major international organisations are set to sign a manifesto on the advancement of African business on November 21, Italian management consulting firm and international think... 

As beneficiation and diamond recovery operations worldwide continue to evolve, the demand for a stable, high-performance supply of Dense Media Separation (DMS) ferrosilicon has never been greater.... 

A cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals found that 77% of respondents reported an acceleration in deepfake social engineering over the past 24 months; and that 28% of respondents expect... 

Pork producer Eskort has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range. The new equipment has been installed at... 

By: Kamogelo Makwana - Power Products Offer Manager at Schneider Electric Recent advancements in circuit breaker technology have seen a major step forward in setting new standards for efficiency...