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Call for speakers is open for 2025 SAPICS Conference - countdown to the leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals
Call for speakers is open for 2025 SAPICS Conference - countdown to the leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals
26th November 2024

Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. The organisation has announced that the... 


Vulcan in talks with producers to licence lithium technology
26th November 2024 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Vulcan Energy is in talks with lithium companies to licence its filtration technology, tapping a new revenue source as the firm commercialises its renewable-energy project in... 


IWC Celebrates Completion of the Callide Cooling Tower Replacement Project
IWC Celebrates Completion of the Callide Cooling Tower Replacement Project
26th November 2024

Biloela, QLD – In the ever-evolving world of power generation, innovation drives progress. This is exemplified by the recent completion of a major cooling tower replacement project at the Callide C... 


PepsiCo's new potato chip production line
PepsiCo South Africa installs new R746m potato chip production line at Isando factory
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has invested R746-million at its Isando factory to establish a new potato chip production line. The investment will create 100 new jobs and... 


Transmission lines
NTCSA appoints EPC suppliers for transmission substations
25th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a strategic review of the National Transmission Company South Africa’s (NTCSA’s) corporate plan, which includes focusing on accelerating the delivery of the Transmission Development Plan... 


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Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
25th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


RS Formula Student Build Fund 2025 empowers tomorrow's engineers
RS Formula Student Build Fund 2025 empowers tomorrow's engineers
25th November 2024

RS is excited to announce that entries are now open for the Formula Student Build Fund 2025, an initiative designed to support university engineering teams worldwide as they take on one of the most... 


Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
25th November 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. In fact, a recent... 


NovFeed fish feed
Tanzanian startup scaling sustainable fertiliser, fish feed solutions
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The high cost and inconsistent quality of feedstock for fish in Tanzania and other African countries negatively impacts on the region’s aquaculture growth landscape and competitiveness, says... 


Enhancing Automotive Component Quality Control: How Machine Vision Solutions Are Reducing Recalls and Ensuring Precision
25th November 2024

In the automotive manufacturing industry, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. The introduction of machine vision systems has revolutionised how manufacturers ensure quality control... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater’s R43m investment in Simulacrum training facility at UJ recognised at launch
22nd November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multinational metals and mining group Sibanye-Stillwater and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Simulacrum mining facility and the Sibanye-Stillwater Centre... 


Seifsa awards recognise dedicated efforts of companies in the steel sector
22nd November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 


The King Shaka airport
ACSA expands King Shaka airport flight network, regional flights frequency
22nd November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has expanded the flight network at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) with flights to Gaborone, Harare and Lusaka. The newly introduced... 


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Articulated skip trial improving efficiencies at Maydon Wharf Terminal
22nd November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A trial to use articulated skips instead of traditional skips in the chrome loading operation at the Maydon Wharf Terminal, in KwaZulu-Natal, has set an efficiency record of more than 50%,... 


Eramet's mineral sands mine in Senegal
JUWI South Africa takes the lead on Senegal’s newest mine-site hybrid solar plant
22nd November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

French multinational miner Eramet’s subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte and renewable energy company JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa have closed a €30-million, or R600-million, deal to build a solar... 


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Solution to streamline imports into South Africa
22nd November 2024

A new software tool designed to address the increasing complexities and volumes of imports in South Africa has been introduced by global transportation company Federal Express Corporation (FedEx).... 


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Online marketplace links electrical products and industrial automation customers to distributors
22nd November 2024

An e-commerce platform has been designed to allow Schneider Electric customers in South Africa to purchase  products and solutions online. Schneider Electric e-Commerce manager: Anglophone Africa... 


Key trends to impact the AI and computing sector in 2025 include power and cooling infrastructure innovation, data centre energy availability challenges, industry collaboration to drive AI factory development, AI's implications on a cybersecurity front, and regulations
Innovation, regulation, cybersecurity dominate 2025 AI trends
22nd November 2024 By: Donna Slater

With the growing adoption and further development of AI, the technology is continuing to reshape the data centre industry – a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends determined... 


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Infrastructure growth fuels demand for commercial vehicles
22nd November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Demand for cargo mobility solutions in South Africa is on the rise, partly owing to the expansion of infrastructure across key sectors, and automotive company Tata Motors is well prepared to cater... 


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Modular units improve mine construction processes
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Modular construction units are highly beneficial for the various construction processes at a mining operation, and can prove to be cost-efficient, easily moveable and easy to set up – making it an... 


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Firm unveils trailer solution
22nd November 2024

Manufacturing company Michelin’s subsidiary, Michelin Connected Fleet, unveiled its new Trailer Premium offer, a comprehensive solution designed to assist fleet operators in overcoming pressing... 


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Flexible power banks promote heavy vehicle electrification
22nd November 2024

Electric commercial vehicle charging solutions provider TUAL announced its “state-of-the-art, highly flexible” PowerBank Pro-Charging offering for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in September... 


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The Copper Mark is an assurance framework launched in 2020 to address growing international demand for the responsible sourcing and production of minerals
DRC tailings site starts Copper Mark assurance process
22nd November 2024

Diversified natural resources producer Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol tailings reprocessing site, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has officially started The Copper Mark... 


Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry GDP forecast to top $170bn by 2030
22nd November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030, provided key connectivity barriers are addressed, with opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G... 


AESSEAL: Leading the charge in water-saving for tailings dams
AESSEAL: Leading the charge in water-saving for tailings dams
22nd November 2024

In mining, tailings are piped out of the mine as slurry—a mixture of water and finely crushed rock—and deposited into tailings dams. The slurry separates over time, with solids settling to the... 


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Curragh coal mine capacity expansion, Australia – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Legal charges have been filed in the Magistrates’ Court District of Emerald, in Queensland, against Coronado Curragh, following a fatal incident at the Curragh mine. 


Two South African specialist aviation services companies form an alliance
21st November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Two South African specialist aerospace communications and consulting companies, Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking, have entered into an alliance, to provide a wider range of services to Africa’s... 


The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
21st November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 


Left to right: UNIDO Sustainable Development Expert Nokwazi Moyo, General Representative of the Government of Flanders Thomas Castrel, Chief Director: Green Industries at the dtic Gerhard Fourie, and UNIDO Regional Representative for Southern Africa Dr Diego Masera, visiting the exhibition stands of the innovators
Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
21st November 2024

South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts, resulting in scarcity of important natural resources. 


Dynapac launches new 15 t compaction machine in South Africa
Dynapac launches new 15 t compaction machine in South Africa
20th November 2024

Original-equipment manufacturer Dynapac recently launched a new soil compaction machine in South Africa to coincide with the company’s 90-year anniversary. Darren Parker tells us more. 


WHM granted environmental authorisation for Perdevlei concession
20th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has granted Whale Head Minerals (WHM), a subsidiary of Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global, an environmental authorisation... 


Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
20th November 2024

“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... 


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Namibia has best roads in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa scoring on par with Rwanda, Mauritius
20th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

According to the ‘Global Competitiveness Index’ compiled by the World Economic Forum and hosted on the World Bank's Prosperity Data360 platform, Namibia ranks highest in sub-Saharan Africa for road... 


World Plastics Council and Global Plastics Alliance members call on South African government to help secure a treaty to end plastics pollution
20th November 2024

Building circularity into entire life cycle of plastics and waste management key to successful agreement Ahead of the final scheduled round of negotiations on an international treaty to end... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Driving Innovation and Collaboration in Africa’s Energy and Utilities Sector
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Driving Innovation and Collaboration in Africa’s Energy and Utilities Sector
20th November 2024

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities.... 


Cabinet Ministers’ tour underscores FQM's role in achieving Zambia’s copper production ambitions
Cabinet Ministers’ tour underscores FQM's role in achieving Zambia’s copper production ambitions
19th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Zambia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a favourable investment climate in the mining sector, citing significant production increases as evidence of the success of its... 


MTN SA Enterprise Business General Manager – ICT Sudipto Moitra
Transforming mining in Africa: 5G private networks, cutting-edge tech revolutionise the future
19th November 2024

Mining in Africa presents numerous challenges and, quite simply, the chances of prospering are limited without the ability to communicate and use cutting-edge technology effectively.  


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


The impact of Black Friday and the festive season on supply chain management
19th November 2024

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School The festive season and events like Black Friday have become centerpieces of... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC moving into second phase of its recovery plan
18th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has started working on the second phase of its turnaround strategy, with the benefits of its first phase evident in its results for the six... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter
Far-reaching platinum hydrogen package launched at European Hydrogen Week
18th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A new brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen application support off a single platinum group metals (PGMs) company base has been launched at the European Hydrogen Week 2024 by... 


Telkom delivers double-digit half-year growth
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telkom South Africa on Monday reported an 18.3% increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from continuing operations to R5.61-billion during the... 


Mines and quarries can take advantage of the many benefits of renting dewatering pumps from IPR to help improve their bottom line
Why pump rental makes sense for quarries and mines
18th November 2024

In an environment where capital is not always available, renting dewatering pumps from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) allows cash-strapped quarries and mines to save money, access the newest... 


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