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PPE innovations showcased at Electra Mining 2024
25th October 2024

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 


An image of a presentation about the ATAJO OnEdge software at the launch event
Oil-monitoring tech boosts maintenance
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa-based digital solutions provider Britehouse Mobility, and its partner Perfect Filtration, is optimising plant efficiency and reliability of mobile mining equipment with the ATAJO... 


A photo of the new SPX328CL which was introduced to SkyJack's portfolio at the Electra Mining
Fruits of newly inked deal on show at exhibition
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Boksburg-based industrial powered access equipment supplier SkyJacks showcased its range of new and existing powered access, materials handling and lifting equipment at this year’s Electra Mining... 


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Beneficiation should be company-driven – industry body
25th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 


An image of Minerals Council South Africa modernisation and safety senior executive Sietse van der Woude
S Africa growing leadership in mining RD&I
25th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the global mining sector lags other sectors in terms of innovation spend, South Africa’s mining research, development and innovation (RD&I) stands out as a key contributor within the... 


An image of the construction site at the Bekezela colliery
Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 


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Company advances towards decarbonisation, energy security targets
25th October 2024

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress) continues to invest significantly in renewable-energy and green technologies to achieve its ambitious energy... 


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Private renewable-energy projects accelerating energy sector growth
25th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The removal of the licensing threshold for embedded generation has boosted the renewable-energy market by allowing private-sector companies to procure energy directly from independent power... 


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Brand showcases products, solutions at exhibitions
25th October 2024

Electronic parts supplier RS Group’s trading brand, RS South Africa, exhibited its mining products and solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) for Sibanye-Stillwater on October 24,... 


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Strategic collaborations key to industry prosperity
25th October 2024

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


CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals
CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals
25th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development,... 


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Embrace the future of utility management with MTN Business Smart Electricity
25th October 2024

In today’s world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are top priorities, utility management needs a revolutionary approach. Enter MTN Business Smart Electricity solution - a game-changing... 


Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
25th October 2024

When your heavy-duty equipment is working, your business is driving profits. At Astron Energy, our goal is to optimise your diesel engine performance — helping minimise operating costs and maximise... 


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Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate is working to improve the Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works' treated effluent quality and minimise odours emanating from the site. 


Mutual investment, regional value chains can support more African capital equipment manufacturing
24th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

African countries are pursuing localisation initiatives for some goods and products and the capital equipment manufacturing industry should focus on making investments in these countries to develop... 


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How Schneider Electric is Growing Nigeria’s Economy Through Industrial Automation
24th October 2024

In recent years, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and technological stagnation across key revenue-generating infrastructures. Despite its diversified... 


Small businesses need supply chain skills to survive
Small businesses need supply chain skills to survive
24th October 2024

The success of small businesses - which are the backbone of South Africa’s economy - is being jeopardised by a lack of resources, skills and support in the critical area of supply chain management,... 


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Diesel-powered local crusher ready for US and Europe markets
24th October 2024

A new model crusher has been equipped with a Stage V diesel engine which complies with European Stage V norms, allowing the track mounted mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher to be deployed... 


Develon-Fest on display
Develon-Fest on display
24th October 2024

Develon – formerly Doosan – hosted an open day event recently, at its premises in Isando, Johannesburg.  This was a traditional Oktober-Fest with a difference. Instead of an oompah brass band,... 


Wits Business School announces first South Africa-India Energy Conference
Wits Business School announces first South Africa-India Energy Conference
24th October 2024

Wits Business School is pleased to announce its upcoming energy conference in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Johannesburg. The two-day conference, dubbed Matla-Urja (meaning... 


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Japanese excavators well suited to South African quarrying conditions
24th October 2024

Local distributor for Sumitomo excavators, ELB Equipment, asserts that the Japanese-designed machines meet the challenges of quarrying operations in South Africa where they are deployed in a... 


Solar and energy storage solutions – a smart investment to transform business operations
Solar and energy storage solutions – a smart investment to transform business operations
24th October 2024

With escalating electricity tariffs and national utility Eskom’s ongoing struggles, businesses face increasingly unpredictable power supply and rising operational costs. The latest tariff increase... 


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EOH proposes name change, says major legacy issues resolved
23rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Technology services provider EOH Holdings says it has delivered a "significantly improved" financial position for the financial year to July 31, as well as improved its capital structure, resolved... 


Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
23rd October 2024

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric A key challenge facing data centres today is balancing operational efficiency with limited energy... 


Inkulu Pipes Pioneers Large-Diameter PE Pipe Manufacturing in Africa with Groundbreaking Order
23rd October 2024

South Africa, September 2024 – In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR... 


Manufacturers in South Africa will adapt again in response to market dynamics, report shows
22nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Almost all African and South African CEOs of listed manufacturing companies, or 97%, said they had changed their business models over the past five years and more than 40% expect to further change... 


US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm
US allocates $430m for clean energy revival in former coal communities
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The US Department of Energy (DoE) on Tuesday announced an investment of $428-million in grants aimed at supporting clean energy manufacturing across 15 coal-affected communities. The initiative... 


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Manufacturers globally are concerned about market instability
22nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Manufacturers are concerned because of the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in global, regional and local markets, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF) scientific VP Professor Dr... 


Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Regional Connectivity? Join Us as a Speaker at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Regional Connectivity? Join Us as a Speaker at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
22nd October 2024

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 


Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
22nd October 2024

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 


Transmission lines
Nersa helping municipalities to navigate electricity trading, wheeling
21st October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As electricity in South Africa transitions to a more open market-driven system, it has many implications for the electricity distribution industry, particularly municipalities, with stakeholders... 


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Auto industry, Transnet to form war room to drive efficiency, improve security
21st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council and Transnet have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and convene a naamsa–Transnet ‘auto war room’. This war room will drive the... 


Left to Right: AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi, AASA chairperson Lulu Rasebotsa, and AASA deputy chairperson Prof John Lamola
Southern African airlines group announces top officials for the 2024/25 year
21st October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced the names of its latest chairperson and deputy chairperson, who were elected at its recent AGM. They will serve for the next 12... 


Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
18th October 2024

End-to-end critical power and cooling reference designs for NVIDIA Blackwell architectures up to 7MW, with OCP infrastructure options A global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today... 


UMK responds to weak market conditions by switching to rail, limiting exports
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local miner United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has decided to switch from using road freight transportation to rail for the transport of manganese ore, as well as to limit its exports to align with... 


Human skills digitally transform industries, enable greater technology adoption
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

It is not the lack of technology in Africa, but rather the lack of skills, that is reducing the ability of companies to adopt new manufacturing technologies, says special purpose machinery... 


komati power station with solar panels in front
German energy expert says energy transition a mistake
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The energy transition in its current form, as a grid-scale build out of wind and solar with the goal to replace oil, coal, and gas, is probably one of the greatest mistakes that humanity has ever... 


Accenture, partners launch renewable-energy initiative
18th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE-listed Accenture, in collaboration with the Mining Qualification Authority (MQA), Mentec Foundation, National Youth Development Agency, Moses Kotane Research Institute and mining and... 


Africa should embrace smart, advanced manufacturing to add greater value
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Africa contributes about 2% of global GDP, but provides about 30% of global raw materials. However, if African manufacturers focus on adopting modern manufacturing technologies and creating smart... 


An image of the AXXIS blast boxes
Standalone technical services improve value-add
18th October 2024

Bulk explosives and blasting technology supplier BME has launched its Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS) as an external and standalone offering to customers. While GBTS was previously part... 


APP INTEGRATION
The Khanyisa Ops app offers a cost-effective solution by integrating data from existing infrastructure
App offers cost-effective solution
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Khanyisa Ops app – previously known as the WaterLeaks app – offers a cost-effective solution by integrating data from existing infrastructure, such as pump control systems, and combining it... 


PILOT PROJECT
Tomatoes produced at the De Grendel School of Skills, the pilot aquaponic plant
Firm makes aquaponics, water treatment breakthrough
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Water treatment supplier Fine Bubble Technologies (FBT) is making significant strides in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors with its nano bubble system, enhancing water treatment efficiency... 


CRITICAL ROLE
Industries play a critical role in maintaining water quality by adhering to regulatory requirements
Collaboration needed to address challenges
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial companies in KwaZulu-Natal are increasingly recognising the importance of water resilience and collaborative efforts to address shared water challenges, especially amid ongoing... 


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