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Minrom Consulting head of resource modelling and GIS Graham Duncan at Enlit Africa 2025.
Minrom Consulting provides expert guidance for smarter projects
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to mining geology solutions company Minrom Consulting head of resource modelling and GIS Graham Duncan at Enlit Africa 2025. 


Solareff chief commercial officer De Villiers Botha
Solareff celebrates 15 years of innovation
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to Solareff chief commercial officer De Villiers Botha about the importance of energy management as well as the 15-year-old company's new innovations. 


Cesa president David Leukes
Cesa, ISA discuss infrastructure development imperatives
21st May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Gauteng accounting for 60% of South Africa’s national trade, 40% of foreign direct investment, 50% of small- and medium-sized enterprises and 34% of the country’s GDP, it is imperative that... 


Alectrix GM Riaan Louw
Alectrix launches revolutionary test set at Enlit Africa
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to Alectrix GM Riaan Louw about OMICRON's new revolutionary test set, the CMC 500, at Enlit Africa 2025. Alectrix is the exclusive distributor of... 


GameChange Solar GM: sub-Saharan Africa Sibulele Dlova
GameChange Solar committed to SA renewables sector
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

GameChange Solar (GCS) is leading the repowering of the planet with innovative solar trackers and fixed tilt mounting solutions and has over 43 GW of solar systems installed across the globe. Dlova... 


Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
21st May 2025

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence-powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


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Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
20th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As a local manufacturer of modular solutions, including screens, jaw crushers and cone crushers, multinational original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) group Astec Industries notes that there are... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to RMS chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan about data-driven utility metering at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
How RMS is powering data-driven utilities in a complex energy future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a rapidly evolving utilities landscape, where energy diversification, environmental performance and operational efficiency intersect, data is fast becoming the most critical asset. At the heart... 


World’s Most Powerful Methanol Engine Announced
World’s Most Powerful Methanol Engine Announced
20th May 2025

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that it will deliver the world's most powerful two-stroke methanol engine in June 2025. The engine, an MAN B&W 12G95ME-C10.5-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol)... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to ProRisk principal process safety specialist Erick Kirsten about evolving operational risks at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
Evolving operational risk management for a cleaner, safer industrial future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As industries accelerate their transition to cleaner technologies, managing the associated operational risks becomes increasingly complex and vital. Operational risk management company ProRisk, a... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to Lesedi executive for business development Shane Pereira about sustainable engineering solutions at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
Lesedi powers progress with sustainable engineering solutions
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As South Africa grapples with energy security and environmental challenges, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Lesedi is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable... 


Engineering News speaks to WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghause at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town, about WEG’s presence in Africa
WEG showcases its African presence at Enlit Africa 2025
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global electric products manufacturer WEG has over 40 years of presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa, and is proudly showcasing its offerings in the energy, power, water and wastewater... 


SABS boardroom
MP calls for immediate suspension of SABS executives until investigation is concluded
19th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

As the investigation into the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) continues, Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentary member and DA Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson Toby Chance has... 


An image showing the Longonjo mine
Main construction under way at Pensana’s Angola project
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana announces that, following Angolan sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA)’s deployment of $25-million mine finance, main construction activities have begun on... 


An image showing Hydrox's DEFT test unit
Hydrox nearing commercialisation of hydrogen technology, opportunities abound for saving curtailed energy
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hydrogen technology company Hydrox Holdings is progressing the development of its pioneer Divergent-Electrode-Flow-Through (DEFT) hydrogen technology, a membrane-less electrolyser, with the company... 


Potatoes on ground
Standard Bank agriculture expert says now is the time for tangible AfCFTA progress
19th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The increasing trade turmoil globally has emphasised the need and urgency to capture the intra-Africa trade opportunity that is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Standard Bank... 


truck on road
Transport sector faces major BBBEE overhaul with tougher compliance rules
16th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The integrated transport sector is set to face some of the most stringent broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements in the country, following proposals unveiled by Integrated... 


 IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise
Opinion: Eskom’s solar clampdown - A risk to renewables and business confidence
16th May 2025

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that Eskom's recent push to register all grid-tied solar systems has sparked controversy in South Africa's solar... 


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On-The-Air (16/05/2025)
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen, trade with US and a diamond mine 100% owned by Tananzanians. 


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Bargaining council zooms in on streamlining, cooperation in industry
16th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has never been more urgent, says... 


The BCCEI is a key enabler of labour stability in South Africa’s civil engineering sector, helping to drive infrastructure delivery through collaborative regulation
BCCEI drives stability and structure in civil engineering sector
16th May 2025

As South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has never been more urgent. At... 


An image of Neo Energy's Sean Heathcote
Neo Energy makes CEO, board changes as it advances South African uranium goals
16th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Uranium developer Neo Energy has appointed Theo Botoulas as its new CEO and executive director, effective immediately. Botoulas, who is based in South Africa, is a seasoned mining executive with... 


An aerial view of a house and spaza shop in Katlehong, Gauteng, where the LUXE system is operating.
Township entrepreneurs begin adopting plug-and-play solar solution
16th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The market for a pioneering solar-battery solution tailored to meet the needs of informal businesses such as spaza shops, salons, tailors, mechanics and restaurants operating in South Africa’s... 


Loadshedding, wheeling and curtailment rules make headlines
Loadshedding, wheeling and curtailment rules make headlines
16th May 2025

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses what South Africans can expect this winter in light of the latest bout of loadshedding; new wheeling and curtailment rules announced by the... 


Sibulele Dlova, GM for sub-Saharan Africa at GameChange
Sibulele Dlova
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Sibulele Dlova, GM for sub-Saharan Africa at GameChange Solar, the second-largest global provider of solar-tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted... 


An image of diesel-powered machinery responsible for diesel particulate matter exposure
Health of diesel-powered equipment operators highlighted
16th May 2025

Every year, World Day for Health and Safety at Work on April 28 offers a reminder that no job should come at the cost of a person’s health or safety, says global CEO-led organisation ICMM health... 


An image of the Bianca butterfly valve
Firm’s industrial valves improve operationality, efficiency
16th May 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. BMG’s strategy... 


Mine worker studies the screens with the data.
AI-driven platform to transform asset reliability
16th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Marking a decade of operating in Zambia’s mining sector, global asset integrity management and industrial solutions firm Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is gearing up to launch its DGC... 


Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
16th May 2025

A request for proposal (RFP) process has been launched to inform the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for a fully integrated green hydrogen project at the East London Industrial... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


An image depicting manufacturing
SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (centre) at the launch of Ampli Energy, flanked by (from left to right) Sarushen Pillay, Adrian Gore, Simon Baloyi and Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green, Sasol team up to offer wheeled green electricity to SMEs
15th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Energy trader Discovery Green and fuels and chemical group Sasol have teamed up to form a new venture that will supply wheeled renewable electricity to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)... 


100 MW Chisamba solar PV project in Zambia reaches financial close
15th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The grid-connected 100 MW Chisamba solar PV project, in Zambia, has secured $71.5-million from financial services firm Stanbic Bank Zambia, with financing anchored by a 13-year power purchase... 


Foran announces C$350m financing, provides project update
Foran announces C$350m financing, provides project update
15th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-listed Foran Mining has announced a C$350-million non-brokered private placement to fund construction of its McIlvenna Bay project, in Saskatchewan, and advance exploration in the surrounding... 


Ford South Africa unpacks new procedures to produce battery packs
Ford South Africa unpacks new procedures to produce battery packs
15th May 2025

Ford South Africa in April shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers for the European, New Zealand and Australian markets. Marleny Arnoldi visited... 


Platinum cathode needed in PEM fuel cells.
Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility
14th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 


Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Johan Potgieter,
Digital twins in manufacturing – design, optimise and expand
14th May 2025

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Digital twin technology can help create better products, fast.  It can transform the work of product development too.  A... 


Engen Dynamic Diesel and Dieselube 700 powered the JAC
JAC sets South African endurance record with Engen Fuels & Lubricants: 24-hour challenge proves unmatched performance
14th May 2025

JAC Motors, a leading Chinese car manufacturer and valued Engen Lubricants customer, has officially shattered the South African 24-hour Endurance Record for bakkies, covering 4 084 kilometres at an... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokogopa
Ramokgopa reaffirms Nedlac deliberations on IRP to be ‘last step’ before Cabinet approval
14th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokogopa has reaffirmed that deliberations at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) are the “last step left” ahead of... 


Complete electrical termination solutions for mining
Complete electrical termination solutions for mining
14th May 2025

Complete electrical termination solutions for the mining industry are available from local manufacturer Pratley. Apart from individual products, Pratley can supply entire lighting circuits for... 


Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne
Carney puts ex-Goldman banker, Quebec loyalist in key jobs
14th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new economic team, keeping longtime politician François-Philippe Champagne as finance minister and placing former Goldman Sachs banker Timothy... 


GIBB introduces girls to real-world stem careers
GIBB introduces girls to real-world stem careers
13th May 2025

With women accounting for a mere 23% of individuals employed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers in South Africa, and only about 7% achieving professional status as... 


One of Greencoat Renewables' solar farms in Ireland
Greencoat Renewables aims to make JSE debut in June
13th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

European renewable energy infrastructure company Greencoat Renewables is seeking a secondary listing on the JSE’s Alternative Exchange, or AltX. The company is already listed on the Alternative... 


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