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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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... 


Engineering News talks to Astore Keymak and Plasti-Weld MD Shenton Botes at Nampo 2025 in Bothaville
Astore Keymak marks 40 yrs with sustainability-focused showcase
13th May 2025

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Astore Keymak continues to expand its footprint with the recent opening of its tenth branch, which is a significant milestone that underscores its... 


Engineering News spoke with Nissan South Africa MD Maciej Klenkiewicz at Nampo 2025 in Bothaville
Nissan showcases resilience and innovation at Nampo 2025
13th May 2025

With a legacy rooted in engineering excellence, automotive manufacturer Nissan is committed to delivering reliable, efficient and sustainable mobility solutions tailored for the agricultural... 


Engineering News interviews MTN Product Management IoT senior manager Sallone Siakam and MTN Fintech senior manager Mpho Morudu at Nampo 2025 in Bothaville
MTN Business showcases digital transformation solutions geared towards farmers
13th May 2025

At Nampo 2025, MTN Business is reaffirming its role as a trusted enabler of digital transformation in South Africa’s agricultural sector and beyond. As a leading ICT partner for businesses across... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News talks to Astron Energy GM for commercial and industrial Axola Myendeki at Nampo 2025, in Bothaville
Astron Energy showcases cost-saving agricultural offering
13th May 2025

Astron Energy is showcasing its latest fuel solutions and lubricant technologies at Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, underlining its commitment to helping South African agriculture thrive amid mounting... 


Booyco Engineering is celebrating 40 years of delivering high performance HVAC solutions for military, rail, mining and earthmoving applications in some of the world’s toughest environments
Celebrating 40 years of excellence in specialised HVAC
13th May 2025

Celebrating 40 years in business, Booyco Engineering has successfully evolved its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) offerings while remaining true to its commitment to... 


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Transnet, Transnet Engineering open for collaboration as part of turnaround plans
13th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance company Transnet Engineering on May 12 held an Industry Day at its Pretoria facility, as part of its aim to be transparent, during which the division, and... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News talks to WEG external sales executive Bruce Grobler at Nampo 2025 in Bothaville
WEG presents technology for a sustainable farming future
13th May 2025

One of the world's largest electric motor manufacturers, WEG is showcasing its offering to the agriculture community in Bothaville, at Nampo 2025. Engineering News joined WEG external sales... 


Ramaco appoints VP for Brook mine
13th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed Ramaco Resources has appointed critical minerals expert Michael Woloschuk as executive vice president for critical mineral operations, tasking him with leading the development of the... 


Hella Automotive South Africa key account manager Zander Botha
HELLA's contribution to agriculture extends beyond lighting
13th May 2025

At this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, HELLA Automotive is spotlighting its advanced lighting and electronic solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. From the new Antares 9” LED driving lights to... 


Omnia Nutriology marketing director Louis Strydom talks to Engineering News at Nampo 2025 in Bothaville
Omnia Nutriology showcases its sustainable solutions at Nampo 2025
13th May 2025

At this year’s Nampo 2025 in Bothaville, Engineering News caught up with Omnia Nutriology marketing director Louis Strydom to discuss how the company is aligning global agricultural innovations... 


The Wheeler River camp
Denison sticks to Phoenix timeline with 2026 construction in sight
13th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium exploration and development company Denison Mines is aiming to break ground on its flagship Phoenix in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium project in northern Saskatchewan in early 2026, keeping... 


number plate showing LAZA VS SABS
Licence plate body accuses SABS of enabling industry misconduct amid ongoing corruption probe
12th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Yet another complaint has emerged against the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), this time by the Licence Plate Association of South Africa (Laza), which has alleged a series of systemic... 


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On-The-Air (09/05/2025)
9th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Barrick Mining and green hydrogen. 


Powerline
Eskom planning ‘open day’ to market newly launched virtual wheeling solution
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of... 


Skeena appoints new director, strengthens leadership team
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

British Columbia-focused Skeena Resources has appointed finance professional Hansjoerg Plaggemars to its board of directors, while also announcing a series of senior management appointments aimed... 


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New reform priorities set out as Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 is launched
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the official launch of Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela; the new reform priorities; the new areas of emphasis with the original Operation Vulindlela... 


Reama AI Technology wins innovation award
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 


FLS apprentices in front of training academy
South African training academy graduates sought after worldwide
9th May 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The expedited assimilation of apprentices into the production department of minerals processing  technology supplier FLS’s Gauteng-based service centre in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, is a key reason... 


A four-locomotive train hauls 160 empty wagons on Transnet’s GFB Flow route during the February 2025 test.
New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 


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Event to highlight fire prevention measures, detection technology
9th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 


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Internationally benchmarked training programmes bridge skills gap
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 


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