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Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


Qlik Open Lakehouse Now Generally Available, Giving Enterprises Rapid, AI-Ready Data on Apache Iceberg
Qlik Open Lakehouse Now Generally Available, Giving Enterprises Rapid, AI-Ready Data on Apache Iceberg
18th September 2025

Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the general availability of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg... 


From Zimbabwe to Zanzibar: Sub-Saharan Africa's Hotel Pipeline Booms
18th September 2025

Africa's hotel industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with 577 new hotels and resorts under construction, adding over 104,000 rooms. This 13.3% increase far outpaces global growth, with... 


Kaspersky GReAT lead security researcher Maher Yamout
Significant increase in spyware, banking trojans and infostealers – Kaspersky
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports that a significant rise in the number of spyware, banking trojans and infostealer cyberattacks was detected in the first quarter of this year, compared with the... 


Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
16th September 2025

South Africa's diverse climate and terrain present unique challenges during the summer planting season and you require your machinery to operate at peak performance. Whether it's your trusted... 


Volvo Trucks South Africa FH Aero Globetrotter
Volvo Trucks South Africa confirms serial production of Euro 6 trucks will start next year
11th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive company Volvo Trucks South Africa has confirmed it will start local serial production of Euro 6 FH long-haul trucks in the first quarter of next year. The company first introduced Euro... 


Nissan Africa MD Maciej Klenkiewicz
Nissan explores hybrid rollout in South Africa to smooth the shift to EVs
10th September 2025 By: Reuters

Japan's Nissan Motor Co is considering a rollout of hybrid cars that use its e-Power technology in South Africa as a way to help drivers move from petrol engines towards electric vehicles, a... 


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Matrix Vehicle Tracking launches FireStop private firefighting service
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s public fire services face a shortage of resources, vehicle tracking and recovery company Matrix Vehicle Tracking has launched a new private initiative – FireStop – providing... 


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Solar trade bolsters supply, promotes cost-efficiency
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The growing trade of solar power by independent power producers (IPPs) is playing a pivotal role in South Africa’s rapidly deregulating electricity market. By diversifying the energy mix and... 


Reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) at the Source with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
Reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) at the Source with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
4th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel engine emissions are a major health and environmental concern. At HJS Emission Technology SA, we help companies reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) directly at the... 


An Embraer E195-E2
Embraer’s next-generation airliners certified in South Africa
4th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major global aerospace group Embraer has announced that both its E190-E2 and E195-E2 smaller single-aisle airliners have been type certified by the South African Civil Aviation... 


Health Risk Alert: Effects of Diesel Particulate Matter on Workplace Safety
Health Risk Alert: Effects of Diesel Particulate Matter on Workplace Safety
3rd September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel engine emissions remain a serious occupational health hazard, particularly in mining, construction, and industrial sectors. A major component of these emissions is Diesel... 


Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
29th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)—also known as black smoke or soot—is a toxic pollutant emitted from diesel engines. Comprising ultra-fine carbon-based particles, DPM can deeply... 


How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
28th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the leading causes of fatal air poisoning worldwide. This silent threat—colorless, odorless, and tasteless—can cause serious health... 


Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
27th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Catalytic Converters (DOCs) utilize a catalyst, typically a precious metal coating such as platinum or palladium, to accelerate the chemical reactions between oxygen and... 


Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius
EU auto groups press for change to 'no longer feasible' car emission targets
27th August 2025 By: Reuters

EU targets to cut CO2 emissions from vehicles, including a 100% reduction for cars by 2035, are no longer feasible, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers' and automotive suppliers'... 


Hino South Africa VP Anton Falck and Hino South Africa GM Itumeleng Segage
Hino South Africa introduces six-year driveline warranty
26th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino South Africa has launched a six-year driveline warranty applicable to all trucks sold since January 1 this year. The 72-month warranty covers up to 250 000 km... 


Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
26th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Cleaner Air Through Advanced Filtration Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) play a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. At HJS Emission Technology SA, we... 


Table of elements with a focus on rhodium
Moves to boost defence, aerospace spending could be positive for PGM demand – WPIC
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In The Hague Summit Declaration, issued on June 25, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) Heads of State and Government committed to spending 5% of GDP yearly on defence requirements by... 


SANDF Oryx helicopters
SANDF rubbishes claims of abandoned Oryx helicopters in DRC
22nd August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dispelled claims that its Oryx helicopters were abandoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming that these aircraft are being... 


US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500-million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare... 


The donated ERJ135, with learners and members of Airlink, school, and Gauteng Department of Basic Education staff
Airlink donates a retired aircraft to a Gauteng school, to help train future aviation specialists
20th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has donated a decommissioned regional airliner to the Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SOS), in Kempton Park, via the Gauteng... 


The great supply chain reset: 5 ways to embrace the chaos
20th August 2025

By: David Nightingale - Associate Director, Consulting, Supply Chain and Operations at EY Africa In a world where trade wars erupt overnight, geopolitical flashpoints like the ongoing Ukraine... 


Global African Hydrogen Summit to Unite African and International Leaders to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Hard-to-Abate Industries
19th August 2025

Windhoek, Namibia - In a bold step towards reshaping the future of African industry, international technology transfer is emerging as a crucial catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate... 


The lube kitchen part 7: detergent  additives – keeping your parts clean
The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean
12th August 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley - technical manager for WearCheck  - continues the conversation around... 


MAHLE South Africa offers value and opportunity in Africa
12th August 2025

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 


Unathi Fani – Manager: Technical Advisory, SA Lubricants at Engen
Women’s Month Feature - Unathi Fani
11th August 2025

In celebration of Women’s Month, we sit down with Unathi Fani, Manager of Technical Advisory for Engen Lubricants, to explore the lessons she’s learned, the barriers she’s overcome, and the advice... 


A generic image of a firefighting monitor
Addressing heat sources is imperative – supplier
8th August 2025

Given the high risk of fires, especially in waste, wood and paper processing, as well as other industrial applications, there is an increased need to adopt early fire detection systems using... 


Artisan Training Institute
Powering the automotive artisan industry: Artisan Training Institute’s accredited qualifications
7th August 2025

South Africa’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is navigating a transformative era driven by advancements in the automotive industry and sophisticated diagnostics. As... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
7th August 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pumps from Integrated Pump Technology are keeping dewatering operations running smoothly at a Zambian gemstone mine, even during the rainy season
Godwin pumps keep Zambian gemstone mine dewatered during rainy season
5th August 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the open pit both safe and productive. Two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


Toyota and China’s Shudao Investment  to build a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Chengdu.
Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
5th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Image o e-fules in bottles
Project Roadrunner, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is forecast to become the world’s biggest e-fuels production facility when operational. 


Mine haul truck engine rebuild at Cummins South Africa
Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


The TAL on the tracks
Locally manufactured locomotive ideal to power Africa’s rail future
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rolling stock manufacturer Transnet Engineering (TE) has renewed its efforts to promote its locally designed and built Trans Africa Locomotive (TAL), positioning it as a flagship... 


A wabtec train on the tracks.
Diesel-electric units lead rolling-stock demand
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Rolling-stock demand across South Africa and the African continent is surging, with freight locomotives, particularly diesel-electric models, in high demand. This is according to global rail... 


A Ford service centre
Ford recalls thousands of vehicles in South Africa, neighbouring countries
24th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) on July 24 announced a safety recall of 1 050 Ranger and Everest vehicles, 1 796 Puma vehicles and 2 872 EcoSport vehicles sold in... 


The Powertrack electric tracked mobile screen, with crushers behind
Athos launches new PowerTrack electric mobile crushers, screens range
24th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Crushing and screen company Athos Crushing & Screening has launched a new range of Athos PowerTrack mobile jaw and cone crushers, and screens, which are electric and reduce operating expenses for... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas sees higher rare earths prices after US backs MP Materials
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Prices of rare earths could rally further given growing demand for Western material, reflected in a recent deal by the United States that has shown its resolve to rebuild the sector outside China,... 


Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
24th July 2025

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


oil in hand
Unctad says commodity-dependent countries are missing out on fiscal benefits of value addition
22nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 


Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
22nd July 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo Hub by Schneider Electric, a powerful new digital... 


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