By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Industry’s very nature sees it producing significant amounts of waste, whether it’s heat from furnaces and... 

The South African rand softened in early trade on Friday with investors eyeing the release of monthly economic data from the central bank, revenue service agency and National Treasury. At 0708 GMT,... 

A new platform is being launched by SKF in an effort to broaden access to technology by making selected patents freely available. SKF asserts that The Patent Bay technology-sharing platform also... 

Victoria’s push to strengthen its position in Australia’s critical minerals landscape has taken a step forward, with the state government approving Southern Cross Gold’s Work Plan for an... 

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta's premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging... 

Digital payments for overtime and meeting production targets and as safety incentives are transforming the way in which mining companies reward and engage employees, improving efficiency and... 

As Africa’s mining sector enters a renewed investment cycle, the emphasis on local content and skills development, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, is reshaping how... 

The African mining industry is entering a new phase of optimism, with renewed investor interest and growing recognition of the continent’s role in global mineral supply chains, according to mining... 

Balancing safety, productivity and profitability has always been a “defining challenge” in deep-level mining, but the mining stope – the core of underground operations – has long remained invisible... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 

One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a... 

The Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) has transformed water service delivery in the municipalities where South African mining group Kumba Iron Ore operates. The MCPP was... 

The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that... 

WeBuyCars is on track to reach its goal of selling 23 000 vehicles a month in three years’ time, says CEO Faan van der Walt. Detailing the JSE-listed company’s financial results for the year ended... 

One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a... 

Lotus Resources has fired the first blast at the mine. 

South Africa’s automotive industry must urgently strengthen policy certainty, deepen regional market development and protect domestic manufacturing if it is to remain globally competitive in a... 

Long-troubled State-owned defence industrial group Denel assured, on Thursday, that its latest restructuring is giving “encouraging” results. The group further assured that it is receiving... 

The South African Automotive Masterplan 2035 and the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) both aim to grow the local automotive manufacturing industry, but the country's vehicle tax... 

Australia will overhaul its environment laws in long-awaited reforms after the Greens party agreed to back the centre-left Labor government's legislation on the final day of parliament for the... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund has reported strong results for the six months ended September 30, outperforming guidance. Vukile increased its half-year... 

Every $1-billion invested globally in AI-dedicated data centres requires about $125-million in related energy-sector investment, with two-thirds of this amount needed for grid upgrades and... 

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has endorsed the Mining Cadastre System following its pilot phase in the Western Cape, while cautioning that significant issues... 

Facilities Management Expo 2026 will return to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June, once again forming part of South Africa’s leading co-located industry events. Running alongside Securex... 

Securex South Africa 2026 will return to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together the most influential brands, buyers, and thinkers in the security, safety, and built... 

SACAP has received complaints, supported by approved building plans, indicating that several registered professionals are undertaking architectural work beyond their categories of registration.... 

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the prestigious IT Personality of the Year award... 

E-commerce retailer and service provider Takealot increased its revenue by 23% year-on-year for the six months to September 30, and narrowed its loss before interest and taxes by 68% to... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Octodec Investments’ distributable income per share increased by 8.2% for the financial year ended August 31, on the back of a resilient portfolio... 

As South Africa transitions to a low-carbon economy, independent business movement the National Business Initiative (NBI) says multiple opportunities exist for strengthening localisation, public... 

Transport company Uber on November launched its Uber Go Electric offering for South Africa at an event in Johannesburg, and also used the occasion to highlight its recently-established Uber Moto... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Enough cannot be said about both the historical and current importance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)... 

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has launched the Large Business Forum to foster voluntary compliance and strengthen the relationship with South Africa’s largest corporate taxpayers. “The... 

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) will be limited to 30 participants.... 

JSE- and A2X-listed industrial investment group Invicta Holdings has reported a rise in headline earnings and stronger cash reserves for the six months ended September 30, delivering a 15% increase... 

By Silvia Schollenberger Cleaning industrial production facilities is a highly specialised task in what can sometimes be a high-risk environment, that goes far beyond surface-level wipe downs and... 

By: Daneel Rossouw - Head of Sales for Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking After several challenging seasons, South Africa's 2024/25 raisin crop is expected to recover to around 100 000... 

The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive have resolved to refer the internal dispute between party leader John Steenhuisen and recently removed Minister Dion George to the party’s Federal Legal... 

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for a bipartisan approach to finalising the federal government’s proposed Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, warning that environmental... 

The mining industry is in constant search for cost-effective and safer ways of extracting mineral resources from the ground to support modern life. Under the supervision of Professor Francois... 

South Africa’s position in the iron-ore market is shaped far more by its own domestic challenges than by global shifts. Although the country is the seventh-largest iron-ore producer globally,... 

Africa’s minerals are indispensable for a clean economy and these range from platinum-group metals (PGMs), which power hydrogen and fuel cells, to cobalt and manganese, which will drive battery...