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Cisco to roll out eighth EDGE Centre in Johannesburg to empower SMMEs
25th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and security technology company Cisco, in collaboration with business incubation hub Forge X, will launch a new Cisco EDGE Centre in Johannesburg to stimulate innovation and support... 


Zambia miners rescued after nationwide power outage
Zambia miners rescued after nationwide power outage
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

Miners at two copper mines in Zambia were rescued after being trapped underground following a nationwide power outage, the energy ministry said on Monday. Zambia suffered a nationwide blackout... 


Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
25th November 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. In fact, a recent... 


Sungrow powers Australia's biggest offgrid hybrid renewable energy system at Kathleen Valley
22nd November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage systems company Sungrow has highlighted its role in the development of Australia's largest offgrid hybrid renewable energy system at the Kathleen... 


Reunert reports year-end financial improvement
22nd November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Reunert has reported growth in its earnings for the year ended September 30, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment in South Africa. The group’s headline earnings a share... 


Panellists discuss implications of diversifying the energy mix
22nd November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa faces growing energy demand and environmental challenges, it is critical to address how diverse energy solutions can contribute to the resilience and sustainability of its... 


Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director at Specialised Exhibitions — a division of Montgomery Group
KITE 2025 — the ultimate forum for KZN’s industrial technology solutions
22nd November 2024

In a rapidly advancing industrial landscape, trade shows have become more vital than ever, serving as dynamic arenas for companies seeking cutting-edge technology and person-to-person engagement.... 


Industrial policy: from conceptualisation to implementation in Africa
22nd November 2024 By: Saliem Fakir

Someone gave me valuable advice once: Do not solely rely on the opinion of a policy wonk about anything if the wonk has not experienced it himself or herself. In other words, experience matters,... 


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Sustainable aviation fuels output growing but long journey ahead to meet agreed goals
22nd November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) generate much lower carbon emissions, across their entire lifecycle, than conventional jet fuels. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared with... 


Aerial view of the Darlington nuclear generating station
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project, Canada – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 1 has successfully completed its overhaul, five months ahead of schedule, and will soon be returned to the grid.  


Artist's impression of the Hinkley Point NPP
Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The turbine generator stator for the project has been delivered. 


Sierra Leone woos miners to clean energy with $11bn
21st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sierra Leone wants mining companies to connect to the grid and help reassure renewable-energy investors there’s enough demand in the West African nation to justify an ambitious $10.9-billion power... 


The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
21st November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 


Importance of efficient pricing signals in energy industry underscored
21st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa’s energy industry transitions to a more competitive, market-based power system, the need for efficient pricing signals was expressed during industry organisation the Energy... 


NTCSA interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers
NTCSA says independent transmission projects must not reflect as balance-sheet liability
21st November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The head of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that the entity’s board will insist that any independent transmission projects (ITPs) procured in the coming years... 


Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
20th November 2024

“Talent is the foundation for prosperity.” This is a key message delivered by Huawei Vice-President of ICT Strategy and Marketing Mohamed Madkour as he kicked off a lively lineup of speakers at the... 


SANSA CEO Humbulani Mudau
Govt progresses consultation on National Communication Satellite Strategy
20th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The departments of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), together with their entities, signal distribution company Sentech and the South... 


SANEDI CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Remodelled draft IRP to be unveiled next week for limited public consultation
20th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A remodelled Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity will be released to the public next week and is expected to deviate materially from the heavily criticised draft IRP2023, which was... 


Canadian regulator orders halt to Sunshine Oilsands operations
20th November 2024 By: Reuters

A Canadian regulator has ordered Sunshine Oilsands to suspend its operations, including wells, facilities and pipelines,in northern Alberta's oil sands regiondue to continuous non-compliance with... 


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Zimbabwe power tariff hike sparks 3 000 MW of energy investments
20th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s decision to adopt tariffs that reflect costs has sparked a wave of investments in the energy sector that will help ease its power crisis. Since the switch in December last year, energy... 


Solar panels and wind turbines
Namibia aims to raise $450m to boost power generation
20th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Namibia’s state-owned electricity utility plans to raise $450-million by selling bonds in the country and raising development bank loans to help the southwest African nation boost power generation.... 


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NOA Group to supply Old Mutual Real Estate portfolio with wheeled renewable power
19th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Property fund Old Mutual Real Estate Holding Company (OMREHC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with commercial and industrial renewable energy company NOA Group Trading to provide... 


Cabinet Ministers’ tour underscores FQM's role in achieving Zambia’s copper production ambitions
Cabinet Ministers’ tour underscores FQM's role in achieving Zambia’s copper production ambitions
19th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Zambia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a favourable investment climate in the mining sector, citing significant production increases as evidence of the success of its... 


RS South Africa's level 2 B-BBEE certification is testament to its transformation
RS South Africa's level 2 B-BBEE certification is testament to its transformation
19th November 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its recent achievement of Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)... 


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


The Kariba dam
Zambia, Zimbabwe face wake-up call after Kariba dam water levels plunge, Minister says
19th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

A plunge in water levels at the world’s largest man-made reservoir, which has left Zambia and Zimbabwe without power for hours, shows why they need to diversify their energy sources, according to a... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC moving into second phase of its recovery plan
18th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has started working on the second phase of its turnaround strategy, with the benefits of its first phase evident in its results for the six... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter
Far-reaching platinum hydrogen package launched at European Hydrogen Week
18th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A new brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen application support off a single platinum group metals (PGMs) company base has been launched at the European Hydrogen Week 2024 by... 


Makuutu rare earth project drill core material
Ionic publishes promising feasibility study on UK rare earth oxide facility
18th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has delivered a compelling feasibility study on a commercial rare earth oxide (REO) manufacturing facility in Belfast, in the UK. Ionic is already producing a... 


Telkom delivers double-digit half-year growth
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telkom South Africa on Monday reported an 18.3% increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from continuing operations to R5.61-billion during the... 


The Musselwhite mine
Orla Mining buys Newmont’s Musselwhite gold mine
18th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Newmont has reached an agreement to sell its Musselwhite mine to TSX-listed Orla Mining for up to $850-million. The transaction, announced on Monday, marks the first sale of several... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for incentives for SSEG market
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has made a presentation to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy in which it called for solar... 


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Solutions to improve safety of heavy equipment operators
15th November 2024

Advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction, and earthmoving equipment are being used to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proximity detection systems and safety... 


PPPs, GNU can help foster development – Nyati
15th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the fiscal constraints facing South Africa, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are key in driving development, said  State-owned utility Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati at this year’s Business... 


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Renewable-energy solution for South African businesses
15th November 2024

FNB in collaboration with strategic partners says it has designed a solution to help businesses address the growing demand for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. FNB Energy... 


An image showing Columbus Steel's operation
Columbus Stainless calls for holistic govt approach to safeguard domestic steel production
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Cooperation between the South African government and the steel manufacturing industry is imperative to address the underlying economic and other issues that created the current lack of local demand... 


Image of the PowerROC T35 drill rig from Epiroc surface division
More power and fuel efficiency from new generation surface drill rig
15th November 2024

An updated addition to the PowerROC range of surface drill rigs offers increased fuel efficiency and faster operations, says Epiroc surface division senior product manager Masanori Kogushi.   The... 


Columbus Stainless Calls for Holistic Government Approach to Safeguard Domestic Steel Production
15th November 2024

Amidst global and local steel oversupply, nations such as the USA, as well as those in South America and Europe, have implemented protective measures, including increased import tariffs, to shield... 


West Africa - beyond traditional energy
West Africa - beyond traditional energy
15th November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is a double-edged sword; West Africa is going through an exciting period of industrialisation but also continues... 


An image showing cement
Sustainable Fitch expands Transition Assessment to mining, steel, cement sectors
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sustainable Fitch, a FitchSolutions company, has launched an expanded Transition Assessment analytical product, through the development of new sector-specific methodologies, covering additional... 


Hastings' Yangibana project
Wyloo wants Hastings to explain debt repayments
15th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has requested that the board of rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals explain how it intends to repay its debt to the company and to clarify its position... 


Image of copper ore
Eva copper mine project, Australia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony Gold Mining Company is in the final stages of the feasibility study update for the project. 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbol for lithium and tantalum
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has scaled back its production plans for the flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project. 


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