In a five-month trading update published at the end of March, JSE-listed Barloworld said the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its... 

The manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for more sustainable production methods. However, to remain competitive, businesses... 

Among the key highlights at Propak Africa 2025 was drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVI-C modular automation system, which is designed to simplify automation processes... 

South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure (WSI) is in a poor state, and stakeholders recognise the urgent need to address this to prevent a supply crisis, with various partnership and... 

Ivanhoe Mines has secured a significant boost in hydroelectric power for the complex. 

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has signed an additional nonbinding offtake agreement for the supply of natural fine flake concentrate from the project. 

Cornish Metals has bought about 4.5 acres of land – adjacent to its South Crofty tin project – from the Cornwall Council, taking the total land area of the project to about 32.5 acres. 

Africa-focused infrastructure and industry development investment catalyst group, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has reported that last year (ending December 31) was its strongest-ever... 

While treated wastewater, including water flushed down toilets, plugs a critical water supply gap, public trust, safety standards and proper oversight remain “alarmingly fragile”, said quality,... 

South Africa should focus its efforts on defining the role of gas in its economy over the next ten years and then implement projects on that basis as a stepping stone that will provide greater... 

As Africa navigates the outcomes of key elections in 2024 and 2025, as well as geopolitical realignments on the back of President Donald Trump’s re-election, some caution over Africa’s credit... 

South Africa looks forward to a step-change in infrastructure investment in 2025, which will build on nearly ten years of industrial relations stability in the civil engineering sector. It has been... 

At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 

State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali jumped by 52.5% last year, helped by an increase in tax collection and dividend payments after a new mining code entered into force, a mines... 

South Africa rose to seventh position from eleventh in the emerging markets rankings section of Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, a... 

It’s official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025. In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region’s... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

Angola's Sonangol is in talks with Chinese and European banks to overcome a $4.8-billion funding shortfall for its planned 200,000 barrel per day Lobito refinery, an executive with the State-owned... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

At Bauma 2025, the world’s premier construction equipment fair, CASE Construction Equipment is introducing a range of products, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s job sites. With over... 

Leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) SolarAfrica and POWERX, South Africa’s first NERSA-licensed energy trader, have signed a 60 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) –  a milestone that will... 

Primetals Technologies, together with partner Mitsubishi, steel producer voestalpine and mining major Rio Tinto, has signed a cooperation agreement to implement an industrial-scale hydrogen-based... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Small Business Development Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni have launched a R500-million Spaza Shop Support Fund, which was initially announced... 

The eight B20 South Africa task forces set up to make business-led policy proposals for consideration at the G20 Summit in November aim to finalise their recommendations by September. The B20 is... 

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 

A new Green Cape report is forecasting that 6 GW of new private solar PV and 3.5 GW of new private wind capacity will be installed in South Africa by 2030, involving total investments of... 

London-listed Blencowe Resources has signed an additional nonbinding offtake agreement (NBA) with China-based Qingdao TaiDa Carbon for natural fine flake concentrate offtake from its Orom-Cross... 

PALFINGER aerial work platforms provide safe and efficient access to great heights across multiple applications, ranging from window cleaning and building maintenance to traffic light repair and... 

As part of its Decadal Plan 2022 to 2032 to support the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) and increase collaboration in the business sector, the Department of Science, Technology and... 

Contrary to reputations as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups,... 

A magnetic resonance- (MR-) enabled bulk ore sorting technology initially commercialised for conveyor belt application has now been adapted for analysing the ore transported by underground copper... 

Traditional industrial brazing is undergoing a transformation, with the introduction of new technology that enhances safety, quality and efficiency, especially significant for industries reliant on... 

Zone 1 of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), in the Western Cape, was officially launched on April 7 with the sod turning ceremony for the Quantum V3 facility, which will support South... 

The adoption by Cabinet of the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) showcases what can be achieved when stakeholders collaborate to find the best mix of solutions for the country’s... 

A new range of contactless sensors designed for factory automation and heavy-duty industrial or commercial use is now available from Harold G. Schaevitz Industries (HGSI). The ILPS-27 series... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Renowned trend forecaster and designer, Li Edelkoort said: "We will design out of hope and not out of fear.” A quote... 

Air Products has implemented numerous programmes over the years to strengthen the company’s Skills Development efforts and to ensure the growth of employees and diversity in the workplace. As a... 

Africa presents a vast and dynamic opportunity for manufacturers, driven by its abundant resources, youthful population, and rapidly expanding markets. With a growing middle class and increasing... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

Authorised distributor of electronic components and industrial automation products, Mouser Electronics has expanded its selection of analogue, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (DSP)... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s mineral processing companies face almost-universal challenges, efficiently managing resources and high...