By: Paul Steyn, Project Manager Lead – Field Services, Schneider Electric Africa, often dubbed the ‘world’s mineral hub,’ holds 30% of the globe’s mineral resources and 19% of the reserves of... 

Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2025 Unveils Updated Programme: Driving Africa’s New Urban Era Through Smarter Mobility The Smarter Mobility Africa summit (SMA) 2025, taking place from 30 September... 

By: Dr Ana Evangelista My commitment to sustainability in construction began in 2004, long before the term became a global priority. It started with a simple but urgent concern; the depletion of... 

The global utility-scale solar sector is poised for a significant growth phase over the next five years, largely driven by smart technologies, automation and predictive analytics that extract more... 

From the scorching heat of the Northern Cape to the breezy peaks of the Drakensberg, South Africa’s roads are as diverse as they are demanding, and require reliable engine performance. FRICOFIN LL... 

Clean power production technologies provider Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) entered the South African market in 1891 to supply boilers to the country’s gold mining industry, at a time when the young... 

Retailer Checkers has launched South Africa’s first smart shopping trolley, called the Xpress Trolley, which allows shoppers to scan-and-bag items as they go, track a live running total and pay... 

The lifting industry is evolving and so are the tools that support it. At the forefront of this transformation is Nexxus, a purpose-built asset and crane monitoring system from RGM Cranes that’s... 

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has unveiled the four new models that will spearhead its re-entry into the South African market through distributor Motus. They are the Harrier, Curvv, Punch,... 

Stellenbosch University (SU) has officially opened the most advanced and largest teaching centre in Africa for medical morphology. The Medical Morphology Learning Centre (MMLC) is a... 

Aviation company Airbus has launched a new customer support centre for Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to bring locally focussed services closer to customers across Africa.... 

The Cape Union Mart Group has established itself as Southern Africa's premier outdoor retail destination by placing innovation at the heart of its product-development strategy. Through a meticulous... 

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... 

The African fintech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a combination of economic expansion, high demand for financial services and innovative solutions addressing longstanding gaps in... 

ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Minerals has defined a 200.6-million-ton maiden ore reserve at its Colossus project in Brazil, a figure the company says underpins a potential 40-year mine life and... 

As part of its rebranding, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and built environment firm Zimile has introduced two new business units – Innovation and Energy – that are central to the... 

A Game-Changer in the world of Thermal Transfer printing  August 2025 – ARMOR-IIMAK, the global leader in Thermal Transfer ribbon technology, announces the launch of AWR XL, a revolutionary wax... 

Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50 MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an... 

Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second... 

Deciduous fruit marketing and distribution company Tru-Cape says the 2025 harvest season has delivered a record 1.48-million cartons of Flash Gala apples, which represents a 41% increase from the... 

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 African SAP User Group (AFSUG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice chair of the AFSUG Board of Directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital & technology... 

To encourage the entry of more women into engineering and scientific professions, women in these positions can reach out and highlight their achievements, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa)... 

Internet services company Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programme for South African founders. The programme will be a... 

By: Lebogang Maile - MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Gauteng Provincial Government South Africa cannot afford to be a passenger in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Globally,... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa) have signed an agreement to mark the start of a collaborative effort... 

In efforts to scale up the capacities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers, as well as new-energy vehicle component manufacturers, two entities hosted at the Nelson Mandela University, in... 

Amid external pressures on South African automotive vehicle and component manufacturers making it difficult to remain competitive, the industry is also faced with other development imperatives such... 

Female tech founders in South Africa stand a chance to win up to R1.9 million to scale their innovations and make a lasting impact. The Aurora Tech Award is calling on female-led tech startups in... 

During the CEM Africa 2025 Summit, Huawei unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of Artificial Intelligence Contact Centre (AICC) solutions, underscoring its commitment to transforming customer... 

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 

The projected start later this month of a new initiative under the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Global Clean Hydrogen Programme (GCHP) represents a major milestone in... 

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed government’s firm and uncompromising commitment to tackling the growing challenges of water infrastructure sabotage and the criminal... 

There has been an important, yet largely overlooked, shift in South Africa’s approach to meeting its goal of providing universal electricity access by 2030. A proposed revision to the delivery... 

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 

Leading provider of intelligent fastening solutions and smart factory logistics Bossard South Africa is part of the globally renowned Bossard Group. With over 190 years of expertise, it specialises... 

Africa’s largest manufacturer of overhead cranes, RGM Cranes, continues to redefine the future of industrial handling with a focus on ergonomic, intelligent lifting systems. With over 36 years of...