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Proudly South African Canvas TV merges design and technology
9th May 2025

A new television (TV) line that offers an immersive cinematic experience and an Art Mode that mimics the look and feel of real canvas art, is now available and locally manufactured in South Africa.... 


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Intelligent belt scale combines AI, diagnostics and automation
9th May 2025

A belt scale system featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and real-time load cell monitoring with traditional belt scales, was recently launched at the bauma 2025 trade... 


Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
9th May 2025

By: Stefan le Roux - Managing Director As we mark 45 years on African soil, Wacker Neuson’s journey in South and Sub-Saharan Africa stands as more than a business success story – it is a story of... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's Kroondal mine
Sibanye-Stillwater reports positive earnings increases for the first quarter
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported an 89% year-on-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to... 


Hisense SA showcase of locally manufactured 110-Inch TV at Hirsch’s amplifies global performance of locally produced tech
Hisense SA showcase of locally manufactured 110-Inch TV at Hirsch’s amplifies global performance of locally produced tech
9th May 2025

In a landmark event hosted last night at Hirsch’s stores in Umhlanga, Fourways, and Milnerton, Hisense South Africa officially showcased its most ambitious innovation yet: the colossal 110UX ULED X... 


Milken-Motsepe prize awarded to Verto fintech; AI and manufacturing prize launched
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development think tank the Milken Institute and philanthropy organisation the Motsepe Foundation have awarded UK-based fintech Verto the $1-million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for its... 


The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
9th May 2025

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 


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AI-powered video telematics solution enhances fleet safety
9th May 2025

An AI-driven monitoring solution that provides real-time video insights is designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency. The video system... 


Reama AI Technology wins innovation award
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 


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Cooling giant to unveil rebrand at event
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Instead of simply highlighting its capabilities and technologies at this year’s Enlit Africa, industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) will use the opportunity to make a... 


MTN launches revamped mobile application
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following the launch of the MTN App in 2019 and its refresh in 2022, telecommunications group MTN has now unveiled the next-generation version of the application. The new MTN App offers introduces... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


Jolene Shaw, GM at Knowledge Pele
Rethinking development in South Africa’s energy communities
9th May 2025

If the energy transition is South Africa’s great leap forward, then development must be its conscience – and its compass must be human-centred. As we rewire our economy toward renewables, we cannot... 


CENTA Group: A trusted partner in complete fire protecti
CENTA Group: A trusted partner in complete fire protecti
9th May 2025

With over 30 years of unwavering dedication, CENTA Group has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive fire protection solutions across South Africa, Southern Africa and the Indian... 


Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe’s mining crews enter Flatreef orebody after 30 years of efforts
8th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland and president and CEO Marna Cloete have reported that mining crews have driven underground development into the high-grade... 


Qlik Accelerates Move to Cloud with New Analytics Migration Tool
Qlik Accelerates Move to Cloud with New Analytics Migration Tool
8th May 2025

Complimentary migration tool available through Qlik and certified partners—accelerating cloud adoption and modernising analytics environments Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data... 


KBAC flooring joins SAVA supporting Vinyls flooring sustainability and growth in South Africa
KBAC flooring joins SAVA supporting Vinyls flooring sustainability and growth in South Africa
8th May 2025

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is proud to announce that Kevin Bates Access Flooring (KBAC) has officially joined its growing list of members. A respected leader in the South... 


Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Yaskawa Southern Africa is set to make a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair (AATF), taking place from 6–8 May 2025. As a global leader in industrial automation... 


Traxtion is meeting rail needs through innovation and sustainability
Traxtion is meeting rail needs through innovation and sustainability
8th May 2025

Traxtion is making significant strides in adapting and expanding its locomotive rebuild and overhaul services to meet the growing demand across the continent. The increasing pace of rail reform,... 


Researchers have developed a robot dog that can swim
8th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Chinese technologists have successfully developed a robotic dog that is amphibious. This new robot was inspired by the ability of mammals to both move on land and swim in water, and was indeed... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


DHL Supply Chain Europe, Middle East Africa CEO Hendrik Venter.
Coordinated action needed to realise green hydrogen ambitions, DHL CEO highlights
8th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referred specifically to clean energy... 


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Experts, indigenous peoples’ leaders call for ethical practices in meeting critical minerals demand
7th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Experts and indigenous peoples’ leaders have called for an end to rights abuses and environmental destruction driven by the growing global demand for critical minerals. In a briefing on April 30,... 


7SecondSolar’s software wins 2025 Smarter E Europe Award
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local solar technology company 7SecondSolar has won the 2025 Smarter E Europe Award in the PV category for its computational design software solution AutoPV, which automates detailed designs of... 


PepsiCo South Africa plant lead Eskins Mabiginye
PepsiCo enhances sustainability measures at Isando factory
7th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has described its Isando facility, in Gauteng, as a “beacon of sustainable innovation”, boasting an on-site anaerobic digestion plant that... 


Wetility co-founder and chief product officer Ikenna Oguguo
Wetility launches AI energy management solution to automatically boost solar use without harming supply resilience
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Solar as a service provider Wetility has launched an AI-enabled solution for its customers to automatically optimise their solar and battery usage to improve electricity account savings, while... 


Panelists in this webinar on intermodal transport in Africa highlight the impact of global trade instability on African trade, emphasising the need for infrastructure investment and intermodal transport systems.
Webinar highlights challenges, opportunities for intercontinental transport and logistics in Africa
7th May 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

In a well-attended webinar that focused on intermodal transport in Africa, industry leaders convened to dissect the profound impact of global trade instability on the continent's economic... 


Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
7th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 


Investec launches market-leading multicurrency pockets for global banking needs
Investec launches market-leading multicurrency pockets for global banking needs
7th May 2025

Empowering international lifestyles with new Intelligent Routing™ Investec is rewriting the rules of banking with the announcement of its market-leading multicurrency pockets feature on its Private... 


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Tshwane executive mayor highlights role of SMMEs in economic growth
6th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) are key players in the economy and require support to overcome challenges, including a lack of access to market opportunities and finance, and... 


Trust, integrity to scale fintech landscape at core of G20 TechSprint challenge
6th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trust and integrity are the backbone of any resilient financial system and the G20 2025 TechSprint challenge calls on innovators to develop verifiable and privacy-preserving digital identity... 


Youth in STEM Spark Renewable Energy Revolution at TCS Sustainathon
Youth in STEM Spark Renewable Energy Revolution at TCS Sustainathon
6th May 2025

South Africa's energy crisis demands innovative solutions, and the nation's youth are stepping up to the challenge. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recently concluded the third edition of its... 


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Coaltech to launch GHG management, reporting framework for coal sector
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

With support from key industry players, a new initiative led by nonprofit research organisation Coaltech will see the development of South Africa’s first sector-wide framework for managing and... 


Webfleet launches the next generation of AI-powered Video Telematics solution to enhance fleet safety and security
6th May 2025

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, in South Africa has launched Webfleet Video 2.0, an advanced AI-powered solution designed to enhance fleet safety, security,... 


Transformation Fund to support development of small businesses – Mashatile
5th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Funding from the newly established Transformation Fund will be allocated to various productive sectors of the economy, including the services industry, tourism and agriculture, among others,... 


The Impact of Tariffs on South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Striking a Balance for Industrial Growth
The Impact of Tariffs on South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Striking a Balance for Industrial Growth
5th May 2025

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a vital engine of economic growth and job creation. However, the role of tariffs in shaping its trajectory is increasingly under the spotlight. As the... 


The South African (SA) real estate sector defies trends to reflect greeenshoots
The South African (SA) real estate sector defies trends to reflect greeenshoots
5th May 2025

By: Simon Fiford - Senior Vice President, Real Estate Coverage at Standard Bank 2025 has gotten off to a volatile start. We've witnessed significant movements across global markets, shifting... 


Schneider Electric at AATF 2025 – demonstrating true industry innovation
Schneider Electric at AATF 2025 – demonstrating true industry innovation
5th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, will be participating in the 13th edition of the Africa Automation and Technology... 


4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award  in South Africa
4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in South Africa
2nd May 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced 4Sight OT Automation as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award,... 


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PPPs, streamlined payments encourage AfCFTA growth
2nd May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 


RAPID TECH ADVANCEMENT
Compared to the rate of technological advancement, the industry is now facing a rate of change 50 times faster over the next five to 10 years
Rapid advancements reshaping the sector
2nd May 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The agricultural landscape in South Africa is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by evolving technologies, says Africa AgriTech Conference & Expo programme director Anlie Hattingh. While... 


WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE
Collaborations with engineering company Sinopec Ningbo Engineering bring world-class expertise to the project
Mpumalanga plant to tackle food security, emissions
2nd May 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Fertiliser supplier Suiso, founded by Paul Erskine, is taking a decisive step towards sustainability with a R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga. The... 


Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa
Charlene Louw
2nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, which represents and advocates for the beer industry's interests, promotes responsible consumption, and encourages... 


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