Following the diplomatic failures that have transpired between South Africa and the US over the past six months, along with the 30% tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US as of August... 

Addressing delegates at the National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers’ (NAACAM’s) 2025 Show, in Gqeberha, on August 14, Deputy President Paul Mashatile acknowledged... 

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  

In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with... 

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects... 

By: Khanyisile Madlala As we celebrate Women’s Month, it is not enough to simply applaud the strides women have made—we must recognize that they are not just participants in progress but the... 

The Institute for Collider Particle Physics (ICPP), which is based at the University of the Witwatersrand, has been named as one of the winners of the international ODESS 2025 prize, awarded by the... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his keynote address on Wednesday in Cape Town at the Africa Water Investment Summit, launched the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, and welcomed... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has said the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) is hosting its 2025 Show, in Gqeberha, at a defining... 

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 

Whether it is wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), keeping aisles clear of obstacles or adhering to local and international material handling equipment safety standards, safety... 

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is returning to South Africa after its 2019 exit, and is doing so in partnership with JSE-listed automotive group Motus as its... 

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa  In this, the second and last in the blog series on East Africa’s growth and prospects for 2025 and beyond, I will taking a... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Modicon Edge I/O NTS product... 

Life-science and clinical research company Thermo Fisher Scientific, Department of Health entity the South African Medical Research Council and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation... 

South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 

Financial services firm Nedbank Group has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator iKhokha in an all-cash deal for about R1.65-billion. The acquisition will see iKhokha... 

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have Generative AI (GenAI)... 

In the world of materials handling, transfer chute design is often underestimated - sometimes with costly consequences. While it may seem like a simple task, it is in fact one of the most complex... 

By: Dr Wongiwe Ludidi, Senior Manager - Talent, Learning and Culture, Sub-Saharan Africa The gender pay gap, stereotypes related to race and gender, imposter syndrome and unconscious bias are... 

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery in the Eastern Cape with its recent expansion into a new facility in Gqeberha. Strategically positioned to better... 

The world’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has joined mining and metals advocacy group ICMM as its twenty-fifth company member.  In line with the ICMM’s member... 

By: Wesgro CEO - Wrenelle Stander What if we stopped seeing waste as something to discard, and started recognising it as a resource we haven’t fully unlocked? 

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) returns to Sydney in 2025 with a broader audience and bolder ambitions, catering for decision-makers and key personnel across the... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George is leading a South African delegation attending the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee... 

Paper and pulp producing group Sappi Southern Africa has announced that the Competition Commission has approved its sale of the Lomati Sawmill, in Mpumalanga, to another South African group,... 

Financial services firm 27four and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to unlocking South Africa’s full economic potential through the... 

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has reiterated its plans to launch the BLSA Reform Tracker – a publicly available online tool that tracks government reforms, assesses... 

Telecommunications group MTN Business has partnered with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Gauteng Region, as part of its commitment to strengthening local businesses that form the... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties has been awarded three new Net Zero Carbon Level 2: Building and Occupant Emissions (Measured) certifications by nonprofit the... 

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 

Takealot Group has launched Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a standalone business unit that integrates the group's logistics, courier, on-demand, supply chain and international freight... 

VEGA, a global leader in sensor manufacturing, is dedicated to delivering reliable and precise measurement solutions for demanding chemical environments. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and... 

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 

Valves are indispensable components in the design and operation of chemical and petrochemical systems, as their role is central to ensuring process stability, safety and regulatory compliance, says... 

Metals and technologies supplier SMS group in June announced a partnership with US-based metal innovation and technologies company The Systems Group, to deliver safer, more sustainable and... 

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 

In the drive to decarbonise chemical production, some of the most promising solutions come from unexpected places, says independent emerging technologies research company IDTechEx, adding that... 

This week we profile Serge Sacre, CEO of L’Oréal South Africa, a cosmetics company offering beauty products across skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance