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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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... 


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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Bulk emulsion developed for dynamic water
2nd May 2025

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, blasting solutions and explosives company BME has developed Innovex 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging... 


Apophenia
2nd May 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

There is a belief that things – especially bad things – happen in threes, which both my grandmothers swore by. However, sceptics see this as mere superstition rooted in cognitive bias, where we... 


Joburg to revitalise wholesale fresh produce market after WUWM conference
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will host the forty-fourth World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, from May 14 to 16. Following the conference, the... 


TIA strategic partnerships and stakeholder relations GM Tandokazi Nquma-Moyo
TIA attracts partnerships for Industry Matching Fund
30th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Since its launch, the Industry Matching Fund (IMF) – launched by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) – has attracted... 


Michelle Fick, Business Unit Development Manager for Concrete Aesthetics at Chryso Southern Africa
Chryso enhances the aesthetic impact of concrete
30th April 2025

With growing demand for buildings that are not only functional but also visually striking, Chryso is helping customers reshape the face of concrete. Driven by technological advancements and a... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


Rio-Carb Appoints Scott Cooke as New Sales Manager to Accelerate Growth and Deliver Customer-Focused Solutions
30th April 2025

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s market leader in Chromium Carbide wear solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Cooke as its new Sales Manager, effective 1st of February 2025 marking an... 


Mintek launches Grad Hackathon for scientists under 35 at Mintek-Sci
29th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 


Engen brings excitement to Nampo 2025 – Meet the Bokke and stand a chance to win fuel for a year!
Engen brings excitement to Nampo 2025 – Meet the Bokke and stand a chance to win fuel for a year!
29th April 2025

Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor Nampo Harvest Day, taking place from 13–16 May 2025 at Nampo Park, Bothaville. With... 


Africa Rail 2025: Shaping the Future of Rail in Africa this May
29th April 2025

Africa Rail 2025 is set to redefine the future of rail across Africa. On 13-14 May 2025, the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg will transform into a leading gathering of 5,000+... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
DPWI to set up Office of the Engineer-General South Africa soon
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will be pressing ahead with setting up the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa as soon as possible, Public Works and Infrastructure... 


The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
29th April 2025

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 


Data explosion is reshaping Data Centres, and SA must move fast
Data explosion is reshaping Data Centres, and SA must move fast
29th April 2025

The ever-increasing volumes of data being generated and processed globally is driving a change in data strategies and rapid evolution in data centres, as organisations grapple with the challenge of... 


Continent needs Africa-centred credit rating ecosystem
25th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African countries need an Africa-centred credit rating ecosystem that supports fair, accurate and forward-looking assessments of Africa’s economies, UN Under-Secretary-General and Economic... 


DRDGOLD's 130th anniversary celebration at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
DRDGOLD stronger than ever as it hits 130-year mark at time of sky-high gold pricing
25th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Friday, April 25, marked the remarkable 130th anniversary of the uninterrupted listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of South Africa's resilient gold producer, DRDGOLD. Born out of the gold... 


Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
CSIR, Necsa sign MoU to collaborate on R&D
25th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to collaborate on research and... 


A generic image of a gold assay and grade shell interpretation
Leveraging data, machine learning tools for efficient processes
25th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Technological innovations, particularly in the data and machine learning space, are pivotal in addressing the increasing global demand for critical minerals, highlights geoscience software company... 


An image of the GSI S.A.T. system
Gas safety solution improves metal fabrication processes
25th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Faulty gas equipment in industrial operations puts the health and safety of workers at high risk while posing threats to the site, such as damage to infrastructure, owing to the drastic nature of... 


An image of a metalworker on site
Solutions provider exhibits innovations in Italy
25th April 2025

Leading filtration solutions manufacturer Donaldson provides reinforced units and ATEX-certified solutions for the safe handling of combustible dust, helping manufacturers optimise operations while... 


A picture of a woman standing at a podium at the 2024 World Biogas Summit
Three simultaneous events to draw biogas elite
25th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

With three biogas-related events to be held in the same metropolitan area, this year’s World Biogas Summit promises to bring together “movers and shakers” from across the global anaerobic digestion... 


AGL Terminals docks in Cape Town
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, have announced that they have started operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, at the Port of Cape Town, following the... 


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SLG’s strategic vision for securing South Africa’s energy future
25th April 2025

For over two decades, piped gas trader SLG has built a reputation as a forward-thinking leader in South Africa’s energy sector. As the company marks 23 years of operation, it leverages this... 


SANDF soldiers
Portfolio committee concerned about Department of Defence’s strategy, budget constraints
24th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has raised concerns that the ongoing budgetary constraints experienced by the Department of Defence (DoD) will result in the ongoing decline... 


Why AI is Both a Risk and a Priority Defence Tool
24th April 2025

Cyber security in the age of AI is a key topic for the forthcoming Security Summit, to be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg. As AI transforms both the digital threat landscape and the tools we use... 


An image of copper cathode from the DRC
Report reveals trends shaping Southern Africa’s trade potential
24th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, end-to-end solutions provider Reload Logistics has released an industry outlook report, 'Unlocking Southern... 


South Africa urgently needs an independent water and sanitation regulator - Awsisa
24th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa needs an independent water and sanitation regulator to drive accountability, attract investment and improve service delivery in South Africa, as success stories in other countries have... 


Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
24th April 2025

By: Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild South Africa's construction industry is being shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities. Trends such as addressing skilled labour shortages, embracing... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
24th April 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... 


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