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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... 


An image of a modular building at the Uitkomst Colliery
Mobile solutions improve mining education, training
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In providing prefabricated and modular buildings, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various installations at several mining operations in South Africa, where modular buildings... 


An image of a 3D model of the wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant, designed and completed by WEC Water
Water treatment solution reduces complexities at mine
9th May 2025

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 


A lady with a clipboard in front of the integrated solar inverter and transformer developed by Actom in conjunction with Sungrow
Platinum sponsor to awe Enlit attendees
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 


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... 


Customs in a clean age
9th May 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

If you are involved in the renewable energy value chain – specifically the solar PV value chain, wind energy value chain, and battery energy storage system (BESS) value chain – then your... 


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... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 


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... 


Qatar Airways to introduce Starlink connectivity on some Cape Town flights
7th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global airline Qatar Airways has announced that, with effect from June 1 this year, one of its seven weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town will be operated by a Boeing 777, instead of the usual... 


Redefining non-invasive temperature measurement
Redefining non-invasive temperature measurement
7th May 2025

iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 provides accuracy and response time comparable to invasive temperature measurement. The non-invasive thermometer iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 by Endress+Hauser can be used... 


Decentral Energy, Blockpower build solar power system for 240 houses in KwaZulu-Natal estate
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business energy solutions company Decentral Energy and offgrid energy solutions company Blockpower have commissioned a fully offgrid 828 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with a 2 MWh battery... 


Iamgold affirms 2025 output guidance as Côté ramps up
Iamgold affirms 2025 output guidance as Côté ramps up
7th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Iamgold has reaffirmed its full-year production guidance after posting solid first-quarter results, citing strong performance at its new Côté mine, in Canada, and an expected uplift... 


The Diavik solar plant
Diavik diamond mine shines with TSM environmental excellence award
7th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s... 


Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
5th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to... 


A Condra portal crane
Single Crane solution for Ngwadini
5th May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) A single, purpose-built Condra top gantry crane is to service Ngwadini Dam, currently under construction as part of the Lower uMkhomazi bulk water supply project, KwaZulu-Natal,... 


VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
2nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
The newly launched specialised Gates belting is designed to enhance performance and durability of farming machinery
Advanced, flexible belting enhances agriculture efficiencies
2nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial solutions supplier BMG’s agricultural division has extended its portfolio of belting to include newly launched specialised Gates belting, designed to enhance performance and durability... 


The Nordex N175/6.X turbine installed in Santow, Germany
Nordex Energy launches its most powerful wind turbine yet
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa has confirmed the market readiness of the N175/6.X, which the company says is its most powerful onshore wind turbine so far. This follows the Nordex... 


Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
29th April 2025

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 


A Sandvik CH430 cone crusher has been installed at AfriSam’s Rheebok Quarry to improve efficiency, product consistency and energy consumption
AfriSam upgrades Rheebok Quarry with Sandvik CH430 crusher
29th April 2025

AfriSam has enhanced its Rheebok Quarry operation with the installation of a high-capacity Sandvik CH430 cone crusher from Sandvik Rock Processing. The upgrade ensures reliable safe production with... 


Jansen potash project
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational mining company BHP has reported the first stage of the project is 66% and the second stage 8%. 


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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... 


UNDERGROUND SHIFT
Karowe's openpit operations (seen here) will continue until 2026, after which mining will shift predominantly to underground operations
Diamond miner refocuses underground project management
25th April 2025 By: Donna Slater

In the ongoing development of its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation has terminated its engineering, procurement and construction management... 


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Cape Town’s R8.5bn water plan moves to tap seawater and wastewater
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 


Diagram of Metso electric anode weighing and casting machine
Fully electric anode weighing and casting machine improves accuracy and performance
24th April 2025

A new solution aimed at addressing the needs of the copper processing industry uses the latest Outotec casting control system with self-diagnostic and machine intelligence capabilities to help... 


Image of the Schletter Creator planning tool
Advanced photovoltaic planning tool
24th April 2025

A revamped planning tool has been launched by global solar mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group. The browser-based Schletter Creator allows users to design PV systems for any roof shape or... 


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... 


As load shedding remains a reality in SA, microgrids can manage backup energy systems effectively and efficiently
As load shedding remains a reality in SA, microgrids can manage backup energy systems effectively and efficiently
23rd April 2025

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader at Schneider Electric Load shedding remains a significant challenge in South Africa, making backup systems such as solar panels,... 


Solar & battery LEGAL COMPLIANCE in community living schemes
Solar & battery LEGAL COMPLIANCE in community living schemes
23rd April 2025

Plugged in and playing by the legal compliance rules When sectional title schemes go solar 


RareX, Iluka establish consortium to develop project in Kenya
22nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed RareX has entered into a consortium agreement with Australian miner Iluka Resources to apply for the Mrima Hill rare earth/niobium/phosphate/manganese project licence, in Kenya. RareX... 


VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
21st April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


DEON DE KOCK
Reunert sees growth opportunities in South Africa’s broader energy infrastructure sector
Transmission roll-out drives local solutions demand
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned power utility Eskom’s ambitious plan to expand South Africa’s transmission network, which includes the roll-out of 14 000 km of new power lines over the next decade, is expected to... 


BEST PRACTICES
Energy Group is adapting best practices and engaging with stakeholders to lay the groundwork for their future deployment
BESS key to stabilising grid
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial clean energy projects specialist Energy Group is focusing on the development of battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions to address grid instability and arbitrage opportunities in... 


INTELLIGENCE
MOVI-C combined with DriveRadar enables intelligent condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, helping businesses optimise performance and minimise unplanned downtime
Company continues AI, automation drive
18th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As industries increasingly embrace industrial automation and artificial intelligence, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is well-positioned to support its clients with a suite... 


A photo of an Aaachen High Sheer Reactor installed at a tailings facility to extract more resources from tailings
Technology advances tailings reclamation
18th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

Aachen High Shear Reactor technology, predominantly used in the gold extraction process, has grown in popularity, as evidenced by commercial minerals processing and metallurgical testwork company... 


Anesu Gwata smiling, green background, white shirt
IPP shares project development insights after 15 yrs in sector
18th April 2025

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the growth of its commercial and industrial renewable energy space is a good blueprint for the... 


Image of RWE bubble curtain
Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, UK
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational energy company RWE has been working with Hydrotechnik Offshore to successfully introduce an innovative underwater noise-abatement technology, known as a bubble curtain, for offshore... 


Image of gold nuggets
Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A total of $32-million is budgeted for exploration at the Back River gold district in 2025, of which $21-million is allocated to the Goose project.  


Image of third model preparations at the Kariega plant
Volkswagen Kariega manufacturing plant upgrade, South Africa – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Volkswagen has announced that its Kariega plant will spend the next four weeks installing and upgrading facilities across its production areas. 


Sola Group executive director Dom Wills
Opinion: The superpower driving the future of low-carbon electricity
16th April 2025

In this opinion article, Sola Group executive director Dom Wills discusses how the modularity that has underpinned the rapid growth of solar PV, is also driving the sharp fall in battery costs. He... 


Preparations for the third model inside VW's Kariega plant
VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
16th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


Image of Danfoss onboard charger
Fast battery charging benefits off-highway applications
15th April 2025

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the production launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off (ePTO). Initially designed for on-highway applications it is currently in... 


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