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Image of The Fynbos biolithic development
The Fynbos biolithic development, South Africa – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lurra Capital has completed the demolition of the existing building at the site. 


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Hout Bay harbour upgrade, South Africa
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The upgrade will include a new fish-processing and -packaging facility. 


Sanral to start N3 Westville to Paradise Valley upgrade
4th September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) will start major construction and upgrades on the N3 between the Westville viaduct and the Paradise Valley interchange on October 1. The... 


Unlocking the puzzle: Decoding the world of DMP with OMRON
4th September 2023

Direct Part Marks (DPM) are the intricate language of industry – codes, symbols, and text etched or printed directly onto parts, defying the limitations of labels. Often taking the form of Data... 


Atlas Copco’s S2+ LED solar-powered light tower - a bright, clean, silent solution
1st September 2023

Powered by a renewable energy source i.e. solar radiation, the HiLight S2+ LED light tower from Atlas Copco consumes zero fuel and emits zero emissions and zero noise.  Compared with traditional... 


A rendering of The Fynbos development once completed
R1.2bn Fynbos development set to be Africa’s first biophilic building
31st August 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction on The Fynbos development is set for completion at the end of next year, with the first apartments ready for occupation in early 2025. The R1.2-billion building is located in Bree... 


Eskom Power lines
Electricity purchased from IPPs will be cheaper than Eskom – City Power
25th August 2023 By: News24Wire

City Power claims it will have a slightly lower tariff for Johannesburg residents after procuring electricity from four independent power producers. The entity said two of the four IPPs still had... 


the cooling towers and stacks with smoke pluming out the top
Refurbishment under way at Kriel
25th August 2023 By: Halima Frost

Thermal solutions specialist Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) is working with State-owned power utility Eskom on the refurbishment of two natural draught cooling towers at its Kriel power station, in... 


A solar and battery powered microgrid developed and built by Eskom at the Swartkop dam in the Northern Cape
Microgrid roll-out gaining traction
25th August 2023 By: Halima Frost

After the successful commissioning of State-owned power utility Eskom’s third microgrid, at the Swartkop dam, in the Northern Cape, the company aims to launch its next two microgrids at Nomalengena... 


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Women crucial to growth, innovation
25th August 2023

South Africa's National Women’s Day, commemorated yearly on August 9, celebrates women’s achievements, raising awareness on the challenges women face, and determining ways of achieving gender... 


The above image depicts the AI-based mine safety system enables real-time monitoring of worker safety, emergency messaging, and data analysis, allowing mine operators to take proactive safety measures
Automating mines improves safety
18th August 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Tungsten provider Almonty Industries has partnered Korean communications provider Korea Telecom to create the Mining Safety DX system. As the “last man standing in the West when it came to... 


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Valuer numbers need boosting to avoid possible crisis
4th August 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

South Africa has fewer than 1 500 registered professionals in residential and commercial property valuation, and fewer than 650 valuer candidates; this demonstrates that property valuation is an... 


An image of a slipform paver for concrete roads
Concrete offers sustainability, resilience for road construction
4th August 2023

Sustainable and resilient concrete roads are critical in supporting sustainable infrastructure development. Building durable roads should be balanced with minimising the carbon emissions throughout... 


BELite Technologies
BELite Technologies
4th August 2023

BELite Technologies was established in 2009 by its holding company Battery Electric to assist with the need for more efficient lighting solutions for the underground mining industry. The company... 


The superiority of John Deere’s 770G/GP and 772G/GP motor graders
The superiority of John Deere’s 770G/GP and 772G/GP motor graders
4th August 2023

When you think of high-quality construction equipment, one name that frequently tops the list is John Deere, a world-renowned brand that consistently delivers industry-leading innovation. Two... 


Awards honour and celebrate the supply chain profession in Africa
Awards honour and celebrate the supply chain profession in Africa
1st August 2023

The winners of the second annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg attended by more than 220 supply chain practitioners from across the continent.... 


Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence: BEKA Schréder’s Milestone Anniversary
Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence: BEKA Schréder’s Milestone Anniversary
1st August 2023

BEKA Schréder, Africa’s leading manufacturer of luminaires and glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles, is thrilled to commemorate their remarkable 45-year journey in the lighting industry.... 


Artists impression of the Bayside Mall
Bayside Mall redevelopment project, South Africa
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The redevelopment will introduce new retail choices, a revamped food court, improved shopper flows and better access to the centre. 


Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron's Cape Town refinery explosion
21st July 2023 By: Reuters

A South African inquest found preliminary evidence that five people, including unit operators and a shift team leader, were "negligent" and caused a deadly explosion at Astron Energy's Cape Town... 


a photo of hundreds of cars inside the Northgate Dome which is now the showroom for WeBuyCars in the north of Johannesburg
Firm rolls out sustainability project
21st July 2023

Second-hand vehicle buying and selling company WeBuyCars has successfully executed various sustainability solutions across its showrooms nationally, including the adoption of light-emitting diode... 


An aerial shot of the Blue Crane shopping centre at night well lit by all of the BEKA Schréder SOLARPOLE Lighting systems whch have been installed in the parking area
Solar installation lights way for shoppers
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder completed the supply of a solar streetlight installation for a shopping centre in Alberton, Gauteng. A total of 24 BEKA Schréder... 


An image at night of a greenhouse growing plants that is glowing pink owing to the red LED lights inside
Light manufacturer expands range
21st July 2023

Global lighting solutions manufacturer ams OSRAM bolstered its horticultural lighting offerings in June, announcing the addition of two new products. The company continues to provide important... 


a hallway with lights across the length and breadth of the structure which are lower energy LED lights installed by Infinite Blue Energy at two older buildings in the Johannesburg CBD
Lighting provider upgrades two buildings
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

Lighting solutions provider Infinite Blue Energy (IBE) has successfully completed the conversion of outdated lighting solutions to new energy efficient lighting technologies at two older buildings... 


Genlux Lighting
Examining the hype around solar highmast solutions: Are they a real solution or just political grandstanding?
21st July 2023

Loadshedding has residences, businesses and even municipalities scouring to find affordable solutions that can provide relief from the dark of night. With the focus on municipalities, this means... 


Magnitech light
Magnitech: Pioneers in advanced lighting solutions
21st July 2023

Setting the gold standard since 1969, Magnitech has consistently transformed lighting within the mining and engineering sectors. Our distinguished reputation stems from our commitment to innovative... 


Victor Industrial Image
Make the right connection
21st July 2023

Boksburg-based Victor Industrial Equipment (VIE)  has been supplying electrical connectors for underground and open-pit mining ever since its foundation in 1979. VIE is also a distributor for LED... 


FUCHS wins Net Zero Submission category in GBCSA Leadership Awards
20th July 2023

The new FUCHS Isando head office has been certified as net zero carbon FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has clinched an accolade from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) Leadership Awards... 


BEKA Schréder OPTIWAY low-power light-emitting diode bulkhead on a white background
Local manufacturer lights up DRC mine
14th July 2023

The Kipushi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been illuminated using an underground lighting solution made possible by South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder.... 


Making LPG accessible to underserved communities is one of the ways to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis
12th July 2023

The International Energy Agency estimates that the number of people without access increased in 2020 for the first time since 2013 in Sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa, approximately 5 million of... 


Launch of Solar Post Top Luminaire
Launch of Solar Post Top Luminaire
11th July 2023

BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the launch of their new decorative solar post top luminaire, the SOZELLA! The SOZELLA solar post top luminaire provides a modern design with clean lines using... 


Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential
Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential
10th July 2023 By: Reuters

New electric vehicles from Tesla and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content, changes that could limit demand growth for the metal as the next-generation of EVs... 


Edging towards sustainable business benefits
30th June 2023

By Rohan De Beer, Secure Power Channel Manager, Southern Africa Region at Schneider Electric Organisations are increasingly moving workloads to the network edge. According to report from... 


Sun City installs 1.4 MW solar PV system
28th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Holiday resort Sun City has installed a R16-million, grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system, rated at 1.4 MW, to reduce electricity consumption from the national grid. The system constitutes 2... 


Actom CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Actom takes over manufacturing facility in Kenya
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Electrical equipment and services supplier Actom will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric as part of Actom’s... 


South African design as you’ve never seen it before. Together for the first time, experience 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg from 3 to 6 August 2023
26th June 2023

For the first time ever, two vanguards of South African creativity — Design Joburg and 100% Design Africa — are coming together for one must-see showcase of the future of South African design,... 


Community Solar Lighting Project  
26th June 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED solar lighting highmast solution as part of a Seriti community solar lighting project to the Siyanqoba and Klarinet communities in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga... 


WeBuyCars rolls out sustainability project across its showrooms
23rd June 2023

The importance of sustainability is being increasingly recognised by consumers and businesses alike. Tapping into this mandate, WeBuyCars has taken significant steps towards promoting eco-friendly... 


Solar Lighting for Shopping Centre Parking Area  
23rd June 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the solar lighting solution to the Blue Crane Ridge Shopping Centre’s parking area. The Blue Crane Ridge Shopping Centre, located in Meyersdal, Alberton, recently... 


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The Schréder ITERRA lighting control solution is suitable for all industrial and large area applications.
Bluetooth lighting solution suitable for industrial applications
23rd June 2023

Remote control solution Schréder ITERRA offers site managers a robust, cost-effective and futureproof platform to run their infrastructure with the utmost flexibility for adapting lighting to any... 


Image of solar panels
Kesses solar generation facility, Kenya – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The solar plant is operational. 


Small businesses are struggling to keep operating during loadshedding
Small businesses need support as they take heavy strain from loadshedding crisis
21st June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Up to 64% of small businesses in South Africa's townships stop operating when there is loadshedding, about 60% have had to reduce employee numbers to survive and about 7% have permanently shut... 


Airbus unit to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell as source of airliner auxiliary power
20th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus’ wholly-owned technology innovation subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, has launched a new demonstrator programme, to test hydrogen fuel cells as sources for... 


The Kesses solar plant and transmission infrastructure
40 MW Kesses solar PV plant in Kenya now operational
20th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The 40 MW Kesses solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, in Kenya, which was built at a cost of $87-million, is now operational. The plant was developed by Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)... 


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