The promise of change or revolution in technology is a standard promise made by mobile phone companies each time they release a new model. Tech trends are generally accelerating because 86.34% of... 

As part of their recent State visit, Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, along with their delegation and South African State dignitaries, visited lighting manufacturer Beka Schréder’s head... 

Mining companies need to approach environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles on a truth and reconciliation footing and be honest about where they are on a scale of one to 10, says... 

The electrical system that we had 50 years ago is effectively the one that existed in 1973. It is startling to me to realise that this is 50 years ago; however, such is the case. The electrical... 

Having pioneered the installation of meteorological measurement masts (met masts) at various locations to assess the wind data in Mpumalanga, almost immediately upon setting up offices in South... 

Nearly all South Africans (who are fortunate enough) now own load-shedding gadgets and appliances of various kinds – whether it is rechargeable lighting and light bulbs, gas cookers, heaters and... 

UK State development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has announced that it is committing €20-million to the Meridiam Group’s TURF (The Urban Resilience Fund), which is... 

Earlier this month, multinational brewing company Heineken South Africa spearheaded the launch of an initiative, Taverns of the Future, at The Spot 1818 in Phiri, Soweto.  The Spot 1818 is one of... 

In an effort to mitigate the effects of interrupted power and ensure business sustainability, Rand-Air has added efficient energy storage systems to its hire fleet, delivering a clean energy hybrid... 

As Fujifilm South Africa celebrates its tenth anniversary in the country, the technology group has unveiled a new head office in Sandton. Marking a new chapter for the company’s presence in South... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for the new Netcare Alberton Hospital, located in the south of Johannesburg. Due to capacity constraints which made it impossible... 

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties has broken ground on Phase 2 of Trade Park, a prime industrial park in the Mount Edgecombe industrial precinct in KwaZulu-Natal, north of Durban. This R180-million... 

Ongoing loadshedding has put significant pressure on the South African building industry, as productivity can be affected if companies do not have backup power or reliable alternative lighting... 

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied the light-emitting diode (LED) lighting solution for the new auditorium at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus of tertiary institute Tshwane University of... 

Photographic and imaging company Fujifilm South Africa has officially opened its new local head office, located at 18 Holt street, in Sandton, Johannesburg. The opening of the newly built building... 

Zoom Fibre has installed a number of what it calls ‘smart poles’ at various sites across the Saldanha Bay municipality (SBM). Fibre is about more than just connecting to the Internet, explains Zoom... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for Milnerton High School’s Cricket/Rugby field, situated in Cape Town, Western Cape. The prestigious sporting school in Cape Town needed a... 

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties has launched its newly revamped landmark office property at The Place at 1 Sandton Drive in Sandton Central, and its own Gauteng head office, which is in the... 

Upgraded security, improved grid integration, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Those are just some of the trends identified by David Minnis, Huawei Senior Solution Director... 

At this time of automated, centrally-managed and smart control in South Africa’s building construction industry, Building Management Systems (BMS) plays a lead role as a computer-based approach to... 

A Solar lighting solution installed on glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles, supplied by BEKA Schréder, have been donated to the Tshinapfene Village in Limpopo, South Africa. The project... 

Stellenbosch, 9 February 2023; After almost six years of extensive planning, protracted pandemic delays and a stringent development approval process, the Newinbosch neighbourhood is ready to... 

AfriSam is the long-standing leader of sustainable construction materials manufacturing in South Africa, having reduced its carbon emissions by 33% since 1990, leading the pack in South Africa to... 

The multi-award winning Moladi Building System is enabling houses and other structures of a superior quality to be built in record time and at a fraction of the cost of conventional building... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for the new auditorium at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Gauteng Province. TUT is the largest... 

By John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been hailed as the ‘ultimate disruptor’, with companies from all sectors excited about its potential to fully... 

As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the... 

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has highlighted the potential of strategic public-private partnerships (PPP) to ensure the proper management and maintenance of State-owned healthcare... 

By Mpho Dipela, Director and Shareholder of Royale Energy                                       South Africa is heavily dependent on imported fuel. As an oil company, Royale Energy is aware of the... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for Alvi’s Drift new wine cellar. Alvi’s Drift is located in Scherpenheuwel, about 20km south of Worcester in the Western Cape... 

The Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) has confirmed that its large mining and industrial members have a 4 GW-plus pipeline of generation projects that can be connected to the grid over the next... 

Consumers often associate the month of December with bonuses, thirteenth cheques, and generous spirits. But, for retailers, peak shopping periods hopefully translate into more sales. An innovative... 

Consumers often associate the month of December with bonuses, thirteenth cheques, and generous spirits. But, for retailers, peak shopping periods hopefully translate into more sales. An innovative... 

When it comes to protecting life and property there is no room to compromise. You need a partner that can support you with tried and tested products, global capabilities, local expertise, and... 

The Minerals Council South Africa and its members have joined hands with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund to support... 

By George Senzere, solutions architect: Secure Power at Schneider Electric Technology plays an all-important role in how today’s healthcare providers handle resources and manage medical centres.... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have been involved in a heart-warming project where LED luminaires were donated to Matolweni Early Childhood Development Centre in Drayini Village, outside of Idutywa,... 

Legrand’s range of chic Ysalis switches and sockets - known for stylish aesthetics and pristine quality - is now available in black. Ysalis wiring devices were launched locally in 2017, to meet... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution with lighting control for Laerskool Garsfontein’s main sports field and assembly hall in Pretoria, Gauteng. Laerskool Garsfontein,... 

Ten months later and another successful natural draft cooling tower refurbishment under the belt. The scope of this project was similar to that of Cooling Tower 245B, with the replacement of the... 

New universal white light-emitting diode (LED) technology is set to change the way original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) design lighting functions.  This is according to Schneider Electric, that... 

Mining major Anglo American has struck a deal with Queensland-owned energy generator Stanwell to power its steelmaking coal business solely through the use of renewable energy from 2025 onward, as...