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AMSA steel production plant
Commentators warn AMSA bailout will fail without industrial policy overhaul
18th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) purported petition to government for R3.1-billion to bail out its struggling long-steel operations would be a waste of money, unless accompanied... 


From left: BI marketing manager Jan Saayman; Köbo business development for Southern Africa GM Naigel Pera; BI product management GM Robert Sillis; BI key account sales GM Christian Chipamaunga
Bearings International relaunches its chain solutions
18th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Power transmission and bearings supplier Bearings International (BI) has relaunched its BI chain offering, with an emphasis on refining its strategy and strengthening relationships with strategic... 


The pilot project at Strandfontein
Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites
18th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


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Opening the market for South Africa’s informal service sector
18th March 2025

In an effort to integrate South Africa’s informal businesses into the formal economy, an app has been created to help connect skilled informal workers such as electricians, plumbers, and... 


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New heavy duty hose pump for demanding mining applications
18th March 2025

A new heavy-duty pump has been engineered specifically for the mining and construction sectors with increased safety features and improved durability. The Bredel hose pump, part of Watson-Marlow... 


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Compact excavator range launched
18th March 2025

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 


RMB Ventures empowers Aurex for unprecedented scale in the energy sector
17th March 2025

The energy sector contributes 15% of South Africa’s GDP, but not all revenue from energy-based projects stays within the economy.  Many South African energy players lack the scale, balance sheet,... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela delivers resilient performance, reports 16% y/y revenue increase
17th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Johannesburg- and London-listed Thungela Resources delivered a resilient performance for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The company reports that full-year export saleable production... 


Saving energy and money: What's driving the IE3 motor revolution?
17th March 2025

How new MEPS regulations can benefit businesses that rely on electric motors The International Efficiency 3 (IE3) motor standard will soon become South Africa's legal minimum standard, mandating... 


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Western Cape could start exporting renewable power by 2032
14th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape government says it remains on track to reach its target of generating 5 700 MW of its own energy by 2035, and could even become a net exporter of renewable energy by 2032. Premier... 


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Compact excavators offer versatility in tough conditions
14th March 2025

Compact excavators are widely deployed as versatile multitool carriers in South and sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors, and Wacker Neuson notes that its... 


Bowen Coking Coal narrows half-year loss
Bowen Coking Coal narrows half-year loss
14th March 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal has reported a significantly improved financial performance for the first half of 2025, narrowing its loss to A$8.7-million, a substantial reduction from a... 


The Top 5 Vibration Testing Systems
The Top 5 Vibration Testing Systems
14th March 2025

Your company could make bridge components, military equipment or airplane parts. Every situation where vibration testing is necessary represents an opportunity to improve durability, resilience and... 


Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Catalyst Metals on Friday announce the successful achievement of first stoping ore at its Plutonic East mine, marking a milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion within the Plutonic... 


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Sintech
14th March 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


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Local supply chains crucial to promoting food security
14th March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strengthening local supply chains is critical to ensuring food security and economic resilience, and sourcing materials and services locally not only reduces supply chain disruptions but also... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


Stefan Babatchev, chief project engineer at Condra
Stefan Babatchev
14th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Stefan Babatchev, chief project engineer at Condra, a manufacturer of cranes, hoists and material handling equipment 


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John Deere’s advanced telematics system offers real-time connectivity
14th March 2025

John Deere’s JDLink and Operations Center gives machine operators and owners a competitive edge in ensuring that machines operate optimally, reducing downtime and costs while optimising... 


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Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 


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Trade war blueprint
14th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

US President Donald Trump’s recently published trade policy agenda leaves absolutely no room for nuance. Not even the tiniest crack has been left to allow light to be shed on the possible... 


Delba Electrical
How Delba Electrical helps clients improve motor efficiency
14th March 2025

The role of energy efficiency in electrical rotating machine repairs At Delba Electrical, energy efficiency is a key focus. As a leader in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating... 


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Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant, China – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine major contracts have been signed for the construction of units 1 and 2 of the project. 


Alphamin's Bisie tin mine
Alphamin temporarily stops mining at Bisie as DRC conflict continues
13th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has advised that it will temporarily cease mining at the Bisie tin mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amid conflict in the country. Insurgent... 


Auto industry body warns that VAT increase will undermine economic recovery, auto production
Auto industry body warns that VAT increase will undermine economic recovery, auto production
13th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council warns that the value added tax (VAT) increases, as presented in the Budget this week, will place “an overwhelming burden on household spending, reduce... 


South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
13th March 2025

As South Africa marks National Water Week (20 - 26 March 2025) and World Water Day (22 March 2025), citizens are urged to use water sparingly and support initiatives aimed at conserving the... 


Cesa CEO Chris Campbell.
Translating intentions in Budget into infrastructure development reliant on a concrete plan - Cesa
13th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has highlighted the need for a concrete plan of action to translate the intentions set out in the Budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, on... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
13th March 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy... 


Image of empty Lesotho Highlands tunnel at the Ash River Outfall near Clarens, in South Africa
Lesotho Tunnel reopening delayed by three weeks amid technical challenges
13th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The reopening of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel has been delayed by three weeks, owing to maintenance work delays experienced in the Delivery Tunnel South, in Lesotho. The critical tunnel, which... 


Accidents at giant Rio Tinto project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry
Accidents at giant Rio Tinto project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry
12th March 2025 By: Reuters

A routine night shift ended in tragedy for Alseny Camara. The 32-year-old was working for a Chinese subcontractor building a railway to reach Simandou - the world's largest new iron mining... 


How climate change puts SA’s water at risk, and why PPPs can help
12th March 2025

The impacts of climate change on South Africa’s fresh water resources are becoming increasingly apparent, and without urgent interventions, new infrastructure models and private participation, the... 


A cable spooling line at the new YOA factory
YOA launches larger optical fibre cable factory at Dube TradePort
11th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Fibre-optic cable manufacturer Yangtze Optics Africa (YOA) Cable officially opened its new 14 000 m2 optical fibre factory in the Dube TradePort, in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, on March 11. The... 


 Inpakt Group MD Nishara Naidoo talks to Engineering News at Propak Africa 2025 in Johannesburg.
Inpakt Group expanding services to wider manufacturing audience
11th March 2025

Packaging machinery expert Inpakt Group prides itself as a global turnkey packaging solutions provider. With more than 40 years of combined experience in designing, building and managing projects... 


Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage:  Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
11th March 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Chemical storage facilities, whether for raw materials, intermediates, or final products, pose significant measurement challenges due to the variety of stored substances.... 


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Joburg Water disconnects customers owing over R2.7m
11th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following the start of a Level 1 Disconnections Drive on Monday, Johannesburg Water has disconnected 15 customers that collectively owe the utility more than R2.7-million. The customers reside in... 


Engineering News speaks to SEW-EURODRIVE business development electronics manager Willem Strydom at Propak Africa in Johannesburg.
SEW-EURODRIVE improving efficiency in printing, packaging industries
11th March 2025

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE showcased its latest automation and digitalisation solutions at Propak Africa 2025, with a strong focus on its MOVI-C modular automation... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (left) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
New ferroalloy technology pilot results ‘looking great’, Merafe presentation hears
10th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally... 


AMSA's Newcastle Works
Committee bemoans lack of govt communication amid AMSA longs wind-down
10th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As talks intensified earlier this year between primary steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and government to mitigate the impacts of AMSA’s wind-down of its longs business, the Select... 


How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
10th March 2025

By: Franc Gray - co-founder of Glint, a solar subscription platform With Eskom tariffs having risen 182% in the last five years and set to continue to rise, many South African homeowners and... 


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