Opposition parties have reacted to South Africa’s 0.1% GDP increase in the first quarter, with ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters laying blame for the dismal growth on the Government of... 

This June, the first group of five KSB Group employees will complete their final Adult Education and Training (AET) lesson in literacy and numeracy. This marks an important achievement – not just... 

South Africa's GDP increased by 0.1% in the first quarter, following an increase of 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry increased by 15.8%,... 

Regulator the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has formally approved three new National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 green hydrogen skills programmes, namely green... 

Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation has, through its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation – a US innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining – secured a... 

South Africa's national mineral research organisation Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating production of manganese ferroalloys using carbon-free... 

The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba 2025 are proud to announce the confirmed participation of a large delegation of exhibitors from Kenya, who will be showcasing their manufacturing... 

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) decreased by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, with the headline PMI remaining in contractionary territory for the seventh consecutive month.   

The South African rand gained some ground against a weaker dollar in early trade on Monday, ahead of a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey for the domestic manufacturing sector and vehicle... 

Since starting production early last year of its high-capacity, modular energy storage solution, the megaTower, South Africa’s largest and oldest lithium battery manufacturer Freedom Won has needed... 

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures 2025 attracted the broadest spectrum of platinum interest amid the highest attendance ever, with a similar top-notch turnout evident at the London Platinum Week that... 

Mining research organisation Mintek and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have formed a partnership to foster innovation, scientific excellence and sustainable progress in South Africa’s... 

Having set the theme for Africa’s largest mining conference as “Stronger together: progress through partnerships”, the organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 have emphasised how... 

Africa’s mining sector stands at a crossroads. With its vast mineral reserves, the continent possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the globe. Given... 

The Simandou iron-ore project has reached a milestone with the unveiling of its first locomotives, ahead of first production by year-end. The unveiling ceremony took place on May 28 at Wabtec’s... 

Coalition the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has approved South African company Resilience Environmental Assurance as the fourth audit firm authorised to conduct independent... 

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has reported that the air cargo sector showed good growth in April. Total air cargo... 

RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a leading provider of industrial product and service solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to the country’s dynamic food and... 

Comprising advanced pivot pin technology, Nord-lock bolting system’s Expander System, on offer from industrial solutions supplier BMG, offers dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug... 

To meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, electric motor manufacturer Hexagon Electrical announced the expansion of its... 

In April, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG announced that its first vertical motor MGL900-5800KW 12P medium-voltage vertical motor successfully rolled off the production... 

Exhibiting its latest technological advancements in the refrigeration sector at this year’s FRIGAIR exhibition – to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre from June 4 to 6 – South African... 

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the inaugural Industrial... 

The City of Cape Town has added 86 000 jobs in a year, reaching a record level of 1.827-million people now in jobs – this according to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) Quarterly Labour Force... 

Nissan has announced that it will close seven plants out of a global network of 17 manufacturing sites, with 20 000 jobs on the line. It is not clear if the South Africa operation will be affected. 

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE showcased its various innovative automation solutions at the thirteenth Africa Automation Technology Fair, which was held at Gallagher... 

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 

Volkswagen Group Africa has entered the commissioning phase for the production of the Tera. 

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, has launched its new R32-million industrial fan production facility, in Germiston,... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric With the global smart manufacturing market anticipated to grow from USD 233.33 billion in 2024 to USD 479.17... 

Energy equipment manufacturing company GE Vernova caught up with Engineering News on the sidelines of Enlit Africa 2025 in Cape Town to discuss the role that GE Vernova plays in the global energy... 

For South Africa’s high-energy sectors, such as manufacturing, food processing, commercial estates, industrial operations and hospitality, energy is more than just a line item. It is a growing risk. 

Irrigation solutions supplier Agrico is proud to announce that it is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new extrusion line capable of producing rigid PVC pipe up to 800... 

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric is inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions for its 2025 Go Green... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has officially opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting... 

By: Murray Crow, Managing Director of Kwikot A Critical Juncture for Mining Energy Management  

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure today announced the launch of the Vertiv™ PowerSwitch 7000, a next-generation static transfer switch that strengthens... 

Nissan Motor Co, facing a huge loan repayment wall next year, is seeking to raise more than ¥1-trillion ($7-billion) from debt and asset sales to keep operations on track, according to documents... 

South African manufacturer, repairer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, ACTOM says it has debuted a breakthrough in renewable-energy integration with its localised... 

Metal Work Pneumatic, a global leader in pneumatic and electric components for industrial automation, is set to unveil the latest addition to its product portfolio at the upcoming KZN Industrial... 

With most forklifts now powered by lithium-ion batteries – due to their superior efficiency, longer lifespan and faster charging times compared to traditional lead-acid batteries – users can...