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AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
3rd April 2025

As Africa undergoes a rapid industrial transformation, AATF Connect 2025 emerges as the premier platform to showcase innovation, drive collaboration, and spark discussions that will shape the... 


Shaping the future with coated abrasives from Grinding Techniques
Shaping the future with coated abrasives from Grinding Techniques
3rd April 2025

Coated materials play a pivotal role in shaping, refining and perfecting a vast array of materials. From aerospace engineering to furniture craftsmanship, these high-performing abrasives have... 


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Preparing a locomotive main generator field frame before reassembly
Reid & Mitchell up to the challenge to deliver world-class traction excellence
3rd April 2025

High-value electrical rotating equipment manufacturer Reid & Mitchell’s (R&M’s) traction his­tory goes back many years. The busi­ness was formerly owned by multinational conglomerate General... 


The White Mesa uranium mill
US produces most uranium since 2018, EIA says
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

The US produced more uranium concentrate, which is used to fuel nuclear reactors, in the last three months of 2024 than it had in any quarter in the last six years, the US Energy Information... 


US President Donald Trump
Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of 'spiral of doom' for growth
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through markets on Thursday, with the dollar and US stocks among the hardest hit on fears a broadening trade war will spur recession in a... 


Coega, in Nelson Mandela Bay
Experimental SEZ exempt from strict labour laws can demonstrate mass employment model – CDE
2nd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In a society with catastrophic levels of unemployment, special economic zones (SEZs) could move South Africa beyond its current economic paralysis, says independent policy analysis and advocacy... 


Lebogang Maile
Inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference seeks to attract R300bn in development investment pledges
2nd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 3, in Melrose, will focus on public-private infrastructure investment, advanced manufacturing, green and renewable energy, ICT and data... 


Coega mill confident SA can be continent’s green-steel hub
Coega mill confident SA can be continent’s green-steel hub
2nd April 2025

South Africa’s steel production output last year reflects the significant contribution being made by secondary-steel producers to the economy and efforts to curb carbon emissions. While producers... 


The Longonjo project site
Longonjo ore reserve grade increases as project development progresses
2nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has reported that the updated Joint Ore Reserve Committee- (Jorc-) compliant ore reserve grade for its Longonjo rare earth project, in Angola, has increased to 3.04% total... 


In mining and quarrying environments, reliable HVAC systems are essential for ensuring both operator safety and consistent equipment performance
Hidden link between HVAC performance and heavy-duty equipment uptime
2nd April 2025

In the demanding environments of mining and quarrying, equipment reliability is non-negotiable. Often overlooked, however, is the critical contribution that heating, ventilation and air... 


Manufacturers Urged to Act Now Amid Energy Crisis – Inaction Is the Real Risk
Manufacturers Urged to Act Now Amid Energy Crisis – Inaction Is the Real Risk
2nd April 2025

As South Africa’s energy crisis continues to disrupt industries, manufacturers are being urged to take decisive action to secure their energy future. Insights from the recent Africa Energy Indaba... 


Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
1st April 2025

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 


Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
1st April 2025

Today’s industry landscape is fast paced, undoubtedly. And automation is the machine of industry, the epitome of today’s on-the-cusp-of-Industry 5.0 and with it, agility, offering a competitive... 


Image of Altron CEO Werner Kapp
Altron celebrates sixtieth birthday with a call to rebuild Johannesburg
1st April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron, celebrating 60 years of innovation, is calling for the rebuild of Johannesburg and reaffirming its commitment to the city’s future. The technology company, which is showcasing... 


Global air cargo demand registered, in February, its first, although slight, decline since 2023
31st March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has reported that global air cargo demand declined, year-on-year (y-o-y) in February,... 


Image of BMW X3s leaving the Rosslyn plant for the export market
Trade agreements crucial for continued manufacturing in South Africa – BMW SA
31st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (SA) says it cannot over-emphasise the importance of policies such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for the continued success of the German car maker’s... 


Food industry operations – not as simple as flipping a switch
Food industry operations – not as simple as flipping a switch
31st March 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The food industry represents a huge portion of the global economy, expected to reach $9.68 trillion in 2025... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramakgopa, SAWEA welcome Cabinet’s approval of SAREM
28th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 


Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa
Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa
28th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 


Michael Budynkiewicz, group human resources executive at Multotec
Michael Budynkiewicz
28th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Michael Budynkiewicz, group human resources executive at Multotec, a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment 


A brand new Allu Series M crushing bucket in operation on a cola mine
New crushing bucket increases efficiencies
28th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to the global launch of crushing and screening equipment supplier Egelquip’s new coal and ore processing crushing bucket, CEO Brendan Geoghegan highlights how the bucket will... 


Trump’s Lesotho blind spot
28th March 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

US President Donald Trump is no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth. He was at it again earlier this month, describing Lesotho as a country that “nobody has ever heard of” while announcing to... 


Paper punnets with various fruits
The changing landscape of South Africa’s pulp and paper sector
28th March 2025

The South African pulp and paper sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, providing essential materials for packaging, printing and hygiene products, as well as innovative... 


Image of nuclear power plant
Rooppur nuclear power plant, Bangladesh – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The installation of the turbine at Unit 1 has been successfully completed.  


The above image depicts a Valmet Rotor
Increasing availability of pulp drying processes
28th March 2025

Offering a variety of services for the pulp drying process, including workshop reconditioning services, rolls, roll covers as well as roll maintenance and upgrade services, industrial equipment... 


The above image depicts the range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides
Linear motion solutions can enhance efficiency
28th March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

By offering a comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products, industrial equipment and services supplier BMG’s bearings division helps the paper,... 


Image of hydrogen electrolyser
Port Pirie green hydrogen project, Australia – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Physical commodity trading company Trafigura Group has abandoned plans to build the plant. 


Wu Qinjian (left) and Vivi Liu, CEO of Hisense SA (right)
Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg, signing Strategic Cooperation Agreement to accelerate sustainable development in Africa
27th March 2025

As one of the first pioneers among Chinese enterprises to expand overseas, Hisense has remained committed to a combined strategy of globalization and localization since officially entering the... 


An image of the MABA logo
Saint-Gobain Africa launches new unifying programme
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 


AMSA's Newcastle Works
IDC weighs taking control of AMSA
27th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A South African State development bank is considering taking a majority stake in the local unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) as it tries to halt the planned closure of two steel mills... 


carbon tax illustration
African exporters to face market challenges as EU expands Carbon Border Tax
26th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 


Ford South Africa PHEV Ranger
Ford South Africa ships first locally produced PHEV Rangers
26th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria,... 


Image of Metair CEO Paul O'Flaherty
O’Flaherty signs up for another two years at recovering Metair
26th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 


Mann + Hummel automotive aftermarket president and GM Cedric Dackam
Mann + Hummel opens Gauteng factory – its first in Africa
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Filtration solutions manufacturer Mann + Hummel has opened its first factory in Africa, in Kempton Park, Gauteng. “This is a new chapter for Mann + Hummel South Africa, which started here in a... 


Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
26th March 2025

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the development of manufacturing and industrial parks, marking a pivotal shift towards strengthening local industries, creating employment... 


Progress made in 2024 in waste reduction in glass packaging industry, says TGRC
25th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit producer responsibility organisation The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) says 2024 saw substantial progress in sustainability and waste reduction within the glass packaging industry. The... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling pays nigh-R100m dividend, moves needle on South Africa’s mining front
25th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling and mechanised rock excavation technology solutions company Master Drilling, which was established in 1986 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited in 2012, has declared a... 


Australia's Budget skips support for junior explorers
Australia's Budget skips support for junior explorers
25th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The federal government has missed an opportunity to reinforce support for Australia’s minerals exploration industry, with the 2025/26 Budget failing to extend a key incentive programme that has... 


Final call for entries for Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Final call for entries for Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
25th March 2025

Time is running out to enter the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The organisers urge businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field to submit their entries... 


AfCFTA is key to Africa's economic resilience – UN ECA report
25th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement could play a crucial role in addressing key sustainable development challenges in Africa, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 2025... 


Trump order sparks optimism among miners with US projects
Trump order sparks optimism among miners with US projects
25th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining companies are welcoming the latest executive order aimed at bolstering domestic mineral production, with Northern Dynasty Minerals seeing a sharp rise in its stock price amid renewed... 


IFC Southern Africa regional director Cláudia Conceição and IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe
IDC raises R2bn in maiden sustainable bond
24th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a R 2.05-billion inaugural sustainability bond, surpassing the R1.5-billion target with an order book of R3.46-billion. The bonds were issued... 


The above image depicts an oil rig
Sector growth forecast amid newfound interest – SAOGA
21st March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Following success in oil and gas exploration in neighbouring countries and growing continental demand, regional oil and gas industry body the South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) has noted a... 


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