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 Together (from left) VI plant manager Danie Hanekom, his predecessor John Schultz and automation specialist Wes Allan devised and developed the ingenious automated VI testing system, in which a special trolley (shown here) for carrying VIs for testing is plugged into one of the test stations.
Automated testing system for vacuum interrupters now operating in ACTOM MV Switchgear’s VI plant
7th March 2024

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom’s MV Switchgear division recently completed the establishment of an automated vacuum interrupter (VI) testing facility in the VI manufacturing plant... 


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PwC report highlights importance of building trust by paying tax
5th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Auditing firm PwC has released its ‘Building Public Trust through Tax Reporting’ publication, which outlines the importance of tax in the business operating environment and look at why tax is... 


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Bidvest grows trading profit, declares dividend, pursuing further acquisitions
4th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed diversified services, trading and distribution company Bidvest recorded an 8.8% year-on-year increase in revenue to R62.2-billion andan 11.8% increase in trading profit to R6.5-billion... 


Plentify HotBot geyser management device
HotBot geyser devices deliver energy savings, lower power surges to grid
20th February 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since launching its HotBot devices for smart geyser management in 2020, energy solutions developer Plentify has recorded considerable energy savings across its user base, as well as lower demand... 


Majority of investors want short-term wins over long-term ESG gains, poll shows
15th February 2024 By: Darren Parker

According to a poll taken at the South African Real Estate Investment Trust 2024 conference, more than 57% of delegates in attendance believe investors are unwilling to sacrifice short-term wins... 


US grants $11m to environmental insurance efforts in Africa
13th February 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African Risk Capacity (ARC) has entered into a landmark $11.7-million partnership with the US government to increase access to parametric insurance in Africa. This will help to safeguard food... 


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Pump accessories locally available
10th February 2024

Local pump supplier IPR also supplies specialised, fit-for-purpose accessories to ensure an effective dewatering solution. IPR sales manager Steve du Toit says the company has an extensive... 


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Partnership to facilitate process technology development, broaden product range
9th February 2024

Sensor company SICK and measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser are aiming to enter a strategic partnership to broaden Endress+Hauser's product range, enhance SICK's process... 


Analyser offers high performance at low cost
9th February 2024

Gas analysis company Servomex’s feature-rich Servotough Oxy 1900 digital oxygen analyser is specifically designed for hazardous area use and delivers high performance with a low cost of ownership.... 


Measuring is knowing
Measuring is knowing
9th February 2024

In any control and instrumentation (C&I) project, the ultimate goal is to pinpoint the essential process variables and ensure their precise measurement. Accurate measurement of these identified... 


AU Roundtable at Africa’s Green Economy Summit aims to catalyse investments, partnerships to combat climate change
24th January 2024

The Africa Union (AU) “Scaling Up Green Investments to Address Climate Change” roundtable taking place at Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town next month offers AU member states and... 


A pontoon equipped with pump flotation devices and a galvanised walkway.
Pump with the right accessories, advises IPR
17th January 2024

When a customer needs a dewatering solution, they might not always be able to specify the exact accessories that must accompany the pump to get the best outcome – which is where IPR can help. “With... 


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Australia adviser urges improved reporting of methane emissions
19th December 2023 By: Bloomberg

Australia needs to improve the accuracy of fossil fuel producers’ reporting on greenhouse-gas emissions, especially on methane releases from opencut coal mines, a review of the nation’s climate... 


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Sibanye supports ICMM Water Stewardship Maturity Framework
14th December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed and expressed its support for global leadership body the ICMM’s Water Stewardship Maturity Framework, which is a practical tool for all... 


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TotalEnergies takes steps to broaden methane emission reductions in the oil, gas sector
5th December 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TotalEnergies has announced the signing of three cooperation agreements with national oil and gas companies – Petrobras in Brazil, SOCAR in Azerbaijan and Sonangol in Angola – to carry out methane... 


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Small sensor offers high speed and wide range
1st December 2023

A new sensor designed for confined spaces is said to be the smallest distance sensor on the radar market. German radar specialist OndoSense has expanded its portfolio to include the OndoSense reach... 


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Smart monitoring solutions offered for tailings dams
24th November 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Demand for smart monitoring solutions in tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and waste management infrastructure has increased, following governing bodies’ introducing new standards to mitigate TSF... 


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Tailings monitoring tech making headway in African mining
24th November 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Geotechnical instrumentation supplier, installer and monitoring company Terra Monitoring – a subsidiary of geotechnical services group GeoGroup – is installing a ShapeArray electronic monitoring... 


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Manufacturing Indaba fosters industry ties
17th November 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The recent Manufacturing Indaba conference provided State-owned research body National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) with a platform to highlight the importance of accurate... 


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Global emissions growing instead of diminishing – survey
16th November 2023 By: Darren Parker

The world needs to reduce its emissions by 70% a year until 2030 in order to reach the goal of keeping the global temperature increase to 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels, but global emissions... 


MESA conference presents learnings, considerations for manufacturing digitalisation
15th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The modern trend toward digitalisation and the drive to use fewer resources while producing more has created opportunities for optimised systems architecture that integrates and enables... 


An overview of 342 – Diesel quality and its importance
An overview of 342 – Diesel quality and its importance
13th November 2023

By John Evans B.Sc. MLA II – diagnostic manager, WearCheck SANS 342:2016 (South African National Standard) is the standard that governs the quality of diesel in South Africa. The SANS document,... 


Competition grows in specialty gases market
2nd November 2023

Afrox to support South African industries in need of exacting specification gases to calibrate emissions detection instruments Competition in the calibration gases market is heating up with leading... 


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Live testing of large equipment made safer
31st October 2023

The live testing of mining vehicles and equipment is essential for maintenance but can be hazardous and time consuming.  A new solution developed in Australia aims to make testing processes on mine... 


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Transmitter ensures stable temperature measurement
31st October 2023

A new digital temperature transmitter offering a variety of sensor connection combinations and a new type of drift detection, is designed to enable extremely flexible and stable temperature... 


Image of people conducting physical inspections to support Weba Chute’s reliability model
Wear life measurement technology for transfer chutes
20th October 2023

A state-of-the-art reliability model has been developed to help monitor transfer chute wear and predict maintenance requirements. Transfer chute wear life measurement is recognised as an intricate... 


Proconics Contracted to Install the First IdentiFlight System in South Africa
Proconics Contracted to Install the First IdentiFlight System in South Africa
20th October 2023

Proconics' experience in the renewable energy sector positions the organisation to successfully install the first IdentiFlight system in South Africa. Proconics is pleased to announce that it has... 


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SA urged to adopt innovation as it confronts big waste management problem
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute... 


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SA urged to adopt innovation as it confronts big waste management problem
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute... 


The buoy deployed by the CSIR researchers
Hyperspectral radiometric buoy to collect microalgae biodiversity data in Theewaterskloof dam
17th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have deployed a buoy equipped with a series of instruments in Theewaterskloof dam, in the Western Cape, to gain deeper insights... 


A large electric motor sat on the ground sealed in an orange corrosion proof and fire retardant paint at a mine in Africa
Collaboration to develop heavy-duty motors
13th October 2023

Industrial products supplier BMG’s electric motor designers and engineers have collaborated with global electric motor specialists to develop the Synergy IE3 range of electric motors that meet... 


Steps to Achieving ISO 14001 Certification: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Companies
Steps to Achieving ISO 14001 Certification: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Companies
11th October 2023

(Virtual Showroom): In an era where environmental responsibility is at the forefront of business practices, achieving ISO 14001 certification has become a hallmark of commitment to sustainable... 


Particulate Matter Monitoring: Protecting Our Health and the Environment
Particulate Matter Monitoring: Protecting Our Health and the Environment
11th October 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Particulate matter (PM) comprises tiny solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air, exhibiting diverse characteristics in size, composition, and origin. These... 


York Timber lumber
York Timbers swings to a loss
29th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following a “disappointing” 2022 financial year, lumber and agriculture company York Timbers has again reported year-on-year decreases in several key metrics for the 2023 financial year ended June... 


Fresh from farm to table: how Cooling-as-a-Service can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
29th September 2023

By Samuel Jacobs, Energy Partners 27 September 2023 In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a long continuum that... 


Sasol moves to improve coal quality, completes study for new destoning unit
Sasol moves to improve coal quality, completes study for new destoning unit
26th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed energy group Sasol has confirmed that its planned new destoning unit, which has the potential to improve the quality of coal at its mines, will be on line towards the end of 2025 or... 


CONTIROD® -  A key copper rod technology for a greener world
CONTIROD® -  A key copper rod technology for a greener world
26th September 2023

By Thomas Schatz, SMS group GmbH, Moenchengladbach, Germany, More than half of the produced copper products are cast and rolled wire rods. It is used as the semi-finished product for electric... 


Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles
26th September 2023

By Yael Shafrir, Associate Director at Webber Wentzel The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints... 


Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
26th September 2023

Actum Group has announced that it has bought specialised steel wire rope supplier G Twaddle & H Engelbrecht with effect from August 1, 2023. 


Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles
21st September 2023

By Yael Shafrir, Associate Director at Webber Wentzel The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints... 


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Actum Group buys specialised steel wire rope supplier
21st September 2023

Actum Group has announced that it has bought specialised steel wire rope supplier G Twaddle & H Engelbrecht with effect from August 1, 2023. 


Pensana, partners win grant to develop sustainable rare earths supply chain
20th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana, working in partnership with electric vehicle company Polestar, sustainability advisory firm Route2 and the universities of Leeds and Hull, has been awarded... 


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South Africa to co-host grid financing seminar with JSE in September
10th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that he is planning to co-host a seminar with the JSE in September to unpack various financing options for the expansion of South Africa’s... 


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