The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 

A topic that is very rarely written about or given the attention it deserves is ‘prohibited goods and restricted goods’. All countries have a ‘prohibited goods and restricted goods list’ of some... 

Lindian Resources has secured a meaningful logistics and cost advantage for the project. 

Shoppers are no longer grabbing whatever is nearest to them. They are carefully comparing skincare essentials, personal hygiene products, and health and wellness products that support a more... 

South Africa has the potential to capitalise on a domestic industrial hemp market opportunity valued at R40-billion by 2040; however, this requires proper industry development and policy support, a... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage have installed the award-winning RM AirSeT SF₆-free pure air medium voltage (MV) switchgear at... 

Packaging group Nampak has advised shareholders that CFO Glenn Fullerton has resigned and will step down from his role on August 31. During the remainder of his tenure, Fullerton will continue to... 

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.... 

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic economic hubs, with a large and youthful consumer base driving demand across food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce. That... 

For applications in the steel industry, engineering components distributor BMG recommends the use of Japanese manufacturer Tsubaki’s ‘Match & Tag’ chain service for lifting functions in accumulator... 

The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic... 

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 

Digital printing is the preferred solution when versioning, short runs and speed of production are key factors, and has been integral to a "breakthrough" by printing solutions provider Pyrotec... 

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has secured what it describes as a structural advantage for its Kangankunde rare earth project in Malawi, after Australia’s national nuclear agency confirmed that its... 

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 

The wholly owned Namibia subsidiary of London Aim-listed Andrada Mining, Uis Tin Mining, has added to its offtake agreement with integrated tin producer Thailand Smelting & Refining (Thaisarco).... 

JSE-listed paper and packaging products manufacturer Mondi increased group revenue by 3% to €7.6-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from €7.4-billion in 2024. However, underlying... 

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Wilmar SA (formerly Wilmar Continental Edible Oils and Fats). Although it has agreed... 

Following the expansion of linear motion systems provider Rollon’s HGT heavy-duty telescopic rail range, industrial equipment supplier BMG has introduced the new Rollon HGT-MG telescopic rail with... 

RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 (“Alito”) have partnered to acquire a majority stake in Packaging World, a leading South African manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, marking a significant... 

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released its latest annual plastics consumption and recycling figures for the year ending December 2024.... 

JSE-listed woodfibre-based products and packaging manufacturer Sappi posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $90-million for the quarter ended December 31,... 

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 

Heightened regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical distribution is reshaping South Africa’s logistics sector, placing increased emphasis on traceability, temperature control and secure handling... 

South African voluntary safety association Safehouse has highlighted that while many electrical products found on local store shelves were assumed, by consumers, to have been vetted by the retailer... 

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 

South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart,... 

Companies that treat process safety as a compliance exercise are missing the point entirely. It is not about meeting standards, but whether an operation can survive the next decade.   Chemical and... 

By: Clement Kgatla - Responsible Pharmacist, Bidvest International Logistics   Across Africa, I have seen how the ability to deliver safe and effective medicines depends on one critical factor:... 

As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner... 

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This... 

Packaging group Nampak is entering the next phase of its turnaround, pivoting from balance-sheet repair and operational stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth and optimisation, following a year... 

As South Africa heads into its busiest trading month, retailers and SMEs face growing pressure to fulfil year-end orders quickly, accurately and without error. With the country’s broader logistics... 

JSE-listed packaging company Nampak increased its revenue for the financial year ended September 30, by 8% year-on-year, while trading profit increased by 26% and trading margin improved to 12.3%... 

Engen is gearing up for a high-impact nationwide rollout of Engen Xtreme activations this December, with coordinated in-store events taking place almost simultaneously across KwaZulu-Natal, the... 

South Africa’s leading business exhibitions are important hubs for knowledge, technology, and collaboration across the safety, security, fire protection, renewable energy, and facilities management... 

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi and Finland-based material solutions company UPM-Kymmene Corporation have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to combine their European graphic paper businesses... 

The global energy transition needs investment of a further $304-trillion, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle pointed out during the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed diversified mining and marketing... 

Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, gathered stakeholders from across the waste and recycling value chain at its recent...