South Africa is about two decades behind in implementing its transmission expansion plans, leaving its energy grid under mounting pressure, owing to ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints... 

State-owned power utility Eskom’s ambitious plan to expand South Africa’s transmission network, which includes the roll-out of 14 000 km of new power lines over the next decade, is expected to... 

Industrial clean energy projects specialist Energy Group is focusing on the development of battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions to address grid instability and arbitrage opportunities in... 

As industries increasingly embrace industrial automation and artificial intelligence, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is well-positioned to support its clients with a suite... 

Previously valued at about $52-billion in 2023 and $54.5-billion in 2024, the global pressure vessels market size is poised to grow to over $76-billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate... 

As part of its partnership in Germany’s Economic Affairs and Climate Action Ministry-funded  ESCO research project, heat exchange solutions developer Kelvion will develop “cutting-edge” 3D printed... 

AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, transforming industries and reshaping technological infrastructure. However, according to global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity... 

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the growth of its commercial and industrial renewable energy space is a good blueprint for the... 

What must be understood is that, in the age of stupidity, it’s not about stupid people doing stupid things; rather, it’s about those perceived to be clever doing incredibly foolish things. After... 

The mining industry relies on precise, durable equipment to extract resources from challenging environments. Unexpected equipment failures can lead to downtime, safety risks and increased costs. To... 

South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and significant advancements in... 

Volvo Trucks South Africa has delivered two battery electric FH 6x4 truck-tractors to cold-chain specialist Vector Logistics. These truck-tractors form part of the logistics company’s roll-out of... 

South Africa has 6 505 MW of installed renewable energy capacity that generates power for the national electricity grid, according to Eskom. A key driver of renewable energy capacity has been the... 

JUWI plans to start the construction of three major private solar PV projects in 2025, totalling 340 MW. 

African independent power producer Red Rocket Energy plans to build a 380 MW wind farm near Swellendam, in the Western Cape. 

Multinational energy company RWE has been working with Hydrotechnik Offshore to successfully introduce an innovative underwater noise-abatement technology, known as a bubble curtain, for offshore... 

Global energy company Keren Energy is developing a green hydrogen project that will support South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy. 

Platinum miner Tharisa has reported that infrastructure work at the project is ongoing. 

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has started underground production stoping. 

The pouring of concrete, to form the foundation for the reactor building of the research reactor, has started. 

The Section 53 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act approval for the project has been formally revoked. 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Web-Based Environmental Screening Tool is now fully operational. This was announced on Thursday by Forestry, Fisheries and the... 

South Africa's finance minister has said that failing to raise the value-added tax rate from May would cause severe harm to state finances, court papers showed, after a stand-off over the proposal... 

Asia’s coal price benchmark fell to a four-year low as trade tensions threaten to sap demand, testing levels where miners shut more production. Australian Newcastle futures declined to $94.25 a... 

Emerging African iron-ore producer Genmin have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinohydro Corporation in relation to the development of Genmin's flagship Baniaka project, in Gabon.... 

Although saleable production of aluminium from the Hillside Aluminium smelter in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal decreased by 1% to 537 000 t in the nine months ended March, the full-year guidance of... 

World Bank president Ajay Banga on Wednesday doubled down on his push to revamp the bank's energy strategy to end a ban on lending for nuclear power projects and enable more natural gas projects,... 

In this opinion article, Sola Group executive director Dom Wills discusses how the modularity that has underpinned the rapid growth of solar PV, is also driving the sharp fall in battery costs. He... 

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's plans to set up a new renewable energy business and the tender it has issued to find a partner for the venture. 

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US on April 14, public comments made by Jonas in 2020, in which he... 

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday laid corruption charges against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, and accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of protecting African National Congress... 

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen (GH2) production facility near Vanrhynsdorp, in the Western Cape, says CEO George van Rensburg. The project aims... 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has processed 220 environmental-impact assessment (EIA) applications for independent power producers (IPPs) from June 2024 to March... 

A private equity fund has been launched by Scalar and Mergence Investment Managers to finance clean energy and digital infrastructure in Southern Africa. The Africa Decarbonisation Fund I has a... 

Diversified miner BHP has teamed up with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA Energía to study the feasibility of transforming its Mt Arthur Coal mine in New South Wales into a... 

MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for metal packaging in South Africa, has announced significant progress in achieving, and in some cases, exceeding the Government’s... 

Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics and artificial intelligence, today launched Qlik for ISVs — a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik’s... 

CASE Construction Equipment made a powerful statement at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction equipment trade fair, showcasing its most forward-looking portfolio to date. With new... 

Proudly South African, 100% locally manufactured lubricants incorporating the latest technology for superior engine protection. Johannesburg, April 15th, 2025: Engen has unveiled a bold new look... 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on all US critical minerals imports, a major escalation in his dispute with global trade partners and an attempt to... 

The sweeping tariffs recently imposed by the US are expected to cause significant damage to the global economy, economists noted during a webinar hosted by Fitch Solutions unit BMI on the impact of... 

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the production launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off (ePTO). Initially designed for on-highway applications it is currently in...