By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 

Beverage manufacturers Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in July unveiled a new high-speed automated bottling line at its plant in Midrand, which is producing the group’s Powerade and Bonaqua... 

The gap between businesses' AI strategies and execution arises from the difficulty in effectively harnessing data, such that reliable, trustworthy data support more effective business decisions and... 

With the start of the planting season for hemp and cannabis plants in South Africa, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has highlighted its role in developing and... 

South Africa has sent officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the Trump administration to roll back steep tariffs,... 

NYSE-listed Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, in a strategic move that underscores its commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise... 

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following an increase of 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa has reported. The manufacturing industry... 

Air Products South Africa is attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia this month, where it will share its  growing role in the hydrogen sector. In an interview over Zoom, Air... 

Another dispute may be looming between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). This one, over the regulator’s decision to approve ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... 

South African armoured products manufacturer SVI Engineering has announced the availability of a new Ford-backed B6 discreet armouring package for the Ranger Raptor, a derivative previously... 

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 

Toronto-listed Greenland Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Düsseldorf-based Hempel Metallurgical to supply molybdenum products to the German steel industry. The... 

President Donald Trump moved Friday to exempt graphite, tungsten, uranium, gold bullion and other metals from his country-based tariffs, while subjecting silicone products to the levies. The... 

Industrial laser solutions company Laserax has launched a new line of UV lasers offering a wide power range and full ultrafast pulse capabilities. The new UV laser line features the Linear UV laser... 

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau will home in on automotive cooperation during his participation at the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, in Algeria, noting that the sector is a... 

As health and safety standards in mining and related industries become increasingly stringent, heavy equipment manufacturer Dezzi Equipment is ensuring compliance by equipping its machines with... 

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 

Innovations in solar energy, such as off-grid energy solutions company Blockpower’s Blackbox, an energy management system (EMS), allow for energy savings and cost-efficiency, as well as system... 

The growing trade of solar power by independent power producers (IPPs) is playing a pivotal role in South Africa’s rapidly deregulating electricity market. By diversifying the energy mix and... 

This week we profile Michael Feldon, MD of DoseTech, which supplies and supports the latest firefighting equipment and technology 

The global automotive market is facing a shift as profound as the day the first mass-produced vehicle drove off the assembly line. From horse-and-carriage versus car, the conflict has now, more... 

It truly is the year of sequels. By now, you might be wondering how many sequels there must be before a reboot happens. According to my search engine, there is no set number – reboots are a... 

Developments in the South African steel industry offer a glimpse into the pressures being faced by the manufacturing sector as a whole, and the likely industrial and trade policy responses to those... 

Non Ferrous Metal Works Group (NFM) is one of the major non-ferrous metallurgical undertakings in Southern Africa. Established in 1947 and employing over 300 people, NFM is a family-owned business... 

The global automotive market is facing a shift as profound as the day the first mass-produced vehicle drove off the assembly line. From horse-and-carriage versus car, the conflict has now, more... 

Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson and Member of Parliament Toby Chance has implored Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to release the investigative report compiled by... 

Africa's largest manufacturer of prefab and modular buildings Kwikspace offers proven capability and unmatched empowerment credentials. “Kwikspace is a tried and tested company that can meet the... 

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law on Thursday a measure overhauling the country's mining tax system to ensure a more equitable share of revenues for the government and... 

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has reported record yearly earnings, with net profit rising 14.4% to R5.3-billion for the financial year ended March 31, alongside the strongest loan... 

JSE-listed building materials and products retailer Cashbuild has reported a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue for the financial year ended June 29 to R11.5-billion, while its operating profit... 

In a construction landscape where cost pressures are rising, AfriSam’s Amit Dawneerangen is raising a red flag cautioning contractors that cutting corners on material quality may appear cost... 

Nasdaq- and JSE-listed ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has shipped the first samples of ytterbium-176 and silicon-28 to customers – a step the company describes as a major milestone that should allow it to... 

Following the launch of its Fund Fair, Fund Equal campaign in June, the Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal (FutureCoal) has issued an open letter to about 700 global finance, investment and... 

Entrepreneurs funded by independent small, medium-sized and microenterprises funding trust SAB Foundation have completed the third phase of the Export Readiness Programme facilitated by the... 

Global silver investment remains concentrated in just four countries – the US, India, Germany and Australia – which together account for about 80% of bar and coin demand, according to a new report... 

Petrol prices will drop by 4c/ℓ from September 3, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced. The reduction applies to both unleaded (ULP) and lead replacement petrol... 

JSE-listed diversified services, trading and distribution company Bidvest reported that revenue grew by 4.9% to R126.6-billion for the year ended June 30, up from R120.7-billion in the prior... 

Trade union Solidarity has noted that steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has informed its employees that the company is preparing to close its long steel plants and to start mass... 

Cape Town welcomed 2.4-million overnight visitors last year, this according to the latest ‘Economic Value of Tourism Report’, said City of Cape Town Economic Growth MMC James Vos as he launched... 

The price of electricity for energy-intensive users, permitting challenges and the conversion of marginal shafts to small businesses were among the suggestions and problems mining industry... 

Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as...