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Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
Roadmap on the Digital Transformation of the South African government launched
12th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa is taking a step unify its currently fragmented digital initiatives, and modernise public service delivery, with the launch on Monday of the Roadmap on the Digital Transformation of... 


TMC secures $37m in strategic backing to drive deep-sea mining ambitions
TMC secures $37m in strategic backing to drive deep-sea mining ambitions
12th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed The Metals Company (TMC) has secured a $37-million capital injection through a registered direct offering, positioning the company to advance its commercial plans for harvesting... 


Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth
Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth
12th May 2025

The continuing success of the mySchneider Panel Builder Programme in South Africa reflects Schneider Electric’s firm commitment to empowering local panel builders.  By simplifying operations,... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
BLSA to launch policy reform tracker tool
12th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) will, in the third quarter, launch a new online tool to track progress on all Operation Vulindlela policy reform areas. This comes after the launch last... 


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Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum as he touts Africa-focused trade and investment
12th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week attend the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to showcase South Africa’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. Ramaphosa... 


Lubega appointed head of new Digital Service Unit
12th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s Presidency has established the Digital Service Unit, to be led by South African technology entrepreneur Melvyn Lubega, to coordinate the implementation of the Roadmap for the Digital... 


Matthew Daley will join South32 from Anglo American.
South32 names Anglo exec as successor to Graham Kerr
12th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining and metals company South32 said on Monday that Anglo American executive Matthew Daley would become its new CEO in 2026, replacing Graham Kerr who would step down later that year after... 


Alcoa names new chairperson
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and ASX-listed Alcoa has appointed Thomas Gorman as non-executive chairperson of its board of directors, effective immediately following its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Gorman, who... 


Communications Sectors Remain Highly Targeted by DDoS Attacks Across North Africa - NETSCOUT
Communications Sectors Remain Highly Targeted by DDoS Attacks Across North Africa - NETSCOUT
9th May 2025

 The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in internet usage at 92.2%, followed by Libya at 88.5% and Tunisia at 84.9%. It should come as... 


New water platform launched to bridge gap between data and decisionmaking
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 


Macpherson signs pilot project MoUs to improve municipal infrastructure delivery
Macpherson signs pilot project MoUs to improve municipal infrastructure delivery
9th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, on May 9, signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Metsimaholo local municipality, in the Free State, the uMngeni local... 


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Locally manufactured engine lubricants range gets new look
9th May 2025 By: Debbie French

Engen has unveiled its updated Xtreme lubricants range featuring the latest additive technology engineered to enhance engine efficiency, reduce wear, and prolong vehicle lifespan. The company... 


Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape
Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the decision by the Energy Regulator to approve a curtailment framework will help unlock scarce grid connection capacity for wind projects... 


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New app helps manage stock availability and operations
9th May 2025

Global industrial product and service solutions provider RS South Africa has launched a new app to assist customers and suppliers in designing, building, and maintaining industrial equipment and... 


Powerline
Eskom planning ‘open day’ to market newly launched virtual wheeling solution
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of... 


Chrysos PhotonAssay unit
Chrysos to supply PhotonAssay units to various Newmont gold sites
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed technology company Chrysos Corporation has signed a master services agreement (MSA) with global diversified miner Newmont Corporation to provide PhotonAssay technology to Newmont’s gold... 


Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
9th May 2025

By: Stefan le Roux - Managing Director As we mark 45 years on African soil, Wacker Neuson’s journey in South and Sub-Saharan Africa stands as more than a business success story – it is a story of... 


SAPICS announces board of directors
SAPICS announces board of directors
9th May 2025

Supply chain industry body SAPICS announced its board of directors at the not for profit’s annual general meeting (AGM). Having taken the reins as SAPICS president in February, Thato Moloi will... 


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Popcru urges removal of Ian Cameron over ‘reckless, inflammatory’ comments on VIP officers’ acquittal
9th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union on Friday urged Parliament to consider removing Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron, saying he demonstrated a “clear... 


Reama AI Technology wins innovation award
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 


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Rail logistics firms anticipate traffic boom with new reform
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in... 


FLS apprentices in front of training academy
South African training academy graduates sought after worldwide
9th May 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The expedited assimilation of apprentices into the production department of minerals processing  technology supplier FLS’s Gauteng-based service centre in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, is a key reason... 


A four-locomotive train hauls 160 empty wagons on Transnet’s GFB Flow route during the February 2025 test.
New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 


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Community’s firefighting capabilities enhanced
9th May 2025

In a significant move to enhance emergency response and community safety, gas pipeline company the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (Rompco) has donated a modern fire truck to... 


A lady with a clipboard in front of the integrated solar inverter and transformer developed by Actom in conjunction with Sungrow
Platinum sponsor to awe Enlit attendees
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 


Mine water
Equipping to tackle waste management complexities
9th May 2025

Waste management is a complex issue in the sub-Saharan African (SSA) mining industry. As a subsidiary of water and waste management expert SUEZ, environmental company EnviroServ is geared to... 


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Some real-world prospects emerging as globe marks year of quantum science and technology
9th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Proclaimed by the UN, it celebrates the centenary of the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and is being marked by... 


Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
9th May 2025

Railways are South Africa’s most important means of transportation, providing nearly 80% of passenger transport capacity and more than 30% of the country’s ore transport capacity. But it is a... 


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Some real-world prospects emerging as globe marks year of quantum science and technology
9th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Proclaimed by the UN, it celebrates the centenary of the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and is being marked by... 


Colliery Training College
Colliery Training College celebrates 60 years
9th May 2025

The Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills development landscape since its establishment in 1965. For six decades, CTC has been renowned as a premier... 


CENTA Group: A trusted partner in complete fire protecti
CENTA Group: A trusted partner in complete fire protecti
9th May 2025

With over 30 years of unwavering dedication, CENTA Group has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive fire protection solutions across South Africa, Southern Africa and the Indian... 


Durban Container Terminal receives components for first two of four ship-to-shore cranes
8th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has received components for the first two of four ship-to-shore cranes, each valued at R242-million, State-owned Transnet Port Terminals says. The cranes will... 


Qlik Accelerates Move to Cloud with New Analytics Migration Tool
Qlik Accelerates Move to Cloud with New Analytics Migration Tool
8th May 2025

Complimentary migration tool available through Qlik and certified partners—accelerating cloud adoption and modernising analytics environments Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data... 


Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Yaskawa Southern Africa is set to make a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair (AATF), taking place from 6–8 May 2025. As a global leader in industrial automation... 


Traxtion is meeting rail needs through innovation and sustainability
Traxtion is meeting rail needs through innovation and sustainability
8th May 2025

Traxtion is making significant strides in adapting and expanding its locomotive rebuild and overhaul services to meet the growing demand across the continent. The increasing pace of rail reform,... 


Durban port operations
TPT reflects on progress made with turnaround strategy
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 


White wine in glasses
Growers, producers experience well-rounded, successful wine grape season
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body South Africa Wine says the 2025 wine grape harvest has been characterised by exceptional fruit quality, owing to sustained mild and dry conditions that delivered grapes of superb... 


JDA undertakes infrastructure upgrades at some Pikitup sites
8th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is upgrading infrastructure to support waste management service provider Pikitup to deliver integrated waste solutions while contributing to a cleaner,... 


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ActionSA says DA’s motions against CoJ mayor, speaker an opportunistic ploy
8th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson Funzi Ngobeni on Thursday dubbed the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) motions of no confidence against City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Council Speaker... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 


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Joburg mayor outlines measures to mitigate city’s challenges
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero has acknowledged that the city is in a “crisis”, with “extreme actions” required to mitigate this. Delivering the State of the City Address... 


Avoiding cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world
Avoiding cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world
8th May 2025

By: Kyle Pillay - Security as a Service Centre Manager at Datacentrix The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly... 


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Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification and digital transformation
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 


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