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ActionSA cites ‘lack of growth’ in new GDP figures, blames GNU
9th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA has criticised the Government of National Unity for failing to produce a credible plan to tackle the country’s lack of economic growth and its unemployment crisis. ActionSA Member of... 


Revolutionising electrical infrastructure through digital innovation to unlock safety, efficiency and resilience
Revolutionising electrical infrastructure through digital innovation to unlock safety, efficiency and resilience
9th September 2025

By: Suvern Moodley - EcoConsult Business Development Manager, Field Services Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In today’s rapidly evolving industrial and commercial landscapes, the integrity... 


Four essential actions to safeguard AI adoption in South Africa
Four essential actions to safeguard AI adoption in South Africa
9th September 2025

By: Boland Lithebe - Security Lead for Accenture, Africa Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces shaping business today. From banks rolling out AI-driven fraud... 


Women Driving Performance in Material Handling Industry
Women Driving Performance in Material Handling Industry
9th September 2025

At Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment, leadership transcends traditional management, it’s about pioneering excellence and redefining industry standards. Bianca Smit, National... 


Menar excited about the arrival of New Generation Volvo ADTs
Menar excited about the arrival of New Generation Volvo ADTs
9th September 2025

Menar, a leading South African mining company with a growing diversified minerals portfolio that includes thermal coal, anthracite, manganese and nickel, has expressed excitement about the arrival... 


The Vital Role of Africa’s Youth in Shaping the Continent’s Energy Future
9th September 2025

Global African Hydrogen Summit co-creates Youth Programme to empower and integrate the next generation for sustainable progress. Windhoek, Namibia - According to the UN African youth make up the... 


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Matrix Vehicle Tracking launches FireStop private firefighting service
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s public fire services face a shortage of resources, vehicle tracking and recovery company Matrix Vehicle Tracking has launched a new private initiative – FireStop – providing... 


Customer value management as a tool to reduce customer churn
Customer value management as a tool to reduce customer churn
8th September 2025

By: Craig Palmer - Chief Executive Officer at VAS-X Most telecommunications brands will have some version of a customer value management (CVM) tool. But often, it’s just a customer relationship... 


Marine engineering and ship repair specialist Dormac goes live on Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, enhancing operational excellence with iOCO’s expertise.
Marine engineering and ship repair specialist Dormac goes live on Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, enhancing operational excellence with iOCO’s expertise.
8th September 2025

iOCO, Africa’s leading integrated technology services company, and Infor®, the industry cloud company, have announced that Dormac, a subsidiary of Southey Holdings, has successfully gone live on... 


New passenger handling managed connectivity service for airlines launched
8th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global aviation industry IT and technology solutions group SITA has launched a new managed connectivity service, named SITA Connect Fly, to allow airlines to modernise their passenger handling... 


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SVI introduces first Ford-approved B6 armouring package for the Ranger Raptor
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


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Ramaphosa notes progress in tackling corruption, urges collaboration for prevention
8th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted government success in efforts to deal with corruption but said there must be equal energy in fighting public and private sector corruption. In his... 


ICE-SA (Institution of Civil Engineers - South African Division) presents its Adjudicators’ Workshop 2025
8th September 2025

ECS Associates is excited to announce its Adjudicators Workshop 2025. This must-attend session is designed for professionals involved in construction contracts, dispute resolution, and project... 


Malben Engineering: driving continuous improvement, safety and corrosion protection with state-of-the-art e-coating capability
Malben Engineering: driving continuous improvement, safety and corrosion protection with state-of-the-art e-coating capability
8th September 2025

“It is a privilege to work in the automotive industry, with its constant drive to improve! Safety is an important cornerstone, and corrosion protection is part of this. Our success is built around... 


South African Corporate Travel Set for Major Rebound as Nearly Half of Businesses Plan Increased Spend
South African Corporate Travel Set for Major Rebound as Nearly Half of Businesses Plan Increased Spend
8th September 2025

Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) corporate annual global State of the Market survey* shows renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA... 


Sarens receives the Excellence in Engineering and Best Project of the Year awards at the Lifting Africa Awards
8th September 2025

These awards recognise the excellence of Sarens' work on the Zambia Fertilizer and Kamoa Copper (Democratic Republic of Congo) projects, in which it has participated this year. The Lifting Africa... 


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No loadshedding foreseen this summer, as Eskom generation recovery plan boosts its performance
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom forecasts no loadshedding during the summer from September 1, to March 31, 2026, as supply and demand interventions have added about 4 000 MW of extra capacity to... 


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Online tool simplifies cable selection
5th September 2025

Finding the correct drive cable has been further streamlined with the latest version of igus’ online tool, the readycable finder. The motion plastics company offers a range of over 6 000 drive... 


Engen backs young entrepreneurs with disabilities in Cape Town
Engen backs young entrepreneurs with disabilities in Cape Town
5th September 2025

Fifteen young people living with disabilities from Cape Flats communities - including: Crossroads, Delft, Eerste River, Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain - have taken their first steps towards... 


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Cranes installed in confined spaces
5th September 2025

An order for four cranes was recently filled by FL Smidth’s (FLS’s) sub-Saharan and West Africa procurement service. Three of the cranes were delivered to Accra, Ghana where they will be used for... 


The Powertrack PT Pro ST-08E mobile triple-deck screen offers versatile performance while eliminating diesel costs
Leading the charge towards fully electric mobile crushers and screens
5th September 2025

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 


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ANC to reject Stan Mathabatha’s decision to step aside
5th September 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

The African National Congress, guided by its quest for renewal, unity and accountability, has decided to reject its Limpopo provincial chairperson Stan Mathabatha's decision to step aside from his... 


Datacentrix earns top spot as South Africa’s preferred IT service provider
Datacentrix earns top spot as South Africa’s preferred IT service provider
5th September 2025

 Datacentrix is proud to announce that it has been named as South Africa’s preferred IT service provider, outperforming competitors in the latest Analytico Business Technology Survey. This... 


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How to select and implement the correct fall protection system
5th September 2025

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 


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Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 


Vodacom makes native voice call on 5G
5th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has successfully made a native voice call on 5G, also known as Voice-over-New-Radio (VoNR), marking a major milestone in the evolution of mobile... 


Fire protection equipment
Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

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... 


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Lithium boom drives mining transformation
5th September 2025

Zimbabwe’s emergence as “Africa’s leading lithium producer” is a signal of “deep and exciting” transformation that will see Zimbabwe take its place as a mining powerhouse, reports turnkey crushing... 


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Subscriptions-based power model helps shore up energy security
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Solar energy solutions company GoSolr is giving schools and small- and medium-sized businesses access to subscription-based solar power, thereby reducing their reliance on the national grid for... 


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Tyre solution gains traction in Zim mines
5th September 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The growing problem of sending big volumes of waste to landfill and general waste issues associated with used tyres is intended to be addressed through tyre filling solutions provider Carlisle... 


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EMS solutions reduce grid pressure, enhance supply
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

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... 


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Naacam CEO on key priorities for preserving ‘critical source of industrial capacity’
5th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Automotive component, fuel, retail sectors sign three-year wage deal
5th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

The component manufacturing, fuel and automotive retail sectors have signed a three-year wage agreement. Wage talks within the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) started on April 10 and... 


FLS powers sustainable mining with MissionZero innovations
FLS powers sustainable mining with MissionZero innovations
5th September 2025

Flowsheet technology and service provider FLS’s MissionZero strategy drives innovation to enhance mining sustainability by reducing emissions, energy use and water consumption while boosting... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works Group
Non Ferrous Metal Works Group
5th September 2025

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... 


Machinery Exchange
Machinery Exchange
5th September 2025

About us Machinery Exchange was founded in 1954 as a Private Limited company, with the purpose of trading after-market parts to the earthmoving industry. 


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Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed to clean diesel fuel to ISO 4406 standards
Solutions provider highlights bulk fuel filtration offering
5th September 2025

A growing area of industrial solutions provider BMG’s filtration services is bulk diesel fuel filtration. Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have... 


NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal
NAACAM CEO on key priorities for preserving ‘critical source of industrial capacity’
5th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

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... 


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Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony has broken ground at the 100 MW renewable-energy solar plant, which is being built at Moab Khotsong. 


Airbus delivers A330neo wide-body airliner to Côte d’Ivoire
4th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The national flag carrier of the Côte d’Ivoire, in West Africa, Air Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 widebody airliner, the airframer has announced. The airline has... 


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City of Joburg Property Company appoints CEO
4th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The City of Joburg Property Company (JPC) has appointed Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga as its CEO, with effect from September 1, for a period of five years. The JPC notes that Makhunga has served as... 


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Parly Saps committee denies Shadrack Sibiya will appear next week, as it finalises witness list  
4th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption, political interference and malfeasance in the South African Police Service (Saps) clarified on Thursday that no final decision... 


Sars Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu
Sars deputy commissioner tipped as new head
4th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s finance minister favours Johnstone Makhubu to take over as commissioner of the nation’s tax agency, according to a person familiar with the matter. The support makes Makhubu a strong... 


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