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Police committee wants investigation into Mkhwanazi’s Saps allegations
7th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline a process to investigate the explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial... 


Medupi Unit 4 returns to service
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Unit 4 of the Medupi coal-fired power station was successfully returned to service at 20:29 on Sunday, July 6, adding 800 MW to the national grid, which is part of State-owned Eskom's strategic... 


Adapt to ongoing disruptions or become a dodo, expert warns supply chain managers
Adapt to ongoing disruptions or become a dodo, expert warns supply chain managers
7th July 2025

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by world renowned supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS... 


High-pressure jetting and vacuum trucks: hydraulic vs. V-belt pumps
High-pressure jetting and vacuum trucks: hydraulic vs. V-belt pumps
7th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) As municipalities and service providers demand greater efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance from their sewer-cleaning and industrial jetting and vacuuming equipment,... 


Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canada has discussed offering financial support to large aluminum producers like Rio Tinto impacted by a US-led trade war, in the event that Washington's 50% tariff on imports of the metal persist... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
7th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


Proline 10 The new flowmeter line
4th July 2025

Uncompromisingly simple – user-friendly and intuitive over the entire device life cycle In many cases, industrial process plants include hundreds or even thousands of measuring devices.... 


GMES & Africa workshop highlights wetlands, oceans and coastal Earth observation work
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) & Africa programme Southern African regional stakeholder workshop, held on June 17 and 18, highlighted the progress of leveraging Earth... 


Platinum prices at a ten-year high.
Rising platinum price unlikely to dampen demand, World Platinum points out
4th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The rising platinum price is unlikely to dampen demand or stimulate additional supply, meaning that forecast market shortfalls are here to stay, says the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).... 


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Politicians mourn David Mabuza’s passing 
4th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South African politicians have expressed sadness on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza, with many remembering his leadership. Mabuza passed away in hospital on Thursday, following... 


ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
4th July 2025

 ACTOM Kenya showcased its unwavering commitment to innovation and reliability at Power & Energy Africa Kenya 2025. As a trusted leader in East Africa’s energy sector, ACTOM Kenya is proud to have... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
4th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


NEXT LEVEL Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions bring real-time visibility and insights into pump health, operating efficiency and performance monitoring
Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
By keeping machinery in top condition, plants avoid the inefficiencies that often accompany ageing valves, hoses, or fillers, says the SANBWA
Smart water use sets bottled sector apart
4th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 


SEW-EURODRIVE's IE3 motor
KZN branch key driver of growth, self-sustainability for motors group
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuously invested in its assembly capability and developing independence from the national grid and municipal water systems, gear units and motors supplier SEW-EURODRIVE’s KwaZulu-Natal... 


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Local adaptation key to solving SA’s water challenges
4th July 2025

There are several factors undermining water infrastructure performance in South Africa, says consulting engineering company GIBB technical executive Wiero Vogelzang, adding that first among them is... 


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Steel tanks aid safe storage
4th July 2025

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 


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Reliability, cost-effectiveness are priorities for manufacturer
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Supplying reliable and cost-effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications in the mining industry of South Africa and wider Africa is integral to submersible slurry pump... 


Cohen Appanah, global manager: manufacturing excellence at Komatsu
Cohen Appanah
4th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Cohen Appanah, global manager: manufacturing excellence at Komatsu, a manufacturer of heavy-duty equipment used in the mining industry 


SITE SPECIFICS As mine sites are different from one another, IPR conducts detailed assessments of a dewatering application to enable the company to fully understand the application in terms of operational aspects
Hands-on approach used for dewatering
4th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on hands-on technical support, dewatering pump and dredging specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) provides custom solutions for clients to efficiently tackle dewatering... 


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Heavy-duty cable carrier systems boost reliability
4th July 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG now supplies and supports the full range of Tsubaki chain, power transmission and motion controls, including the Kabelschlepp cable carriers, which have been... 


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Strategic partnerships strengthen steel industry
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Strategic partnerships between steel fabricators and hot dip galvanizers provide invaluable opportunities to improve efficiencies and quality control, states industry trade association, Hot Dip... 


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Shipbuilder bought by certifications group
4th July 2025

Multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) has acquired the entire share capital of Finnish naval architecture and marine engineering... 


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Mill modernisation completed
4th July 2025

Industrial plant construction specialist SMS Group has successfully completed an automation system upgrade for the 5-m heavy plate mill at steel manufacturer Jingye Steel in Yingkou, Liaoning... 


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Strategy targets R31.5bn investment, 40 500 jobs by 2030
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its 2025 to 2030 Strategic Plan,  provincial trade and investment promotion agency Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) aims to attract more than R31.5-billion in  investments into... 


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AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape and outpacing traditional security
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI tools are rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, enabling fraud attacks that are more difficult to detect, and the exploitation of vulnerabilities and stolen credentials in increasingly... 


New report sets stage for evidence-led municipal planning in Gauteng
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young, has launched a new report offering a comprehensive analysis and projection of the... 


Transnet Engineering sets R1bn turnover goal for burgeoning maritime division
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 


CSIR marks 90 years of excellence in mechanical testing, safety solutions
CSIR marks 90 years of excellence in mechanical testing, safety solutions
4th July 2025

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Mechanical Laboratory is uniquely positioned to provide support for the mining industry with its testing and inspection services.... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


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AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape and outpacing traditional security
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI tools are rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, enabling fraud attacks that are more difficult to detect, and the exploitation of vulnerabilities and stolen credentials in increasingly... 


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Eskom strengthens security following prepaid electricity breach
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned utility Eskom says it continues to take decisive action following the disclosure in its full-year 2024 financial results, released in December 2024, of a forensic report detailing the... 


S&P South Africa PMI confidence levels soften as private sector performance stalls
3rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's private sector economy showed signs of fragility in June, as the S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) barely remained in expansionary territory. Business... 


Chris Mortimer, Weir’s Director of Safety, Health & Environment in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Energy, water efficiency key to mining sustainably in Africa
3rd July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Achieving Weir’s ambitious sustainability goals requires active participation from every region and site across its global footprint, and Africa plays a vital role in this... 


Long-delayed cadastre held up once more, Minister reports
2nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 


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DA to oppose Simelane’s Human Settlements budget amid investigation into minister
2nd July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively against corruption in his Cabinet, threatening to oppose the Department of Human Settlements’ budget. “…we... 


Two sustainability and ESG awards. One evening. Join Africa’s sustainability changemakers at the YES ESG and Beyond Awards
Two sustainability and ESG awards. One evening. Join Africa’s sustainability changemakers at the YES ESG and Beyond Awards
2nd July 2025

SEACon, previously known as the ESG Africa conference, is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the ‘Beyond Awards'. This year, the organisers of the event are excited to announce... 


The lube kitchen part 5: demystifying demulsifier additives
The lube kitchen part 5: demystifying demulsifier additives
2nd July 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom)The next chapter in the ongoing narrative around additives, with WearCheck - the specialist condition monitoring company - centres... 


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AfDB approves R2.5bn loan for City of Joburg
2nd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a R2.5-billion corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality. This is the bank’s first... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership
1st July 2025

FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts have announced a collaboration that will support innovation, technology and sustainability in after-sales service. This is an important... 


Itac imposes 52.34% duty on corrosion-resistant steel coil, raises transformer core customs duty
1st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has requested the South African Revenue Service (Sars) to impose a provisional safeguard duty of 52.34% of the value of... 


Globeleq CEO Jonathan Hoffman
South Africa’s largest standalone battery storage project advances to financial close
1st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Africa’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project, the 153 MW/ 612 MWh Red Sands project in the Northern Cape, has reached financial close, having raised some R5.4-billion in... 


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ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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