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Africa conference on energy efficiency aims to move from aspiration to implementation
23rd January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Energy efficiency is one of the quickest and most effective pathways to universal energy access for Africa, as it reduces demand, improves affordability and unlocks socioeconomic opportunities, and... 


Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
23rd January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets,... 


CBi-electric African Cables Managing Director Luis Corte commemorates 90 years of powering SA industry
CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
23rd January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets... 


An image of one of the Hansen IGUs being assembled
Repair service underpins company’s support of industrial sectors
23rd January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier BMG repairs Hansen industrial gear units (IGUs) in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, consequently preserving the design tolerances and... 


An image of SEW-EURODRIVE staff working on repairs at one of its manufacturing facilities
Company sets pace with power packs in African mining
23rd January 2026

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 


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Mill upgrade improves aluminium processing
23rd January 2026

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 


The above image depicts KPMG automotive global head Dr Andreas Ries
AI implementation to reshape automotive industry
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Increasingly recognised as a “game changer” in the automotive industry, AI is transforming manufacturing, research and development and customer interactions by enabling smarter and more efficient... 


The above image depicts Tata Motors international business head Asif Shamim
Commercial vehicle market prioritising greener fleets
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s commercial vehicle market reflects a stable operating environment, with a clear emphasis on maintaining efficiency and reliability across applications, and fleet operators are... 


a solar plant run and owned by Sustainable Power Solutions
Wholesale market bodes well for energy stability
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Maturing policy frameworks, improving battery storage solutions economics, private-sector investment and the introduction of the wholesale energy market creates a powerful foundation for long-term... 


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Smaller municipalities to benefit from smart energy management tech
23rd January 2026

As South Africa’s electricity market transformation creates new opportunities for smart energy management and cost optimisation, smaller municipalities are finding themselves at a disadvantage... 


A solar array owned by IMPOWER
Eskom unbundling boosts businesses’ solar opportunities
23rd January 2026

The ministerial approval of State-owned power utility Eskom’s revised unbundling strategy in December, which included the formal creation of its independent subsidiary Eskom Green, signals a major... 


The Hilli Episeyo floating liquefied natural gas project at sea
Floating LNG becoming a credible solution
23rd January 2026

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more... 


Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility
Kriben Reddy
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile, Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility, a data- and technology-driven company focused on making vehicle financing, transactions, and mobility access in South Africa more... 


Vertical cutaway of oil lubricated rolling bearing
Oil-lubricated rolling bearings improve reliability of electric motors
23rd January 2026

Industrial downtime is often caused by defective bearings. Studies show that about 80% of all bearing damage is owing to insufficient or incorrect lubrication. This is associated with overheating,... 


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Blåfalli Fjellhaugen hydropower project, Norway
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Sunnhordland Kraftlag plans to deliver one of the biggest new hydropower plants built in Norway over the past 20 years. 


Large native copper nugget
Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Taseko Mines has completed construction and is advancing into commissioning and early operations. 


Aerial view of the Lumwana mine
Lumwana superpit expansion project, Zambia – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Barrick Gold has chosen to use end-to-end mining solutions company Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology. 


An SPS Solar array reaching to the horizon at dusk.
Line-up drives energy transition
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a project pipeline spanning off-grid renewable power, solar PV and battery storage across various clients in numerous industries, solar asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions... 


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Maaden highlights technology innovation at flagship gold project in Saudi Arabia
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is already seeing the benefits of technology innovation at its flagship Mansourah-Massarah gold mine, where the company is developing the region’s first digital... 


Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux
Opinion: EVs and renewables are best way for South Africa to loosen oil’s grip
22nd January 2026

In this article, South African offgrid electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure developer Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux writes about the renewed use of oil as a... 


Graphic illustrating how SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar creates a virtual model of the drive system
Latest advances in predictive maintenance
22nd January 2026

Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology is being increasingly employed by industries to move from manual, reactive maintenance to intelligent predictive monitoring that helps prevent equipment failures... 


DIDx to host digital identity trust, interoperability conference in Stellenbosch
21st January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Digital identity company DIDx, in partnership with digital identity conference organisation Internet Identity Workshop, will hold its DID:Unconf Africa conference at the Stellenbosch Institute for... 


Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane
Govt to require 2% of housing grants to go to innovative building technologies
21st January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) will require provinces and metropolitan municipalities to allocate at least 2% of their 2026/27 housing grants to innovative building technologies (IBTs),... 


Vertiv Expands Flexible, Energy-Efficient Perimeter Cooling System for Small, Medium, and Edge Applications in EMEA
Vertiv Expands Flexible, Energy-Efficient Perimeter Cooling System for Small, Medium, and Edge Applications in EMEA
21st January 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today enriches the Vertiv™ CoolPhase Perimeter PAM air-cooled range with new ratings of cooling systems and Vertiv™ CoolPhase... 


Infrastructure boom, liability boom
21st January 2026

South Africa is entering an ambitious new phase of infrastructure investment, with the government having committed R1 trillion to development over the next three years and President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


Beyond Lubricants: How FUCHS Is Tackling Mining’s Maintenance Skills Crisis
21st January 2026

As Africa’s mining industry faces mounting pressure from skills shortages, safety compliance demands, and rising downtime costs, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to... 


Cesa offers engineering support following national disaster declaration
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers... 


Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
21st January 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will... 


NETSCOUT ensures optimal customer experiences for 5G network slicing services
NETSCOUT ensures optimal customer experiences for 5G network slicing services
21st January 2026

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how its 5G observability solutions give... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Government policies around floor prices for rare earths have improved the function of the market and helped lift prices to sustainable levels, Amanda Lacaze, the CEO of Lynas Rare Earths said on... 


Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
21st January 2026

Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and... 


Africa’s growth story is shifting. Smart logistics will shape what comes next
21st January 2026

By: Nelson Teixeira - MD Operations Sub-Saharan Africa 20 January 2026: South Africa and the African continent are standing at a defining moment, as global trade patterns shift and digital commerce... 


Lynas Rare Earths' quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production
Lynas Rare Earths' quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported a 43% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as higher selling prices eclipsed a production shortfall caused by power disruptions at its ore processing... 


Image of Blade Nzimande
Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
20th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) increases its focus on early childhood development... 


2026 can be South Africa’s year of water resilience, Xylem says
20th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 


How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
20th January 2026

By Elijah Daniel, Country Sales Director, Process Automation & Software, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity,... 


RMB Corvest and Shalamuka Capital partner with Process Automation to support long-term African growth
20th January 2026

RMB Corvest and Shalamuka Capital have acquired a minority stake in Process Automation (Pty) Ltd  (“Process Automation”) partnering with CEO Larry Smith, who retains his majority shareholding. The... 


How Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Enable Up-Time within the   Nigerian Oil & Gas and Mining Industries
How Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Enable Up-Time within the Nigerian Oil & Gas and Mining Industries
20th January 2026

By: Gary Chomse - regional director for Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv The most recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the... 


Ferrochrome from the Lion smelter.
Ferrochrome venture’s 2025 output 63% lower, Merafe reports
20th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Ferrochrome output from the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture was 63% lower in 2025 than in 2024, Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, January 20. Attributable production fell from 301 000 t in 2024... 


Africa’s growth story is shifting. Smart logistics will shape what comes next
20th January 2026

By: Nelson Teixeira - MD Operations Sub-Saharan Africa South Africa and the African continent are standing at a defining moment, as global trade patterns shift and digital commerce accelerates. New... 


DCC Technologies to distribute Kensington’s award-winning accessories across Southern Africa
20th January 2026

DCC Technologies has announced a new distribution agreement with Kensington, a global leader in desktop and mobile device accessories. The agreement positions DCC as one of only three official... 


Lumwana mine, in Zambia
Barrick deploys Metso Concorde Cell tech at Lumwana
19th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has chosen to use end-to-end mining solutions company Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology at its Lumwana expansion project, in... 


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