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Africa’s first liquid crystalline waterproofing solution introduced
Updated 7 hours ago

Global construction chemicals specialist Chryso has announced the introduction of what it says is Africa’s first liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture. The company asserts that the new... 


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Shock-resistant electronic detonator aligns with local geology and safety requirements
27th February 2026

A shock‑resistant electronic detonator designed for precise functionality in high‑shock and variable environments was showcased at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 by South African... 


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Practical guide helps small-scale farmers manage effects of climate change
27th February 2026

Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures, says Solidaridad Southern Africa,... 


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Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on February 27 officially launched the Wits – South... 


Strategic transformation to new brand brings focus on systems back to centre stage
Strategic transformation to new brand brings focus on systems back to centre stage
27th February 2026

The HELUKABEL Group takes an important step in its strategic development: the specialists in electrical connection technology may now be found on the market under a new brand name—HELU. Giving... 


Menstrual Care Campaign supports Missionvale Primary learners in Gqeberha
Menstrual Care Campaign supports Missionvale Primary learners in Gqeberha
27th February 2026

100 learners at Missionvale Primary School in Gqeberha are now better equipped to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence, following Engen’s 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign... 


Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy lifting and engineered transport services company Sarens has announced the opening of a new logistics hub near Walvis Bay, in Namibia. Covering an area of more than 4 ha, the company says the... 


Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Charts a Course from Vision to Viability
27th February 2026

The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 has opened its doors in Cape Town, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's economic trajectory. Convening a powerful coalition of policymakers,... 


Palo Alto Networks Europe, Middle East and Africa CEO Helmut Reisinger
Palo Alto invests in, commits to, cybersecurity, cloud protection in South Africa
27th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

NYSE-listed cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Europe, Middle East and Africa CEO Helmut Reisinger has said the company will continue to invest in its technical and services capabilities in... 


Energy Council, Yelland weigh in on Sibanye-Stillwater vs Eskom wayleave judgment
Energy Council, Yelland weigh in on Sibanye-Stillwater vs Eskom wayleave judgment
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the February 18 judgment delivered in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng South Division, in a case between Sibanye-Stillwater subsidiary Sibanye Gold and State-owned Eskom – which... 


Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
27th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a... 


 Neil Colquhoun, president of Epson Middle East, Türkiye and Africa-Central and West Africa
Neil Colquhoun
27th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Neil Colquhoun, president of Epson Middle East, Türkiye and Africa-Central and West Africa. Epson is a technology company specialising in printing, scanning, visual display,... 


Weba Chute Systems
Weba Chute Systems
27th February 2026

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers’ profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


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Explosives maker eyes Canada expansion with production complex
27th February 2026

Having completed the construction of its electronic detonator manufacturing plant in Canada, blasting solutions provider BME Mining Canada, a division of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, is forging... 


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Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


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Food packaging portfolio expanded
27th February 2026

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 


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Printing for health products advances
27th February 2026 By: Halima Frost

Digital printing is the preferred solution when versioning, short runs and speed of production are key factors, and has been integral to a "breakthrough" by printing solutions provider Pyrotec... 


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Through their flagship programme, Fibre Circle seeks to inspire young people to have a passion for nature and the environment and to make recycling education accessible to every learner
Fibre Circle embraces inclusive environmental education
27th February 2026

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 


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Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Taseko Mines has started copper cathode production. 


Shaping the future of African agriculture at Agritec Africa 2026
26th February 2026

Africa holds immense potential for agricultural growth due to its vast land and water resources. That said, agricultural productivity remains among the lowest globally, highlighting the need for... 


Everlectric expands its electric fleet to larger vehicles with higher payloads
Everlectric expands its electric fleet to larger vehicles with higher payloads
26th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Fleet solutions company Everlectric will this year expand its commercial electric vehicle (EV) range by introducing larger vehicles in the form of urban distribution trucks and upsized panel vans.... 


The system automatically stops excavator bucket movement when subsurface utilities are detected during active excavation
New solution developed to stop utility strikes on construction sites
26th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

UK group Xwatch Safety Solutions and Israeli company RodRadar have developed what they describe as the earthmoving equipment industry’s first safety-grade solution for preventing underground... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies announces debt repayment, new credit facilities
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cassava Technologies business Liquid Intelligent Technologies on Thursday announced the full repayment of its rand-based term loan and dollar-based revolving credit facility. In tandem with this... 


 ‘Deep collaboration’ needed for the deployment of new mining technologies
‘Deep collaboration’ needed for the deployment of new mining technologies
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As mining companies face increasing pressure to deliver measurable improvements in productivity and safety, while also managing the cost, complexity and risks associated with adopting new... 


Schneider Electric to Advance Energy Technology to Power Intelligence at Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa
Schneider Electric to Advance Energy Technology to Power Intelligence at Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa
26th February 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced that the second edition of the Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa will be held in Abu Dhabi from April 28–29, 2026. The... 


Budget 2026 Delivers SME Relief as VAT Threshold Increases to R2.3 Million
Budget 2026 Delivers SME Relief as VAT Threshold Increases to R2.3 Million
26th February 2026

South Africa’s 2026 National Budget has delivered targeted relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including a significant increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration... 


Engen’s ‘We Care Campaign’ brings dignity and confidence to Wittedrift Primary learners
Engen’s ‘We Care Campaign’ brings dignity and confidence to Wittedrift Primary learners
26th February 2026

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape – 24 February 2026 – 100 learners at Wittedrift Primary School in Plettenberg Bay are now better equipped to manage their health with dignity and confidence, following... 


Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
26th February 2026

Construction is changing, fast. Rising complexity, productivity demands, and sustainability expectations are reshaping how teams plan, deliver and collaborate. To help the industry navigate this... 


AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray
AECI grows Ebitda, Ebitda margin; to invest in plants and equipment in 2026
25th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and chemicals multinational AECI posted revenue of R32.1-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was down 4% on the prior year; however, it achieved record earnings... 


Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure
Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure
25th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and... 


EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster
EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

International energy company EDF power solutions has announced the commissioning of the 420 MW Koruson 1 cluster, including three wind farms, namely San Kraal, Phezukomoya and Coleskop, located... 


Altron Document Solutions acquires controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN
25th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Document management, print and digital workflow solutions provider Altron Document Solutions (ADS) is acquiring a controlling equity stake in document solutions and technology services company Xtec... 


Blu Label’s H1 results, excluding Cell C, remain resilient
25th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic... 


South32 COO Noel Pillay
Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 


The hidden bill for cutting corners puts ‘getting it right the first time’ back in focus for SA’s built environment
The hidden bill for cutting corners puts ‘getting it right the first time’ back in focus for SA’s built environment
25th February 2026

In construction, the most expensive work is often the work that has to be redone. Across both the public and private sectors, the costs of failure are rarely limited to a simple fix. When quality... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
25th February 2026

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together Africa’s most influential energy... 


Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal
Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal
24th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle tracking group Netstar and the Sunshine Tour will work together to create tools that can support golf player development, through the application of telematics and the analytical... 


The Office of Astronomy for Development signs MoU with innovation advisory firm RIIS
24th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Cape Town-based international Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Johannesburg-based innovation advisory company the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) have... 


SAPVIA technical and policy manager Sim Khuluse
Opinion: Solar PV in South Africa – policy is in place; focus must now be on execution
24th February 2026

In this article, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) technical and policy manager Sim Khuluse writes that South Africa’s solar PV sector has entered a pivotal execution phase,... 


Clean spaces, safer environments: Cleaning is more than just ticking a box
Clean spaces, safer environments: Cleaning is more than just ticking a box
24th February 2026

Cleaning is often viewed as a routine task, a checklist completed, and a box ticked. However, in today’s high-traffic environments, the condition of a space plays a far greater role in safety,... 


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Researchers working to mitigate increasing number of contaminants in certain staple foods
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Invisible contaminants in staple foods are posing a serious but often overlooked threat to public health and food security across Africa say researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).... 


Altron expects strong performance for FY26
24th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Tuesday reiterated expectations of double-digit increases in earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations and... 


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