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Disjointed education system hinders African engineering students
14th November 2025

Africa’s youth are its greatest resource – with over 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25, this generation is the youngest, largest and arguably the most climate-conscious in... 


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Association promotes zinc for infrastructure longevity
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial... 


Nafasi Water helps mining’s dirty water flow towards a clean future
14th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water treatment solutions at mines are central to safeguarding South Africa’s scarce water resources, and Nafasi Water aims to support mining houses with water management and reclamation solutions,... 


SA’s cheapest electric-car maker to roll out local charging network
14th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Build Your Dreams Auto South Africa (BYD SA) has announced that will install between 200 and 300 public charging stations across the country in 2026, in a move to make electric mobility more... 


RFI process launched to attract private investment in commuter, long-distance passenger rail
14th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) has kickstarted a request-for-information (RFI) process for private companies interested in investing in South Africa’s passenger-rail system. Speaking at a media... 


We are Still A Square Forklift
We are Still A Square Forklift
14th November 2025

It’s official, A Square Forklift is the sole distributor of Still materials handling equipment in South Africa. Founded in 1998, A Square Forklift went on to become one of the country’s leading... 


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Caravel copper project, Australia – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Caravel Minerals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Kutch Copper to advance the project towards a final investment decision in 2026. 


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Kobada gold project, Mali – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 


MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
13th November 2025

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In a sector marked by cyclical demand, high capital intensity, and increasing regulatory and sustainability... 


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Draco Group Safely Demolishes 107-Metre Converter Stack at Palabora Mine
13th November 2025

Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete... 


Homeowners Urged to Build Smart: Knowledge Is the Best Protection Against Costly Disputes
13th November 2025

Home renovations, solar installations, and water-saving projects are on the rise. However, the MBAWC warns that homeowners who enter building agreements without fully understanding both their and... 


South Africa’s Future Leaders Redefine Sustainability at the 2025 SDG Challenge SA Grand Finale
South Africa’s Future Leaders Redefine Sustainability at the 2025 SDG Challenge SA Grand Finale
13th November 2025

South Africa's brightest university students recently took the stage at Valterra Platinum's Rosebank headquarters. They didn't just present ideas, they delivered blueprints for South Africa’s... 


Quality Beyond Compliance: Reclaiming Purpose, People, and Progress
13th November 2025

By: Nick Niranjan Kalidass - NQFS Management Solutions In 2025, quality professionals are being asked to do more than comply—we are being asked to think differently. The World Quality Day theme... 


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Embraer unveils anti-drone upgrade for its popular Super Tucano light strike aircraft
13th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major Brazil-based aerospace and defence group Embraer has announced that it is adapting its very successful A-29 Super Tucano turboprop light attack aircraft to also be able to destroy drones.... 


The Gibraltar mine
Taseko reports stronger copper output, nears first production at Florence Copper
13th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based copper miner Taseko Mines has reported a stronger third quarter, with improved operational performance at its Gibraltar mine, in British Columbia, and commissioning progressing... 


Cassava AI CEO Ahmed El Beheiry
Cassava Technologies launches AI multi-model exchange for African network operators
12th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital services and infrastructure company Cassava Technologies has launched its Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) platform, which is designed to make AI tools and large language models... 


Cell C, Huawei ink digital transformation deal
12th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cell C Business and Huawei Cloud have entered into a renewed collaboration to strengthen cloud, digital infrastructure and industry-specific solutions, A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks... 


New chapter for Seacom after rebrand
12th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has undertaken a brand overhaul as it marks a new chapter and reaffirms its commitment to innovation, client focus and digital leadership. The “strategic leap”... 


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Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards
12th November 2025

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


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FNB, Mastercard launch cross-border payment service
11th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial services provider FNB and multinational payment card services company Mastercard on November 11 launched Globba, a cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move. The product... 


Lisa Reynolds and Georgina Smit
GBCSA appoints new CEO
11th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has appointed Georgina Smit as CEO, effective May 2026, succeeding Lisa Reynolds, who has led the organisation since 2020. The announcement was made... 


How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
11th November 2025

As ore grades decline, global demand for critical minerals rises, and ESG expectations intensify, mining economics are being reshaped. TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technologies are... 


AMSA's Newcastle works
ArcelorMittal, IDC end exclusive South Africa talks with no deal
11th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

ArcelorMittal’s exclusive talks with South Africa’s biggest development finance institution regarding its potential sale of its local steel operation have ended without a deal, leaving the company... 


Initial trials will include autonomous piling systems from Built Robotics.
ARENA helps fund Fortescue's Solar Innovation Hub
11th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed A$45-million to establish a first-of-its-kind Solar Innovation Hub with Fortescue, aimed at driving down the cost of large-scale solar... 


MTN Zambia and Huawei Launched the World's First AI-powered Adaptive Power Backup for Emergency Resilient Networks
World's first AI-powered adaptive power backup launched
11th November 2025

MTN Zambia and Huawei have jointly launched the world’s first AI-powered adaptive power backup solution for emergency resilient networks, addressing the challenge of keeping communication services... 


Cultivating a People-Centric Approach to Business Means Better Service to Communities
11th November 2025

By: Alfred Challis CEO of MANZI Water Business, at its best, has never been about products alone. It has always been about people. The people who strive to deliver better solutions in the face of... 


Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
11th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The last five years have placed unprecedented strain on global supply chains. Geopolitical tensions, trade... 


H&I and AfriSam received a Special Mention for the Malmesbury Bypass Project in the Western Cape
Projects using AfriSam Construction Materials shine at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards
11th November 2025

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 


Mini Budget must fund IRP ambition with concrete fiscal and financial mechanisms, says SAPVIA
10th November 2025

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has called on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to use the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide clear fiscal... 


Vertiv to spotlight AI-ready infrastructure and next-gen solutions at AfricaCom 2025
Vertiv to spotlight AI-ready infrastructure and next-gen solutions at AfricaCom 2025
10th November 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio at the upcoming AfricaCom 2025, from November 10 to 13 at the Cape... 


Auto Industry Brinkmanship Exposes the Cost of Ignoring VUCA Reality
Auto Industry Brinkmanship Exposes the Cost of Ignoring VUCA Reality
10th November 2025

By: Jonathan Goldberg & John Botha South Africa’s motor-manufacturing industry, responsible for nearly five percent of GDP and more than 100 000 jobs, is once again flirting with crisis. Wage talks... 


Why investing in your people is a crucial step to improving customer service
Why investing in your people is a crucial step to improving customer service
10th November 2025

By: Kate Shead - HR Executive at Telviva The field of customer service is undergoing a profound transformation with the proliferation of communication channels, and as businesses increasingly adopt... 


Where profit meets planet: The business of climate-resilient food production
10th November 2025

By: Daneel Rossouw - Head of Sales: Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), which starts today, will highlight the role of agriculture in combating climate... 


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Eskom celebrates Koeberg Unit 2’s 40 years of commercial operation
10th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Power utility Eskom on November 9 celebrated the 40-year anniversary of Unit 2 at the Koeberg nuclear power station. Koeberg Unit 2 entered commercial operation on November 9, 1985, with Eskom... 


Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material
Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material
10th November 2025

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to confirm that its long-established Standard Vesconite bearing material is completely free of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and has been since its... 


The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
10th November 2025

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric      Uganda is entering an exciting growth period; the country’s energy and extractives industry... 


Andries Janse van Rensburg, Business Development Manager - Specialty Building Materials, at Chryso Southern Africa
CHRYSO Delivers Specialty Waterproofing Solutions for Concrete and Bridge Structures
10th November 2025

As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers... 


The Ivanplats Shaft 2 box cut is shown here prior to construction of the permanent headgear, with careful planning to ensure a safe foundation for future operations
Engineering for safety: Cementation Africa’s deeply embedded commitment to risk elimination
10th November 2025

At Cementation Africa, safety is not treated as a checklist item, rather it is the very foundation of how the company designs, plans and executes its projects. This mindset is rooted in a... 


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Vodacom achieves double-digit H1 increases across the board
10th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday reported a 14.7% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R30.46-billion during the six months ended September 30.... 


Gauteng Industrial Development Zone chief investment officer Maidei Matika
Gauteng agency declares OR Tambo SEZ Precinct 2 'open for investment'
7th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In marking a significant step in South Africa’s industrial development journey and turning eastern Gauteng into an aerotropolis, FNB Gauteng Business and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency... 


Caravel signs MoU with Adani for copper project collaboration
7th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Caravel Minerals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kutch Copper, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, to advance the Caravel copper project in Western... 


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Consultancy calls for creation of ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to address climate-linked inequality
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Research and consulting firm PBS Development Consulting has recommended the establishment of a dedicated ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to ensure South Africa’s climate transition addresses... 


AI and the smart factory
AI and the smart factory
7th November 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before it happens, and automatically... 


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