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Top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026
Updated 51 minutes ago

By:Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change.... 


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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable energy transition, report shows
Updated 57 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 


Renewable energy
Report maps innovations to transform future of energy systems
Updated 3 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

While no “one-size-fits-all” solution exists, systemic innovation can transform the future of energy systems, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) finds. Released... 


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Ramaphosa to hold bilateral talks with UAE President
Updated 4 hours ago By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week hold bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opening... 


Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6
Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6
Updated 5 hours ago

Manufacturing specialist, Komatsu Europe, has announced the completion of its third wave of electric mini excavator as it finalises the introduction of the PC26E-6 to the European market. A key... 


Andrew Ayirebi, Regional Manager for West Africa at Weir
Local capacity embeds Weir solutions in West Africa
Updated 6 hours ago

With West Africa’s mining industry evolving rapidly, Weir has built a solid footprint of local expertise, capability and capacity in the region - to serve customers’ increasing demand for... 


Citi-Con delivers high-stakes structural rescue on critical silo complex machine tower
Updated 6 hours ago

Citi-Con has successfully completed complex structural repairs on bins 21 and 22 for a leading steward of raw materials in the food production industry. These interventions represent the most... 


Waco Modular celebrates 1-million man-hours with zero lost time injuries, marking a major safety milestone
Waco Modular celebrates 1-million man-hours with zero lost time injuries, marking a major safety milestone
Updated 7 hours ago

Waco Modular has reached a significant safety milestone, achieving over 1 million man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI). This accomplishment showcases the company’s unwavering... 


TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
12th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 


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AAAM sets eight goals for 2026 as it seeks ‘measurable outcomes’
9th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has set eight goals for the new year, says CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling. “As we enter 2026, we proudly declare this the year of... 


Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
9th January 2026

Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital... 


Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge
Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge
9th January 2026

The spirit of innovation and 21st-century problem-solving skills were on full display at the second Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge hosted by the Ardagh for Education programme and its... 


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Ryzon, Xinhai sign EPCM agreement for Nachu graphite project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Ryzon Materials has signed a nonbinding heads of agreement (HoA) with Yintai Xinhai Mining to develop an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) solution for the... 


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Greater access to fully serviced solar solutions for SA businesses
9th January 2026

Southern African renewable energy platform provider SolarSaver recently announced a transaction with international funders to support the expansion of its fully serviced, capital expenditure-free... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II reached another milestone in December 2025 as the construction of the project continues. 


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Umoyilanga Energy hybrid facility, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions and Perpetua Holdings aim to achieve full commercial operations date as early as possible in 2026. 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 


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Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community launch water pipeline project
8th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community, along with the Rustenburg local municipality, have jointly launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie-Modikwe bulk water pipeline project. The... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


Opinion: The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure
Opinion: The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure
8th January 2026

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland and consultant Paul Vermeulen argue that mismanagement is not the only reason for the failure of municipal electricity distributors and... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking deal lead for structured capital business Kagiso Rantloane
Standard Bank backs BlueCore Gas InfraCo with $285m structured acquisition funding solution
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Standard Bank has reported that it has delivered a comprehensive $285-million debt and equity financing solution, which it says will “alter the landscape” of Nigerian... 


Metso to deliver all feeders to Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire
7th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Canadian gold mining company Montage Gold has selected original-equipment manufacturer Metso to deliver all the feeders for its Koné gold project, in Côte d’Ivoire. The order value has been booked... 


High-Tech Metals, Wiluna Mining to explore toll treatment deal
7th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed High-Tech Metals (HTM) has executed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wiluna Mining Corporation (WMC) to evaluate the potential for toll treatment of ore from HTM’s Mt... 


Meteoric Resources receives letter of support for up to $50m from EFA
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Meteoric Resources has reported that its flagship Caldeira rare earth project, in Brazil, has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia (EFA)... 


Denzyl Macauley
Safer by design: Multotec redefines screening media attachment systems for faster, safer changeout
7th January 2026

Hand and finger injuries remain one of the most common safety concerns in mining, often occurring during physically demanding maintenance tasks. To help address this risk and remove potential... 


NevGold confirms antimony, gold grades from historic Limo Butte leach pads
7th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-, Frankfurt- and OTCQB-listed NevGold has reported positive results from its Phase I pit sampling programme at the Limo Butte project, in Nevada, in the US, confirming consistent antimony and... 


Lithium ore in hand
Lithium Universe finds suitable US site for second lithium refinery
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Senior members of ASX-listed Lithium Universe’s executive team have completed a detailed site visit to assess a proposed second lithium refinery location for the company in Brownsville, Texas, in... 


 Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From corrosive acids to volatile hydrocarbons, VEGA's advanced instruments—VEGAPULS, VEGABAR, and VEGASWING—ensure dependable performance, even in the most challenging... 


Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From high-pressure reactors to bitumen tanks and slurry pipelines, petrochemical plants face some of the most challenging measurement tasks in the industry. When conditions like... 


 Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With a storage capacity of 2 million litres, distributed across 40 tank chambers in 22 above-ground tanks, the new tank farm at Friedrich Scharr KG is a high-performance... 


Process headaches? Let VEGA’s smart sensors do the thinking
Process headaches? Let VEGA’s smart sensors do the thinking
6th January 2026

(Virtual showroom) A petroleum wholesaler based in south-central Michigan has been steadily expanding its operations for over 80 years. Now in its fourth generation, the company provides heating... 


Iron ore
Zanaga completes project value enhancement workstreams
6th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has completed a value enhancement initiative at its Zanaga iron-ore project, in Congo-Brazzaville, stating that the various workstreams have delivered... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
6th January 2026

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is driving the transition to sustainable medium-voltage solutions across East Africa with its award-winning  SM AirSeT... 


Copper
BMI maintains copper price forecast amid tightening supply, increased demand
5th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

BMI – a Fitch Solutions company – has maintained its 2026 average yearly copper price forecast at $11 000/t, as tightening supply and positive sentiment towards demand from sectors linked to the... 


Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
5th January 2026

As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner... 


Always-on – remote monitoring in water management
Always-on – remote monitoring in water management
5th January 2026

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In a time when the country faces a persistent water provision crisis, remote monitoring has emerged as an indispensable cog in... 


Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance
Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance
5th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With water management scrutiny intensifying and South African municipal maintenance teams under mounting pressure to keep ageing infrastructure functioning, there is growing... 


Schneider Electric and Enactus celebrate the success of their mentorship programme in English-Speaking Africa
5th January 2026

Schneider Electric and international Non‑Profit Company (NPC), Enactus are celebrating the success of their collaborative mentorship programme, which is fostering purpose-driven leadership among... 


DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa
DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa
5th January 2026

DSV is proud to announce another major milestone in its sustainability journey with the addition of six Volvo FM 4x2 electric trucks to its fleet in South Africa. This announcement follows the... 


Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
19th December 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This... 


GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey
GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey
18th December 2025

This year has been a defining year for GridCars, marking significant progress in South Africa’s electromobility journey. From expanding the national charging network to signing strategic... 


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Polyco injects R1.89m into polystyrene recycler
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Producer responsibility organisation Polyco has invested R1.89-million in waste service provider New Earth Recycling, strengthening one of South Africa’s only dedicated recyclers of post-consumer... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


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