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 Neil Colquhoun, president of Epson Middle East, Türkiye and Africa-Central and West Africa
Neil Colquhoun
Updated 1 hour 57 minutes ago 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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago

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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago 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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago

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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago

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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago

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
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago 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... 


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,... 


Maize
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... 


A John Thompson boiler
South African firm John Thompson has re-entered Australia through a partnership
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African industrial services company John Thompson, part of the local ACTOM group, has announced that it is returning to the Australian market. It is doing so via a partnership between its... 


Water officials head to Japan for bilateral cooperation advancement
23rd February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is undertaking a high-level visit to Japan from February 23 to 27 in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Japan... 


Is your warehouse smart, sustainable and skills-powered?
Is your warehouse smart, sustainable and skills-powered?
23rd February 2026

For decades, warehouses across much of Africa have been viewed primarily as functional cost centres - simply places to store stock, often under-invested and invisible to boardroom strategy. That... 


IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
IAU OAD and RIIS Partnership to Advance Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Africa
23rd February 2026

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science,... 


Aftermarket performance = fleet profitability
Aftermarket performance = fleet profitability
23rd February 2026

In a market defined by fuel volatility, infrastructure pressure and tight delivery schedules, uptime is no longer a technical metric - it is a commercial one. For Dave Black, Head of Operations:... 


Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
23rd February 2026

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 


Budget 2026: CHARGE calls on Minister Godongwana to reform EV duties and fund renewable charging infrastructure
23rd February 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Budget Speech on Wednesday, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) calls on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to align import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) with those applied to internal... 


HSRC signs an MoU with the University of Mpumalanga to strengthen mutual cooperation
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s social sciences and humanities science council, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), to... 


Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) deputy director-general Dr Mmboneni Muofhe speaks to Mining Weekly following the Mining Indaba event in Cape Town
DSTI discusses the importance of partnerships, collaboration in driving progress in mining
23rd February 2026

With the Investing in African Mining Indaba this year rallying participants around the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships,” collaboration between public and private sector came... 


Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
23rd February 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 


UK project to use Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce sustainable aviation fuels
20th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based power-to-liquid sustainable e-fuels development company Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced its choice of technology partners for its flagship e-fuels facility, to be constructed at... 


NWU centre awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative
NWU centre awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has awarded Phase 2 of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative to North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for... 


Patrick Flannigan, General Manager: Technical and Product Support Management (Concrete & Cement Division, Sub-Sahara & East Africa) at Chryso Southern Africa
Chryso leads African market with high-tech liquid crystalline waterproofing solution
20th February 2026

Chryso is setting a new benchmark in concrete waterproofing across Africa as the first and only supplier of a high performance liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture – Chryso® CWA Liquid 200.... 


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