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US-Israel war sends shockwaves through commodity markets
US-Israel war sends shockwaves through commodity markets
6th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The US-Israel war on Iran has sent shockwaves through commodity markets since February 28, resulting in a 4.5% week-on-week rise in the Bloomberg Commodity Index as of March 5, led by gains in the... 


Vodacom Launches Third Cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator
Vodacom Launches Third Cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator
6th March 2026

Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop... 


ASPI's QLE signs agreement with US company for domestic enriched-uranium fuels supply chain
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed isotope enrichment and advanced materials company ASP Isotopes' (ASPI's) nuclear fuels subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy (QLE) has entered into a nonbinding agreement with a... 


Prescient expands global fund services offering with acquisition of Guernsey-based Obsidian
6th March 2026

The Prescient Group (Prescient) has acquired Obsidian Fund Services Limited in Guernsey, strengthening its global fund services offering for its South African and international fund management... 


Africa is not catching up, Africa is building
6th March 2026

By: Raadhika Sihin - Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) The global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support
6th March 2026

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
6th March 2026

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. A HPGR circuit is planned to be... 


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South Africa becomes global manufacturing hub for banana screens
6th March 2026

A large infrastructure investment at the Weir Alrode manufacturing facility in Gauteng has positioned the site as a global centre for the production of the company’s ENDURON Elite banana screens,... 


Image shows 3D printed igus can turner and an aluminium cooldrink can
3D-printed solution offers advantages for Southern African packaging operations
6th March 2026

A 3D-printed product turner designed to reorient cans and containers for downstream processing in high-volume packaging environments has been engineered by polymer specialist igus. The solution... 


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Mini booster for confined spaces
6th March 2026

Mining solutions company AECI has unveiled a compact booster designed to deliver initiation in small‑diameter holes, particularly in underground and constrained blasting environments. Showcased at... 


Image of SKF LAGG AF grease pump series
Next-generation grease pumps improve asset reliability
6th March 2026

Bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF has introduced its latest advancement in lubrication technology with a new line of air‑operated grease pumps. The range comprises three models – LAGG... 


Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
6th March 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy... 


An image of Invincible Valves' butterfly valves offering
Modern solutions improve operationality
6th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial valves supplier for the mining sector Invincible Valves' latest innovation for valve-related processes, known as the chain wheel innovation, controls valves that are installed at height.... 


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Frankwen Forge’s carburising plant in Benoni is among a limited number that are available to the external market
New plant meeting increased demand from gear and pinion manufacturers
6th March 2026

Open-die forging and ring-rolling products manufacturer Frankwen Forge has been operating its new gas carburising facility for almost a year, following its commissioning in April 2025 after an... 


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Valve station for gold miner developed
6th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

High-pressure water-powered valves and mining products and services company Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) is engineering a “robust” pressure-sustaining valve station to maintain a desired vertical... 


A generic image of a pivot agriculture system
Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


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Private networks drive uptime, secure digital mines
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

For mines to remain profitable, uptime is everything, but interference, gaps in coverage or insufficient bandwidth can directly threaten continuous operations, with those risks being amplified when... 


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Hotel performance drives investment appeal
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 


The new casthouse opened by Benteler at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway
Foundry expansion to aid sustainable production
6th March 2026

Global metal processing specialists Benteler in December announced the completion of a comprehensive modernisation of its casthouse at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway. The expanded production... 


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Digital maturity lags stalling AI value
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

While South Africa’s mining sector demonstrates “pockets of excellence” in digitalisation and AI, its overall maturity remains uneven, as many programmes still stall at pilot stage because of data... 


An image of a rail yard
Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 


An image of a Transnet train
Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


Energy trading licence positions BlueEnergy for central role in SA’s power sector reform
6th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group subsidiary BluEnergy Trading has been granted a multiyear energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The approval... 


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Nariño solar plant, Colombia
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Scatec and BTG Pactual Comercializadora de Energía are developing a 130 MW solar plant in Bogotá. 


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Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind-power cluster. 


Eskom prepares to act against 14 municipalities as arrear debt breaches R110bn
Eskom prepares to act against 14 municipalities as arrear debt breaches R110bn
5th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

With arrear debt owing to Eskom by municipalities having breached R110-billion, the State-owned company has announced that credit control processes could be initiated against 14 municipalities that... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina
Water-sector-focused anti-corruption task force steps up fight amid broader national anti-graft drive
5th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have progressed in the development of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) - a strategic intervention... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
5th March 2026

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


Cosmetic & Personal Care Coding: Turn Wellness Products into Trusted Experiences
Cosmetic & Personal Care Coding: Turn Wellness Products into Trusted Experiences
5th March 2026

Shoppers are no longer grabbing whatever is nearest to them. They are carefully comparing skincare essentials, personal hygiene products, and health and wellness products that support a more... 


BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban
BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group BASF on March 4 unveiled its expanded production facility for dispersions in Durban, which strengthens the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used... 


How Batteries Can Help SA Avoid a Grid in Crisis
5th March 2026

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 


Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
5th March 2026

By: Ajibola Akindele MFR - Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa In West Africa, the integrity of electrical infrastructure must become a non-negotiable prerequisite.  Our region is... 


Apollo Africa CEO Nico de Bruyn
Opinion: Trading as a pillar of electricity market reform
5th March 2026

South Africa’s electricity market is evolving rapidly, shaped by a convergence of policy shifts, technological advances and growing global trade requirements. Yet, a persistent challenge is... 


Coega Champions Strategic Energy Partnerships at the 18th Africa Energy Indaba 2026
5th March 2026

The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) is proud to participate in the 18th Africa Energy Indaba 2026, currently underway in Cape Town, where President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an impactful... 


Handling saturated material requires an understanding of moisture-driven flowability and Weba Chute Systems engineers these reclaimer chutes to prevent cohesive buildup in high humidity environments
Understanding of material and flow underpins Weba Chute Design
5th March 2026

The success of a custom engineered transfer chute begins with understanding how a specific material will behave at the transfer point - and then applying both scientific principles and practical... 


LSF Hemp and Cannabis Master Plan project manager John Jeffrey
R40bn opportunity for hemp industrialisation in South Africa requires policy support – LSF study
4th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has the potential to capitalise on a domestic industrial hemp market opportunity valued at R40-billion by 2040; however, this requires proper industry development and policy support, a... 


London Bullion Market Association CE Ruth Crowell.
Global call to action to halt illicit gold flows
4th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

As gold prices reach historic highs and the geopolitical race for minerals escalates, the pressures on value chains are intensifying – and so too are the risks, London Bullion Market Association... 


Stuart Potter
Volvo Group appoints new MD for its SA operations
4th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Group Southern Africa has appointed Stuart Potter from the UK as its new MD. He takes over from Waldemar Christensen, who has led the organisation since 2022. 


Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda
Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda
4th March 2026

Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA), in partnership with eThekwini Municipality as host city, will hold its 2026 summit in Durban, from 23 to 25 March at the International Convention Centre. The Summit... 


Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
4th March 2026

Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has released its first annual Axis Perspectives Report. The publication brings together global... 


Water
South African financiers develop R2bn water conservation bond
4th March 2026 By: Reuters

South African financiers are preparing a R2-billion bond to fund water conservation projects dedicated to restoring strategic water catchments. Backed by Rand Merchant Bank and the Development Bank... 


Africa Food Show 2026 returns amid Africa’s expanding $ 1 trillion food and beverage market
4th March 2026

Africa’s food and beverage sector is entering a defining growth phase. Valued at approximately $346 billion in 2024, the continent’s F&B market is projected to reach approximately $567 billion (R9... 


 Solar – how it can contribute to stable and critical healthcare in West Africa
Solar – how it can contribute to stable and critical healthcare in West Africa
4th March 2026

By: Adebayo Agbaje - Access to Energy, Business Development at Schneider Electric West Africa In a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), access to energy is cited as fundamental to... 


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