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South Africa’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for sector growth
South Africa’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for sector growth
Updated 21 minutes ago

The Department of Transport (DoT) will host its inaugural National Transport Conference (NTC) from March 16 to 18, 2026, in Johannesburg. This will take place under the theme “Transport: The Driver... 


Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant
Updated 1 hour 3 minutes ago

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.  The... 


Whose Line Is It Anyway? OHPL Liability & Lessons In Energy Construction
Updated 1 hour 45 minutes ago

By: Jaco Brits is the head of Solar Projects at Red Rocket South Africa & Masibulele Mabanga is the Construction Contracts Manager at Red Rocket South Africa Overhead power lines (OHPL) are deeply... 


Global installed renewable energy capacity to double to 8.4 TW by 2031 – GlobalData
Updated 2 hours 9 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

The worldwide renewable energy installed capacity is forecast to more than double to 8.4 TW by 2031, from 4.1 TW in 2025, and register a compound annual growth rate of 13% over the next five years,... 


Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results
Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results
Updated 3 hours ago

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has reported a half-year underlying profit before tax (UPBT) of AUD$124.6 million for the period ending 31 December 2025 – representing a 4% growth year-on-year,... 


Rwanda launches the Rwanda FinTech Centre at IFF 2026 to accelerate support for fintech innovations
Rwanda launches the Rwanda FinTech Centre at IFF 2026 to accelerate support for fintech innovations
Updated 3 hours ago

The Minister of ICT and Innovation today officially launched the Rwanda FinTech Centre during the Inclusive FinTech Forum, with the vision to accelerate Rwanda’s development agenda through the... 


NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology
NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology
13th March 2026

Educational institute North-West University (NWU) continues to show its commitment to cutting-edge innovation and practical research solutions. The new STRIDE remote unit, which makes remote... 


Bread production facility
Optimisation ensures power savings for producers
13th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A holistic and optimised system of energy efficient motors, variable-speed drives and software packages can achieve up to 40% electricity savings and significantly lower total cost of ownership for... 


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Firm outlines steps towards infrastructure renewal
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Securing South Africa’s water future requires disciplined implementation, diversified supply and stronger financial governance, says financial services provider Investec Sustainable Solutions... 


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Dynamic roof support enhances deep-level underground mining 
13th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As platinum group metal (PGM) mines in South Africa reach greater depths, often exceeding 1 000 m and at times reaching a depth of 2 000 m, traditional roof support solutions are becoming... 


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Logistics resilience underpins downstream supply
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Reliable logistics remain critical to supporting South Africa’s downstream chemicals and petrochemicals value chain as industry depends more on secure fuel supply, says integrated energy company bp... 


LIFE-CYCLE COSTING
Project evaluation has shifted from a capital expenditure-driven approach towards a total cost of ownership model that considers long-term operational performance alongside construction costs
Performance-based decisions shaping petrochemicals projects
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Engineering design choices, brownfield upgrades and changing regulatory requirements are reshaping the way in which petrochemical and storage infrastructure projects are being executed, says... 


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Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water... 


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Services package enhances  efficiency
13th March 2026

Developed to improve production line efficiency and reduce costly downtime in demanding manufacturing environments, industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division offers the Regal... 


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Reuse plants offer S Africa alternative water sources
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

In the lead-up to National Water Week – commemorated from next week – asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers – in collaboration with water management company South African Water Works –... 


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Japan, S Africa visit bolsters water sector
13th March 2026

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Deputy Minister David Mahlobo – accompanied by senior officials from the DWS and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) – conducted a... 


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Water projects progress, amid ‘frighteningly’ low dam levels
13th March 2026

Data indicates that dam levels are “frighteningly low” and daily water use is “relentlessly” high, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) shared in a media briefing held on February 23, providing insight... 


MetaleN
MetaleN
13th March 2026

MetaleN is a local manufacturer of heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium and stainless steel fins. We produce lengths of up to... 


Delba Electrica
How DELBA is adapting to energy-efficient motor technologies
13th March 2026

Energy efficiency is now a strategic necessity in the rapidly changing industrial sector. As global demand for power continues to rise and environmental regulations become stricter, businesses... 


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Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints
13th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 


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Solar and BESS hybrid system. Egypt
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Scatec plans to deliver one integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS), designed to deliver continuous, around-the-clock renewable baseload power. 


Location map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision. 


Everlectric scales up electric fleet with larger, high-payload vehicles
13th March 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.... 


Although Motus profit climbs 8%, VW and Nissan brands come under pressure
13th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales 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 Australia. 


Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education launch R1.5m Schools of Excellence model
13th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Vodacom Foundation has partnered with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to launch the Vodacom Schools of Excellence (SoE) model at Lavelilanga Secondary School in Komani. The SoE model... 


Cell C Business unveils connectivity strategy for small, medium-sized businesses
13th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Cell C Business has unveiled a new strategy to support the connectivity needs of South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), following a new study... 


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Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints
13th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 


Huawei exceeds connectivity target as it brings 170m people online
13th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure giant Huawei has surpassed its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition to... 


DFFE responds to reports of sulphurous odour across parts of Gauteng
DFFE responds to reports of sulphurous odour across parts of Gauteng
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is aware of, and is attending to, reports of a strong sulphurous odour detected in various parts of Gauteng, particularly in... 


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Glass recycling reduces waste and opens new opportunities  
12th March 2026

Glass is one of the most recyclable materials, offering myriad opportunities to reduce waste, save energy and create new value streams across industries from construction to filtration, asserts... 


As regulatory requirements tighten and mining technology evolves, Booyco Electronics maintains that long-term industry collaboration is essential to ensuring proximity detection systems deliver sustainable safety improvements
Industry alignment will define Africa’s PDS journey, says Booyco Electronics
12th March 2026

As African mines advance toward higher safety standards and respond to tightening regulations and rapid technological change, Booyco Electronics says the future of proximity detection systems (PDS)... 


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Adaptable electrical infrastructure meets changing needs of mining operations
12th March 2026

Enabling mining operations to implement electrical infrastructure that can scale and adapt as needs change helps avoid costly re-engineering at a later date, says Trafo Power Solutions. By engaging... 


Household Resilience Index received a boost from lower interest rates
Household Resilience Index received a boost from lower interest rates
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the third quarter of 2025 has revealed that South African households experienced welcome, though still modest, relief during 2025.... 


Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
12th March 2026

Schneider Electric , a global energy technology leader, has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President of Secure Power for Sub-Saharan Africa. The Secure Power division acts as the architect of... 


IATA Global Head of Cargo Brendan Sullivan
Global air cargo sector had to prioritise digitalisation, standards and security – IATA
12th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global air cargo industry should, in the opinion of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) prioritise three things. These are the acceleration of digitalisation in the sector; the... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security
12th March 2026

Untreated wastewater remains a major contributor to global water scarcity and environmental degradation. The World Health Organisation estimates that 44% of household wastewater is not treated... 


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Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security
12th March 2026

Untreated wastewater remains a major contributor to global water scarcity and environmental degradation. The World Health Organisation estimates that 44% of household wastewater is not treated... 


Collaborative approach needed to solve South Africa’s water challenges
Collaborative approach needed to solve South Africa’s water challenges
12th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa cannot take the same path to resolve its water challenges as it did with the energy sector during the period of loadshedding, as the structure of the water sector is fundamentally... 


An image of an agreement for a new facility at Freeport Saldanha
Freeport Saldanha to host metal processing, fabrication facility
11th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial development zone Freeport Saldanha announces that an agreement has been signed with a new investor to establish a fully funded, technologically advanced metal processing and fabrication... 


Vertiv Introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments
Vertiv Introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments
11th March 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the Vertiv™ PowerUPS 6000 Industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, designed to deliver reliable... 


Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
11th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom expects to submit its final benefit-cost analysis (BCA) report on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo, to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister... 


Hyprop reports strong results, on track to meet full-year guidance
Hyprop reports strong results, on track to meet full-year guidance
11th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Hyprop Investments has delivered strong interim results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 12.9% increase in distributable... 


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Late payment crisis detrimental to SMEs, Business Partners says
11th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Treasury’s latest payment data shows a worsening late payment crisis across national and provincial government departments, raising concerns about the sustainability of current payment... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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