Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology is being increasingly employed by industries to move from manual, reactive maintenance to intelligent predictive monitoring that helps prevent equipment failures... 

Digital identity company DIDx, in partnership with digital identity conference organisation Internet Identity Workshop, will hold its DID:Unconf Africa conference at the Stellenbosch Institute for... 

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) will require provinces and metropolitan municipalities to allocate at least 2% of their 2026/27 housing grants to innovative building technologies (IBTs),... 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today enriches the Vertiv™ CoolPhase Perimeter PAM air-cooled range with new ratings of cooling systems and Vertiv™ CoolPhase... 

South Africa is entering an ambitious new phase of infrastructure investment, with the government having committed R1 trillion to development over the next three years and President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

As Africa’s mining industry faces mounting pressure from skills shortages, safety compliance demands, and rising downtime costs, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to... 

In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will... 

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how its 5G observability solutions give... 

Government policies around floor prices for rare earths have improved the function of the market and helped lift prices to sustainable levels, Amanda Lacaze, the CEO of Lynas Rare Earths said on... 

Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and... 

By: Nelson Teixeira - MD Operations Sub-Saharan Africa 20 January 2026: South Africa and the African continent are standing at a defining moment, as global trade patterns shift and digital commerce... 

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported a 43% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as higher selling prices eclipsed a production shortfall caused by power disruptions at its ore processing... 

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) increases its focus on early childhood development... 

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 

By Elijah Daniel, Country Sales Director, Process Automation & Software, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity,... 

RMB Corvest and Shalamuka Capital have acquired a minority stake in Process Automation (Pty) Ltd  (“Process Automation”) partnering with CEO Larry Smith, who retains his majority shareholding. The... 

By: Gary Chomse - regional director for Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv The most recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the... 

Ferrochrome output from the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture was 63% lower in 2025 than in 2024, Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, January 20. Attributable production fell from 301 000 t in 2024... 

By: Nelson Teixeira - MD Operations Sub-Saharan Africa South Africa and the African continent are standing at a defining moment, as global trade patterns shift and digital commerce accelerates. New... 

DCC Technologies has announced a new distribution agreement with Kensington, a global leader in desktop and mobile device accessories. The agreement positions DCC as one of only three official... 

Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has chosen to use end-to-end mining solutions company Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology at its Lumwana expansion project, in... 

The illicit economy is killing jobs, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said, citing the recent announcement by British American Tobacco (BAT) that it will shut its... 

Electricity company Globeleq has appointed Alasdair Martin as private customer solutions director, a role positioned at the centre of the independent power company’s strategy to expand... 

West Africa has long established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting regions for exploration and mining, and Sandvik Rock Processing continues to build on its strong footprint of... 

Across the mining industry, a notable trend has emerged where original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractors and mine operators are... 

Global travel management company FCM has appointed Lance Nkwe as Business Leader for FCM Meetings & Events South Africa, responding to unprecedented demand from organisations seeking more... 

By: Martin Fernandes - Business Development Manager (Africa), Operational Technology at Fortinet Good roads, efficient ports, well-run rail networks, as well as reliable electricity and water... 

Online payment solutions company PayFast’s 'State of Pay 2025' report shows that the number of payment methods are growing on the back of mobile payments systems, digital wallets, open banking... 

By: Dean Wolson - General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo Southern Africa As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by... 

Africa’s mineral wealth has become a focal point for the clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing and coordinated action by Africa can convert the continent’s mineral wealth into GDP... 

Following challenges in the mining sector caused by colloidal silica in copper and cobalt leaching, mining chemicals supplier BME Metallurgy has succeeded in the development and application of an... 

Occupational safety and health trade show A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from June 2 to 4 as one of South Africa’s most comprehensive platforms for occupational safety and... 

South Africa’s business and industry events sector landscape is shifting fast as organisers respond to rising digital and sustainability demands, says event management company Anzomode. This shift... 

South Africa’s business and industry events sector is preparing for a busy 2026 calendar, shaped by rising demand for high-quality venues, reliable infrastructure and seamless delivery across... 

The South African government has formally declared the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition a national event. It is hosted by several governmental bodies, including the Department of... 

South Africa’s worsening water infrastructure crisis is not so much a problem of capital scarcity as it is of project bankability, says specialist investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management... 

With mining companies across Africa looking for faster, efficient, and more reliable water-treatment solutions, technology company Aqua Membranes says its Printed Spacer Technology is attracting... 

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption... 

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 

By Glenn Kerkhoff Data has become the backbone of modern industrial performance because it enables continuous optimisation, advanced automation and resilient decision-making. In mining, the growth... 

The project has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia for indicative financing of up to $50-million.