South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 

ASX-listed Peninsula Energy on Tuesday announced regulatory approval from Wyoming's Uranium Recovery Program (URP) to begin Phase 2 start-up activities at the Central Processing Plant (CPP) at its... 

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy trader Enpower Trading, which will see it supply 30 GWh/y of... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have Generative AI (GenAI)... 

Why Colour is not a reliable indicator of quality Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational... 

By: Dean Muruven - Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group, Johannesburg The China Development Bank and Development Bank of Southern Africa recently signed a $293 million loan facility... 

By: Claire Bradbury - Sustainability Lead for Accenture, Africa AI is no longer just a tool for progress — it’s fast becoming a test of responsibility. As South African companies race to harness... 

Industrial boiler engineering company John Thompson and commercial and industrial energy company Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS) aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable... 

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery in the Eastern Cape with its recent expansion into a new facility in Gqeberha. Strategically positioned to better... 

Following the withdrawal of seven legacy foundations from the upcoming National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team, the Solidarity Movement and its institutions, AfriForum and Solidarity, have... 

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initial... 

By: Doug Woolley - Executive for Sales at Altron Digital Business  The evolution of Information Technology (IT) from a support function to a business driver is well established. For years now,... 

The South African ferrochrome and chrome ore sectors are at a crucial juncture, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, August 12. Sustained pressure from the... 

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 

By: Stephan Pottel - Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies A little while ago I was listening to a podcaster interview the CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world.... 

Telecommunications group MTN Business has partnered with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Gauteng Region, as part of its commitment to strengthening local businesses that form the... 

An industry consortium comprising some of the world’s biggest steelmakers and other value chain players has joined forces to assess the development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)... 

As South Africa works to improve its power supply and stability, maintenance of power plants is receiving fresh attention. South African manufacturer of high-pressure jetting and vacuum equipment... 

“We’re working with government, looking at possible solutions,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard tells Mining Weekly amid Glencore reporting this week that not one of its ferrochrome smelters is... 

London-listed Premier African Minerals says the commissioning of a second phase of the Zimbabwe-based Zulu lithium and tantalum project’s processing plant is progressing on schedule, including... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the availability of its 6500W + IMT65W battery-powered electromagnetic water meter, the Trio J-Series... 

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 

The procurement and supply chain management profession will need to adapt to systems powered by AI, which can already perform a range of procurement subfunctions. Procurement and supply chain... 

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 

A new partnership between NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in South Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with... 

Takealot Group has launched Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a standalone business unit that integrates the group's logistics, courier, on-demand, supply chain and international freight... 

Ensuring that vibrating screens meet production targets at the lowest cost per tonne requires close monitoring, careful maintenance and timeous optimisation throughout their lifecycle, says Sandvik... 

VEGA, a global leader in sensor manufacturing, is dedicated to delivering reliable and precise measurement solutions for demanding chemical environments. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and... 

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 

Metals and technologies supplier SMS group in June announced a partnership with US-based metal innovation and technologies company The Systems Group, to deliver safer, more sustainable and... 

Across the agricultural and commercial sectors – particularly where water supply can be unreliable or interrupted – the Damsak bladder reservoir by liquid storage manufacturer Damsak Reservoirs is... 

Precision irrigation delivers the correct amount of water and nutrients, uniformly and at the right time and place. However, this level of precision can only be achieved by applying and managing... 

In sub-Saharan Africa, where climate change has exacerbated erratic rainfall, efficient resource management is vital for sustainable farming, says sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA,... 

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 

Providing effective, ecofriendly solutions and contributing to lowering maintenance costs and improving overall productivity across various industries remain key in the strategic outlook of... 

In the drive to decarbonise chemical production, some of the most promising solutions come from unexpected places, says independent emerging technologies research company IDTechEx, adding that... 

Metal production technologies company Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by steel producer JSW Steel Salem Works to implement advanced process optimisation solutions at the Salem... 

A new report by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has revealed that telecommunications-linked fraud is costing South Africa R5.3-billion a year, with nearly 60% of mobile banking... 

The idiom ‘one step forward, two steps back’ has surely arisen in the minds of those who have been monitoring developments in the electricity industry over the recent past. It is undeniable that... 

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked....