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Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary
Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary
4th November 2025

The future is shining brighter at Wentworth Secondary School, thanks to Engen’s national solar programme, which is being rolled out at schools across South Africa. The school’s newly installed 15kW... 


Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, announced today a major agreement to... 


The Critical Role of Banks in Unlocking PPP Success
4th November 2025

By: Bakang Letshwiti, Head of Public Sector Coverage and Pulana Mokwele, Coverage Banker, Absa CIB South Africa faces a multi-trillion-rand infrastructure-funding shortfall. According to the World... 


Logistics with purpose: Empowering people and protecting the planet
4th November 2025

As global trade evolves and the impacts of climate change intensify, logistics companies face a challenge that goes far beyond efficiency and speed. Success will increasingly depend on integrating... 


A water sprinkler
Tribunal dismisses market division complaint in fire protection industry
4th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a complaint of alleged market division brought by the Competition Commission against the Automatic Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (ASIB) and six other firms in... 


Energy Drive COO Dr Nick Moelders
Energy Drive appoints veteran clean solutions expert Moelders COO
4th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based motor efficiency company Energy Drive has appointed Dr Nick Moelders COO. Based in the US, his appointment marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion and enhancing its... 


Introducing SE Advisory Services
Introducing SE Advisory Services
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 


Cybersecurity industry urged to deploy, leverage AI-based systems
3rd November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI-based systems used to enhance cyberattacks, mainly by rapidly processing data of companies before and once inside an organisation's digital perimeter, are reducing the time cyberattackers need... 


Standard Bank providing R1.92bn equity financing for renewable energy cluster
3rd November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial company Standard Bank has closed a bespoke R1.92-billion equity financing solution for black-owned infrastructure investment and development company H1 Holdings. The funding solution,... 


Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
3rd November 2025

“With warehouses, logistics centres and retailers operating at peak capacity to meet festive season demand, short-term rental solutions offer essential flexibility. To stay competitive, equipment... 


Datacentrix assists Isuzu Motors South Africa drive sustainability with first local rollout of IBM Envizi ESG Suite
Datacentrix assists Isuzu Motors South Africa drive sustainability with first local rollout of IBM Envizi ESG Suite
3rd November 2025

Isuzu Motors South Africa has become the first organisation in the country to go live with IBM Envizi ESG Suite, a compliance-ready solution for corporate and supply chain sustainability data.... 


Standard Bank Delivers R1.92bn Equity Financing towards Africa’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Cluster
3rd November 2025

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned... 


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Altron produces H1 results increases, hikes dividend
3rd November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Monday reported a double-digit increase in its interim dividend as the technology company delivered pleasing financial results for the six months to August 31, 2025. During the... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro completes sale of its FerroAlloys business to BBBEE consortium
3rd November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys... 


Weir’s deep understanding of equipment functionality is harnessed by NEXT Intelligent Solutions to drive predictive maintenance
Next Intelligent Solutions drive smarter, more efficient performance
3rd November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Leveraging the power of data and digital technology, Weir’s NEXT Intelligent Solutions have been benefiting customers through performance and condition monitoring – allowing... 


Vertiv Announces Leadership Transition in EMEA Region
Vertiv Announces Leadership Transition in EMEA Region
3rd November 2025

 Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced that Karsten Winther will retire from his position as president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA),... 


Rio Tinto's RTFT metallurgical complex
Canada Growth Fund puts C$25m into Rio Tinto scandium facility
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada Growth Fund (CGF) will invest about C$25-million to support Rio Tinto’s scandium oxide production in Sorel-Tracy, Québec. The investment will expand the nameplate capacity of Rio Tinto’s... 


Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a business environment where traditional lenders often move at a slower pace and rely on rigid frameworks, private capital has emerged as a credible, strategic alternative for ambitious businesses. 


Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
3rd November 2025

The waters off South Africa’s west coast represent a veritable treasure trove of economic opportunity for the country, considering that its majority share of the Orange Basin — the geological... 


Scatec CEO and Release chairperson Terje Pilskog
Release signs new solar, battery lease agreements in Liberia and Sierra Leone
31st October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Solar and battery leasing company Release, which is majority-owned by renewable energy company Scatec, has signed new lease agreements totalling 64 MW of solar power and 10 MWh of battery storage... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Govt commits to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills, launches land programme
31st October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants government and the private sector to adopt a proactive stance to address the disparity between labour supply and demand, while he also announced government’s... 


UK announces commitment to advancing gender equality in South Africa
31st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa by announcing an additional R18-million, or £800 000 in support to the GBVF... 


Namport CEO Andrew Kanime, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Grindrod Logistics head Andrew Sturrock
Grindrod opens new Walvis Bay warehouse
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Freight and logistics group Grindrod has opened a new warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Located near berths 7 and 8, the 4 000 m² facility is designed for cargo movement via conveyor,... 


Tsuruta Wataru and Frans Jooste
Mitsubishi Electric acquires minority stake in Intramech
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS) has acquired a minority stake in Intramech, its long-standing distributor in South Africa. MEHITS says its strategy is to reinforce its... 


Motivair liquid cooling solutions 
Liquid cooling solutions ready for the future of AI factories
31st October 2025

Specialist in digital transformation of energy management and automation Schneider Electric has unveiled its portfolio of end-to-end liquid cooling solutions for hyperscale, colocation and... 


Hyundai forklift in a warehouse
Strategic partnership expands forklift availability in South Africa 
31st October 2025

Access, lifting and material handling solutions provider SkyJacks has been appointed by HD Hyundai XiteSolution as the authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa. Hyundai forklifts... 


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Field services help optimise plants
31st October 2025

Mining solutions and technology company FLS highlights its site support and field services that provide maintenance, condition monitoring and tailored service models designed to help plants stay... 


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Expanded African footprint for rock processing company
31st October 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing has announced a broadened product portfolio aimed at accelerating the company’s growth across Africa. “By bringing together stationary and mobile crushing, vibrating... 


MTN South Africa engages with Icasa to drive South Africa’s digital and economic growth
31st October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has engaged the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) on key priorities for the telecommunications industry, and South Africa at... 


 Why on-site training and upskilling are crucial to building trust and capability
Why on-site training and upskilling are crucial to building trust and capability
31st October 2025

By: Paul Steyn - Project Manager for Field Services, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric Today’s relentless pace of innovation and technological change means that businesses face the stark... 


Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit Launches to Drive Sustainable Real Estate and Green Infrastructure Development, 9-11 March 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
31st October 2025

The inaugural Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) has officially been launched, creating a high-level international platform dedicated to advancing sustainable real estate solutions... 


Powering SA's Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
31st October 2025

Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy... 


ProMHS Moves into New Offices as it Prepares to Celebrate 12 Years of Growth and Innovation
ProMHS Moves into New Offices as it Prepares to Celebrate 12 Years of Growth and Innovation
31st October 2025

ProMHS, a leading materials handling systems engineering and product solutions company, has entered an exciting new chapter with its move to stunning new offices at Aspen Business Park, First... 


A worker in a Nokia data centre
Digital backbone taking shape through investment
31st October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is unfolding along key subsea connectivity routes, with countries, with the “big five” – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa – emerging as focal... 


SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 


Pilot Crushtec sales manager for South Africa Charl Marais
Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec showcased its robust range of mobile and modular crushing solutions designed for the demanding conditions of coal mining at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025... 


STRONG SAFETY, EFFICIECY FOCUS
Cementation Africa’s innovative engineering solutions are driving measurable improvements in underground mining performance
Africa should show the world it can properly mechanise mines
31st October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Mining operations in South Africa, and Africa in general, continue to lag in terms of mechanisation compared with their European and North American counterparts, and need to overcome the challenges... 


An image of the Marine Work warehouse
Logistics operator expands its industrial cluster
31st October 2025

Logistics parks operator Inospace has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the acquisition of a 5 700 m² site in Paarden Eiland which will be redeveloped and rebranded as Marine Works, serving as... 


A man standing next to a poster where two men are shaking hands with the Danfoss logo on it
Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré
Facility to address energy inefficiencies
31st October 2025 By: Halima Frost

The formation of the African Energy Efficiency Facility (AEEF), a legacy project of South Africa's G20 presidency, was announced earlier this month by Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister... 


a view of power Pylons from underneath
Transmission investment lacking in S Africa
31st October 2025

South Africa’s transmission network, built for a centralised, coal-based power system, cannot carry the country into a decentralised, renewables-led future, says financial solutions provider Old... 


An image of Basler’s high-resolution Stereo ace 3D industrial camera
3D camera streamlines warehouse processes
31st October 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Computer vision, particularly through 3D cameras, offers significant benefits in industrial quality control applications, including cost-savings, improved efficiency and streamlined inspection... 


A SQUARE FACILITIES
Equipment provider’s new facility will aid growth ambitions
31st October 2025 By: Nadine James

Having outgrown its previous facility in Alrode South, in Gauteng, it was imperative that materials handling equipment provider A Square Forklift move to a larger, more cohesively structured... 


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