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Seacom, Q-KON partner to improve LEO satellite connectivity in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African connectivity and cloud services provider Seacom has partnered with satellite engineering enterprise Q-KON to enhance Seacom’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services,... 


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Occupational Lung Disease Working Group lauds Tshiamiso Trust milestone
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Occupational Lung Disease Working Group has lauded the work done by the Tshiamiso Trust, which has paid out R2-billion in settlements to claimants so far. The working group comprises six... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (left) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build
6th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s biggest gold mining company is well down the track with its solar build amid group operating free cash flows increasing by 46% to a new half-year record of R10.4-billion in the six... 


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The E-Drive system enables the 944 X-Tier to consume 13% to 33% less fuel compared with traditional drive loaders in typical applications
John Deere introduces eco-conscious 944 X-Tier wheel loader to Africa
6th March 2025

Agricultural, construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere has unveiled its latest advancement in heavy machinery for the African market: the 944 X-Tier wheel loader, which not only... 


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Air compressors for variety of drilling applications
6th March 2025

A range of air compressors specifically engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting is said to offer efficient and sustainable solutions for a range of drilling applications... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa notes Gauteng’s pivotal role, as he undertakes service delivery oversight engagement
6th March 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Following oversight visits to Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday met with the Johannesburg Metro Council, as part of the seventh administration’s priority... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay
CHIETA to submit three new green hydrogen career roles to QCTO for approval
6th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has developed and verified three new green hydrogen practitioner roles, and the proposals are being prepared for submission to... 


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Enabling access to legal documents
6th March 2025

Barriers to accessing legal services, such as high costs driven by specialised expertise, administrative overheads and prolonged case proceedings, have led to the rise of alternative legal... 


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AWSISA calls for measures to combat water pollution
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) is calling for decisive action against polluters as it raises concern over the continued pollution of water sources by... 


Merle Denson, Manager of the BCCEI’s Dispute Resolution Centre.
The vital role of BCCEI in ensuring fairness through dispute resolution in civil engineering
6th March 2025

The civil engineering industry, known for its complex projects and large-scale operations, demands precision, cooperation and clear communication. Given the high stakes, it’s inevitable that... 


Key considerations for incorporating sustainability into your business
Key considerations for incorporating sustainability into your business
6th March 2025

There is no one-size-fits all approach to incorporating sustainable energy into a business. Each company must assess its specific energy needs, operational constraints, and long-term goals to... 


Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
6th March 2025

The global transition to green energy is fundamentally reshaping the mining and metals sector. As economies strive to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, demand for critical... 


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South Africa takes over presidency of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations
5th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa, represented by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), was, on March 5, officially inaugurated into the presidency of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations... 


EAAIF contributes $45m to CrossBoundary Energy’s renewables expansion
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Blended infrastructure finance fund the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $45-million funding contribution to commercial and industrial renewable energy company... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy turns to courts after audit confirms driving licence machine tender was irregular
5th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Transport will lodge a High Court application for a declaratory order seeking guidance on how to proceed after a driving licence card machines tender was found to have been... 


Prototype testing using electric kettles
Sensor Networks forms smart geyser partnership with Ariston
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local smart home technology startup Sensor Networks has secured a strategic partnership with Italy-based geyser manufacturer Ariston to bring smart water heating solutions to South African... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
5th March 2025

South Africa's water crisis is intensifying as failing infrastructure, droughts, and shrinking reservoir levels strain municipalities. Gauteng is already facing level one restrictions, while... 


Game-Changing Packaging Innovations Take Center Stage at Propak Africa
Game-Changing Packaging Innovations Take Center Stage at Propak Africa
5th March 2025

As sustainability grows in importance for the packaging industry, innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Propak Africa, set to take place from 11-14 March at the Johannesburg Expo... 


Hear from leading packaging industry specialists at Propak Africa 2025
Hear from leading packaging industry specialists at Propak Africa 2025
5th March 2025

More than 500 local and international exhibitors will converge on the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, for Propak Africa 2025 taking place from 11-14 March. In addition to the new innovations and... 


Clicks’ subsidiary UPD, partners launch EV fleet
Clicks’ subsidiary UPD, partners launch EV fleet
5th March 2025

Retailer the Clicks Group and its pharmaceutical wholesaler United Pharmaceutical Distributors have partnered with electric vehicles lessor Everlectric and sustainable finance solutions provider... 


PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
5th March 2025

As the world celebrates World Water Day on 22 March 2025, the spotlight once again turns to the importance of reliable and safe water infrastructure. In South Africa and globally, polyvinyl... 


Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
5th March 2025

Modernising South Africa’s power grid to manage bi-directional flows is essential for enabling renewable-powered economic growth, following the crippling effects of prolonged periods of load... 


Pele Energy Group Secures R575 Million Investment Backed by Nedbank and Norfund to Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth
5th March 2025

Pele Energy Group (PEG) has announced the completion of a R575 million capital raise that will significantly bolster its renewable energy and impact ambitions. This investment, backed by Nedbank... 


Button batteries made with Firebird LMFP
Firebird progresses LMFP cathode material development with Chinese university collaboration
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Firebird Metals has commenced testing lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material (CAM) in collaboration with Central South University (CSU) of Hunan, following the... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Harmony investing R2bn in underground gold mines, earmarking R1bn for surface gold
4th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During this financial year, South Africa’s largest gold mining company will be investing more than R3-billion in its South African assets. “We're on an exciting growth path,” Harmony Gold CEO... 


AI use for anti-money laundering is expanding, but adoption is slow
4th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

As financial institutions work to combat financial crime, their interest in the use of AI technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes continues to outpace implementation, says data science... 


Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa digital energy director Hilton Baartman
Schneider appoints digital energy director for Anglophone Africa
4th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has appointed Hilton Baartman digital energy director for Anglophone Africa. Baartman is an award-winning executive with a diverse... 


Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King
Opinion: The climate change reality in South Africa: An engineer’s call to action
4th March 2025

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King writes that climate change presents severe risks in South Africa, but also opportunity for innovation and leadership. 


Sayuri Moodliar, ESG Director at Open Access Data Centres and head of the sustainability function for WIOCC Group participated in the opening panel discussion at the 5th Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit last week, where delegates highlighted the need to move away from outputs and outcomes, towards having a tangible impact.
From outputs to tangible impacts; ESG Impact Investing summit points the way
4th March 2025

Delegates at the 5th Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit highlighted the need to move away from outputs and outcomes, towards having a tangible impact, says Sayuri... 


Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
4th March 2025

By: George Jennings In our February article, we touched on changing weather conditions. This topic is not exclusive to South Africa but is at the forefront of the global arena. Climatic conditions... 


Schneider Electric appoints Hilton Baartman as Digital Energy Director for Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Hilton Baartman as Digital Energy Director for Anglophone Africa
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilton Baartman as... 


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MTN South Africa appoints chief wholesale officer
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective August 1, tasked with advancing MTN's strategy to become the “network of choice” for the wholesale market. He is... 


PASA appoints Bongani Sayidini acting CEO
4th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Petroleum products exploration and production regulator the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) has appointed Dr Bongani Sayidini as acting CEO, with effect from March 1. “His appointment comes... 


Canada invest C$5m in mining innovation
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian government has announced a C$5-million investment in the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation Inc (CEMI) to support the Mining Innovation Commercialisation Accelerator (MICA)... 


From left pictured at AfriSam’s Annual Budget Breakdown event in February 2025, political and economic analyst and strategist Frans Cronje, leading economist Dr Azar Jammine and AfriSam Executive Chairman Eric Diack
Positive economic shifts highlighted at AfriSam annual budget breakdown event
4th March 2025

Despite ongoing challenges in the construction sector, South Africa’s economic outlook is showing encouraging signs of improvement. This was one of the key messages at AfriSam’s Annual Budget... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


Steve du Toit, Sales Manager at IPR
IPR'S dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging mining environment in the DRC
4th March 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy seasonal rainfall and remote mining locations creating formidable obstacles for operations. One of... 


Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
4th March 2025

The food and beverage sector is the largest and most vital part of South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing 25% to total production. Recent growth, largely driven by dairy, snacks,... 


All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
4th March 2025

Packaging and printing play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, supporting industries from retail to agriculture and manufacturing. Businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more... 


ACTOM, Exertherm launch predictive maintenance solutions for electrical systems
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical engineering company ACTOM and continuous thermal monitoring technology company Exertherm have announced an original-equipment management partnership to provide predictive maintenance... 


PRF introduces HYKE - The advanced hydrogen transport module
3rd March 2025

Global leader in fuel gas solutions PRF Gas Solutions proudly announces the launch of HYKE, an innovative hydrogen transport module designed to redefine the transport and distribution of hydrogen... 


UK-SA clean energy networking & partnership event
UK-SA clean energy networking & partnership event
3rd March 2025

Business connection organisation Innovate UK, in partnership with the Ayrton Fund, invites South African organisations interested in collaborating with UK innovations in clean energy to an... 


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