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Schneider Electric introduces new-generation Altivar Soft Starters ATS430 and ATS490 to East Africa’s growing economies
23rd September 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the East African availability of its motor control technology, the... 


Afreximbank renews automotive sector trade, investment partnership with AAAM
23rd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its memorandum of understanding with industry organisation the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers... 


 	Cummins South Africa showcases Master Rebuild Centre
Cummins South Africa showcases Master Rebuild Centre
23rd September 2025

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre, in Midrand. The facility is a key part of the global Cummins... 


CESA president David Leukes
CESA, Interstate Consultants Engineers Guild sign Ukraine recovery support agreement
23rd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisations Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and the Interstate Consultants Engineers Guild (ICEG) of Ukraine have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration between South... 


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Bespoke chute solutions boost mine performance
23rd September 2025

A series of custom-engineered chute solutions that address complex material flow challenges and reduce equipment wear have helped improve performance, maintenance efficiency and operational... 


Maxion Wheels in Johannesburg
Terra Firma starts operating 2.9 MW solar project at Maxion plant
23rd September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Wheels producer Maxion Wheels and solar solutions company Terra Firma have commissioned a 2.9 MW solar project that is powering Maxion’s manufacturing plant in Johannesburg. The installation... 


SAWEA puts grid reform centre stage as Windaba 2025 unveils theme: Break the Gridlock! Wire for Growth!
23rd September 2025

South Africa’s renewable energy landscape is gaining strong momentum, with over 53 GW of wind energy projects currently in development—representing a nearly 60% increase since 2023. This surge... 


Windaba 2025: Time to Talk Grid Solutions – What Should Be on the Table?
23rd September 2025

A stable and reliable transmission network is the backbone of any modern energy system, connecting producers to consumers, balancing supply and demand, and enabling the integration of new... 


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Sanedi says govt may use Expropriation Act to secure land for transmission line rollout
22nd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) energy secretariat head Professor Sampson Mamphweli says the government intends to leverage the Expropriation Act to acquire land for... 


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South Africa must continue trade diversification, economic transformation efforts – BLSA
22nd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Regardless of whether South Africa achieves a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the US or must navigate continued barriers, the country must look to bolster trade diversification efforts. The... 


Digistics Achieves Four Prestigious Certifications, Showcasing Innovation in Sustainability and Supply Chain Safety
22nd September 2025

Digistics, a leader in supply chain and logistics solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing four simultaneous certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) ISO 14001... 


Unemployed person in street
Select Committee chair calls for national crisis summit to curb job loss scourge
22nd September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a scourge of company closures and retrenchments having been announced in various industries across South Africa, Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade chairperson Sonja Boshoff... 


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Ramaphosa urges UN to exercise leadership role
22nd September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Ahead of his participation in a meeting in New York on a two-State solution in the Middle East, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the UN to actively enforce international law and human rights... 


TIA chairperson Loyiso Tyira
TIA celebrates 15 years of supporting emerging technologies
19th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has supported emerging technologies, empowered innovators and helped to build a future through South Africa's innovation ecosystem for 15 years. Established... 


C Star co-founder and director Professor Nico Fischer, C Star COO Dr Wijnand Marquart, and C Star co-founder and director Professor Michael Claeys
UCT spin-off C Star selected for Breakthrough Energy Fellows programme
19th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

A University of Cape Town (UCT) spin-off company C Star has been chosen to participate in the Breakthrough Energy (BE) Fellows programme to advance the production of synthetic fuels from CO2 to... 


Transnet Port Terminals, Liebherr sign 10 yr port equipment partnership
19th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has entered into a ten-year partnership agreement with mining and materials handling equipment company Liebherr to modernise and improve the efficiency of... 


Wärtsilä to operate, maintain power plant at Senegal gold mine for five years
19th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä has secured a five-year contract for the operation and maintenance of a 23 MW captive power plant at the Boto gold project, in eastern Senegal. The Boto... 


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Custom-made hearing protection
19th September 2025

The H.A.S.S. Group recently showcased its Noise-Ban custom-made hearing protection solutions at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025. The company specialises in industrial... 


Engen backs young entrepreneurs with disabilities in Witbank
Engen backs young entrepreneurs with disabilities in Witbank
19th September 2025

Fourteen young people living with disabilities from Witbank have taken their first steps towards running their own businesses thanks to Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership. Launched in... 


Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
19th September 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial operations are, like the rest of world, is faced with a fundamental generational workforce change.... 


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Exports outstrip demand for locally made mining HVAC solutions
19th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Specialty heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems manufacturer Booyco Engineering is experiencing an uptick in enquiries to supply units for mining vehicles, specifically for the... 


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Congress to spotlight innovation, sustainability
19th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The International Coal Preparation Congress XXI (ICPC) 2025 aims to address the latest technological advancements, operational challenges, sustainability practices and emerging trends shaping the... 


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Coal producer confident on long-term coal demand
19th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned to its view that coal will remain a key component of South Africa’s energy mix for at least the next two decades, coal mining company Seriti will continue to focus on investing in coal... 


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Updated rating tool facilitates more comprehensive ‘green outcomes’
19th September 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments version 2 (Green Star New Build V2) tool, developed by non-profit Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), incorporates updated... 


Vodacom investing over R800m to accelerate network expansion in three provinces
19th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing more than R800-million across three South African provinces to accelerate network infrastructure and coverage expansion, enhance capacity and... 


Decarbonisation: State-led versus market-led solutions
19th September 2025 By: Saliem Fakir

The view of mainstream financiers is that the market mechanism is the only solution for the scaling of climate solutions. Public finance from major donor countries is declining as more money goes... 


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Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
19th September 2025

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


WEIDE fund
19th September 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Does it ring a bell? As it is the year of the sequel, you might want to cast your mind back to the column of October 11, 2024, titled  ‘Women exporters’ fund’. The fund’s full name is Women... 


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MetaleN
19th September 2025

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 


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Your trusted partner in engineering and construction
19th September 2025

For more than 25 years, Letab Projects has been a leading force in engineering and construction across Africa. Built on innovation, precision and quality, we deliver turnkey solutions that meet the... 


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Strange Lake mine and concentrator project, Canada
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Strange Lake has significant quantities of light and heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are essential to permanent magnets and low-carbon solutions.  


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Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been inaugurated. 


Former Public Protector and Stellenbosch University social justice chair Professor Thuli Madonsela
‘The Vuca world is a lie’ – Madonsela challenges modern leadership mantra
18th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Former Public Protector and Stellenbosch University Law Trust Chair in Social Justice Professor Thuli Madonsela has challenged the popular notion that the present era is uniquely marked by... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


Engen showcases smart farming solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
Engen showcases smart farming solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
18th September 2025

Engen reaffirmed its deep commitment to South Africa’s agricultural sector by again partnering with Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC at NAMPO Cape 2025. Held from 10–13 September in Bredasdorp in... 


Virtual wheeling could transform SA’s energy landscape if the country gets it right
18th September 2025

By: Bronwyn Timm - SOLA Group Business Development Manager  South Africa’s energy landscape has dominated headlines for many years. Even with the respite in load shedding, there are pressing... 


A polluted river
Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges
18th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 


Solidarity Movement Head of International Relations Jaco Kleynhans, Solidarity CEO Dr Dirk Hermann, Solidarity Movement chairperson Flip Buys, and AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel
Solidarity Movement off to the US again
18th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Solidarity Movement has officially begun what it says is an extensive visit to the US, where the Movement will visit members of the US government, at the federal and state levels, in the coming... 


The air traffic control centre at OR Tambo International
ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


A BYD Dolphin Surf EV charging
Eskom, BYD partner to accelerate South Africa’s EV future
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom has, through the signing of a memorandum of collaboration (MoC), signalled its intent to collaborate with automotive company BYD Auto South Africa in future and to support the... 


Standard Bank’s refined footprint: expanding cashless branches, cutting-edge ATMs & drawing non-clients
Standard Bank’s refined footprint: expanding cashless branches, cutting-edge ATMs & drawing non-clients
18th September 2025

As digital adoption accelerates and customer preferences shift, Standard Bank is transforming its branch and ATM network to meet the moment. The bank, which has more than 4,100 points of... 


Pieter Uys, Business Development Manager, Multotec
Rock and mineral mine achieves significant cost savings with Multotec’s side-tension PU mats
18th September 2025

One of the challenges faced by rock and mineral mining operations is that the extraction and processing of these materials often involve rigorous demands on equipment, particularly in the screening... 


Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
Schneider Electric celebrates 8 years of empowering Wits engineering talent
18th September 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, congratulates Prospero Muheki, recipient of this year’s Schneider Electric... 


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Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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Schauenburg SmartMine IoT
Schauenburg SmartMine IoT

SmartMine IoT has been developed with the mining industry in mind, to provides our customers with powerful business intelligence and data modelling...

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ATI Systems
ATI Systems

ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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M and J Mining
M and J Mining

M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

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Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

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