By Ben Selier, VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric With the persistent threat of load shedding, South Africa’s automotive sector could face new disruptions, as production... 

Licensed stock exchange A2X Markets, which provides a secondary listing venue for companies, has announced that UBS South Africa aims to start trading on its platform in the second quarter of this... 

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 

Midtier mining and materials company Afrimat has reported a significant decline in operating profit for the 12 months ended February 28. Group revenue increased by 36.7% from R6.1-billion in the... 

Regulatory compliance has become an unavoidable reality in the intricate web of global manufacturing. Stringent requirements span environmental laws, safety regulations, financial reporting and... 

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 

In a continent striving for energy access and industrial development, Africa continues to lose billions of dollars in potential revenue by flaring its natural gas – a practice that remains... 

The State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has transferred assets and funds to the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), with the view to unlocking R1.5-billion to R3-billion worth of... 

The inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) marks a critical step in fighting corruption. The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to... 

Cyber security in the age of AI is a key topic for the forthcoming ITWeb Security Summit, to be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg. As AI transforms both the digital threat landscape and the tools... 

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Digital twin technology can help create better products, fast.  It can transform the work of product development too.  A... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has been awarded the Gender Leader Award at this year’s Africa CEO Forum, held in... 

Iron-ore rose as trade tensions eased, spurring optimism across a metals market that has been hit especially hard by global growth worries. Futures of the steel-making ingredient reached a... 

The logistics and supply chain sectors in South Africa are poised for a significant boost as industry leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders prepare to gather at the... 

Complete electrical termination solutions for the mining industry are available from local manufacturer Pratley. Apart from individual products, Pratley can supply entire lighting circuits for... 

With the UN having declared May 20 as World Bee Day, South African real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund (Emira) has highlighted its programme of bee conservation. The Reit... 

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Astore Keymak continues to expand its footprint with the recent opening of its tenth branch, which is a significant milestone that underscores its... 

With a legacy rooted in engineering excellence, automotive manufacturer Nissan is committed to delivering reliable, efficient and sustainable mobility solutions tailored for the agricultural... 

At Nampo 2025, MTN Business is reaffirming its role as a trusted enabler of digital transformation in South Africa’s agricultural sector and beyond. As a leading ICT partner for businesses across... 

Astron Energy is showcasing its latest fuel solutions and lubricant technologies at Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, underlining its commitment to helping South African agriculture thrive amid mounting... 

Celebrating 40 years in business, Booyco Engineering has successfully evolved its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) offerings while remaining true to its commitment to... 

State-owned defence industrial group Denel announced on Tuesday morning that its acting Group CFO Thandeka Sabela had been reinstated, after having been suspended for several months. The suspension... 

One of the world's largest electric motor manufacturers, WEG is showcasing its offering to the agriculture community in Bothaville, at Nampo 2025. Engineering News joined WEG external sales... 

At this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, HELLA Automotive is spotlighting its advanced lighting and electronic solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. From the new Antares 9” LED driving lights to... 

At this year’s Nampo 2025 in Bothaville, Engineering News caught up with Omnia Nutriology marketing director Louis Strydom to discuss how the company is aligning global agricultural innovations... 

Africa is a continent filled with potential, talent and untapped resources. Bountiful regional natural reserves have driven the population towards ingenuity and innovation that remain unmatched... 

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has entered into binding agreements to acquire shares and claims in manganese assets held by Ntsimbintle Holdings and OM Holdings in a "transformational" R11.67-billion... 

JSE-listed property developer Balwin Properties, for the financial year ended February 28, 2025, reported revenue of R2.2-billion, 6% lower than the prior financial year, on the back of 1 749... 

The Department of Transport (DoT) has extended, to May 30, a deadline for responses to a request for information (RFI) on potential private sector participation (PSP) projects in the rail and port... 

Endress+Hauser’s latest Micropilot family is made for continuous and non-contact level measurement with 80GHz radar technology. The new radar sensors are the perfect match for all main applications... 

The continuing success of the mySchneider Panel Builder Programme in South Africa reflects Schneider Electric’s firm commitment to empowering local panel builders.  By simplifying operations,... 

At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, on May 9, signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Metsimaholo local municipality, in the Free State, the uMngeni local... 

A belt scale system featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and real-time load cell monitoring with traditional belt scales, was recently launched at the bauma 2025 trade... 

Global industrial product and service solutions provider RS South Africa has launched a new app to assist customers and suppliers in designing, building, and maintaining industrial equipment and... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George has concluded the country's participation at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial, in Denmark, held from May 7 to 8, and reinforced South... 

Development think tank the Milken Institute and philanthropy organisation the Motsepe Foundation have awarded UK-based fintech Verto the $1-million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for its... 

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 

An AI-driven monitoring solution that provides real-time video insights is designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency. The video system... 

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in... 

With mine dewatering being a complex challenge that is often overlooked during the design phase of a mining operation, original-equipment manufacturer Weir helps miners conduct comprehensive...