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Premier progresses Zulu plant optimisation
8th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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 reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
8th August 2025

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 supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
Schneider Electric supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
8th August 2025

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... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

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... 


AI changing procurement sector, supply chain management
8th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
8th August 2025

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... 


Strategic partnership to bridge mining skills gap - NWU Enterprises and PRISMA formalise training collaboration
Strategic partnership to bridge mining skills gap - NWU Enterprises and PRISMA formalise training collaboration
8th August 2025

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... 


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Bid to transform South Africa’s supply chain and logistics industry
8th August 2025

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... 


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Lifecycle management cuts screen costs
8th August 2025

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... 


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Use of reliable instruments for the chemicals industry a must
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


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Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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


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Digital solution boosts optimisation
8th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

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... 


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New technology enhances operationality
8th August 2025

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... 


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Bladder reservoir offers portable, large capacity water storage
8th August 2025 By: Lynne Davies

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... 


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Automation key to unlocking precision irrigation
8th August 2025

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... 


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Sensors help cultivate efficient resource management
8th August 2025

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,... 


Firm announces battery breakthrough
8th August 2025

 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... 


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Manufacturer stresses importance of industrial efficiency for cleaning chemicals
8th August 2025

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


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Company highlights extraction technology for lignin applications
8th August 2025

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... 


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AI, automation optimise high-temperature work environment
8th August 2025

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... 


Telecoms-linked fraud costing South Africa more than R5-billion a year
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Two steps back?
8th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


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Shaping a sustainable, inclusive future for women in mining
8th August 2025

“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.... 


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Invincible Valves - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 


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Orica - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 


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Applying curiosity, empathy and precision at TLT-Turbo Africa
8th August 2025

A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in... 


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Shock Wave Engineering
8th August 2025

With the global population projected to grow from the current 8-billion people to 10-billion by 2050, the agriculture industry faces some significant questions: How will the planet feed an... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Senqu bridge was more than 80% complete by mid-July 2025. 


Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
7th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government will on Monday August 11 unveil the support measures for companies and workers affected by the imposition of 30% reciprocal tariffs by the US on South African exports... 


CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
7th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to announce that CGI (Controlgear Instramac) has officially been recognised... 


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Powering the automotive artisan industry: Artisan Training Institute’s accredited qualifications
7th August 2025

South Africa’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is navigating a transformative era driven by advancements in the automotive industry and sophisticated diagnostics. As... 


Squeaky Clean & No Residue?  Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
Squeaky Clean & No Residue? Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
7th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Before glass bottles are filled with a beverage, they undergo a thorough cleaning process to ensure they are free from contaminants. This process involves multiple stages,... 


Elevate your engine performance ith Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance ith Astron Energy
7th August 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Hydrogen light-vehicle development on hold – AFS
Hydrogen light-vehicle development on hold – AFS
6th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) describes the development of hydrogen light-vehicles as “on hold” in its newest AFS Monthly report. Over the last quarter century, hydrogen, especially through fuel... 


The tariff trap: Why the Minister’s electricity review doesn’t mean prices will fall – and how businesses can stay a step ahead
6th August 2025

Last month, municipal electricity customers across South Africa were hit with an 11.32% tariff hike – just months after Eskom-direct clients faced a 12.74% increase. The hikes triggered public... 


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Standard Bank highlights solutions to derisk infrastructure project in Africa
6th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Infrastructure development serves as an essential foundation for economic growth across the continent, but projects in African markets encounter distinct challenges and, therefore, the effective... 


Knowledge Pele and Bayakha Infrastructure Partners Acquire Strategic Stake in Edge Growth to Build a Distinctively African Impact Investment Firm
6th August 2025

In a milestone transaction for the African impact investment sector,  Knowledge Pele (Pty) Ltd and Bayakha Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. have jointly acquired a significant minority (30%) stake in... 


Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment
Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment
6th August 2025

The City of Johannesburg is testing technologies to protect the traffic signalling equipment at intersections. Schalk Burger has the story. 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
6th August 2025

This week: De Beers is well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes; Valterra Platinum upping flood defence, envisaging underground trucking, hailing IRMA and, TAKRAF marks 300... 


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Pan African signs ten-year renewable supply deal with NOA Trading
5th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Gold producer Pan African Resources has signed a ten-year renewables supply agreement with licensed electricity trader NOA Group Trading for 10% of its total yearly electricity load of 112 GWh. The... 


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New CEO appointed for Anglo American-backed green steel venture PeroCycle
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American-backed industrial decarbonisation venture PeroCycle has appointed Grant Budge CEO. This coincides with the opening of a £4-million seed round to fund pilot deployment of PeroCycle’s... 


Creating a more inclusive construction industry in South Africa
Creating a more inclusive construction industry in South Africa
5th August 2025

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild With August marking Women’s Month, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made and explore ways to support greater participation by women in... 


IZI Africa acquires G4S Cash Solutions South Africa
5th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Gaming and betting company IZI Africa has completed the acquisition of cash management company G4S Cash Solutions South Africa, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The... 


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