The 5.6 MW first phase of the SlimSun Too Solar development, located in Malmesbury in the Western Cape, is in its final commissioning stage and will soon begin supplying wheeled renewable... 

Industry is the biggest driver of solar energy adoption in South Africa. This was highlighted by Stellenbosch University Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies senior researcher Dr... 

Affordability and consumer trust are two of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa. That said, retail banks can play a critical role in addressing both challenges.... 

As a part of its 2030 vision for the stainless steel industry, industry body the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) envisions playing an increasing role in the export... 

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0, a subsea cable system across the Indian Ocean Basin, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and southern Europe. The company, in 2009,... 

Concluding African Energy Week (AEW) – held last month, in Cape Town – energy advocacy group the African Energy Chamber (AEC) founder and executive chairperson NJ Ayuk underscored a central message... 

Through innovative blasting solutions, mines can ensure sustainable and efficient mining, says explosives and blasting technology supplier BME underground operations regional manager Derick... 

To address the skills gap and costly infrastructure challenges, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), through its Seifsa Training Centre and Metal Incubation... 

To introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell – a solution that combines precision robotics with “cutting-edge” laser technology – industrial robot manufacturer, Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered... 

In a water-scarce country such as South Africa environmental initiatives aimed at water management and marine ecosystem projects – such as Blue Bonds – are paramount and must be implemented, says... 

New research about groundwater management models for smarter drought planning has been announced by tertiary education institution Nelson Mandela University (NMU), which notes that its... 

Natural gas reticulation company Egoli Gas has been working closely with chemicals and energy company Sasol to ensure that its transition to methane-rich gas (MRG) in 2028 is seamless, with the... 

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), in partnership with B2Gold Namibia, the Oelofse family and Fortitude, has commissioned Namibia’s first solar wheeling project under State-owned utility NamPower’s... 

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, has added a number of ‘Made in the Cape’ products to its shelves. Wesgro says it is the first time South African goods have been placed in select Reliance... 

The third phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm has entered into construction after achieving financial close. 

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) says it achieved an “outstanding performance” for the 2024/25 financial year, achieving 100% of its performance targets and securing... 

While the legacy view that Africa's infrastructure ambitions have been crumbling under the weight of systemic execution failures is true, the ‘Bridging Africa’s Infrastructure Execution Gap’ report... 

JSE-listed Copper 360 has elected Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors, with effect from October 15, at its AGM held on the same date. The... 

The Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) 2025, held this week in Sandton, explored the importance of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a strategic... 

Organised agriculture has evolved and shifted from being merely the “voice of the farm” to enablers of growth, with increased involvement in the value chain and innovation through cross-value... 

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has signed a landmark stone fruit trade protocol with China’s General Administration of Customs Minister Sun Meijun. The agreement opens the Chinese market,... 

Municipal professionals organisation the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) will hold its yearly conference, in East London, from October 29 to 31, during which it will... 

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness.... 

Sydney, Australia — At the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) to be held on 21-23 October 2025, Finnish delegates will highlight the growing opportunities for... 

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 

South African coal treatment service provider River Energy is recovering fine and ultrafine coal from stockpiles and disposal sites, converting material previously considered waste into usable coal... 

Skills development authority the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has recognised 477 learners, educators, coordinators and provincial representatives across six... 

For decades, civil engineering has been the backbone of global water infrastructure, building the dams, pipelines and treatment plants that keep societies running. But as climate change, resource... 

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday reported record shipments and maintained its full-year 2026 guidance as its integrated pit-to-port operations continued to perform strongly... 

After commissioning energy consultancy Customised Energy Solutions (CES) to determine the potential for a commercial vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) value chain in South Africa, the Localisation... 

Multinational logistics company DHL Group on October 15 announced an over €300-million planned investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made during the DHL Group's ‘Global Trade... 

To protect "our precious planet", Africa must unite in its collaborative effort, align its efforts and share its strength with international players and partners, the fourteenth Oppenheimer... 

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde highlighted on Wednesday that South Africa still faces an energy crisis. Although loadshedding (scheduled rotating power cuts) has stopped, the country is still... 

The South African National Energy Association (SANEA) will host the 2025 edition of its SANEA Leadership Symposium in Johannesburg on November 12 and 13. The premier energy-sector event will bring... 

PSG Financial Services, in collaboration with Economic Research South Africa (ERSA), announced the winners of the second iteration of the PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition at an event... 

The New Energy Vehicle (NEV) summit, which will take place on October 22 and 23, is aimed at supporting the transition of South Africa's automotive sector to an environment-friendly and sustainable... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has introduced a buyout model that can convert existing solar and battery systems into immediate capital for South African businesses. SPS is a pan-African funder,... 

North-West University teaching and learning acting deputy dean Marco le Roux has proposed using kenaf – a fibre-rich plant similar to cotton – to rehabilitate South Africa’s vast coal discard... 

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In South Africa, where ageing infrastructure is affecting the supply of water to communities and businesses, projects need to... 

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has set its production guidance for the 2026 financial year at between 145 000 oz and 165 000 oz of platinum group metals (PGMs) and between 1.5-million and 1.65-million... 

The Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is a specialist business school located in Kloof, Durban. Established in 2018, TWIMS is dedicated to advancing Africa’s manufacturing...