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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 4 has been successfully returned to service. 


TESTING COMPLETE

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MV Switchgear completes the design and type testing of AMV24
10th July 2025

Manufacturer ACTOM MV Switchgear has completed the final phase in the design and development of its AMV product range, which was successfully type-tested in 2022 to a rating of 17.5 kV, in under a... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
9th July 2025

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


Empowering Critical Infrastructure Through Talent:  Vertiv Inaugurates New Academy Centre in Frankfurt
Empowering Critical Infrastructure Through Talent: Vertiv Inaugurates New Academy Centre in Frankfurt
7th July 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced the opening of its new Vertiv Academy training centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Strategically located in one of... 


ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The application of sensor technology to reduce the operational and standby power losses of traditional current and voltage transformers means that, over the lifetime of a typical... 


Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
27th June 2025

Global leader in energy management and automation and recognised sustainability leader Schneider Electric has unveiled its first registered Innovation Hub in Africa – a milestone development that... 


WEG Africa director Pervin Gurie
WEG Africa automation facility onboards more products as efficiency imperatives, hybrid power system demand grow
23rd June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In adhering to its ethos of developing technologies and solutions that contribute to a more efficient and sustainable world, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG has onboarded... 


African Converted Containers
African Converted Containers
20th June 2025

African Converted Containers (AC Containers) is pleased to announce their 25th anniversary in the container industry. As industry leaders, AC Containers is capable of completing any job, big or... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
12th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, officially launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa, marking a significant... 


Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa zone president Walid Sheta
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
11th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 


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Motor manufacturer expands capabilities to meet demand
30th May 2025

To meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, electric motor manufacturer Hexagon Electrical announced the expansion of its... 


Power in water - connected, efficient and sustainable
Power in water - connected, efficient and sustainable
28th May 2025

With a recent headline “I’d take load shedding over no water any day – a South African proverb” the country’s water woes are becoming the stuff of local legend, and not necessarily in a good way,... 


A lady with a clipboard in front of the integrated solar inverter and transformer developed by Actom in conjunction with Sungrow
Platinum sponsor to awe Enlit attendees
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 


A photo of a Siemens Blue gas-insulated switchgear system with a blue backdrop
State-of-the-art tech on display at Enlit
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the... 


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Dry-type transformers push boundaries in Dutch intake substation
7th April 2025

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


Schneider Electric unveils EcoStruxure Service Plan to monitor Partial Discharge on Medium Voltage Switchgear
6th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its EcoStruxure Service Plan (ESP) in the Anglophone African region for... 


The 36 kV RMV outdoor enclosure is undergoing the internal arc test at SABS NETFA for accessibility ‘B’ (public protection)
SABS tests MV Switchgear’s 36kV RMV outdoor enclosure, indoor arc cooler solution
6th March 2025

Switchgear manufacturer Actom MV Switchgear received the first order for its 36 kV outdoor unit from a prominent mining company shortly after completing the successful testing by the South African... 


POWER-DRIVEN
WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


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Investment in local infrastructure, manufacturing key to economic development
24th January 2025

South Africa requires investment to grow infrastructure for all aspects of energy generation, transmission and distribution, ACTOM group CEO Mervyn Naidoo stated in a release last month. In... 


Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
13th December 2024

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 


West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
11th December 2024

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
26th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to... 


Seifsa awards recognise dedicated efforts of companies in the steel sector
22nd November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 


Key trends to impact the AI and computing sector in 2025 include power and cooling infrastructure innovation, data centre energy availability challenges, industry collaboration to drive AI factory development, AI's implications on a cybersecurity front, and regulations
Innovation, regulation, cybersecurity dominate 2025 AI trends
22nd November 2024 By: Donna Slater

With the growing adoption and further development of AI, the technology is continuing to reshape the data centre industry – a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends determined... 


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
12th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first... 


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Local manufacturer expands capabilities
1st November 2024

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing... 


an NM8N-high-voltage series circuit breaker manufactured by Chint
Circuit breakers, switchgear launched at Electra Mining
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Three new products were introduced to the South African market by global smart energy solutions provider Chint at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre... 


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DRC mining sector supported by South African manufacturing
11th October 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors,... 


Testimony to its commitment to the continuous improvement of its local manufacturing capabilities, WEG has invested in two laser cutting machines
WEG boosts local manufacturing capabilities
11th October 2024

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines. Deployed at the sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s... 


SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
18th September 2024

By: Brighton Mwarehwa - Offer and Marketing Director – Power Systems Business Unit at Schneider Electric The well-known adage Rome wasn’t built in day certainly applies to the world’s move towards... 


 Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
12th September 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 


A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
6th September 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


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Fire detection and safety solutions for hazardous environments
6th September 2024

A range of products for the detection of fires in explosive atmospheres has recently been launched by ACTOM Industry. The systems have been tested and certified by the South African Bureau of... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
4th September 2024

Dust control solutions leader Brasco Filtration has demonstrated its industry-leading capabilities by designing, manufacturing and installing a cutting-edge pressurisation fan filter system with... 


CHINT senior industry sales manager Dawie Reyneke
Switchgear manufacturer unveils cutting-edge products at Electra Mining
30th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy equipment and solutions provider CHINT Global will showcase its latest advancements in smart energy solutions at this year’s Electra Mining Africa conference, to be held at the Johannesburg... 


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A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
29th August 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has announced an offtake term sheet with a US-based company for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the project. 


Rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at show
Rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at show
22nd August 2024

WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for more than four decades, consistently demonstrating its capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This... 


The E-house facility built at Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Mozambique
WEG Africa builds substation E-house facility for Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Moz
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa has completed a large substation E-house solution, which includes distribution transformers and a diesel generator set, for energy and chemicals company... 


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