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ALEXANDRA FELEKIS
Many agreements will likely be revised to include forecasting obligations
SAWEM to reshape South Africa’s electricity market
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation in its electricity market with the introduction of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which aims to establish a... 


JOHAN HELBERG
Aggreko takes a life cycle approach rather than a commodity-based sales approach
Transmission expansion delays strain South Africa’s power grid
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is about two decades behind in implementing its transmission expansion plans, leaving its energy grid under mounting pressure, owing to ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints... 


BEST PRACTICES
Energy Group is adapting best practices and engaging with stakeholders to lay the groundwork for their future deployment
BESS key to stabilising grid
18th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial clean energy projects specialist Energy Group is focusing on the development of battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions to address grid instability and arbitrage opportunities in... 


INTELLIGENCE
MOVI-C combined with DriveRadar enables intelligent condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, helping businesses optimise performance and minimise unplanned downtime
Company continues AI, automation drive
18th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As industries increasingly embrace industrial automation and artificial intelligence, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is well-positioned to support its clients with a suite... 


The above image depicts CDH knowledge management practice head Retha Beerman
AI “hallucinations” increase legal obligations
18th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As AI becomes more embedded in legal work, the ethical obligations deepen. Law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) says lawyers must understand the tools they use and stay updated on their... 


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GIS technology supports tailings management and GISTM compliance
18th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

The increase in the development of reliable, tried-and-tested tailings storage facility (TSF) monitoring systems globally, driven by recent TSF disasters and the resultant long-term environmental... 


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3D-printed heat exchanger prototypes in development
18th April 2025

As part of its partnership in Germany’s Economic Affairs and Climate Action Ministry-funded  ESCO research project, heat exchange solutions developer Kelvion will develop “cutting-edge” 3D printed... 


A row of green Schurco Slurry pumps ready for packing to be shipped off
Supplier growing tailings product footprint globally
18th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

Heavy-duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry has developed its presence in South Africa’s tailings transfer/retreatment and storage facilities (TSFs) sector owing to its expert engineering,... 


MTN MoMo reaches 13-million users in SA
18th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN Group’s Mobile Money (MoMo) has reached the milestone of 13-million registered customers in South Africa as it continues to expand financial accessibility. MTN... 


Vector Logistics acquires its first two fully electric trucks – from tractor to trailer
18th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa has delivered two battery electric FH 6x4 truck-tractors to cold-chain specialist Vector Logistics. These truck-tractors form part of the logistics company’s roll-out of... 


Volvo Car SA cuts dealerships, chases 20% premium-market share
18th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is rolling out a five-year programme to “Restart” the Swedish premium brand in South Africa. Part of this process is to whittle down its 19 Volvo Car dealerships... 


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Fthiotida/Larissa solar PV projects, Greece
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Investment group Foresight and management company Mirova plans to build three solar projects in central Greece. 


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Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, UK
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational energy company RWE has been working with Hydrotechnik Offshore to successfully introduce an innovative underwater noise-abatement technology, known as a bubble curtain, for offshore... 


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Pallas research reactor, Netherlands – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The pouring of concrete, to form the foundation for the reactor building of the research reactor, has started. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has closed the second and final tranche of a private placement to support the advancement of its Premier gold project towards production. 


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Salares Norte mine, Chile
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/silver mine in the Atacama region of northern Chile. 


new RTG cranes in CTCT
Cape Town Container Terminal receives first batch of new rubber-tyred gantry cranes
17th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of components of the first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Liebherr Africa has... 


Lack of road safety a significant burden on South Africa's economy
17th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has some of the most dangerous roads in the world and the estimated cost of road accidents a year is about R164-billion, or about 3.4% of the country's GDP. However, the disruption of... 


Rhodes University progresses plan for a secure water future amid municipal decline
16th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid faltering water security, the result of municipal decline, Makhanda-based Rhodes University, in the Eastern Cape, is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal... 


First phase of Sanral’s E Cape Intelligent Transport System project should be ready in June
16th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) has issued an update on its Eastern Cape Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project. This is the first such project in the province. The ITS... 


Not all bin lifting equipment is equal
Not all bin lifting equipment is equal
16th April 2025

Truck mounted bin lifting equipment has played a critical role in South Africa’s domestic waste collection system since the introduction of the 240-litre wheelie bin in the early 1990s. The... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Andrada looking to opening more mines in Namibia
16th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Opening more mines in Namibia is the aspiration of tin, tantalum and lithium green transition metals producer Andrada Mining. “We've always been very bullish on Namibia, not only as an investment... 


South Africa’s Next Cybersecurity Frontier
South Africa’s Next Cybersecurity Frontier
16th April 2025

By: Boland Lithebe, Security lead for Accenture, Africa AI-powered agents are rapidly transforming how South African businesses operate, from chatbots managing customer inquiries to automated... 


CASE Construction Equipment at Bauma 2025: Innovation, Electrification, and the Spirit of Rock
CASE Construction Equipment at Bauma 2025: Innovation, Electrification, and the Spirit of Rock
16th April 2025

CASE Construction Equipment made a powerful statement at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction equipment trade fair, showcasing its most forward-looking portfolio to date. With new... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto reports weaker iron-ore output as weather batters Pilbara operations
16th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Rio Tinto Group warned on Wednesday that its 2025 iron-ore output will likely land at the lower end of guidance as extreme weather disrupts operations in Australia’s Pilbara... 


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Sustainable toilet technology reduces water and costs
15th April 2025

A new product for commercial sanitation integrates technology into existing infrastructure to help save water and reduce the impact on the environment. The low-flush, 1.35 ℓ toilet from Propelair... 


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Fast battery charging for off-highway applications
15th April 2025

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the production launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off (ePTO). Initially designed for on-highway applications it is currently in... 


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Energy storage system and power box inverters launched
15th April 2025

A new-generation residential energy storage system will soon be available across Africa, Middle East, Asia and other markets. The BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ was recently unveiled by BYD Energy Storage,... 


South Africa participates in P4G Summit in Vietnam
15th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals (P4G) Summit, in Hanoi, Vietnam,... 


Mbe gold project delivers further gold mineralisation – Oriole
15th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has reported that the maiden – Phase 1 – drilling programme at MBO1-S on the company’s 90%-owned Mbe orogenic gold project, in Cameroon, is about 44% complete for a... 


bauma 2025: PALFINGER Sets the Standard as a Solution Provider
15th April 2025

“bauma 2025 was the perfect stage to demonstrate what PALFINGER delivers for its customers today – and what we’re preparing for tomorrow. We showcased our integrated complete solutions of hardware,... 


Sustainable Water Management at Simbithi: A blueprint for future-ready estates
15th April 2025

By: Nikilesh (Nicky) Misra - Technical Manager at Simbithi Eco-Estate As water security emerges as one of the most pressing global challenges, the need for innovative and sustainable water... 


Gold refining
Ghana orders foreigners to exit gold market by April 30
15th April 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana has ordered foreigners to exit its gold trading market by the end of the month, a new government body said on Monday, as the West African country looks to streamline gold purchases from... 


An image of FNB's new roll road payment technology
New toll road payment technology reduces fraud by 90%
14th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The introduction of a new online toll solution from financial services provider FNB is "revolutionising" toll road payments, and reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods.   


Control room at Black Rock manganese ore mine.
Assmang refutes illegal sugilite mining allegations
14th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining company Assmang on Monday refuted allegations that it engages in the illegal mining of sugilite at the Black Rock mine in the Northern Cape. Sugilite is described as a pink to purple... 


China to keep building coal plants through 2027
14th April 2025 By: Reuters

China plans to keep building coal-fired power plants through 2027 in regions where they are needed to meet peak power demand or stabilise the grid, according to government guidelines for upgrading... 


Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing countries, Unctad says
14th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

A sweeping spate of steeper tariffs recently introduced by major economies are raising concerns over escalating trade tensions and their impact on developing countries, says intergovernmental... 


Sugarcane harvesting
Even 10% US tariff will damage sugar industry – SA Canegrowers
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body SA Canegrowers implores the South African government to prioritise negotiations with the US on tariff reductions and exemptions to help create certainty in the agriculture industry.... 


Agrément CEO Richard Somanje and SHRA acting CEO Lebowa Letsoalo
Alternative building technology the way to go for quicker housing delivery
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Gauteng’s housing backlog continues to widen beyond the current 1.2-million units and amid lacking security of tender, which impacts on economic empowerment and employment, human settlements... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa stresses need for ‘level playing field’ in global trade
14th April 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that trade between countries must remain “free, predictable and governed by a rules-based system”, particularly for developing economies, many of which he... 


LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner to release 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators
14th April 2025

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, today announced their collaboration to offer a new kit that will streamline the installation... 


Hyundai Construction Equipment and Leica Geosystems are introducing 3D machine guidance system for excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment and Leica Geosystems are introducing 3D machine guidance system for excavators
14th April 2025

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon and Hyundai Construction Equipment, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, are pleased to announce the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa tours CSIR on its eightieth anniversary
11th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, for its commitment to excellence... 


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