Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy visibility to the level of natural resource... 

ActionSA has called for the proposed National Dialogue to be halted, calling instead for robust economic policies and investment in strengthening the criminal justice system, especially the... 

The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Business Chamber says it is deeply saddened at the proposed closure of the Goodyear tyre plant in Kariega. CEO Denise van Huyssteen says a section189A process has been... 

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) electricity utility City Power has called on all qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg to register for the free basic electricity (FBE) programme –... 

Canadian miner Teck Resources and Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining are locked in a commercial dispute over a major copper supply deal, exposing cracks in a decades-old pricing system as the market... 

It is no coincidence that the majority of the world’s mobile crushing equipment is fitted with PT Tech hydraulic power take off (HPTO) clutch units as they were essentially designed to meet the... 

The adoption of digital innovations, such as modern equipment or technologies for automation and cloud storage solutions, are becoming more prevalent in the quarrying and mining sector in Africa.... 

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 

Advanced lubricants are playing an increasingly important role in supporting industrial efficiency and enhancing equipment reliability, lubricant distributor Atlas Oil reports. The South African... 

To date, about 2 400 solar panels out of the planned 12 850 panels have been installed at the plant.  

Akkuyu Nuclear is installing an automatic water monitoring system at the plant. 

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) interventions to mitigate the significant water and sanitation challenges in Emfuleni local municipality are starting to reduce incidents of sewage... 

Progress is steadily being made on the refurbishment and repair of the Rooiwaal wastewater treatment works (WWTW) and the construction of the package plant at the existing Klipdrift water treatment... 

Rail passenger numbers in Cape Town reached 53 000 people a day in April last year, says Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. With the reopening of Philippi and Nolungile stations, this number has... 

Drone technology, AI and machine learning are setting the development path for blasting in the South African quarrying sector, as they provide futureproof solutions to the traditionally manual... 

Rio Tinto has officially opened its newest iron-ore mine. 

Having grown to produce and distribute more than 50% of South Africa’s avocado exports every year, vertically integrated agriculture company Westfalia Fruit remains dedicated to its founding legacy... 

Offering both visual appeal and functional benefits, exposed aggregate concrete finishes are used across a wide range of applications, noted for their non-slip texture and attractive natural stone... 

Efficient and reliable conveyor systems are essential for industries that depend on bulk materials handling, and a holistic conveyor system audit can help mining operations maximise efficiency and... 

A caged inspection drone offering enhanced inspection capabilities is said to reduce costs for power stations by reducing the need for human inspection services. Developed to be more than just a... 

A new breaker status and communication module (BSCM) Modbus Serial Line (SL)/Universal Logic Plug (ULP) is said to provide enhanced performance, improved connectivity, and simplified integration... 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday called for a comprehensive turnaround strategy to capacitate the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) with permanent staff and modern... 

Zambia’s South Africa-developed mining cadastre licensing system portals have been reactivated, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has confirmed. “The disruption was due to the... 

London-listed URU Metals reports that a prominent institutional investor has proactively approached the company to provide a £420 000 investment, raised through the issue of 12-million new ordinary... 

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, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex product – a standardised microgrid system for many use... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has indicated that it is aiming to have the initial phase of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market, also referred to as the SAWEM,... 

South Africa’s newly approved National Labour Migration Policy seeks to attract or retain critical skills needed in the economy, which will be done by identifying skills shortages and enhancing... 

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... 

The representative body for the local wine sector, South Africa Wine, has announced that it has been awarded a Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry Innovation Award. This award comes just two... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15. Ramaphosa explained that in the wake of... 

JSE-listed supermarket retail group Shoprite this week held a media tour of its Riverfields distribution centre, in Kempton Park, Gauteng, which is one of two new campuses built over the past 18... 

Commodities major Glencore’s Horne Smelter has shelved its Aeris project, citing technical and operational challenges, and is now proposing a revised approach to reduce arsenic emissions while... 

In this letter to Engineering News, Allied Steelrode CEO Arun Chadha calls for urgent policy interventions to support the struggling domestic steel sector and to safeguard South Africa’s industrial... 

Ahead of his meeting with National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he does not believe there is State capture in the National Prosecuting Authority... 

(Virtual Showroom) Discover how SAJ is powering the art world with clean energy at Strauss & Co, one of Africa’s top fine art auction houses. With 98.79 kWp of solar panels and our CHS2 100 kW/200... 

Without an effective waste management system, a country faces serious public health and environmental risks. In 2024, South Africa generated approximately 108 million tonnes of waste — 90% of which... 

As of Monday morning June 10, it seems that Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has reactivated the cadastre portal that is non-locally hosted amid the in-country-hosted version... 

Potash development company Kore Potash has signed nonbinding term sheets with Switzerland-headquartered investment platform OWI-RAMS to arrange and provide a funding package of about $2.2-billion... 

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday assured that South Africa is actively monitoring the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a...