Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. The... 

By: Thabo Manamela - Head: Quality and Knowledge Management at Santam While South Africa’s electric vehicle market (EV) is still in its infancy, the sector has been in the spotlight recently with... 

By: Nic Breytenbach - Senior Transmission Architect at SEACOM When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more... 

Aerospace and defence group Paramount South Africa has handed over the first batch of 12 new Marshall internal security vehicles to the South African Police Service (SAPS). The armoured vehicles... 

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 

Energy security and affordability have become key policy considerations in many regions, particularly as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped by... 

Advanced Astec machines are setting new standards in road construction and rehabilitation, ensuring smooth, uniform roadways that last longer, while the manufacturer’s materials handling equipment... 

By: Claire Bradbury - Sustainability Lead for Accenture, Africa The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. Generative AI, in... 

By: Cornel Claassen, Manager - Project Delivery at the Energy Council The Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act reshapes South Africa’s electricity sector by enabling competition, reshaping... 

Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, has signed an agreement to exit Medhold, a leading supplier of world-class medical devices in Southern Africa, from... 

Australia’s federal and Queensland governments will jointly invest up to A$600-million to keep Glencore’s Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery running, securing hundreds of regional... 

Renowned British marine geospatial data, seabed mapping, and chart-producing agency, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and British maritime autonomy software company Marine AI, have jointly... 

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has signed an exclusive agreement with South African private-sector space company Mura Space. The agreement... 

The recent cyber-attack on UK’s Jaguar Land Rover (first detected at the end of August 2025) is not just an IT problem for a single OEM: it is a live demonstration of how digital contagion cascades... 

Global renewable power capacity is predicted to increase by 4 600 GW, or more than double, by 2030, led by the rapid rise of solar PV, says intergovernmental organisation the International Energy... 

By: Alexandra Mattisson Industries are racing into a future shaped by AI, robotics, and automation, but engineering insurance is still playing catch-up. The machines we insure today aren’t the ones... 

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 

As surface mining and quarrying operations grapple with rising ambient temperatures, the way HVAC systems are specified for mobile equipment is coming under increasing scrutiny. Booyco Engineering,... 

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 

A postponement from incorporating indirect carbon emissions into the European Union’s (EU’s) calculation of a product’s embedded emissions under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will... 

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

ASX-listed Pacgold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam gold operation, in South Australia, from ASX-listed GBM Resources, in a transaction that will see the... 

Solar technology company Wetility has provided a preview of its One Bill offering, which it describes as a comprehensive energy management system designed to increase solar adoption in South... 

As Africa’s manufacturing sector accelerates its journey into the era of Industry 4.0, the benefits are becoming increasingly clear – including reduced risk, leaner supply chains and lower... 

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

Datacentrix, a leading hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider, today announced that it has become an Expert-level partner in South Africa within Fortinet’s Engage Partner... 

Steinmüller Africa has set a new benchmark in operational excellence, with its site teams at the Kriel and Majuba power stations each exceeding 1000000 RCR-free hours. Recordable Case Rate... 

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) is reshaping how South Africa measures and validates skills, positioning digital badges as a cornerstone of the country’s transition... 

Trump administration officials have discussed taking a stake in Critical Metals Corp, four people familiar with the discussions told Reuters, which would give Washington a direct interest in the... 

Ecuador's government has revoked the environmental license granted to Canadian mining company DPM Metals for the development of Loma Larga, a gold project in an environmentally sensitive area, the... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has established itself as a key player in the national dialogue, and is now well-capacitated to... 

In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market... 

Africa stands at the brink of an energy transformation, with a unique opportunity to revitalise its infrastructure and unlock sustainable growth. According to Taona Kokera, Director at Forvis... 

Increasing the sustainability of mining operations does not mean reducing their profitability. This was the key message from Hexagon Mining senior business development manager Reece Hanning, who... 

Africa’s ability to achieve inclusive economic development amid climate change, fragmented trade and a rapidly growing population will depend on decisive action in agriculture, water, education,... 

Rhodes University is preparing for a landmark postgraduate graduation ceremony on Friday, 10 October, which will be presided over for the first time by the University’s newly appointed Chancellor,... 

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX announced that it has signed a dedicated guarantee facility underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited and managed by... 

Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corporation has begun rolling out a multi-stage energy programme at its Sadiola mine in Mali, aiming to deliver more efficient, reliable and lower-cost power to support... 

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 

The demand for minerals such as gold, copper and lithium is driving African mines to adopt more efficient crushing, screening and milling systems that can meet these production targets while also... 

African mining operations are placing more emphasis on efficiency, reliability and local support regarding crushing, screening and milling equipment – a shift that South African original-equipment...