National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 

A tariff review by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) of input materials and components used in wind, solar PV and battery storage facilities could have... 

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa has confirmed the market readiness of the N175/6.X, which the company says is its most powerful onshore wind turbine so far. This follows the Nordex... 

Major South African construction group Concor has announced that it has been selected by the City of Cape Town, following an open tender process, to develop an affordable housing project in the... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic stability and sustained growth, noting that... 

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 

Cape Town’s stock of affordable housing units will be receiving another boost from Concor, following the company being awarded a centrally located land parcel less than a kilometre from the central... 

By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and... 

African countries need an Africa-centred credit rating ecosystem that supports fair, accurate and forward-looking assessments of Africa’s economies, UN Under-Secretary-General and Economic... 

Sustainable energy systems and digital infrastructure company Watercloud International has entered into a strategic partnership with African Dawn Investment Holdings to form a new joint venture... 

South African company specialising in blue ammonia production SUISO plans to build a facility to 1.5-million tons of nitrogen-based fertilisers a year. 

Faulty gas equipment in industrial operations puts the health and safety of workers at high risk while posing threats to the site, such as damage to infrastructure, owing to the drastic nature of... 

Leading filtration solutions manufacturer Donaldson provides reinforced units and ATEX-certified solutions for the safe handling of combustible dust, helping manufacturers optimise operations while... 

As new investments are being made in the Nigerian mining sector and professional frameworks are put in place, nonprofit organisation the Project Management Institute’s Construction Professional... 

In its pursuit of development and use of new power sources to achieve carbon neutrality in its products, equipment manufacturer Komatsu has partnered with German hydrogen engine startup KEYOU to... 

Amid the increased presence of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa’s mining industry, technologies that are aimed at avoiding dirty, demanding and dangerous mining... 

Understanding the critical role of spare parts in maintaining operational efficiency, coupled with prioritising the reliability and accessibility of essential mining and construction components, is... 

Untreated sewage being discharged into Gauteng’s rivers is adversely affecting critical ecosystems, communities and economic opportunities, says political party Democratic Alliance (DA)... 

Angola Cables’ connectivity division, Telcables, continues to expand its network capabilities as digital demand grows across Africa. Recent investments in data centre infrastructure and... 

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 

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Import tariffs announced and, in some instances implemented, by US President Donald Trump have contributed to significant changes to global trade and pose significant challenges for the South... 

In the first three months of this year, Anglo American Platinum achieved a 36% higher price for its ruthenium, a relatively low-profile platinum group metal (PGM) that was placed on a new high... 

Bauma 2025 has undoubtedly been a success, with the participation of dealers from all over the world, who could witness the practical reality of the new equipment and technologies displayed on the... 

Telematics and Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies are leading a shift in the mining industry, where connected devices are producing a flood of data such as positional information using GPS... 

A hands-on cyber range that integrates realistic attack simulations with essential cyber recovery exercises has been developed to enable companies to defend systems against cyberthreats while... 

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $23-million, which equates to a $0.03 loss a share, and adjusted earnings of $2-million for the three... 

South Africa needs an independent water and sanitation regulator to drive accountability, attract investment and improve service delivery in South Africa, as success stories in other countries have... 

Hundreds of municipal officials from around the Western Cape will get together from 28 to 30 May 2025 to attend the Western Cape Procurement Conference. This important annual event, which is now in... 

A revamped planning tool has been launched by global solar mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group. The browser-based Schletter Creator allows users to design PV systems for any roof shape or... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reopened a third sluice gate at the Vaal dam and increased outflows at Bloemhof dam owing to high inflows amid heavy rainfall. The DWS closed the... 

While the direct effects of US tariffs on sub-Saharan African trade were limited, the broader economic and political ramifications – through falling commodity prices, fiscal tightening and rising... 

The newly separated Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has outlined its vision and mission to lawmakers, listing among its priorities for the coming five years the procurement of 20 GW of... 

Industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC) will deliver training sessions and technical workshops during the Africa Automation... 

Since opening its doors in 1954, the John Thompson manufacturing facility has become synonymous with quality engineering, staying at the forefront of technological advancements and playing an... 

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader at Schneider Electric Load shedding remains a significant challenge in South Africa, making backup systems such as solar panels,... 

With Earth Day being commemorated today on 22 April, it’s a timely reminder of the environmental challenges we face – and one of the most pressing is water. Water is under pressure in South Africa.... 

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Enlit Africa, set for 20-22 May 2025 in Cape Town, is the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors.  It opens the door to opportunities for commercial and industrial... 

Two sluice gates at the Vaal dam remain open, while the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow at Bloemhof dam. The current water outflow of 292.86 cubic metres per second... 

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has launched the Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (CALTSTEAM), which integrates frontier...