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A call to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis at the International Commodity Summit 2025
A call to tackle South Africa’s energy crisis at the International Commodity Summit 2025
6th March 2025

As South Africa grapples with the return of Stage 6 load shedding, the International Commodity Summit 2025 set to convene from July 14-17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)... 


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Seacom, Q-KON partner to improve LEO satellite connectivity in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African connectivity and cloud services provider Seacom has partnered with satellite engineering enterprise Q-KON to enhance Seacom’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services,... 


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Vaal dam water levels near 100%
6th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood management plan, slowly releasing some water to ensure balance between... 


UHAC steering committee member Professor Alex van den Heever
Implementation of full package of HMI recommendations necessary to improve private healthcare system – UHAC
6th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The government’s proposal to implement only some recommendations of the five-year-old Health Market Inquiry (HMI) to address the high costs of private healthcare will “do nothing” to advance... 


EAAIF contributes $45m to CrossBoundary Energy’s renewables expansion
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Blended infrastructure finance fund the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $45-million funding contribution to commercial and industrial renewable energy company... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Industry stalwart Campbell calls for urgent action to address SA’s infrastructure challenges
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While government has made progress in improving policies affecting the built environment, such as the Public Procurement Act, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell warns that... 


12th Transport Evolution Africa, co-located with Big 5 Construct South Africa, to shape transport industry as demand rises for infrastructure development
5th March 2025

Africa’s transport industry is a critical enabler of trade, economic growth, and regional integration, comprising road, rail, maritime and air transport that support domestic and international... 


Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
Smart Tech: A Solution to SA’s Worsening Water Crisis
5th March 2025

South Africa's water crisis is intensifying as failing infrastructure, droughts, and shrinking reservoir levels strain municipalities. Gauteng is already facing level one restrictions, while... 


Hear from leading packaging industry specialists at Propak Africa 2025
Hear from leading packaging industry specialists at Propak Africa 2025
5th March 2025

More than 500 local and international exhibitors will converge on the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, for Propak Africa 2025 taking place from 11-14 March. In addition to the new innovations and... 


Pacgold appoints Bruce Kendall as nonexec director
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland-focused gold explorer Pacgold on Wednesday announced the appointment of experienced geologist, Bruce Kendall, as a nonexecutive director. Kendall brings more 30 years’ experience in... 


The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
5th March 2025

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its... 


PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
5th March 2025

As the world celebrates World Water Day on 22 March 2025, the spotlight once again turns to the importance of reliable and safe water infrastructure. In South Africa and globally, polyvinyl... 


Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
5th March 2025

Modernising South Africa’s power grid to manage bi-directional flows is essential for enabling renewable-powered economic growth, following the crippling effects of prolonged periods of load... 


igus meets metaverse: the plastics specialist brings sales and engineering to virtual reality
5th March 2025

Salespeople, engineers and customers are to work together in the iguverse Take a closer look at products from all sides with VR glasses. Work with engineers and materials experts in virtual reality... 


Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
5th March 2025

In South Africa's challenging climate where water scarcity is a persistent threat, water storage tanks have emerged as indispensable tools for enhancing agricultural water efficiency. In this... 


Vatomina processing plant
Tirupati ramps up production of flake graphite as executive turbulence stabilises
4th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Tirupati Graphite remains on track to achieve a production rate from the Vatomina graphite project, in Madagascar, of 600 t a month by the end of April, 1 000 t a month by July 31 and... 


AI use for anti-money laundering is expanding, but adoption is slow
4th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

As financial institutions work to combat financial crime, their interest in the use of AI technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes continues to outpace implementation, says data science... 


Mogalakwena Municipality gets sewerage service delivery
Mogalakwena Municipality gets sewerage service delivery
4th March 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Mogalakwena Municipality, a local municipality within the Waterberg district of Limpopo, is putting its latest asset – a combination high-pressure jetting and vacuum truck... 


Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King
Opinion: The climate change reality in South Africa: An engineer’s call to action
4th March 2025

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King writes that climate change presents severe risks in South Africa, but also opportunity for innovation and leadership. 


Sayuri Moodliar, ESG Director at Open Access Data Centres and head of the sustainability function for WIOCC Group participated in the opening panel discussion at the 5th Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit last week, where delegates highlighted the need to move away from outputs and outcomes, towards having a tangible impact.
From outputs to tangible impacts; ESG Impact Investing summit points the way
4th March 2025

Delegates at the 5th Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit highlighted the need to move away from outputs and outcomes, towards having a tangible impact, says Sayuri... 


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MTN South Africa appoints chief wholesale officer
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective August 1, tasked with advancing MTN's strategy to become the “network of choice” for the wholesale market. He is... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


Steve du Toit, Sales Manager at IPR
IPR'S dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging mining environment in the DRC
4th March 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy seasonal rainfall and remote mining locations creating formidable obstacles for operations. One of... 


Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
4th March 2025

The food and beverage sector is the largest and most vital part of South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing 25% to total production. Recent growth, largely driven by dairy, snacks,... 


All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows
4th March 2025

Packaging and printing play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, supporting industries from retail to agriculture and manufacturing. Businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more... 


ACTOM, Exertherm launch predictive maintenance solutions for electrical systems
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical engineering company ACTOM and continuous thermal monitoring technology company Exertherm have announced an original-equipment management partnership to provide predictive maintenance... 


JSE Group CEO Leila Fourie
JSE achieves earnings growth for 2024 financial year
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local stock exchange, the JSE, reported an increase in net profit after tax of 10.4% to R918-million for its 2024 financial year, with a return on equity of 20.2%, up from 19.4% in the prior year.... 


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Majority of Bidvest businesses deliver interim growth, despite headwinds
3rd March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Bidvest Group says its achieved “decent” result for the six months ended December 31, with most of its businesses having generated consistent profits. Bidvest is a business to business... 


Goat dairy products
Experts advocate for goat commercialisation as major economic growth driver
3rd March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With South Africa’s goat industry being largely based in the informal sector, stakeholders such as the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are increasing efforts to commercialise the goat meat... 


PRF introduces HYKE - The advanced hydrogen transport module
3rd March 2025

Global leader in fuel gas solutions PRF Gas Solutions proudly announces the launch of HYKE, an innovative hydrogen transport module designed to redefine the transport and distribution of hydrogen... 


New AECI broad-based ownership scheme shareholders to benefit from AECI Mining
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed AECI will introduce a broad-based ownership scheme (BBOS) wherein public benefit organisation AECI Foundation, formerly known as the Tiso AEL Development Trust, will subscribe for a new... 


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Capable, ethical State essential for success of MTDP – ANC
28th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the establishment of the Government of National Unity is a... 


AfDB, Pandemic Fund seek to leverage resources for pandemic preparedness
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution (DFI) the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the pandemic prevention and preparedness partnership... 


The above image depicts a line up of the MACH Reactor by GoldOre
Novel technology now more energy efficient
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Metallurgical technology company GoldOre has made concerted efforts to optimise the energy efficiency of its MACH Reactor – an industrial-scale hydrodynamic cavitation device. The company has “. .... 


An Extreme Lighting corded LED mining cap lamp with battery pack
Flameproof headlamps under development for local mines
28th February 2025 By: Halima Frost

To both increase its supply footprint in Southern Africa as well as enhance its mining product portfolio, outdoor and underground lighting solutions provider Extreme Lights is developing a new... 


MOVI-C range display
Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


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Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor
28th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 


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Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


An image of Pasquale De Marco
Equipment vital to community development project
28th February 2025

The former Rossani barracks in Bari, Italy is currently being redeveloped, with assistance from construction equipment supplier Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle East and Africa, which notes that a... 


The team from Mine Rescue Services that was involved in the rescue and recovery operation at the Buffelfontein gold mine in Stillfontein, in front of the Mobile rescue winder that extricated the illegal miners
Equipment, training behind Stilfontein rescue success
28th February 2025 By: Halima Frost

The highly specialised equipment of  emergency preparedness and response organisation Mines Rescue Services South Africa played a key role in the success of the significant and multifaceted rescue... 


A large grader type machine in an underground tunnel fitted with PDS technology to avoid collisions
Proximity detection systems advanced through new tech
28th February 2025

The ever-evolving world of electronic technology is driving significant advancements in proximity detection systems (PDS), delivering improved functionality to mining and industrial customers,... 


EU regulation encourages sustainable packaging
28th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, is expected to have minimal impact on South African manufacturers. However, the regulation presents... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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