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Kaspersky founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky and AFRIPOL acting executive director Jalel Chelba
Kaspersky, AFRIPOL sign partnership agreement to prevent and fight cybercrime
19th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky and African Union policing institution AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the... 


Sustainability essential for global aviation, and creates great opportunity for Africa
19th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The biggest challenge facing the commercial aviation sector, globally, is sustainability, asserted International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh, in his address to... 


RS South Africa's level 2 B-BBEE certification is testament to its transformation
RS South Africa's level 2 B-BBEE certification is testament to its transformation
19th November 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its recent achievement of Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)... 


MTN SA Enterprise Business General Manager – ICT Sudipto Moitra
Transforming mining in Africa: 5G private networks, cutting-edge tech revolutionise the future
19th November 2024

Mining in Africa presents numerous challenges and, quite simply, the chances of prospering are limited without the ability to communicate and use cutting-edge technology effectively.  


Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
Schneider Electric champions renewable energy and grid modernisation at Cape Town Innovation Talk
19th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently presented its Renewable Energy Solutions Innovation... 


A group photo taken at the signing ceremony attended by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, seated at centre
Two more battery projects achieve financial close, next set of bidders to be announced within weeks
19th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Two more battery storage projects selected as preferred bids under South Africa’s first public procurement bid window (BW1) for the technology have achieved commercial close. The projects have a... 


The impact of Black Friday and the festive season on supply chain management
19th November 2024

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School The festive season and events like Black Friday have become centerpieces of... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter
Far-reaching platinum hydrogen package launched at European Hydrogen Week
18th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A new brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen application support off a single platinum group metals (PGMs) company base has been launched at the European Hydrogen Week 2024 by... 


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MMP looks to the future with a new strategy
18th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on research, development and innovation (RDI), the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) is implementing a new strategy for the next five years, with a focus on the future of the South African... 


Phase 1 of Hammanskraal drinking water project completed, water yet to flow
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first phase of the drinking water project for Hammanskraal has been completed, with the first of four modules of the Klipdrift potable water package plant set to increase availability of... 


How working with ‘glocal’ OEMs can empower East Africa's channel partners for success
How working with ‘glocal’ OEMs can empower East Africa's channel partners for success
18th November 2024

Channel partners in East Africa, including resellers, distributors, system integrators and panel builders, often need to overcome significant hurdles to sell solutions in the local market... 


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MTN exploring partnerships with satellite-internet providers
18th November 2024 By: Reuters

Africa's biggest mobile operator MTN is exploring partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to bring internet connection to rural and remote customers in particular, Group CEO... 


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Wyloo withdraws default notice, reaffirms support for Hastings’ Yangibana project
18th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals announced on Monday that Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals had withdrawn its default notice and reaffirmed its support for both Hastings and... 


Mines and quarries can take advantage of the many benefits of renting dewatering pumps from IPR to help improve their bottom line
Why pump rental makes sense for quarries and mines
18th November 2024

In an environment where capital is not always available, renting dewatering pumps from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) allows cash-strapped quarries and mines to save money, access the newest... 


Hydrogen wildcatters are betting big on Kansas to strike it rich
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for naturally occurring hydrogen,... 


Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Chris Wright, who runs a Colorado-based oil and natural gas fracking services company, to lead the Energy Department. Wright, the chief executive officer of... 


Geraldine Slattery
BHP warns Australian mining not ready for low-cost competitors
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group’s Australia chief said the nation can’t rely on its traditional mining export markets and is unprepared for a new era of lower-cost competitors. The boom in demand from China’s... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett.
South Africa’s rare earths project in Limpopo seen as one of world’s most resilient
15th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The rare earths recovery project underway in South Africa’s Limpopo province is regarded as one of the world’s most resilient rare earths projects at a time when these elements are in growing... 


Sheila Khama
Opinion: De Beers resumes exploration in Angola and Botswana’s new leaders see red
15th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, policy adviser and former De Beers Botswana CEO Sheila Khama writes about De Beers' exploration in Angola and asks whether Botswana should be concerned. On October 23, De Beers... 


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Digital tipping at fuel stations
15th November 2024

A digital tipping system aimed at enabling an easy and convenient way for customers to tip petrol attendants at fuel stations, has been launched nationwide by South African fuel brand Sasol. Tipped... 


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Solutions to improve safety of heavy equipment operators
15th November 2024

Advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction, and earthmoving equipment are being used to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proximity detection systems and safety... 


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IBM, Sustainable Energy for All launch new energy, urban development solutions
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology company IBM and international organisation Sustainable Energy for All have announced new, publicly available AI-powered solutions to enable decision-makers and policymakers to map... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to recommend lifting PBMR from care and maintenance
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Electricity and Energy is preparing a report to Cabinet to recommend the approval of lifting the pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance to allow South Africa... 


Umbogintwini bridge to be upgraded with modern construction engineering technology – Sanral
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Umbogintwini River Bridge, on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, is part of the R50-billion upgrade programme of the N2 and N3 freeways in the province, and advanced engineering technology will in future... 


Hastings' Yangibana project
Wyloo wants Hastings to explain debt repayments
15th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has requested that the board of rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals explain how it intends to repay its debt to the company and to clarify its position... 


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Trump's transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit
15th November 2024 By: Reuters

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is planning to kill the $7 500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, two sources with direct... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has received the first disbursement of $53-million from its loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation to support the development of the project. 


Image of Akkuyu outer containment – Unit 1
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has been completed on the concreting of the dome of the outer containment of the reactor building of Unit 1. 


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Energy Materials and Processing at Scale facility, US
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory will create a direct path from bench-scale materials and process innovations to pilot-scale integration and production. 


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Castellón green hydrogen project, Spain
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

bp and Iberdrola plan to build a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery. 


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Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works, South Africa – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town has said that the project is on track to be completed in 2027. 


A worker wearing full PPE climbing down a LDH truck at teh Kolomela mine owned by Kumba
Proactive safety initiatives embraced by producer
15th November 2024

Introduced in the second quarter of 2023, the ‘Leading with Care’ initiative of South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore, has already had a significant impact on safety performance, the company... 


South Africans mostly keen on EVs, but infrastructure concerns persist – Ford study
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle (EV) in the next five years. This is according to a survey by Ford Motor Company, with most respondents preferring... 


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Scaw Metals hot-strip steel mill, South Africa – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The first hot-rolled coil has been produced at Scaw Metals’ Union Junction complex. 


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Detecting misalignment, imbalance and bearing issues to enhance performance
15th November 2024

Electrical rotating machines are the workhorses of many industrial applications, driving everything from manufacturing machines to mining equipment. The performance and longevity of these... 


Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 


An image of concrete pipes manufactured by Colossal Concrete Products
Manufacturer supports industry, promotes women in infrastructure
15th November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

In addition to having produced more than 25-million railway sleepers since its inception in 1958, majority black women-owned construction company Colossal Concrete Products also produces a range of... 


An image of NextOre's MRA mobile turnkey solution
Solution simplifies ore sorting
15th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Increased metal recovery, reduced waste, improved water conservation and lower energy consumption can be achieved using original-equipment manufacturer NextOre’s advanced sensor system Magnetic... 


freight train at railway crossing
Level crossing incidents not only cost lives but also the economy, TFR CEO says
14th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Railway safety incidents, such as pedestrian and vehicle collisions at level crossings, are not only tragic but are severely undermining South Africa’s rail recovery plans, Transnet Freight Rail... 


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MTN earns higher revenue from data, fintech growth in the third quarter
14th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network operator MTN achieved a 12.9% increase in group revenue in constant currency terms, with data revenue having increased by 21.3% and financial technology (fintech) revenue by 28.9%... 


MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah
MTN SA, Huawei complete first 5.5G mobile network trial in South Africa
14th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network firm MTN South Africa and information technology multinational Hauwei have, in a strategic partnership, completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at the MTN Head Office,... 


UK agency seeks to help South African industry to decarbonise
14th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK Energy Systems Catapult sought to help South Africa leapfrog the errors the UK had made, in seeking to create a net-zero carbon emissions energy system. So highlighted Energy Systems... 


The Impending Boom of Transmission in Africa's Energy Networks
14th November 2024

Africa's energy sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, and transmission infrastructure is at the forefront of this shift. As countries invest in large-scale power generation and renewable... 


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