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Product design, consideration of the local context key to a successful circular economy
27th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The promotion of a circular economy could provide valuable solutions for dealing with South Africa’s growing waste generation and the pressure it is putting on municipal waste facilities, while... 


Made possible by the investments in the finishing mill of NLMK Clabecq, InThinity is poised to set new industry standards
The impact of InThinity for evolutionary steel production
27th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Steel production is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability. At Bauma 2025, Belgium-based steel plate manufacturer NLMK... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


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India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, official says
27th February 2025 By: Reuters

India is exploring mining of critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao said on Thursday, as the world's fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw... 


Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale
Subsea cables need more protection as connectivity demand expands
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As demand for connectivity surges, there is a need to strengthen the resilience of subsea cables – and to reconsider how this critical infrastructure is protected. Satellites and wireless networks... 


James Mackay
Opinion: If reforms and investment are not accelerated, South Africa risks a renewed electricity crisis by 2028
26th February 2025

In this opinion article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay argues that the recent shock return of Stage 6 loadshedding does not signal a return to the dark days of 2023. However, he... 


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We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says
26th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global warming has not only surpassed 1.5 ºC above preindustrial levels but is also set to remain at or above that level permanently, University of the Witwatersrand Professor Francois Engelbrecht... 


Ninety percent of South Africa's SMEs accept digital payments – Mastercard
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The third edition of payment technology company Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index shows that 90% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa have adopted digital payments. This... 


UK development finance agency is anchor investor for new South African development fund
26th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African black-owned and -managed impact investment management and licensed financial services provision group Summit Africa announced on Wednesday that its Summit Private Equity Fund (SPEF)... 


Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson
Bidcorp reports strong interim results to end-Dec
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food service group Bidcorp achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in headline earnings a share to R12.67 for the six months ended December 31. This was despite the fact that currency... 


Public Works and Infrastructure deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Only through partnerships can built environment adapt to climate change - Zikalala
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the local and international macroeconomic landscape becomes more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous owing to climate change and increasing instances of extreme heat and flooding, it... 


Integrated Pump Technology has opened a new service centre in Steelpoort to enhance local support for customers in the region
Integrated Pump Technology expands local reach with new Steelpoort service centre
26th February 2025

Integrated Pump Technology is accelerating its drive to enhance customer support with the recent opening of its new service centre in Steelpoort. This strategic move aims to better serve the... 


BHP kicks off $10.8bn plan to prevent Chile copper slump
BHP kicks off $10.8bn plan to prevent Chile copper slump
26th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group will kick off a massive $10.8-billion investment program in Chile with the overhaul of an ageing copper plant as the world’s most valuable mining company battles declining ore quality.... 


President Donald Trump
Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild US production of a metal... 


Platinum group metals and green hydrogen go together.
Anglo American Platinum providing further backing for green hydrogen’s global advance
25th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum and South Africa-linked AP Ventures are supporting the next vital steps towards the realisation of industrial-scale green hydrogen value chains. Both companies... 


SSEG registration requirements an important step in protecting the national grid – SAPVIA
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says it supports efforts to ensure the safety and performance of the national grid and reminds businesses and members of the public of... 


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EV charging stations now take credit cards, in a process that required some interesting tech
25th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in South Africa are set to become more user-friendly as they will allow customers to pay with major credit cards. This comes as EFT Corporation has... 


Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches final close at R1.4bn
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Specialist alternative investment fund management company Kholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has reached final close at R1.4-billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt... 


Cisco's Fady Younes, Smangele Nkosi and Colin McMillan
Cisco opens cybersecurity point of presence in South Africa
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has, in partnership with cloud services company Amazon Web Services, opened a cybersecurity point of presence (PoP) in South Africa to enable customers in... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


MDPMI provisional report takes aim at tech giants
25th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission has published the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report, outlining several key provisional remedies aimed at reshaping the digital... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin outlines potential aluminium, rare earth deals with the US
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the US domestic market, under... 


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Ivanhoe announces new copper discovery in DRC, makes new appointments
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced a new discovery – the Makoko West extension – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discovery, which is part of the company’s Western... 


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Enhancing data security
24th February 2025

Scanning technology can be used to help safeguard businesses against cybercrimes and data breaches. By digitising physical documents, scanning reduces the risk of data being stolen, misplaced or... 


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South African electronics innovation makes debut
24th February 2025

Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create, a division of South African industrial company Reunert Applied Electronics Holdings, showcased its latest compact vehicle navigation system at the... 


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App simplifies equipment inspections in construction industry
24th February 2025

An app designed to streamline and enhance the equipment inspection process in the construction industry is said to be a flexible and efficient tool that is customisable to diverse asset classes,... 


Expo to showcase construction tech to deal with inclement weather, disasters
24th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the country grapples with issues of safety at construction sites and the risks posed by adverse weather conditions on properties, humans and building systems in the country, innovative ways of... 


Central bank, investor buying continue to drive record gold prices – Heraeus
24th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Technology group Heraeus has described gold’s price performance over the last 18 months as “remarkable”, noting that, as the price nears $3 000/oz, signs of “excess frothiness are becoming... 


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Using technology to maintain slurry pumps
24th February 2025

New slurry pump wear monitoring technology is said to be transforming the way pump wear is detected and managed, leading to improved pump performance with longer equipment lifespans. KSB Pumps and... 


ARMOR-IIMAK highlights extensive product range at Propak Africa 2025
ARMOR-IIMAK highlights extensive product range at Propak Africa 2025
24th February 2025

ARMOR-IIMAK, leading providers of thermal transfer ribbons, will showcase their latest product portfolio, as well as their solutions for a broad range of applications at Propak Africa 2025 at... 


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Next generation engine helps balance renewables and improve power plant performance
24th February 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä launched its 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide efficient baseload power, and have the ability to run on sustainable fuels in the future.... 


Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
24th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has launched a wireless tag for the tracking of physical assets used in commercial operations. The company, a Karooooo subsidiary, says the Cartrack-Tag provides enhanced visibility in... 


Deputy Minister for Public Service and Administration, in the Presidency, Pinky Sharon Kekane, addressing the 2025 Women in the Green Economy breakfast
Women are playing a leading role in green economy innovation
21st February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

“Our planet is at a crossroads,” affirmed Presidency Deputy Public Service and Administration Minister Pinky Sharon Kekane in an address at the Women in the Green Economy breakfast, at Africa’s... 


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Ramokgopa hints that new IRP includes 10-year delay to coal shutdowns
21st February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the... 


The green economy is real and offers real opportunities for Africa
21st February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

“You see the whole world focused on climate, and focusing on Africa,” highlighted Sanlam Investments CEO Carl Roothman in his address on the second day of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025,... 


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On-The-Air (21/02/2025)
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about ferrochrome, Amplats rebrand and green hydrogen. 


AUDA-NEPAD, Meta and Deloitte launch AI for SMMEs in Africa platform ALKALI AI
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), social media technology company Meta and professional services company Deloitte have launched ALKALI AI – an AI-driven support platform designed to... 


Sasol's Secunda plant
Research strongly forecasts Secunda plant will wind down from 2030, but Sasol disagrees
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol is set to face significant headwinds at its Sasolburg and Secunda operations in the coming decade, including a R30-billion-a-year carbon tax cost. Researchers, having... 


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Booyco Electronics
21st February 2025

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


Sintech
Sintech
21st February 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


Rosond appoints industry veteran to drive innovation, growth
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As experienced mining professional Glen McGavigan settles into his new role as CEO of drilling and exploration specialist Rosond, he is eyeing a new era of growth and innovation, as well as... 


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Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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