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Faster delivery times trending as geopolitical climate boosts defence contracts
Updated 3 hours ago By: Tracy Klückow

The need for rapid development and delivery of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, and climate-control systems for military use is well known. However, the geopolitical issues... 


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Local mining equipment supplier looking for European distributors
19th February 2026

South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec says it is expanding its European distribution network following the launch of its TwisterTrac VS350E unit which was specifically... 


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Tribunal confirms settlement between commission, Wilmar
19th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Wilmar SA (formerly Wilmar Continental Edible Oils and Fats). Although it has agreed... 


Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth
Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth
19th February 2026

This year mining, logistics and waste management partner Upward Spiral 1471 marks 15 years of continuous operation, a milestone that reflects not only resilience, but a rare achievement for a... 


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Kefi starts construction at Tulu Kapi gold project
18th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, which will produce about 140 000 oz/y of gold from 2027. The start of construction at the project comes... 


SA’s literacy battle demands prioritising pens over pixels
18th February 2026

South Africa’s public education system continues to grapple with deep-rooted, persistent barriers that demand far greater urgency than the rollout of education technology (EdTech) –which has yet to... 


Steinmüller Africa claims nine Eskom Welding Awards for quality that lasts
Steinmüller Africa claims nine Eskom Welding Awards for quality that lasts
18th February 2026

Steinmüller Africa secured nine awards at the 2025 Eskom Welding Awards, led by three site-level honours for consistent world-class welding performance at Kendal and Camden Power Stations. Building... 


Empact Group releases first sustainability report, outlining key environmental and social initiatives
18th February 2026

Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to... 


Mr Price Foundation and Universities South Africa launch initiative to build green entrepreneurs in higher education
17th February 2026

Mr Price Foundation, in collaboration with Universities South Africa, today launched the Waste Innovation Challenge, a national initiative that invites university students and recent graduates to... 


EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 


Why South Africa’s Public Services Must Go Fully Digital by 2030
Why South Africa’s Public Services Must Go Fully Digital by 2030
17th February 2026

By: Gugu Nyanda - Health & Public Service lead at Accenture, Africa Across South Africa, public service teams work tirelessly to meet the needs of citizens – often under immense pressure and with... 


The Role of South African Businesses in Accelerating the Net Zero Journey
The Role of South African Businesses in Accelerating the Net Zero Journey
17th February 2026

By: Claire Bradbury - Sustainability Lead for Accenture, Africa The shift towards net zero is no longer a distant aspiration; it is now an urgent reality. As rising global temperatures exacerbate... 


Bühler reports changes in grain milling, cocoa processing, automotive casting production processes
16th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial engineering and equipment manufacturing company Bühler, in its results presentation for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, on February 16, reported that it had sold 50 of its... 


AI Infrastructure is Racing Ahead - and Vertiv is Powering the Journey
AI Infrastructure is Racing Ahead - and Vertiv is Powering the Journey
16th February 2026

Imagine a tiny delivery robot navigating a hotel in Tokyo, riding elevators and negotiating its way alone through corridors to deliver a package to the 35th floor. “This is a striking example of... 


Investec launches Invest-ED programme as youth jobs take centre stage after SoNA
Investec launches Invest-ED programme as youth jobs take centre stage after SoNA
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed financial services firm Investec has launched Invest-ED – a national programme designed to support South Africa’s grade 8 to 12 learners and their parents or guardians, with... 


Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary
Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Law firm Webber Wentzel has announced the launch of a new AI, technology and legal operations subsidiary during this year’s African GC Summit, on February 16. This comes as general counsel across... 


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Ramaphosa notes education improvement, steady progress in further transforming sector
16th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that while government has made significant progress in education over the last three decades, from expanding access to school to steadily improving... 


After SONA 2026: Turning Reform into Delivery Will Define South Africa’s Next Decade
16th February 2026

By: Shameela Soobramoney - CEO, National Business Initiative (NBI)  The global economy has moved into a far more demanding phase of competition. Countries are no longer judged primarily on... 


KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable-energy company KAHRE Renewable Energy Group has announced plans for South Africa’s first fully integrated net-zero industrial corridor, linking large-scale renewable-energy generation in... 


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Company helps drive smarter handling
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 


Konecranes reach stacker
Lower-emission technologies gain traction
13th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 


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Proactive maintenance prolongs performance
13th February 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Proactive, data-based maintenance ensures lubricants are kept in peak condition, improving asset performance, lowering operating cost and extending equipment life, says oil analysis specialists... 


Biblical diseases’ silent return
13th February 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

It has been about a year since the US, traditionally the largest donor to global health initiatives, ended funding for thousands of programmes aimed at fighting infectious diseases and providing... 


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Sedibeng malting facility, South Africa – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has started. 


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SunCentral Solar Farm, South Africa – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

SolarAfrica has reached financial close on R1.5-billion for SunCentral 2. 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE
Sustainability is more than solar panels: it is about future-proofing Africa’s economy
12th February 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


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Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy for ex-offenders
11th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

On the thirty-sixth anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the opening address at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training... 


The Reko Diq project in Pakistan
Miners need to adopt the concept of sustainability, says Barrick exec
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining has to move from the traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to an inclusive sustainability approach, argued Barrick Mining group sustainability executive Grant... 


Automation and AI needed for future of mining
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 


Schauenburg Systems South Africa Chief Innovation Officer Mark Stevens talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Schauenburg Systems highlights collaboration and innovation at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026

Mine safety OEM Schauenburg Systems South Africa is using its presence at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town to reinforce the importance of collaboration and partnerships in... 


TVET students
CSIR leads local skills development for EU-backed critical metals programme
10th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been selected to drive the EU’s Team Europe Initiative, which aims to align skills development, industrial investment and clean energy... 


Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
10th February 2026

Fast2Mine, a leading provider of mining operations and fleet management software, is proud to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s most... 


MQA to host Mining Skills Lekgotla in late Feb
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Sector education and training authority the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host the 2025-2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, Gauteng, on February... 


Australia’s miners push for skilled migration reforms
Australia’s miners push for skilled migration reforms
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s minerals industry is calling for reforms to the country’s skilled migration system to help address a deepening workforce shortage that threatens future growth and competitiveness. The... 


Multotec Africa MD Peter Mbada
Multotec's commitment to innovation in building Africa's mining future
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading mineral processing solutions provider, Multotec delivers an extensive portfolio of advanced products that boost efficiency and elevate performance across mining operations. At Mining... 


Pilot Crushtec’s TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V, engineered to meet stringent European emissions regulations, supports the company’s expanding footprint across the UK and Europe
Pilot Crushtec accelerates European expansion with distributor drive
9th February 2026

Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions.... 


SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and marketing manager
SEW-EURODRIVE powering mining performance through partnerships, efficiency and local capability
9th February 2026

Strong demand across Africa’s mining sector has underpinned a standout year for drive and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE, highlighting the growing importance of reliable, efficient and locally... 


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Ten runners to take on the world’s highest marathon on Ojos del Salado
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Ten runners will attempt the world’s highest marathon, descending 42.2 km from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6 893 m, located on the Argentina-Chile border. The... 


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Expanded support for West Africa’s crushing and screening needs
6th February 2026

Sandvik Rock Processing says it is extending its footprint in West Africa in an effort to support the region’s growing mining sector with service offerings that include on-site engineering, parts... 


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Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions paste backfill plant
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Mine operator Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory have announced the commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, marking a key... 


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African mines award SEW-EURODRIVE its largest projects yet as partnerships grow
6th February 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


Rosond expands Saudi industrial footprint through strategic manufacturing agreement with Bin Harkil
Rosond expands Saudi industrial footprint through strategic manufacturing agreement with Bin Harkil
6th February 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Rosond South Africa, Rosond Arabia and Bin Harkil Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to localise the manufacturing and assembly of at least 30% of Rosond exploration... 


Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa guides mines safely to steady state production
6th February 2026

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 


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