Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This,... 

In this article, Absa chief information and technology officer Johnson Idesoh writes about future developments in AI and how this will impact on the financial services sector. 

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 

Global consultancy firm AMC Consultants (AMC) is dedicated to helping miners find smarter ways to unearth hidden business value. They help mining leaders evaluate opportunities, solve hidden... 

East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has commissioned Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel, the MV MPUNGU. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon... 

Private freight rail company Traxtion has expanded its operational footprint into Angola after signing a contract with a concessionaire on the Lobito Rail Corridor. While Traxtion has previous... 

Engineering services and aerospace systems company Honeywell is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges in automation, aviation and energy... 

Uranium miner Paladin Energy on Monday announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Fission Uranium, had signed a mutual benefits agreement (MBA) with the Buffalo River Dene Nation (BRDN). The... 

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the shift toward underground mining will shape opportunities soon for mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation, says new... 

Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to... 

Asset finance provider WesBank has called for greater adoption of mechanised farming as the sector grapples with multifaceted challenges including production costs, land and water scarcity,... 

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 

The bankable feasibility study (BFS) for blue ammonia producer Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga, was completed earlier this month. The study was... 

Testament to Weir’s dedication to shaping the future of mining through knowledge, the company has invested in its new Process and Applications Academy, a training programme designed to give... 

Elevator, lift, escalator and moving walkway manufacturer Otis is providing equipment, advice and training to provide the vertical mobility that is needed to support the global trend of... 

Africa’s Green Economy Summit serves as a pivotal platform for advancing the conversation on sustainable development across the continent, particularly in light of the recent discussions at COP29.... 

Wits Business School (WBS) has formalised its partnership with the Services Sector Education & Training Authority (Services Seta) at a special signing ceremony on January 28, furthering... 

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is proposing the use of digital badges as a way of recognising and verifying artisans' achievements, skills and competencies. The... 

IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa will be co-located at the Gallagher Convention Centre this year to optimise the synergies across the laboratories, science and innovation sectors and the water,... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric As 2025 unfolds, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming the labour landscape, bringing forth... 

One of Cape Town’s most exciting mixed-use developments, Conradie Park is opening doors for young people to develop new skills and gain critical experience in the workplace. The large-scale... 

Dual-listed Perseus Mining on Tuesday announced a final investment decision (FID) for the development of the CMA project at its Yaouré gold mine, leading Côte d’Ivoire into an era of mechanised... 

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash says the 2024 festive season showed some demand recovery for natural diamond jewellery, with sales having been stable. Notably, he... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold’s Business Accelerator Programme is seeking 150 small and medium-sized enterprises to support the upcoming Superpit expansion at its Lumwana copper mine, in... 

Health and safety solutions provider KBC has introduced South Africa's first safety escape room at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC). Safety escape room training aims to offer an interactive and... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold has injected more than $4.24-billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture (JV) with the government in 2019. Its contribution for... 

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 

The South African automotive industry, a significant contributor to South Africa’s GDP, faces critical challenges, such as a persistent decline in qualified artisans, which threatens to disrupt the... 

The mining industry can make better use of technology to prevent adverse outcomes, including quieter equipment to safeguard a mineworker’s hearing and different mining methods that can reduce, or... 

Domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) says the Investing in African Mining Indaba is now “of exceeding significance” to the global mining... 

Southern African mining players remain committed to driving productivity and sustainability, embracing the latest advances that their technology partners can offer. Screening solutions provider... 

As part of its strategy to "close the loop" in its service offering, drive and control technologies specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has broken ground on a new 17 000 m2 Service and Repair... 

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a leader... 

Africa’s largest integrated fire suppression and combined site service provider, Advanced Fire Global is poised for an exciting year of large-scale projects across Africa in 2025.  The company’s... 

Autonomous operations and the opportunities they present are incredibly compelling, but they are not achievable overnight, says industrial automation specialist Honeywell Process Solutions sales... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is advancing its strategy to “close the loop” in drive and control technologies with the development of a new 17 000 m² service and repair centre. Located next to its... 

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the proposed Natrium plant.  

IT software firm Microsoft Developer Community VP Scott Hanselman demonstrated the use of an AI language model on a cellphone and on a laptop at the Microsoft AI Tour, in Sandton, on January 23.... 

A groundbreaking account that tells the remarkable, untold story of the early days of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) and the critical international alliances that armed and trained South Africa’s freedom... 

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric While businesses tend to turn directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors when embarking on IT...