( Virtual Showroom) Sewer cleaning is an essential task but can be dangerous.  A recent tragedy, where three plumbers lost their lives in Ekurhuleni while unblocking a sewer, underscores the urgent... 

Germany has committed further funding of €276.5-million (about R5.2-billion) to South Africa for the period to 2026 to support several initiatives, including skills development and South Africa’s... 

Canadian mining company GoviEx Uranium states in its latest ‘Sustainability 2024’ report that it is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that... 

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has reinforced its commitment to developing South African youth by rolling out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates... 

The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s isn’t a day, let alone an hour that goes by that AI isn’t featured in a new headline or newsletter... 

Technology advancements in Africa are helping to advance various environment, social and governance (ESG) goals for companies and industries, and contribute to the efforts to achieve the UN... 

A new platform designed to transform skills development and foster innovation in the water sector has been launched by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the... 

In an attempt to address market gaps and enhance service offering in the African market, specialist drive and control technologies company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has begun construction of a new... 

In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa... 

African mining professionals face a multitude of challenges that can hinder the ability to achieve sustainable growth, with research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE)... 

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has announced the start of operations of a modern farming pilot project in Gashora, Rwanda, that will see the roll-out of specially developed VW-badged electric... 

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, a highly skilled workforce is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. At technical skills training provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI), we... 

Indian power generation company NTPC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African State-owned utility Eskom to exchange knowledge and collaborate on research and development... 

Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition, said Under2 Coalition director Nehmat Kaur. While... 

Automotive quality control specialist Chrisnelsa, in collaboration with government entity the Automotive Industry Development Centre and UK-based EV training institute Duplex Business Services,... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) Alcohol abuse in the workplace poses a significant threat to safety, productivity, and overall company morale. Oftentimes, the... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are highly intelligent, converging OT and IT in a centralised manner... 

ASX-listed Macro Metals has entered into a joint venture (JV) with 100% Indigenous-owned company Nyapiri Holdings, establishing Nyapiri Macro Mining. The partnership is set to provide a full suite... 

A better understanding of the scale, challenges and business models of businesses in township economies can help to create better financing and policy support that will help township businesses to... 

Networking and security technology company Cisco, in collaboration with business incubation hub Forge X, will launch a new Cisco EDGE Centre in Johannesburg to stimulate innovation and support... 

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. In fact, a recent... 

Stakeholders have until November 29 to comment on South Africa’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, which will guide the development and adoption of an AI-focused national plan... 

Multinational metals and mining group Sibanye-Stillwater and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Simulacrum mining facility and the Sibanye-Stillwater Centre... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 

Fuel company Astron Energy has unveiled its four-hundredth rebranded service station at La Roche, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, on November 22, marking the halfway point in its goal to... 

South Africa’s State-owned air traffic control (ATC) agency, Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), has announced that it has started its first ever programme of focused Airspace Infringement... 

Mathews Phosa has been an eyewitness to the dramatic shifts of political power in South Africa. He was involved in the Black Consciousness Movement, the UDF and the ANC, before fleeing into exile... 

Manufacturing company Michelin’s subsidiary, Michelin Connected Fleet, unveiled its new Trailer Premium offer, a comprehensive solution designed to assist fleet operators in overcoming pressing... 

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 

Edenvale-based steel supplier SteelTech Trading is one of two companies that will benefit from a significant enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, which has been launched by Astec... 

Someone gave me valuable advice once: Do not solely rely on the opinion of a policy wonk about anything if the wonk has not experienced it himself or herself. In other words, experience matters,... 

The first batch of 275 new container wagons has arrived in Lobito. 

The old Johannesburg Planetarium has been relaunched as the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome. 

Gold and copper miner Evolution Mining founder and chairperson Jake Klein has called for a clear strategy to future-proof Australia’s mining industry in an increasingly unstable global environment... 

Industry organisation Plastics SA has launched a pioneering Self-Employed Material Recycler Training Programme, aimed at empowering South Africa's waste pickers. Last year, 50 000 South Africans... 

Two South African specialist aerospace communications and consulting companies, Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking, have entered into an alliance, to provide a wider range of services to Africa’s... 

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) opened a new AI research hub called the Wits Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute on November 19. The institute will focus on... 

In reflecting on education and training authority for the agriculture sector AgriSETA’s accomplishments for the 2023/24 financial year, chairperson Sharon Sepeng lauded the organisation for having...