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Artists impression of Natrium reactor
Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

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


Microsoft Africa president Lillian Barnard
Microsoft demonstrates AI language models, emphasises benefits of its use in Africa
23rd January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

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.... 


Sandi Sijake
Fighting For My Country: The Testimony of a Freedom Fighter – Sandi Sijake
23rd January 2025

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... 


The symbiotic relationship between OEMs and SIs that is key to IT project delivery
The symbiotic relationship between OEMs and SIs that is key to IT project delivery
23rd January 2025

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... 


An image depicting the new Metso screening FATP facility
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
23rd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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


By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter
Avoid mining disputes by choosing the right supply contract
23rd January 2025

By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter As specialist contract negotiators for the mining, infrastructure, energy and building sectors, MDA Attorneys often see a suite of contracts used across... 


truck driver safety and wellness symposium
Second yearly truck driver Safety and Wellness Symposium confirmed for March
21st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The SaferStops Association has announced that the second yearly Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium will take place on March 6 and 7, at the Birchwood hotel and conference centre, in... 


AET back in the spotlight as foundational skills gaps grow
AET back in the spotlight as foundational skills gaps grow
21st January 2025

As foundational skills gaps continue to grow, adult education and training (AET) has never been more relevant. Individuals who have completed AET level 4 and hold a General Education and Training... 


Image of an on-site Eazi Access mining application
Specialised, fit-for-purpose mining solutions
20th January 2025

The use of specialised work-at-height equipment on mines can help mitigate risks, reduce safety incidences, enhance safety standards and improve efficiency. Equipment provider Eazi Access says its... 


An image of Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Africa’s potential in research, development, innovation highlighted at FMF
20th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A South African mining centre of excellence is one of nine key projects that have been identified globally for consideration as part of a Centres of Excellence Network, which forms part of three... 


Nordex SA MD Robert Timmers
Nordex appoints Robert Timmers as MD for South Africa
20th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Onshore wind energy company Nordex Group has appointed Robert Timmers as the new MD for Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA). He returns to South Africa after successfully leading Nordex Australia as... 


KBC launches South Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on HSE training
KBC launches South Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on HSE training
20th January 2025

KBC, a provider of health and safety solutions, has introduced South Africa's first safety escape room, an innovative approach to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) training. Recently... 


From left: KBC COO Sian Thurtell; PMC manager in training development and contractor management Mabore Macheru; KBC corporate accounts partner Ruan Janse van Rensburg
KBC launches safety escape room for hands-on HSE training
17th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Health and safety solutions provider KBC Health and Safety has introduced South Africa's first safety escape room, an innovative approach to health, safety and environment (HSE) training. Recently... 


An Amazon branded banner and boxes
Amazon opens Cape Town walk-in centre as it strives for market-share
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

US e-commerce giant Amazon.com opened on Thursday a walk-in centre in South Africa that it says will help its independent sellers attract more customers and expand their businesses, while it also... 


Gerhard Moolman aboard the Osiyeza at sea
Innovative engineering sees Gerhard Moolman row solo across the Atlantic in record time
17th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Engineer Gerhard ‘Moolies’ Moolman arrived back safely in South Africa on January 10 after successfully completing a 4 050 km trip across the Atlantic ocean on a uniquely engineered rowing boat... 


PARIS MABILA
Public perception of nuclear energy remains a barrier to its adoption
Potential PBMR project renewal crucial for S Africa’s energy security
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Sustainable energy solutions provider Blue Pointer Energy has expressed strong support for the renewed call to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, following statements by... 


The above image depicts a panel from the Africa Energy Indaba 2024
Energy conference advances collaboration, innovation and inclusion
17th January 2025

Leading energy conference and exhibition, the Africa Energy Indaba – being hosted from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre – is set to unite global and African... 


Vodacom Group, partners to upskill 1m young people in eight African countries
17th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations to equip one-million young people across eight African countries with digital... 


When short-term rentals make sense
When short-term rentals make sense
16th January 2025

From warehousing and logistics, to mining, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, short-term rental solutions for material handling equipment can be game... 


Accelerating the Adoption and Financing of Renewable Solutions in Africa
Accelerating the Adoption and Financing of Renewable Solutions in Africa
16th January 2025

Africa stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, with vast potential to transform its energy landscape while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, energy access, and... 


Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
16th January 2025

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a connection to... 


AWEaP president and founder Bertha Dlamini
Women entrepreneurs to get fully funded training for South Africa's JET
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP) – in partnership with the US Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources and Winrock International, through the Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in... 


BBOpEx founder Glenda Maitin
CILTSA, BBOpEx Solutions sign MoU to advance excellence in logistics, transport
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Professional body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) and consulting firm Bridge Building OpEx (BBOpEx) Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding... 


The Collision Repair Programme was launched in September last year
Car repair programme takes in 39 participants from mining communities
14th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

A joint initiative between Anglo American’s enterprise development arm, Zimele, and partners 3M and Super Auto Paints, are equipping 39 people from Limpopo and Northen Cape with panel-beating and... 


Politicians praise historic matric pass rate
Politicians praise historic matric pass rate
14th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 on multiple “unprecedented achievements,” that he said bear testimony to learners’ personal commitment and advances in the basic... 


Informal vegetable market
Commission tasks munis, agents and retailers to fix distortion in fresh produce market
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After launching a market inquiry into the fresh produce industry in March 2023, the Competition Commission has released its final report on the matter confirming that there are significant barriers... 


Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi
Matric results: Concerns over high absenteeism rate, persistent copying in KZN, Mpumalanga
13th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Education standards quality assurance council Umalusi is pleased that while there were no detected cases of paper leakages, or other irregularities that could have compromised the overall... 


Copper ore
Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 


BULL gains traction under Babcock’s stewardship
13th January 2025

Just over a year after assuming the exclusive dealership of BULL skid steers and backhoe loaders, Babcock reports that the range has gained significant traction in a competitive South African... 


Welded mesh adds a novel gabion dimension
13th January 2025

The traditional role of gabions in constructing engineered systems, like mass gravity retaining walls, is now increasingly crossing over into parallel applications outside the mainstream civils... 


Image of Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FPSO
Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project, Senegal – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

bp has started flowing gas from wells at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 to its floating production and storage offloading vessel for the next stage of commissioning. 


Sibanye-Stillwater teams up with UJ to launch Simulacrum training facility
Sibanye-Stillwater teams up with UJ to launch Simulacrum training facility
9th January 2025

Sibanye-Stillwater has invested R43-million into the construction of a new Simulacrum undergrounding mining training facility at the University of Johannesburg’s Doornkloof campus. Darren Parker... 


ENGIE South Africa awarded SET label
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Green energy supplier ENGIE South Africa has been awarded the Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) label certification by global testing, inspection, and certification company Bureau Veritas. ENGIE... 


Image of WEG SSW7000 medium voltage soft starter
Correct sizing of soft starters explained
9th January 2025

Soft starters are used in mining and industrial applications to help protect motors and motor-driven equipment, however, the correct size selection of the units is key to gaining the benefits of... 


The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility project stands out for its vast scale, covering an area of about 2.5 km by 3 km.
Concor’s landmark Kendal ADF project wins Best Projects Awards
9th January 2025

Construction and mining services company Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Civils, on the Ash... 


SA Tourism COO Darryl Erasmus
SA Tourism appoints Darryl Erasmus as COO
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Tourism promotion organisation South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has appointed Darryl Erasmus as new COO. He will be responsible for the oversight role of SA Tourism’s Corporate Services... 


New Year, New Opportunities: Engen’s Free Computer Skills Course Empowers South Durban Residents
New Year, New Opportunities: Engen’s Free Computer Skills Course Empowers South Durban Residents
7th January 2025

As 2025 unfolds South Durban residents are invited to make a fresh start by enrolling in the Engen Community Computer School’s free, four-month computer skills course. Designed to provide essential... 


AI in 2025 - reshaping work and workforce dynamics
AI in 2025 - reshaping work and workforce dynamics
7th January 2025

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


The Husab uranium mine in Namibia
Namibia seeks investment in nuclear power from China
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Namibia, one of the world’s largest uranium producers, is seeking investment from China in nuclear power to boost its role in the global push to clean energy. “We want to add value to our uranium... 


A Seriti Green wind farm
Seriti Green says G20 will put Mpumalanga on the map for JET discussions
13th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 


SABS logo with the word
SABS denies allegations of corruption, mismanagement
13th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has denied a series of allegations of longstanding and ongoing corruption and mismanagement. In an open letter sent to Trade, Industry and Competition... 


Kendal power station
Steinmüller Africa named contractor of the year for Kendal power station
13th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steinmüller Africa Kendal Boilerserve team has been awarded the Eskom Kendal Power Station Contractor of the Year Award 2024. This award demonstrates the company’s continued role as leaders... 


The above image depicts Tasez CEO Dr Bheka Zulu
Tasez set to drive NEV innovation, skills and sustainable growth
13th December 2024

The rise of new energy vehicles (NEVs), including hybrids, is driving demand for investment in modernised automotive manufacturing facilities, with Africa’s first automotive city, the Tshwane... 


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