Health and safety is everyone’s business, from the boardroom to the frontlines. Poor workplace communication and culture lead to lost time, injuries and fatalities. Traditionally, designing a... 

The integration of Level 9 Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) has positively influenced the onsite culture of mining operations over the years, says mine safety original-equipment manufacturer... 

Mining major Rio Tinto has entered into a two-year partnership with the Lima rural development foundation to improve the livelihoods of 200 farmers across ten traditional authority areas in... 

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 

Ford South Africa in April shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers for the European, New Zealand and Australian markets. Marleny Arnoldi visited... 

Amid technological transformation and evolving business, fleet management is a more complex and, consequently, critical sector to prioritise. This was the topic of discussion at the inaugural... 

The latest Global Business Services (GBS) quarterly Job Creation Report, compiled and released by the sector’s national representative body, Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA), shows... 

The logistics and supply chain sectors in South Africa are poised for a significant boost as industry leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders prepare to gather at the... 

Bauma 2025, the world’s leading annual trade fair in the construction industry, took place in April in Munich, Germany, drawing about 600 000 visitors from more than 200 countries. The event hosted... 

The Economic Freedom Fighters has said Statistics South Africa’s official unemployment rate, released on Tuesday, is more evidence that the Government of National Unity, which is nearly a year into... 

Forklifts play a pivotal role in logistics and material handling, particularly as South Africa’s freight and logistics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.24%... 

The Northern Territory’s (NT's) 2025/26 Budget has been welcomed by Australia’s mining industry as a sign of the government’s intent to drive economic growth through resource development, tax... 

The Schneider Electric Foundation and Schneider Electric are proud to celebrate a major milestone in its commitment to empowering young people through education and entrepreneurship.  The... 

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has awarded its New Frontiers Research Award to University of Cape Town Oceanography associate professor Dr Katye Altieri. The New Frontiers Research Award... 

South Africa is taking steps to unify its currently fragmented digital initiatives, and modernise public service delivery, with the launch on Monday of the Roadmap on the Digital Transformation of... 

The continuing success of the mySchneider Panel Builder Programme in South Africa reflects Schneider Electric’s firm commitment to empowering local panel builders.  By simplifying operations,... 

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 

The expedited assimilation of apprentices into the production department of minerals processing  technology supplier FLS’s Gauteng-based service centre in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, is a key reason... 

The promotion of public education initiatives about fire prevention strategies should be a key requirement for mitigating the occurrence of fire-related incidences in informal settlements and... 

Unlike a traditional, authoritarian style of leadership at mining environments that views a transactional culture as essential to the functionality of a workplace, industrial and mining education... 

In providing prefabricated and modular buildings, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various installations at several mining operations in South Africa, where modular buildings... 

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 

Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 

In a significant move to enhance emergency response and community safety, gas pipeline company the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (Rompco) has donated a modern fire truck to... 

If the energy transition is South Africa’s great leap forward, then development must be its conscience – and its compass must be human-centred. As we rewire our economy toward renewables, we cannot... 

The Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills development landscape since its establishment in 1965. For six decades, CTC has been renowned as a premier... 

Thelo Group delivers integrated transportation and logistics projects, from concept and de-risking to the delivery, oper- ations and maintenance management of railways, ports and rolling stock. We... 

South African clean cooking and solar energy company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has announced that it has expanded into Zambia, with the opening of five community-based retail outlets in that country.... 

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) warned on Tuesday that South Africa’s public service is in a critical condition, characterised by a lack of professionalism and rampant political... 

The African National Congress on Tuesday condemned the Democratic Alliance’s constitutional challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, describing it as an attempt to undermine the Act... 

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies. Expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies and uncertainty around... 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday expressed its readiness for Tuesday’s court action, in which it will argue for fair access to jobs and employment for all South Africans. The party has... 

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 

Fertiliser supplier Suiso, founded by Paul Erskine, is taking a decisive step towards sustainability with a R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga. The... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

To reinforce its commitment to responsible opencast mining, coal explorer and miner Canyon Coal – a subsidiary of diversified mining company Menar – is implementing rigorous environmental planning,... 

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must...