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Rolls-Royce Power Systems sees data centres as one of the emerging new markets in Africa
9th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the Germany-based business of renowned propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce, sees data centres as a significant emerging market in Africa, including South... 


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Global platinum jewellery market rebounds amid surging demand in China, resilience in key markets
9th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared findings from... 


Thousands gather for opening of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025 in Midrand
9th July 2025

International and cross-sectoral collaboration will be key to addressing South Africa’s water and infrastructure challenges, according to speakers at the official opening of the fifth edition of... 


Wits, University of Edinburgh establish research chair in digital humanities
8th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Edinburgh, in the UK, have established a new research Chair in Digital Humanities to shape more inclusive, just and equitable... 


Standard Bank extends R400m facility to Paymenow to boost earned wage access
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank Group has extended a R400-million working capital facility structured in a sustainable finance format to South African earned wage access provider Paymenow.... 


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DA’s criminal case against Nkabane under Hawks investigation
7th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance confirmed on Monday that the criminal complaint it laid against African National Congress Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is now under investigation by the Directorate for Priority... 


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New grain leader to drive transformation, market access for emerging farmers
7th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Grain SA has appointed Sibusiso Mabuza CEO of its farmer development arm Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP). Grain SA CEO Dr Tobias Doyer says Mabuza brings to the position 20 years of... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA: A turnkey drive solution that guarantees performance and reduces lead times
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The introduction of SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA package responds directly to challenges faced by industry when mixing components from multiple suppliers in a drive solution. Performance... 


School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
7th July 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training programme designed to... 


First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole development
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement (LTRA) covering the Springpole gold project, in north-western Ontario. The agreement sets out a... 


Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to CTICC this October, bringing the energy sector’s brightest minds together
Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to CTICC this October, bringing the energy sector’s brightest minds together
7th July 2025

Cape Town will once again play host to Africa’s most anticipated clean energy event as Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 15–16... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
7th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


Empowering the future of African mining
Empowering the future of African mining
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As  Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African... 


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SA, Austria sign MoU on cooperation in technical and vocational education and training
4th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South Africa and Austria on Friday signed two memoranda of understanding, which President Cyril Ramaphosa said will support South Africa’s efforts to produce the skills the country’s economy needs.... 


Celebrating Women in Engineering at ABB
Celebrating Women in Engineering at ABB
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2025 (INWED) on 23 June, ABB is proud to highlight the stories of two inspiring women shaping the future of engineering... 


ABB, EduFeArn empower Minerva Secondary School with mathematics dictionaries
ABB, EduFeArn empower Minerva Secondary School with mathematics dictionaries
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ABB South Africa, in collaboration with EduFeArn, has launched a pioneering mathematics intervention at Minerva Secondary School in Alexandra. This initiative, which commenced in... 


Argyle Resources’ partner files 21 mineral lode claims in Wyoming
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Junior mineral exploration company Argyle Resources’ exploration partner Rangefront Mining Services has filed 21 mineral lode claims on the company’s behalf with the US Bureau of Land Management... 


NMISA deepens metrology ties with Brazil and China
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) has entered into strategic cooperation agreements with the National Institute of Metrology (NIM) of China and the Instituto Nacional de... 


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Local adaptation key to solving SA’s water challenges
4th July 2025

There are several factors undermining water infrastructure performance in South Africa, says consulting engineering company GIBB technical executive Wiero Vogelzang, adding that first among them is... 


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On-site gas generation provides direct control
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As global logistics and energy markets become more volatile, oxygen equipment supplier O2Africa offers locally manufactured, on-site gas generation systems that enable steel manufacturers to have... 


Training centre aids skills development
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industry association, Production Technologies Association of South Africa (PtSA), recently launched its Centre of Excellence training facility in Pinetown, in KwaZulu-Natal, which aims to develop... 


The above image depicts Seifsa human capital and skills development executive Zizile Lushaba-Nyawo
Association futureproofs artisanal careers
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

In direct response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for future-proofed skills and increased artisan production through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, the Steel... 


The above image depicts Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (HDGASA) executive director Robin Clarke
Strategic partnerships strengthen steel industry
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Strategic partnerships between steel fabricators and hot dip galvanizers provide invaluable opportunities to improve efficiencies and quality control, states industry trade association, Hot Dip... 


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Exhibition brings innovative tech, insight to KZN
4th July 2025

Biennial trade show KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), taking place between July 22 and 24 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, in KwaZulu-Natal, brings together industry... 


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Company amasses sizable collection numbers
4th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having successfully collected an impressive 136 900 ℓ of used oil, used for a range of applications and industries, from various sources, Recycling Oil Saves the Environment (ROSE)... 


Economic Development and Spatial Planning MMC Councillor Sarah Mabotsa
Tshwane youth programme places 52 new building inspectors
4th July 2025

The City of Tshwane has put the 2025 Youth Month theme of ‘embracing the power of youth to drive socioeconomic transformation’ into action. “We are pleased to confirm the placement of the 52 new... 


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Good, bad, disturbing
4th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

One of the marvels of the post-Covid era is the ongoing ability to participate in live events that are many miles away. Although technology fails from time to time, there are several government... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


AfDB provides $1m grant to support green skills development in South Africa
3rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has awarded a $1-million grant to South Africa’s National Business Initiative (NBI) to strengthen efforts to build a... 


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Opposition parties reject Higher Education Dept budget in aftermath of GNU bust-up
3rd July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties on Thursday rejected the Department of Higher Education and Training’s budget, citing corruption and incompetence in the department. The Democratic Alliance (DA) vowed to oppose... 


Tongaat Hulett CEO Gavin Dalgleish
Tongaat Hulett reports turnaround in mill performance
3rd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Tongaat Hulett has confirmed that its three South African mills –­ Maidstone, Amatikulu and Felixton – have ranked as the top three nationally for sugar recovery in the current sugar milling season... 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


Gcwalisa outlet in Alex Mall
Alexandra hosts Gcwalisa plastic container reuse pilot project
3rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gcwalisa, or refill in isiZulu, pilot project in the township of Alexandra, Johannesburg, has shown how quality, recyclable packaging such as polypropylene (PP) jars and polyethylene... 


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Drilling results at Kibali extend scale, life-of-mine
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation reports that drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor at its Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), serve to strengthen... 


The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
3rd July 2025

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 


Long-delayed cadastre held up once more, Minister reports
2nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 


NRF lauches EoI for research entities to host Presidential PhD Programme hubs
2nd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has called for expressions of interest (EoIs) from the country’s universities and research entities that are interested in hosting the Presidential PhD... 


TURNING PACKAGING INTO PROFIT Gcwalisa pilot project delivers groundbreaking results in reuse  of plastic packaging in Alexandra township
TURNING PACKAGING INTO PROFIT Gcwalisa pilot project delivers groundbreaking results in reuse of plastic packaging in Alexandra township
2nd July 2025

A bold new reuse initiative in the Alexandra of Johannesburg is proving that circular economy principles can deliver measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits even in some of South... 


Standard Bank, Sacci launch KwaZulu-Natal Export Readiness Programme for SMEs
2nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), has launched the Export Readiness Programme to provide support to... 


Niger’s Prime Minister Joins AEW 2025 as Country Eyes Increased Oil Exports
Niger’s Prime Minister Joins AEW 2025 as Country Eyes Increased Oil Exports
2nd July 2025

Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference as a speaker. During the event, which takes... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


Updated PFS shows strong fundamentals for Santana’s New Zealand project
1st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Santana Minerals’ updated prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Bendigo-Ophir gold project, in New Zealand, has shown strong fiscal outcomes, with an after-tax net present value (NPV) of... 


Navigating discrete manufacturing in South Africa through digitalisation
Navigating discrete manufacturing in South Africa through digitalisation
1st July 2025

By: De Wet Joubert - Operations & Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector, which includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail, and... 


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