ACTOM Power Transformers, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is marking a major milestone with a celebratory Open Day at its Wadeville factory. The event not only honours the company’s 60+ year legacy... 

The South African government has provided an update on the timelines for the launch of the inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs), as well as additional insight into the... 

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 

To meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, electric motor manufacturer Hexagon Electrical announced the expansion of its... 

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission... 

With a recent headline “I’d take load shedding over no water any day – a South African proverb” the country’s water woes are becoming the stuff of local legend, and not necessarily in a good way,... 

South African manufacturer, repairer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, ACTOM says it has debuted a breakthrough in renewable-energy integration with its localised... 

With South Africa’s revamped carbon tax policy due to come into effect in 2026, the country’s climate and energy landscapes are expected to undergo a decisive shift, says renewable-energy firm... 

As South Africa accelerates its R158.54 billion infrastructure investment plan, the spotlight is once again on the country’s rail network – and the engineering expertise that keeps it running. One... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, on May 9, signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Metsimaholo local municipality, in the Free State, the uMngeni local... 

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 

Methodical progress is being made ahead of the launch, later this year, of South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs). Following a market-sounding exercise... 

While State-owned utility Eskom has noted a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure – including mini-substations, high-voltage pylons and transformers – compared with... 

In yet another step towards clearing the path for South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs), draft regulations have been published for a 30-day public comment... 

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 

A credit guarantee vehicle to mobilise private sector capital by derisking projects will be launched in 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his delayed Budget speech. He confirmed... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its EcoStruxure Service Plan (ESP) in the Anglophone African region for... 

Modernising South Africa’s power grid to manage bi-directional flows is essential for enabling renewable-powered economic growth, following the crippling effects of prolonged periods of load... 

The growth of renewable power in South Africa's energy mix, and infrastructure development programmes, such as the State-owned Eskom Transmission Development Plan (TDP) 2024 to 2034, will help to... 

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than... 

By Keith Webb, Senior Investment Banker for Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB In the heart of South Africa's economic transformation lies the intricate challenge of overhauling its energy market. 

Note: This article has been written partly using information from documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on February 19. The... 

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions says it has expanded its offerings to provide a range of electrical power solutions in Africa. The company notes its growth in... 

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 

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... 

South Africa requires investment to grow infrastructure for all aspects of energy generation, transmission and distribution, ACTOM group CEO Mervyn Naidoo stated in a release last month. In... 

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

Despite State-owned enterprises (SOEs) having come under great scrutiny in the last decade, they still have a critical industrialisation role to play. “Demand from SOEs still presents a massive... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 

South Africa has issued a request for information (RFI) to gauge the level of interest and readiness of industry to participate in Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) as it prepares to launch... 

A collaborative operation involving State-owned Eskom’s Gauteng Distribution Security, the South African Police Service (SAPS), City Power and Eskom-contracted security personnel uncovered a... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has told lawmakers that a “step change” will be needed in the delivery of new grid infrastructure if 14 500 km of new powerlines and 133 000... 

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to...