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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Business Thought Leadership. This is a platform for unsolicited opinion articles written by various thought leaders on topical issues affecting the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited opinion articles, as well as to remove articles from the platform. The opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media.

Africa is reaching important milestones on its road to data centre greatness
Africa is reaching important milestones on its road to data centre greatness
26th June 2024

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Africa’s data centre market is attracting significant interest from foreign... 


This looks like a job for industrial AI
This looks like a job for industrial AI
25th June 2024

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Following a recent annual meeting by the World Economic Forum (WEF), industrial artificial intelligence (AI) has joined... 


How access to electricity can speed up community potential and growth
How access to electricity can speed up community potential and growth
24th June 2024

By Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is in our very nature to take things for granted.  Cooked food on our table and our favourite TV series, all with... 


Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
21st June 2024

By Wesley Govender, Digital Power Services Lead at Schneider Electric While there is a growing need for renewable energy as countries around the globe seek to reduce their dependency on fossil... 


Energy management in datacentres – keeping rising GHG at bay
Energy management in datacentres – keeping rising GHG at bay
21st June 2024

By Dwibin Thomas, Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric   Datacentres and data transmission networks today account for approximately 1 to 1.5% of global electricity use.  These facilities... 


Navigating infrastructure modernisation challenges - power infrastructure optimisation takes centre stage
Navigating infrastructure modernisation challenges - power infrastructure optimisation takes centre stage
21st June 2024

By Meryl Eckersley, Secure Power Channel Manager at Schneider Electric Modernisation is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing process that includes several phases such as assessment,... 


From fossil to renewables – Nigeria’s journey starts today
From fossil to renewables – Nigeria’s journey starts today
18th June 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa Like many of its counterparts across the globe such as the US, China and Japan, Nigeria is still... 


Navigating sustainability in East Africa
Navigating sustainability in East Africa
13th June 2024

By Carol Koech Strategy Director, Sustainability & Thought Leadership – Schneider Electric International Operations In this, the second article in my blog series focusing on East Africa’s... 


Communities are the foundation of success
Communities are the foundation of success
11th June 2024

By Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric American labour leader, Cesar Chavez said: “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our... 


Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
7th June 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to research group,  McKinsey & Company, data centres are fast becoming an... 


Business profitability can be maximised by adopting proactive consulting and maintenance contracts
7th June 2024

By Nontu Mkhize, Offer Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric Facilities often neglect services and after-sales support until they face operational issues, highlighting the need to shift focus to... 


Asset management and maintenance – choosing the right partner for the job
Asset management and maintenance – choosing the right partner for the job
7th June 2024

By Nnadozie Ogbuehi, Field Services Director at Schneider Electric  In a research paper published by Taylor and Francis Online: An approach to improve asset maintenance and management priorities... 


Transforming Mining: Innovations Revolutionising Efficiency and Sustainability
30th May 2024

By: Selim Kaymak, Founder & CEO Alpha Resources and Investments Innovation serves as the bedrock of progress across all industries, including mining. As the global demand for crucial resources like... 


Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
27th May 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to research group,  McKinsey & Company, data centres are fast becoming an... 


Keeping up with the prosumers
Keeping up with the prosumers
22nd May 2024

By Taru Madangombe, Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric By hook or by crook is certainly a statement in determination that applies to South Africans.... 


Backcasting to the future
Backcasting to the future
21st May 2024

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric In Sci-Fi, the Grandfather Paradox hypothesises that if one should travel into the past and change certain key events, the... 


Buildings are Phygital too
16th May 2024

By Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric It’s a story as old as, well, the pandemic; industries going through disruption to adapt to a world which has in some instances remained... 


How do you manage an overburdened grid? Electricity 4.0 provides some answers
How do you manage an overburdened grid? Electricity 4.0 provides some answers
10th May 2024

By Taru Madangombe, Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric Energy transition and innovation are inherently interdependent. If one looks at the history of... 


When the boom goes bust, protect your profits by prioritising your people
8th May 2024

By Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting It’s official: the commodity boom has gone bust.  


Change as a Tradition –  The Raw Materials Sector in Sustainable Transformation
Change as a Tradition – The Raw Materials Sector in Sustainable Transformation
3rd May 2024

By: Jens-Peter Lux, Managing Director, DMT GROUP The development and wealth of our society have always been connected to the availability and management of raw materials. They have a considerable... 


The Magnificent Seven of industrial software development
The Magnificent Seven of industrial software development
2nd May 2024

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric There’s fast paced and there’s supersonic, and the latter certainly applies to the evolution of software or more... 


Understanding UPS system failure and how to mitigate the risks associated with this crucial equipment
Understanding UPS system failure and how to mitigate the risks associated with this crucial equipment
30th April 2024

By Sarika Andee, Marketing Leader: Field Service at Schneider Electric Research shows that 64% of costly breakdowns on manufacturing s­ites are caused by f­ires, w­ith 24% of those f­ires bei­ng... 


Building practices of the future will integrate digital solutions to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Building practices of the future will integrate digital solutions to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
29th April 2024

By Mark Freeman, Offer Manager Digital Buildings for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Unchecked energy consumption is linked to various environmental challenges, including air, water and... 


 The digital mining frontier - future developments for process automation in mining
The digital mining frontier - future developments for process automation in mining
26th April 2024

By Hennie Colyn, MMM - Strategic Account Executive at Schneider Electric The digital process automation market is expected to reach a staggering 24.2 Billion by 2028, with a Compound Annual Growth... 


Optimising green hydrogen production with technology advancement
Optimising green hydrogen production with technology advancement
18th April 2024

By Hennie Colyn at Schneider Electric A recent Markets and Markets research report Green Hydrogen Market, Industry Size Forecast Report  outlines that the segment is set to reach USD 7,314 billion... 


 The important evolution of HR
The important evolution of HR
17th April 2024

By Kim Naidoo, HR Manager, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The role of Human Resources (HR) has certainly changed over the years. The advances in technology (AI) continues to evolve at a... 


Businesses can conquer power quality challenges with expert consultative services
Businesses can conquer power quality challenges with expert consultative services
16th April 2024

By Wesley Govender, Power Quality Product Application Expert at Schneider Electric Due to the instability of South Africa’s energy market, characterised by frequent fluctuations and disruptions,... 


3 tips to improve your employees’ productivity – from a behavioural change specialist
15th April 2024

Ask any company head or business leader how important employee productivity is to them, and they will tell you that it is right up there with a strong bottom line and a good coffee machine. But... 


Is your building intelligently supporting your well-being?
Is your building intelligently supporting your well-being?
9th April 2024

By Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Buildings are gathering places for humans, and for its inhabitants to prosper, it needs to be sustainable, resilient and people centric.... 


A comprehensive approach to modernising manufacturing operations and how to overcome the fear of change
A comprehensive approach to modernising manufacturing operations and how to overcome the fear of change
5th April 2024

By Sarika Andhee, Marketing Leader at Schneider Electric Businesses are often hesitant to embrace change, particularly when it involves crucial operations. Many organisations and industries worry... 


Distance, what distance?  Microgrids meet remote operations’ energy requirements
Distance, what distance? Microgrids meet remote operations’ energy requirements
2nd April 2024

By Nishandra Baijnath, Systems Architect, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As the world’s second largest continent, the vast expanse Africa lends itself to remote operations,... 


AI, scarcity, power, and other datacentre trends
AI, scarcity, power, and other datacentre trends
27th March 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric It’s easy to say that 2023 was the year of AI, or generative AI to be more specific.... 


Safety and operational excellence: it's not one or the other
26th March 2024

By Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting In the past and across certain industries, there was often a misconception that an organisation could either operate in complete adherence to safety... 


AI is driving data centres to the edge
AI is driving data centres to the edge
22nd March 2024

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the... 


Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
19th March 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

By Nishandra Baijnath, Systems Architect, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, many power industry stakeholders are faced with mounting requirements for improved grid... 


 The first steps in establishing West Africa as a world powerhouse
The first steps in establishing West Africa as a world powerhouse
18th March 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa West Africa is a region of abundance, rich in both human and natural resources   Its renewable... 


Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
13th March 2024

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric It is encouraging to note that datacentres across the globe are taking proactive steps to incorporate renewable... 


How we Inspire Inclusion on International Women’s Day
How we Inspire Inclusion on International Women’s Day
8th March 2024

By Nimmita Maharaj, Diversity and Transformation Director, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are central to addressing some of the... 


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How remote monitoring can improve rural water provision and management
5th March 2024

By Peter Marumong, Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric It is widely accepted that rural areas in South Africa are more difficult to manage and monitor assets and treatment plants due... 


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