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The above image depicts KPMG automotive global head Dr Andreas Ries
AI implementation to reshape automotive industry
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Increasingly recognised as a “game changer” in the automotive industry, AI is transforming manufacturing, research and development and customer interactions by enabling smarter and more efficient... 


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Commercial vehicle market prioritising greener fleets
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s commercial vehicle market reflects a stable operating environment, with a clear emphasis on maintaining efficiency and reliability across applications, and fleet operators are... 


The above image depicts Everlectric COO Paul Plummer
Vehicle fleets begin shift to electric
23rd January 2026

Across South Africa’s fleet sector, operators are analysing their actual routes and cost per kilometre, with many finding that a portion of their work is already electric-ready, far earlier than... 


Vertical cutaway of oil lubricated rolling bearing
Oil-lubricated rolling bearings improve reliability of electric motors
23rd January 2026

Industrial downtime is often caused by defective bearings. Studies show that about 80% of all bearing damage is owing to insufficient or incorrect lubrication. This is associated with overheating,... 


An image of SEW-EURODRIVE staff working on repairs at one of its manufacturing facilities
Company sets pace with power packs in African mining
23rd January 2026

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 


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Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
23rd January 2026

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 


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Mill upgrade improves aluminium processing
23rd January 2026

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 


An image of one of the Hansen IGUs being assembled
Repair service underpins company’s support of industrial sectors
23rd January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier BMG repairs Hansen industrial gear units (IGUs) in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, consequently preserving the design tolerances and... 


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Load testing at DELBA Electrical ensures electrical rotating machine reliability
23rd January 2026

Electrical rotating machine repairer DELBA Electrical understands that electrical rotating machines are critical components in many industries, driving essential processes and ensuring seamless... 


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MetaleN
23rd January 2026

Local tube manufacturer MetaleN manufactures heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium fins. It produces lengths up to 15 m as well... 


Impofu wind farms transmission line project
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
23rd January 2026

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable-energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


The Hilli Episeyo floating liquefied natural gas project at sea
Floating LNG becoming a credible solution
23rd January 2026

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more... 


Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena
Great progress made on operational stability – utility
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Although challenges remain on the path to long-term sustainability and energy security, the 2025 financial year showed meaningful progress in restoring operational stability and financial... 


The Kudu Design: HTMR-100 design for Limpopo Province
PBMR reignition represents renewed commitment to energy security
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

The demothballing of South Africa’s second nuclear energy solution, the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) at the Pelindaba site, in the North West province, was formally announced by Energy and... 


An image of a relatively large municipality
Smaller municipalities to benefit from smart energy management tech
23rd January 2026

As South Africa’s electricity market transformation creates new opportunities for smart energy management and cost optimisation, smaller municipalities are finding themselves at a disadvantage... 


a solar plant run and owned by Sustainable Power Solutions
Wholesale market bodes well for energy stability
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Maturing policy frameworks, improving battery storage solutions economics, private-sector investment and the introduction of the wholesale energy market creates a powerful foundation for long-term... 


A solar array owned by IMPOWER
Eskom unbundling boosts businesses’ solar opportunities
23rd January 2026

The ministerial approval of State-owned power utility Eskom’s revised unbundling strategy in December, which included the formal creation of its independent subsidiary Eskom Green, signals a major... 


An SPS Solar array reaching to the horizon at dusk.
Line-up drives energy transition
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a project pipeline spanning off-grid renewable power, solar PV and battery storage across various clients in numerous industries, solar asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions... 


South Africa's one nuclear power station, Koeberg, located near Cape Town,
Industry should leverage insight to boost investment, activity
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

International investment opportunities for nuclear energy development are available, but South Africa must prepare and equip its industry to capitalise on these opportunities by learning from the... 


A wind Turbine at sunset
Gap between education, industry demands being bridged
23rd January 2026

The wind industry in South Africa will generate up to 35 700 new jobs by 2030, paving the way for new careers in wind, says national skilling initiative Just Energy Transition Skilling for... 


Technology, storytelling to shape 2026 events
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s business and industry events sector landscape is shifting fast as organisers respond to rising digital and sustainability demands, says event management company Anzomode. This shift... 


An exhibition stand at the event
Turnkey support strengthens event offering
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s business and industry events sector is preparing for a busy 2026 calendar, shaped by rising demand for high-quality venues, reliable infrastructure and seamless delivery across... 


The exhibition floor at Comic Con Africa
Sector builds momentum amid global shifts
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart,... 


attendees at the airforce exhibition
National recognition strengthens ambitions
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The South African government has formally declared the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition a national event. It is hosted by several governmental bodies, including the Department of... 


A stand at the expo showcasing protective wear
Expo strengthens focus on workplace risk
16th January 2026

Occupational safety and health trade show A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from June 2 to 4 as one of South Africa’s most comprehensive platforms for occupational safety and... 


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Advanced RO spacers enhance water recovery
16th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With mining companies across Africa looking for faster, efficient, and more reliable water-treatment solutions, technology company Aqua Membranes says its Printed Spacer Technology is attracting... 


A generic image of a desalination plant
Company powers every step of desalination process
16th January 2026

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption... 


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Structural reform can unlock investment
16th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s worsening water infrastructure crisis is not so much a problem of capital scarcity as it is of project bankability, says specialist investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management... 


A generic image of dirty water
Decentralised treatment a critical water safeguard
16th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s water-security challenges are tightening at every link of the value chain, but engineers warn that the most overlooked threat is at the very beginning – in the form of waste... 


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Municipal failures undermine water supply
16th January 2026

South Africa’s extensive water management capabilities continue to underpin the country’s major urban and industrial centres. Large river systems are managed to provide reliable and predictable... 


From ideas to growth
16th January 2026

Nobody can dispute that South Africa has a growth problem. Over the past decade, GDP has expanded at a yearly average of only 0.7%, falling well short of what is needed to tackle the country’s... 


Glenn Kerhoff global industry principal for mining, metals and minerals at AVEVA, smiling
Data is the new currency of industry progress
16th January 2026

By Glenn Kerkhoff Data has become the backbone of modern industrial performance because it enables continuous optimisation, advanced automation and resilient decision-making. In mining, the growth... 


Investec Head of Logistics Vernon Sinden
2026: The year green shoots take root in logistics and supply chain
16th January 2026

The year 2025 proved to be a challenging year for the logistics and supply chain sector, where resilience and agility became essential for business survival. As we enter a new year against the... 


Lars Gumede founder of NowNow
NowNow — the ultimate AI assistant for SA business owners
16th January 2026

Introducing NowNow, the ultimate AI assistant for South African business owners. The first AI trained on local South Africa data and information that can answer questions about the South African... 


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Company advances flagship renewables build
12th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green, the energy platform of the Discovery Group, continues to advance two of South Africa’s largest private-sector renewable-energy developments, marking a... 


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