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Green hydrogen qualifications foster development
Updated 3 hours ago By: Trent Roebeck

Professional body for education and skills development in South Africa, Chemical Industries Education & Training Sector Authority (CHIETA), has received approval from the Quality Council for Trades... 


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Membranes enhance hydrogen production
Updated 3 hours ago By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of gas separation membranes and hybrid systems – such as with pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and cryogenic technology implementation – for applications to help enhance hydrogen... 


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Hydrogen economy poised for growth with new plant
Updated 3 hours ago

Namibia remains a “trailblazer” in the hydrogen space with up to five final investment decisions scheduled to be made in 2025 and 2026, demonstrating African leadership on the global stage by... 


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Hydrogen projects to boost UK’s sustainability
Updated 3 hours ago

Green and renewable hydrogen producer Lhyfe has announced that it has been shortlisted under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) – a public auction system to support the... 


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Industry must bridge gap between policy, project delivery
Updated 3 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa moves to implement the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063 and related infrastructure master plans, engineering consultancies, such as African Industrial Engineering Services (AIES), are... 


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Procurement woes stall South Africa’s infrastructure progress
Updated 3 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

Despite growing demand for engineering services across South Africa and the continent, infrastructure project delivery continues to lag. This is not for lack of capacity but rather because of... 


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Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure
Updated 3 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


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New CEO confronts sector skills exodus with youth strategy
Updated 3 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

South African engineering consulting firm GIBB Engineering’s newly appointed CEO, Vishaal Lutchman, is tackling one of the country’s most pressing challenges – the brain drain of skilled engineers... 


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Reserve clears invasive species, aids biomass production
Updated 3 hours ago By: Nadine James

Black wattle trees, an invasive species, outcompete native plant species, thereby reducing biodiversity and significantly impacting on water resources, which is why Eastern-Cape-based wildlife... 


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Water treatment solutions empower engineers, municipalities and industries to recirculate, reuse and recycle water
Sustainable water management is a design imperative – tech supplier
Updated 3 hours ago

Water treatment technologies supplier Aqua Resources is committed to providing the technologies that drive sustainable change against South Africa’s shifting water landscape. With ageing... 


Partnership boosts access to genomics solutions
Updated 3 hours ago

Laboratory solutions and services provider Lasec in April announced that it has partner with global leader in applied genomics Revvity, noting that the partnership is designed to expand access to... 


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PEX piping vulnerable to long-term UV exposure from artificial light
Updated 3 hours ago

Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping may be adversely affected by UV emissions from certain artificial light sources over a long period of time, states US-based non-profit trade association... 


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Training facility enhances education efforts
Updated 3 hours ago By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with its goal of equipping employees with skills needed to progress and adapt to changing technologies, specialised hose and couplings supplier Jachris Hose & Couplings is developing a... 


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Externally-sourced recycled materials risky – association
Updated 3 hours ago

Industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has cautioned the plastic pipe industry against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing high-density... 


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JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


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Programmes help address capacity deficits
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In an effort to accommodate the demands of population growth, climate change and urbanisation, industry body for civil engineering professionals the South African Institution of Civil Engineering... 


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Awards encourage upliftment of women, youth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards – to be hosted by industry body Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) – takes place on August 14, 2025, at the... 


AfriSam truck on construction site
Flexibility, early engagement required to deliver megaprojects
20th June 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

Adaptable production capacity and effective communication and collaboration with contractors are vital to navigate the labour and material supply issues that could challenge the completion of... 


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Digital precision enhances welding efficiency
20th June 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Introducing a level of digital control traditionally only seen in fully automated systems, welding technology provider Fronius’ WeldCube Navigator is being implemented by fastener specialist Bolt... 


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Industrial supplier expands laser welding range
20th June 2025

To enhance efficiencies and ensure optimum safety in metal working activities in all sectors, industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Tools and Equipment division has extended its range of Jasic laser... 


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Laser welding powered by on-site nitrogen
20th June 2025 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s first locally manufactured nitrogen generator system NitraWeld, developed by nitrogen generator supplier Nitralife, allows for a “new level of flexibility and efficiency in... 


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SAIW reframes welding as driver for growth
20th June 2025 By: Lynne Davies

While welding is “the backbone of infrastructure”, it has remained largely invisible to the public because it has been positioned as a support function rather than a driver of growth, says industry... 


Unique Welding introduces new Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual Engine-Driven Welding Generator
Unique Welding introduces new Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual Engine-Driven Welding Generator
20th June 2025

The Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual is Unique Welding’s latest heavy-duty, locally manufactured engine-driven welder, built specifically to meet the demands of African construction sites, remote... 


EWN&S proudly launches INE Welding in South Africa as a sole agent
EWN&S proudly launches INE Welding in South Africa as a sole agent
20th June 2025

Gas and welding supplier EWN&S is proud to announce its exclusive partnership as the sole agency for INE Welding in South Africa. As a global leader in welding technology, INE represents the... 


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Clean hydraulic fluids emerging as a key efficiency enabler
13th June 2025

Advanced lubricants are playing an increasingly important role in supporting industrial efficiency and enhancing equipment reliability, lubricant distributor Atlas Oil reports. The South African... 


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New tech addresses labour gaps, sustainability
13th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 


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System design prioritises efficiency, durability
13th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 


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Smart pneumatics lowers downtime, energy use
13th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 


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Association outlines upside to using zinc-based materials for roads, bridges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More civil and design engineers should specify the use of galvanised steel structures and hot-dip galvanised reinforcing steel for road and bridge infrastructure, says industry organisation... 


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Contractor outlines strategies to address infrastructure challenges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Carefully coordinated efforts are required to sufficiently address South Africa’s bridge infrastructure challenges and this encompasses regular maintenance, innovative construction techniques and... 


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Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


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Cadet programme continues to empower Mpumalanga youth
13th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

Owing to its notable success and an overwhelming demand from host communities in and around Piet Retief, in Mpumalanga, the Kangra Cadet Programme – implemented by high-quality energy coal producer... 


Anglo American Zimele head Larisha Naidoo
Youth development programme collaborates with cruise liner
13th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

South Africa’s largest enterprise development programme Zimele – created by mining major Anglo American – having announced previously that youth employment is a key focus area, will welcome up to... 


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Industrial solutions provider embraces government, private-sector initiative
13th June 2025

Industrial products provider BMG – part of Invicta Holdings Limited – is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its joining the private-sector-funded Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme, which... 


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Company highlights consequences of poor boiler maintenance
6th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

An inability to properly manage boilers, especially neglecting water treatment can lead to extensive operational issues, including decreased efficiency, increased energy consumption, safety hazards... 


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