The South African electricity supply industry is at a pivotal point, and the partial unbundling of State-owned power utility Eskom remains a key hurdle to boosting investor confidence, highlights... 

South Africa has made significant strides in establishing a clear electricity regulatory framework, but implementation threatens to undermine its impact, highlights law firm Sitef & Co director... 

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 

The need for rapid development and delivery of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, and climate-control systems for military use is well known. However, the geopolitical issues... 

A new class of large, long-distance, high payload uncrewed service vehicle (USV) –  the Oceanus 17 –  by marine automation company Zero USV, will enable the autonomous deployment of defence,... 

Suitable for field use and workshop maintenance, the expansion of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s lubrication and cleaning portfolio to include the Liqui Moly Guntec range of firearm care... 

To strengthen their collaboration – which is aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation –  national research organisation... 

Although the capital equipment industry remains under sustained pressure as customers aim to limit capital expenditure and explore more flexible procurement models, forklift solutions provider... 

South Africa’s construction capital equipment sector is increasingly relying on export credit insurance to support participation in international projects that are under economic pressure, says... 

Procurement decisions in South Africa’s capital equipment industry are increasingly being shaped by customers’ need for predictable costs, minimal downtime and reduced operational risk, says... 

A major refurbishment project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is being supported by German hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH’s transport platforms and material hoists, which are being supplied on a rental... 

As industrial systems migrate from isolated ‘air-gapped’ setups to connected Internet-of-Things and cloud-based environments, cybersecurity has shifted from an information technology afterthought... 

Following the expansion of linear motion systems provider Rollon’s HGT heavy-duty telescopic rail range, industrial equipment supplier BMG has introduced the new Rollon HGT-MG telescopic rail with... 

Tertiary education institute the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN’s) Scientific Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Technologies (SMART) Lab participated in a series of collaborative crash... 

Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations and the efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several... 

Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed for each wind farm, says engineering... 

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 

Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension... 

Despite continued pressure on South Africa’s logistics network, FedEx Sub-Saharan Africa is managing cross-border risks through detailed line-haul planning, ensuring vehicles are appropriately... 

While the Draft Petroleum Products Bill aims to replace the outdated 1977 Petroleum Products Act, its stricter regulations could increase compliance costs to varying degrees across the downstream... 

Lubrication systems manufacturer Bijur Delimon’s systems are designed to enhance reliability, reduce friction and ensure precise lubrication delivery in light, medium and heavy industrial... 

Proactive, data-based maintenance ensures lubricants are kept in peak condition, improving asset performance, lowering operating cost and extending equipment life, says oil analysis specialists... 

Environment-friendly and safe infrastructure demolition and deconstruction, delivered through turnkey solutions and ethical processes in both operational and redundant environments, is a key... 

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, as nations and industries... 

A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026, say Canadian sustainability consultancy Sympact co-founders Elizabeth Freele... 

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa has won two honours at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Duvha Power Station awards, held in December, for delivering a “decade-first... 

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 

Helsinki-based, city-owned energy company Helen has selected global technology manufacturer Valmet to provide automation solutions for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump and two electric... 

Offshore cutting solutions provider Decom Engineering deployed its recently launched, ultralight chopsaw, the C1-16UL, to complete a “challenging” deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico. The... 

State-owned port authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with petroleum and petrochemical company WASAA Gases (WASAA) and the Central Energy...