The last few years have seen a phenomenal growth of utility-scale, renewable energy (RE) solutions being implemented for mines in South Africa. While no specific values have been published, it is... 

Having been established in late 2022 at the height of South Africa’s electricity crisis, the Energy Council of South Africa’s initial focus was almost singular: partner with government and Eskom to... 

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) partners with international and local organisations and experts to develop training materials that equip engineering professionals with the specialist... 

Energy reform is no longer a theoretical debate. With the mounting threats on South Africa’s commercial and industrial energy users, it is a matter of national competitiveness, industrial growth... 

Accelerating the expansion and modernisation of South Africa’s national transmission grid is a critical priority and we fully support the collaborative work being driven by the Energy Council of... 

Engineering News & Mining Weekly has canvassed business leaders for their opinions on the priorities for South Africa’s electricity sector, as well as what role the Energy Council of South Africa... 

South Africa's mining sector has always been central to the country's economic story, and today, it is equally central to its energy future. The mining industry's heavy reliance on electricity, its... 

Having identified a need for real-time situational awareness among cities, utilities and many commercial and industrial property owners, data and AI company The Awareness Company has recalibrated... 

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to... 

Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, has been selected to anchor hybrid hotel and accommodation developer The Capital Hotel Group’s entry into the region, thereby addressing an underserviced market and... 

The Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments version 2 (Green Star New Build V2) tool, developed by non-profit Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), incorporates updated... 

As urbanisation drives increased demand for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) in developing countries, the industry faces the challenge of balancing growth with... 

The installation of a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system has begun at the Bedford Centre shopping mall, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to meet the operational needs of a new... 

Specialty heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems manufacturer Booyco Engineering is experiencing an uptick in enquiries to supply units for mining vehicles, specifically for the... 

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro... 

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 

An increased focus on developing innovative waterjet cutting technologies for the structural integrity of critical flight components is crucial in offering a safe, precise and versatile solution... 

Stellenbosch-headquartered aerospace company Dragonfly Aerospace is optimised for high-tech manufacturing with its 3 000 m² facility, which also includes 1 000 m² of dedicated cleanroom space,... 

As South African municipalities embrace decentralised energy sources to strengthen grid resilience and cut costs, many are discovering that managing small-scale generators is far more complex than... 

Technologies such as AI, automation innovations and other digital tools are changing the way in which civil engineering is conducted, going beyond the concrete and steel that typically... 

The professional body for municipal infrastructure engineering, the Institute for Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA), has stressed the imperative to establish effective measures to... 

Leading composite product designer, engineering and manufacturing company BFG Africa was established in 2018. Strategically located in Johannesburg, South Africa — the gateway to the African... 

In a joint venture (JV) to improve response times to incidents and to avert the impacts of increasing crime levels in the country, communications technologies and solutions company Hytera... 

This month sees the option to study laser welding – a new technology-driven training programme – being formally added to the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) training portfolio.... 

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 

Provider of non-destructive testing equipment, accessories and consumables GammaTec has partnered with global acoustic technology company Sorama to drive innovation in refinery safety with its... 

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 

A growing area of industrial solutions provider BMG’s filtration services is bulk diesel fuel filtration. Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have... 

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 

Innovations in solar energy, such as off-grid energy solutions company Blockpower’s Blackbox, an energy management system (EMS), allow for energy savings and cost-efficiency, as well as system... 

As South Africa grapples with ongoing electricity shortages and a heavy reliance on ageing coal-fired power plants, renewable energy remains critical to ensuring long-term energy security and...