Having undertaken various infrastructure and process upgrades to increase production capacity, engineering company Weir is on track to reach 1 000 t/y of casting capacity at its Heavy Bay Foundry... 

Since commissioning its Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility –  unveiled at its Scientia campus in Pretoria, on December 11, 2026 – national research organisation Council for Scientific and... 

Open-die forging and ring-rolling products manufacturer Frankwen Forge has been operating its new gas carburising facility for almost a year, following its commissioning in April 2025 after an... 

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has been awarded two significant projects, with the completion dates for both expected in the third quarter of this year. The first... 

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 

South African exporters are being encouraged to look at Hong Kong as a strategic entry point into China and broader Asian markets, as shifting trade dynamics, logistics congestion and tariff... 

City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town after the city helped facilitate a new business process... 

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 

Digital printing is the preferred solution when versioning, short runs and speed of production are key factors, and has been integral to a "breakthrough" by printing solutions provider Pyrotec... 

For applications in the steel industry, engineering components distributor BMG recommends the use of Japanese manufacturer Tsubaki’s ‘Match & Tag’ chain service for lifting functions in accumulator... 

Romanian steel manufacturer UMB Steel s.r.l. has commissioned German plant engineering company SMS group to supply a continuous mill technology, specifically the CMT 700 mill, to its Oțelu Roșu... 

Updated public–private partnership (PPP) regulations have reshaped the framework within which South Africa’s steel industry operates and they are expected to increase steel demand across... 

South Africa’s steel industry remains vulnerable to global market distortions, especially with the continued flow of low-priced Chinese imports, says trade credit insurer Coface Africa economist... 

Despite the closure of some older steel mills, new investment in steel production is reshaping South Africa’s industry, says steel industry organisation Southern African Institute of Steel... 

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 

The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic... 

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 

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...