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Mini Budget must fund IRP ambition with concrete fiscal and financial mechanisms, says SAPVIA

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has called on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to use the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide clear fiscal... 


Vertiv to spotlight AI-ready infrastructure and next-gen solutions at AfricaCom 2025
Vertiv to spotlight AI-ready infrastructure and next-gen solutions at AfricaCom 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio at the upcoming AfricaCom 2025, from November 10 to 13 at the Cape... 


Standard Bank Plays Key Role in R23 Billion Acquisition to Reshape Barloworld’s Future
Standard Bank Plays Key Role in R23 Billion Acquisition to Reshape Barloworld’s Future

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark... 


Cash prizes highlight lifting durability
Cash prizes highlight lifting durability

Condra is running a competition to find the company’s oldest working crane, showcasing product durability and offering cash prizes for the three longest-working machines discovered. The contest is... 


Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material
Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to confirm that its long-established Standard Vesconite bearing material is completely free of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and has been since its... 


Andries Janse van Rensburg, Business Development Manager - Specialty Building Materials, at Chryso Southern Africa
CHRYSO Delivers Specialty Waterproofing Solutions for Concrete and Bridge Structures

As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers... 


Zeda Limited mourns the passing of former Board Member, Ms Xoliswa Kakana

Zeda Limited is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Ms Xoliswa Kakana, who served as a member of the Zeda Board until 15 October 2025. Ms Kakana was a highly respected business leader and a... 


Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisans
Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisans

Engineering training provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI) is pleased to announce the launch of our latest service to the engineering industry, the donor-funded programme. The programme is... 


Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Immersion Cooling Solution for AI and HPC Applications in EMEA
Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Immersion Cooling Solution for AI and HPC Applications in EMEA

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has introduced the Vertiv™ CoolCenter Immersion cooling system, expanding its global liquid cooling portfolio to support AI... 


The envisioned role of gas in the energy overhaul blueprint needs rethinking

The announcement of an audacious plan by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to invest R2.23 trillion to build 105 000MW of new generation capacity between now and 2039 is... 


CHEP Drives FMCG Resilience Amid Economic Pressure and Shifting Consumer Behaviour
CHEP Drives FMCG Resilience Amid Economic Pressure and Shifting Consumer Behaviour

As South Africa continues to grapple with inflationary pressures and rising consumer expectations, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is undergoing a major transformation. From shifting... 


RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day
RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day

In a world increasingly driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability, the question is not whether we will need engineers it is whether we are equipping the next generation with the skills... 


Actom
ACTOM Training Centre achieves new accreditation milestone

ACTOM’s Training Centre has received accreditation under the Occupational Qualification framework, effective April 1, 2025. This milestone covers five key trades: Electrician, Millwright, Metal... 


TOPPAN Security launches new laser colour technology for ID documents: CHROMA, for rollout in Africa

TOPPAN Security, a global leader in secure identity and payment solutions, today unveiled CHROMA at the ICAO TRIP Symposium, the world’s first laser technology to deliver full-colour,... 


World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality
World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality

(Virtual Showroom) In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November - World Quality Month - condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is... 


Rail Industry Safety Workshop: Advancing a data-driven and modern rail safety framework
Rail Industry Safety Workshop: Advancing a data-driven and modern rail safety framework

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) hosted a Rail Industry Safety Workshop under the theme “Safety in motion: Raising the standards” on Tuesday, 4 November at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, attended by... 


Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba

As Africa’s energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as the most powerful tools reshaping how the continent generates, distributes,... 


Qlik GA: Multivariate Time Series in Qlik Predict; Write Table Turns Forecasts into Action
Qlik GA: Multivariate Time Series in Qlik Predict; Write Table Turns Forecasts into Action

Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced general availability of Multivariate Time Series (MVTS) in Qlik Predict™,... 


IITPSA announces President’s Awards finalists

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards. The prestigious annual awards have recognised the... 


Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS
Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS

South African economy continues to deal with the realities of unpredictable power supply, be it voltage dips, spikes, and brownouts which are often more disruptive than load shedding itself.  In... 


HCLSoftware Accelerates South Africa’s  4IR Ambition with a Focus on XDO Blueprint
HCLSoftware Accelerates South Africa’s 4IR Ambition with a Focus on XDO Blueprint

HCLSoftware, a global leader in enterprise software solutions and the software division of HCLTech, recently concluded its Executive Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, reinforcing its deep commitment to... 


Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage
Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage

As South Africa’s agricultural industry grows more competitive, grain producers are seeking cleaner, safer and more sustainable ways to protect their harvests. Among the most effective solutions... 


The PAC SH pump streamlines deep pit dewatering by reducing the number of pumps required and simplifying the overall setup
Maximising dewatering efficiency at extreme depths

Latest from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is the Atlas Copco PAC SH self-priming centrifugal single-stage pump range. With a maximum head of 235 metres and a maximum flow of 2 000 m³, the range –... 


Meet the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Program from Sub-Saharan Africa

Meta today celebrated the culmination of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, a program that has brought together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using Llama, Meta’s large... 


Rate Cutting  -  The Paradigm
Rate Cutting - The Paradigm

We are nearing the end of another year in the insurance industry - a time to reflect on both achievements and the inevitable setbacks. While some outcomes may not have gone as planned, every... 


Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary
Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary

The future is shining brighter at Wentworth Secondary School, thanks to Engen’s national solar programme, which is being rolled out at schools across South Africa. The school’s newly installed 15kW... 


Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, announced today a major agreement to... 


The Critical Role of Banks in Unlocking PPP Success

By: Bakang Letshwiti, Head of Public Sector Coverage and Pulana Mokwele, Coverage Banker, Absa CIB South Africa faces a multi-trillion-rand infrastructure-funding shortfall. According to the World... 


Logistics with purpose: Empowering people and protecting the planet

As global trade evolves and the impacts of climate change intensify, logistics companies face a challenge that goes far beyond efficiency and speed. Success will increasingly depend on integrating... 


Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 


Introducing SE Advisory Services
Introducing SE Advisory Services

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 


Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at the 2025 Killarney Motor Show
Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at the 2025 Killarney Motor Show

The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber set the scene as the Western Cape’s biggest automotive showcase, the Killarney Motor Show, took place on Sunday, 2 November. As the official main... 


Experts to gather to discuss road ahead for local automotive industry
Experts to gather to discuss road ahead for local automotive industry

South Africa’s automotive industry stands at a critical juncture as global markets shift amid trade barriers and decarbonisation efforts. To unpack how the country can strengthen its automotive... 


Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving

“With warehouses, logistics centres and retailers operating at peak capacity to meet festive season demand, short-term rental solutions offer essential flexibility. To stay competitive, equipment... 


Standard Bank Delivers R1.92bn Equity Financing towards Africa’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Cluster

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned... 


Weir’s deep understanding of equipment functionality is harnessed by NEXT Intelligent Solutions to drive predictive maintenance
Next Intelligent Solutions drive smarter, more efficient performance

(Virtual Showroom) Leveraging the power of data and digital technology, Weir’s NEXT Intelligent Solutions have been benefiting customers through performance and condition monitoring – allowing... 


Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth

In a business environment where traditional lenders often move at a slower pace and rely on rigid frameworks, private capital has emerged as a credible, strategic alternative for ambitious businesses. 


Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration

The waters off South Africa’s west coast represent a veritable treasure trove of economic opportunity for the country, considering that its majority share of the Orange Basin — the geological... 


SALT Marks 20 Years of Astronomical Achievement

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). A prestigious celebration will take place on... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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