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Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This... 


GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey
GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey

This year has been a defining year for GridCars, marking significant progress in South Africa’s electromobility journey. From expanding the national charging network to signing strategic... 


Launch event of MTN Zambia’s 4G Cloud Smartphone solution in Lusaka.
MTN Zambia launches the world’s first 4G cloud smartphone solution, advancing digital inclusion

MTN Zambia launched the world’s first 4G Cloud Smartphone solution, marking a major step forward in addressing digital inclusion challenges across the country. The new service integrates affordable... 


Stay current and gain deeper insights with Creamer Media’s 50% Holiday Offer
Stay current and gain deeper insights with Creamer Media’s 50% Holiday Offer

This festive season, Creamer Media is inviting readers and industry professionals to invest in insight with a limited-time 50% holiday discount across its range of news and information products. 


RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer.
RIB Software revolutionising construction project delivery in South Africa

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  


Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously... 


Cut costs and keep moving – the case for truck-mounted cranes
Cut costs and keep moving – the case for truck-mounted cranes

As industries search for ways to reduce operating costs, lower emissions and streamline project timelines, truck-mounted cranes stand out as one of the most efficient lifting solutions available... 


The true cost of festive-season delivery failures and how to prevent them
The true cost of festive-season delivery failures and how to prevent them

As South Africa heads into its busiest trading month, retailers and SMEs face growing pressure to fulfil year-end orders quickly, accurately and without error. With the country’s broader logistics... 


Start the year informed with the 2026 Energy Outlook webinar
Start the year informed with the 2026 Energy Outlook webinar

Sustaining reform momentum will be crucial in 2026 to ensure investment flows and long-term energy security in South Africa. Start the year informed with Creamer Media's two-part 2026 Energy... 


Air Products seizes first SANAS accreditation in the country for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) flowmeters
Air Products seizes first SANAS accreditation in the country for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) flowmeters

Air Products South Africa’s Verification and Repair Body accreditation for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is a turning point in... 


Gain insight into SA's transmission grid investment with 2nd Energy Outlook webinar
Gain insight into SA's transmission grid investment with 2nd Energy Outlook webinar

Grid constraints continue to hinder new generation investments and limit the pace of energy reform. Creamer Media will host the second instalment of its 2026 Energy Outlook webinar series on... 


Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season
Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the festive season, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the journey is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family.... 


PALFINGER and LTTS Launch Strategic Partnership in India to Expand Global Engineering Capacity

PALFINGER sets up a new Global Development Center together with its partner L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in India. As the country is both a growth and a future market for PALFINGER, the... 


A festive season salute to the supply chain Elves ensuring that the right goods are on the right shelves at the right time
A festive season salute to the supply chain Elves ensuring that the right goods are on the right shelves at the right time

With the festive season around the corner, supply chain industry body SAPICS is urging South Africans to spare a thought for Santa’s busiest helpers. No, not the elves, the supply chain managers... 


Sensors provide flood warnings

To create the world's most sophisticated flood monitoring and forecasting system, the US State of Iowa's Flood Centre (IFC) uses more than 200 Senix ToughSonic 30 and ToughSonic 50 ultrasonic... 


MTN Nigeria and Huawei Complete world's first RuralCow commercial deployment
MTN Nigeria and Huawei Complete world's first RuralCow commercial deployment

Telecommunications companies MTN Nigeria and Huawei have jointly completed the commercial deployment of the inclusive RuralCow solution. This "one box, one site" innovation enables rapid,... 


 How to Use a Voltage Tester: An Essential Guide for Electrical Safety and Efficiency Fluke Electrical Application Note
How to Use a Voltage Tester: An Essential Guide for Electrical Safety and Efficiency Fluke Electrical Application Note

Voltage testers are valuable tools for professionals and hobbyists who work with electrical systems. They are used to verify the presence or absence of voltage in electrical circuits, ensuring... 


Schneider Electric celebrates GivingTuesday 2025 with virtual event showcasing Volunteerin impact across English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric celebrates GivingTuesday 2025 with virtual event showcasing Volunteerin impact across English-Speaking Africa

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, joined millions around the world in celebrating GivingTuesday, marking the occasion with an engaging virtual event that highlighted the power... 


Engen Community Computer School celebrates 3,500 graduates – empowering 87 new learners with life-changing digital skills
Engen Community Computer School celebrates 3,500 graduates – empowering 87 new learners with life-changing digital skills

The Engen Community Computer School marked another significant milestone today, celebrating the graduation of 87 learners from its free digital literacy programme. This brings the total number of... 


Performance and Reliability Exceed Expectations
Performance and Reliability Exceed Expectations

LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, recently announced the global field performance results of its Back Contact (BC) technology platform and Hi-MO 9 module. Following the technology's... 


LONGi Enters Energy Storage Market, Redefining Industry Standards with “Ultimate Safety”
LONGi Enters Energy Storage Market, Redefining Industry Standards with “Ultimate Safety”

On November 26, a grand launch event for LONGi's energy storage solutions was held in London. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, comprehensively outlined the company's global energy storage... 


Engen Xtreme Drives Nationwide December Activations Across Three Regions
Engen Xtreme Drives Nationwide December Activations Across Three Regions

Engen is gearing up for a high-impact nationwide rollout of Engen Xtreme activations this December, with coordinated in-store events taking place almost simultaneously across KwaZulu-Natal, the... 


Business exhibitions take centre stage as converging industries seek solutions
Business exhibitions take centre stage as converging industries seek solutions

South Africa’s leading business exhibitions are important hubs for knowledge, technology, and collaboration across the safety, security, fire protection, renewable energy, and facilities management... 


ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing
ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing

ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured... 


Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals
Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals

As South Africa intensifies its move towards cleaner, smarter energy systems, solutions like Schneider Electric’s globally recognised  SF₆-free GM AirSeT pure-air medium voltage (MV) switchgear is... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


Palabora Mining Company (PMC) - Compromised Converter Stack - During
Draco Group Safely Demolishes 107-Metre Converter Stack at Palabora Mine

Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete... 


GISP: A decade of turning waste into a resource
GISP: A decade of turning waste into a resource

The Gauteng Industrial Symbiosis Programme (GISP) marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating 10 years of helping industry recover and redirect resources for reuse. The National Cleaner... 


Themba Mangane, Traffic and Transport Engineer at Atana
OPINION | Joburg’s walkability crisis: why it matters and how we can fix it

By Themba Mangane, Traffic and Transport Engineer at Atana Johannesburg ranks last out of 90 global cities for walkability in 2025, according to a Compare the Market study, with an overall score of... 


As more companies pivot to contract work in opencast mining, the BCCEI reminds all load-and-haul contractors that registration is a legal requirement under civil engineering regulations
Civil Work on Mines requires BCCEI registration – here’s why

As South Africa’s mining and civil engineering sectors continue to navigate economic uncertainty, many companies with loading and hauling capabilities are pivoting to offer their services as... 


Sensors Measure Tank Level of Palm Oil
Sensors Measure Tank Level of Palm Oil

Grown only in the tropics, the oil palm tree produces high-quality oil used primarily for cooking in developing countries. It is also used in food products, detergents, cosmetics and, to a small... 


Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya
Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is celebrating two major milestones on the African continent: 25 years of operations... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa region president Hover Gao
Huawei FusionSolar hosts innovative product launch and partner year end gala

The Huawei sub-Saharan Africa FusionSolar innovative product launch and partner year end gala was held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. It gathered over 550 commercial and industrial (C&I)... 


SIGLENT SDS2000X HD Digital Storage Oscilloscope Features 12-Bit High-Resolution Performance
SIGLENT SDS2000X HD Digital Storage Oscilloscope Features 12-Bit High-Resolution Performance

As digital speeds and device complexity continue to increase, signals under test are getting more complex, and engineers are more challenged to isolate anomalies in their devices. Test tools for... 


AI Can’t Fix Your Pipes: Workwear Giant Warns Infrastructure Plans Will Fail Unless South Africa Reinvests in Trades

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective... 


Inspiring NGO wins well-deserved SEIFSA humanitarian award
Inspiring NGO wins well-deserved SEIFSA humanitarian award

 It is not hard to see why Mpumi Masinga’s iButho Le Africa (iLA), which works with young boys in rural areas, won the Humanitarian Award at the 10th SEIFSA Awards for Excellence on November 20 at... 


247Solar Launches $25 Million Series B Round

To scale around-the-clock industrial heat and electricity for C&I sector Great Falls, Virginia; December 1, 2025 – 247Solar, the MIT-born innovator of clean, always-on industrial heat plus... 


Southern Africa’s Highest Weather Station to Boost Climate, Water and Ecosystem Research
Southern Africa’s Highest Weather Station to Boost Climate, Water and Ecosystem Research

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), in collaboration with the University of the Free State’s Afromontane Research Unit (ARU), has installed the highest weather station... 


Concrete is cast at Concor’s The View project at Fourways Mall using a boom pump to ensure efficient, accurate placement on the structure
Concor advances major upgrade of the view at Fourways Mall

Significant progress is being made on Concor’s major refurbishment project at The View, an existing section of Fourways Mall that borders Witkoppen and Cedar Roads. The project forms part of a... 


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