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AfriSam budget breakfast highlights economic upside from commodity price surge

The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at... 


Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain
Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain

Chris Smith, Senior Vice President for MEA and APAC at RIB Software, says that construction delays have become one of the most persistent obstacles facing project delivery in South Africa. He... 


UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter
UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to... 


Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa

Schneider Electric , a global energy technology leader, has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President of Secure Power for Sub-Saharan Africa. The Secure Power division acts as the architect of... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security

Untreated wastewater remains a major contributor to global water scarcity and environmental degradation. The World Health Organisation estimates that 44% of household wastewater is not treated... 


MSC Group secures 45-year concession for Snake Island port terminal with Nigerdock and agrees EPC contract with ITB and DEME for development

MSC Group has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop a state-of-the-art container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos, and finalized an Engineering,... 


SANEDI Conducts Section 12L Tax Incentive Site Visit to Isanti Glass, Showcasing Energy Efficiency Success in South Africa’s Industrial Sector

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) undertook a strategic Section 12L Tax Incentive site visit to Isanti Glass 1 Proprietary Limited on Monday 09 March, to reaffirming... 


CPEG
Conveyor pully electric generators harnessing kinetic energy for electrical energy

Conveyor Pulley Electric Generators (CPEG) produce an electrical current when driven in rotation during conveyor belt motion. As there is no need for engine power, kinetic energy from moving... 


Vertiv Introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments
Vertiv Introduces Industrial-Grade UPS Designed for Commercial and Industrial Environments

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the Vertiv™ PowerUPS 6000 Industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, designed to deliver reliable... 


CIPC Commissioner Calls for Stronger Protection of Innovation to Drive Economic Growth
CIPC Commissioner Calls for Stronger Protection of Innovation to Drive Economic Growth

The Commissioner of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Advocate Rory Voller, has emphasised that protecting innovation is essential for South Africa’s economic development,... 


South Africa's Motor Industry Under Siege: Can Wage Agreements Hold Amid Mass Retrenchments?

South Africa's motor industry is facing one of its most testing periods in recent years, as a wave of retrenchments ripples through the sector, placing thousands of jobs and long-standing wage... 


Local conference to spotlight arbitration's defining role in Africa's trade, investment and sustainable development

Against a backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advances and evolving regional economic frameworks, arbitration is set to play a defining role in shaping the future of trade,... 


How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste
How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste

The passion Maggie Infante, CEO of Infinite Industries, has for our planet is both contagious and impossible to ignore. The winner of SEIFSA’s 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award is committed to... 


Solar & Storage Live Africa returns, uniting Africa’s energy leaders
Solar & Storage Live Africa returns, uniting Africa’s energy leaders

Set to be the largest edition in its history, Solar & Storage Live Africa returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre from 25 to 27 March, bringing together Africa’s most influential energy... 


Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone

Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa, located near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, has achieved a significant construction milestone with the successful erection of its first wind turbine. The... 


MetPac-SA deepens national support for waste pickers driving inclusion, dignity and job creation
MetPac-SA deepens national support for waste pickers driving inclusion, dignity and job creation

South Africa’s waste pickers are the backbone of the country’s recycling value chain and MetPac-SA continues to ensure they are recognised, protected and empowered as essential environmental... 


Nedbank Pitch & Polish returns to scale South Africa’s next generation of growth-ready businesses

Nedbank Pitch & Polish, one of South Africa’s most consistent engines of entrepreneurial growth, has opened entries for its 16th season alongside long-standing headline partner Nedbank.  Over 15... 


Aurora celebrates a over decade of wind power in South Africa
Aurora celebrates a over decade of wind power in South Africa

Since 2015, the Aurora Wind Power farm near Vredenburg in the Western Cape has been supplying 95 MW of reliable renewable energy to the grid. But the true success of the facility is not just about... 


Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition to be launched in April
Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition to be launched in April

To be published in April and October 2026, the Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition e-magazine is being launched to provide business-critical news and information to decision-makers... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers,... 


The hidden business insurance risks of early-year cash-flow pressure

The first quarter of the year is often one of the most financially challenging periods for South African businesses. After absorbing year-end expenses, navigating delayed customer payments and... 


 Pump manufacturer unveils its revamped headquarters
Pump manufacturer unveils its revamped headquarters

KSB Pumps and Valves has shown its commitment to sustainable development with the official opening of its newly renovated Green Star compliant head office building in Activia Park, Germiston Rather... 


Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda
Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda

Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA), in partnership with eThekwini Municipality as host city, will hold its 2026 summit in Durban, from 23 to 25 March at the International Convention Centre. The Summit... 


Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future

Momentum is building for Africa Automation Indaba 2026, with the first wave of influential speakers now confirmed for the continent’s leading executive forum dedicated to automation, process... 


Mauritius: The Strategic Gateway Powering South Africa’s Expansion into Africa and Beyond

Mauritius Freeport Development (MFD) has intensified its engagement with South African manufacturers, positioning Mauritius as a strategic gateway for regional expansion into Africa, Asia and the... 


Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery

South Africa’s renewed infrastructure push is creating fresh momentum in the construction sector. More than R1 trillion has been earmarked for public infrastructure over the next three years across... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several years of sustained support for female learners, Engen... 


Vertiv to Share Insights on the Evolution of Infrastructure for the AI Age at Digital Transformation Summit 2026
Vertiv to Share Insights on the Evolution of Infrastructure for the AI Age at Digital Transformation Summit 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming 45th edition of the Digital... 


Datacentrix crowned HPE South Africa Partner of the Year
Datacentrix crowned HPE South Africa Partner of the Year

Datacentrix, a leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and digital transformation partner, has received four awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa Partner Awards FY25,... 


Ink Fades, but Process Precision Leaves a Mark

(Virtual Showroom) Paper manufacturing is a demanding process that relies on consistency, precision, and control at every stage. From the preparation of raw pulp to the continuous operation of... 


NRF Maintains B-BBEE Level 1 Status

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has maintained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement symbolises the NRF’s... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. A HPGR circuit is planned to be... 


Webinar shines spotlight on South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement outlook
Webinar shines spotlight on South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement outlook

The latest developments in South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement programme and the role natural gas could play in strengthening the country’s future energy mix are set to be unpacked during... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer
Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer

Sometimes all it takes is one person to buy into your dream. Tania Seeger learned this valuable lesson 23 years ago when a GIBB team member took her under her wing and helped her fly. Born and bred... 


Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026

That’s the message from leading supply chain industry body SAPICS amid mixed reactions in the wake of SONA 2026. SAPICS president Thato Moloi comments: “There is no doubt that the country faces... 


How Batteries Can Help SA Avoid a Grid in Crisis

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 


The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio
The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio

South Africans have always had a practical relationship with money. Inflation, interest rate cycles and a volatile rand affect every day financial decisions, whether you are saving for retirement... 


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