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Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations

Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital... 


Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge
Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge

The spirit of innovation and 21st-century problem-solving skills were on full display at the second Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge hosted by the Ardagh for Education programme and its... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


South Africa Implements the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification
South Africa Implements the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification

South Africa has officially adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-26) with effect from 1 January 2026, following its implementation by the World Intellectual Property Office... 


Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative
Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative

Enel Green Power South Africa has introduced the Blowing Art Initiative at the Impofu Wind Farm, a creative community project that turns renewable energy infrastructure into a living gallery. Local... 


R1 Trillion Investment in South Africa’s Construction Sector to Drive Over 320,000 Jobs by 2029

The public infrastructure investment plan announced by the Government through 2027 is set to have a major financial impact on the country, with an estimated GDP boost of up to 1.5% for every... 


Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards

After R300-billion in cost overruns at State-owned utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, South Africa's megaproject governance model requires fundamental reform. 


AI in SA logistics: where it helps, where it hurts
AI in SA logistics: where it helps, where it hurts

In the sector generally, artificial intelligence is increasingly part of everyday logistics work — not as “autonomous logistics”, but as decision support: checking documents, spotting anomalies,... 


 Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions

(Virtual Showroom) From corrosive acids to volatile hydrocarbons, VEGA's advanced instruments—VEGAPULS, VEGABAR, and VEGASWING—ensure dependable performance, even in the most challenging... 


Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications

(Virtual Showroom) From high-pressure reactors to bitumen tanks and slurry pipelines, petrochemical plants face some of the most challenging measurement tasks in the industry. When conditions like... 


 Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!

(Virtual Showroom) With a storage capacity of 2 million litres, distributed across 40 tank chambers in 22 above-ground tanks, the new tank farm at Friedrich Scharr KG is a high-performance... 


Process headaches? Let VEGA’s smart sensors do the thinking
Process headaches? Let VEGA’s smart sensors do the thinking

(Virtual showroom) A petroleum wholesaler based in south-central Michigan has been steadily expanding its operations for over 80 years. Now in its fourth generation, the company provides heating... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Africa’s Corridors Through Bankable Project Preparation
Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Africa’s Corridors Through Bankable Project Preparation

The Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will convene government leaders, project developers, investors, development finance institutions, and private sector stakeholders in Cape Town from 2–3... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is driving the transition to sustainable medium-voltage solutions across East Africa with its award-winning  SM AirSeT... 


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... 


Vertiv and GreenScale Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy AI-Ready Data Centre Platforms across Europe
Vertiv and GreenScale Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy AI-Ready Data Centre Platforms across Europe

 Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, and GreenScale, a developer of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced a strategic collaboration to deliver... 


NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) celebrated a five-year partnership programme with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) through the Limpopo... 


NCPC Advances Sustainable Industrial Spaces at Economic Zones Summit
NCPC Advances Sustainable Industrial Spaces at Economic Zones Summit

The NCPC continues to advance sustainable industrial spaces in South Africa through its four flagship projects delivered in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization... 


Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance
Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance

(Virtual Showroom) With water management scrutiny intensifying and South African municipal maintenance teams under mounting pressure to keep ageing infrastructure functioning, there is growing... 


Schneider Electric and Enactus celebrate the success of their mentorship programme in English-Speaking Africa

Schneider Electric and international Non‑Profit Company (NPC), Enactus are celebrating the success of their collaborative mentorship programme, which is fostering purpose-driven leadership among... 


Preparing for Mandatory E-Invoicing: Why Manufacturers, Distributors and Wholesalers Must Move Beyond Spreadsheets Now

South Africa’s journey toward mandatory e-invoicing is accelerating, and for manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, the countdown has officially begun. While electronic invoicing is... 


Saving Pensions, Not Just Pay Slips FSCA Ruling Tightens Compliance Obligations for Motor Industry Employers
Saving Pensions, Not Just Pay Slips FSCA Ruling Tightens Compliance Obligations for Motor Industry Employers

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent enforcement actions has put South African industry under sharper scrutiny, making pension and healthcare compliance impossible to ignore. The... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities

Senior government leaders are set to converge in Cape Town from 3–5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. The Africa Energy... 


DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa
DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa

DSV is proud to announce another major milestone in its sustainability journey with the addition of six Volvo FM 4x2 electric trucks to its fleet in South Africa. This announcement follows the... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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