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Heavy Lift Delivers ‘Monster’ Reach Stacker to C. Steinweg Bridge
Heavy Lift Delivers ‘Monster’ Reach Stacker to C. Steinweg Bridge

Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, has delivered Konecranes’s largest standard reach stacker, the massive SMV 4646 TC5, to logistics services provider, C. Steinweg Group, under a 60-month... 


Financing & De-Risking African Energy: G20 Outcomes Underscore the Urgency of Unlocking Capital for Africa’s Energy Transition
Financing & De-Risking African Energy: G20 Outcomes Underscore the Urgency of Unlocking Capital for Africa’s Energy Transition

The outcomes of the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit have placed a spotlight on one of the most pressing challenges facing emerging markets: the high cost of capital and the urgent need to de-risk energy... 


Strengthening the foundation of economic growth in SA
Strengthening the foundation of economic growth in SA

The future of South African engineering and infrastructure will take centre stage at the fifth annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure, and Innovation conference. Hosted by... 


Integrated Pump Technology’s strategic growth and commitment to service excellence have made Grindex pumps a preferred choice for demanding dewatering applications across Africa
Africa’s dewatering champion: Integrated Pump Technology tops global Grindex rankings

Integrated Pump Technology has reached a remarkable milestone - being recognised as the largest Grindex distributor in the world - a testament to its strategic growth, technical expertise and... 


 Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy
Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

The Western Cape is pursuing export-led economic growth and job creation strategies. Growing exports in the province are a cornerstone of economic growth and job creation, and drive... 


SAPPMA celebrates 21 years of quality and progress at its 2025 AGM
SAPPMA celebrates 21 years of quality and progress at its 2025 AGM

SAPPMA marked a major milestone this year — its 21st anniversary — during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 11 November 2025. The meeting reflected on the achievements and challenges of the... 


Breaking barriers: How African SMEs can thrive amid logistics hurdles

Africa’s small and medium-sized businesses are the driving force behind the continent’s economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and move trade. But this growth often hits a logistics... 


SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence

The Metals and Engineering sector celebrated the grit and hard work of its members at the 10th SEIFSA Awards for Excellence on Thursday, November 20 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


Future Minerals Forum Unveils Three-Day Program for its 5th edition: The Biggest to Date
Future Minerals Forum Unveils Three-Day Program for its 5th edition: The Biggest to Date

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), convened by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, today released a three-day program for its fifth and largest edition under the theme “Dawn of a Global... 


Engen Powers Learning at Elundini Primary School with New Solar Container for Robotics and STEM Studies
Engen Powers Learning at Elundini Primary School with New Solar Container for Robotics and STEM Studies

Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay -  A brighter, more reliable future has dawned for Elundini Primary School in Motherwell with the handover of a new solar-powered learning container, donated by Engen... 


High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts

SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments.  When fire breaks out and smoke fills the air, clear signage can... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30
Schneider Electric Accelerates Industrial Decarbonisation at COP30

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The company arrives at the event... 


B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization

 GE Vernova, Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is participating at B20 South Africa as part of the Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force to help advance practical solutions that scale up more 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. As the... 


Karen King, Climate Resilience Director, Atana
From flood lines to lifelines

I recently joined my former colleague, Mike Wiese, at the IMESA Conference to present our joint paper, “Sustainability of Flood Studies: From Inundation Mapping to Holistic Risk Management in... 


AC Couple Solution: Retrofitting Ready
Sungrow showcases next-gen solutions in South Africa

Global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow successfully showcased new low- and medium-voltage solutions for the commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system... 


Full hydro energy secured for MMC’s high purity manganese sulphate project
Full hydro energy secured for MMC’s high purity manganese sulphate project

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX has extended its partnership with manganese metal producer Manganese Metal Company (MMC), securing the supply of 100% renewable... 


CSIR CEO Dr Thulani Dlamini unpacks the organisation’s 2024/25 financial performance
CSIR marks eightieth anniversary with exceptional KPI achievement

As the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrates its eightieth year of existence, the research organisation marks the occasion with a solid set of financial and operational... 


Critical Minerals & the Green Transition: Africa’s Strategic Role in Powering the Global Clean-Energy Future
Critical Minerals & the Green Transition: Africa’s Strategic Role in Powering the Global Clean-Energy Future

As the world accelerates toward net-zero, the global energy transition is triggering an unprecedented surge in demand for critical minerals — from copper and cobalt to manganese, platinum-group... 


SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha
Sew-Eurodrive unveils world class facility in Gqeberha to serve Eastern Cape industry

In a landmark event in the Eastern Cape attended by key customers and industry leaders, SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha, marking a major milestone... 


Emergency communications support of wireless base stations in remote areas
Digital Intelligent Sites Enable Self-Resilient Emergency Response Network

Recently, at the MBB Summit during the 28th AfricaCom in 2025, Huawei's Vice President of Marketing for the Wireless Network Business, Samuel Chen, attended and delivered a keynote speech titled... 


Mr. James Tang, President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa
Lighting Up a Greener Africa with Huawei: Smart and Low-Carbon Mining

Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa successfully hosted the Smart & Green Mining: Sustainability & Decarbonisation Summit. The summit attracted over 140 industry representatives, including... 


A-OSH EXPO Cape Town confirms strong demand for workplace safety solutions

The Western Cape’s diverse economy, spanning shipping and logistics, vineyards and agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, construction, and high-rise commercial hubs, brings with it equally diverse... 


NCPC leads national dialogue on sustainable industrial spaces
NCPC leads national dialogue on sustainable industrial spaces

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) hosted the Sustainable Industrial Spaces Conference on 20 and 21 October 2025 at the CSIR ICC and online. The event provided a platform for discussion... 


Economic Slowdown Remains Top Business Risk for South Africa, Aon's Global Study Finds
Economic Slowdown Remains Top Business Risk for South Africa, Aon's Global Study Finds

Aon released the 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for business decision-makers for nearly two decades. Economic slowdown remains a main... 


Driving Wellness Forward: Engen’s 2025 Trucker Health Campaign Keeps South Africa Moving
Driving Wellness Forward: Engen’s 2025 Trucker Health Campaign Keeps South Africa Moving

As another successful Transport Month draws to a close, Engen’s annual Driver Wellness campaign has once again delivered vital healthcare support to South Africa’s truck drivers - the unsung heroes... 


Precision and Purity: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is moving the local Glass Industry
Precision and Purity: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is moving the local Glass Industry

In South Africa, glass is an indispensable material with applications spanning automotive, architecture, food and beverages, cosmetics, electronics, and robotics industries. The country’s glass... 


Jonathan Rogoff, CEO at Tru-Trac
Tru-Trac named SACEEC exporter of the year

Tru-Trac, a proudly South African manufacturer of conveyor solutions, has been awarded Exporter of the Year 2025 by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), recognising the... 


Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors
Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors

As South Africa’s urban populations grow and waste volumes rise, municipalities are under increasing pressure to manage waste efficiently, sustainably and cost-effectively. Investing in robust and... 


Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables and Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future
Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables and Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future

As Africa’s energy demand surges, balancing decarbonisation with energy security has never been more critical. New data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores a pivotal role for... 


Barloworld Rebuild Centre gears up for the future with advanced tooling, skills development, and supply chain innovation
Barloworld Rebuild Centre gears up for the future with advanced tooling, skills development, and supply chain innovation

Barloworld Equipment is sharpening its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving yellow parts & component market, unveiling a series of operational upgrades, training initiatives, and strategic... 


Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award
Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award

Vesconite Bearings is proud to announce that it has been named the Exporter of the Year in its turnover category at the South African Capital Equipment Export Council’s (SACEEC) Exporter of the... 


Powering Carriers' Leap to Intelligence with Huawei Cloud
Powering Carriers' Leap to Intelligence with Huawei Cloud

The 28th AfricaCom 2025, the premier African communications exhibition, officially commenced on November 10 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. As the continent’s... 


SAPICS opens Call for Speakers for Landmark 2026 Conference
SAPICS opens Call for Speakers for Landmark 2026 Conference

Leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has opened the “Call for Speakers” for the 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town in July. Next year’s SAPICS Conference is a milestone... 


Schneider Electric Foundation partners with FUTO to advance energy training in Nigeria
Schneider Electric Foundation partners with FUTO to advance energy training in Nigeria

As part of its global commitment to youth education and entrepreneurship, the Schneider Electric Foundation has provided industry-specific training equipment to the Federal University of Technology... 


MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?
MMM - Why choose between Capex and Opex if you can Totex?

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In a sector marked by cyclical demand, high capital intensity, and increasing regulatory and sustainability... 


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... 


Nedbank IMC 2025 White Paper captures the moment where marketing meets meaning

Following another record-breaking Nedbank IMC Conference, which this year welcomed over 3 000 delegates from 20 countries - its largest audience to date - the organisers have released the official... 


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