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Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Real Estate Investment Across the Southern Region
Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Real Estate Investment Across the Southern Region

The Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) 2026, an investment-driven platform for action and impact dedicated to advancing sustainable real estate and eco- infrastructure development... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


Naseema Ephraim, Employee Benefits Operations Director at financial consultancy ASI Financial Services
People at the heart of mining

By Naseema Ephraim, Employee Benefits Operations Director at financial consultancy ASI Financial Services Before the shift siren sounds, many miners have already been awake for hours. Long... 


Claims Preparation Costs (CPC): An Overlooked but Valuable Cover
Claims Preparation Costs (CPC): An Overlooked but Valuable Cover

By : James Bishop When a loss occurs, most businesses focus on the obvious: repairing damage, replacing assets and getting back to full operation. What often gets overlooked is the cost of proving... 


South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve
South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released its latest annual plastics consumption and recycling figures for the year ending December 2024.... 


Unlocking Africa's Clean Energy Potential Through IPPs, PPAs, and Investment Surge
Unlocking Africa's Clean Energy Potential Through IPPs, PPAs, and Investment Surge

 Africa's renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, positioning the continent as a global leader in clean power growth. The 18th Africa Energy Indaba, the continent's premier... 


Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed
Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed

Engen Xtreme strengthened its presence in South Africa’s motorsport arena at the Passion for Speed, building on the lubricant brand’s growing relationship with Zwartkops Raceway and reinforcing its... 


Section 12L Tax Incentive Powers South Africa’s Energy Efficiency Revolution

The journey of the Section 12L tax Incentive scheme from its inception to date is one filled with great success. The Section 12L of the Income Tax was initially designed to support international... 


Davide Pasi, Business Development Director at Red Rocket
Red Rocket powering solutions across the mining value chain

On 9-12 February 2026, key names in the African mining industry will descend on Cape Town for this year’s Mining Indaba – addressing needs, exploring opportunities, and creating solutions in the... 


Amit Dawneerangen, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive – Sales & Product Technical
The future of urbanisation in South Africa and AfriSam’s role in building it

South Africa is entering a new era of urban growth. Already a predominantly urban country, it is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of the population will live in towns and cities. This rapid... 


Astron Energy: A Strategic Pillar of South Africa’s Economy
Astron Energy: A Strategic Pillar of South Africa’s Economy

South Africa’s mining sector depends on energy systems that work seamlessly from production to point of use with an increase in the reliability of enabling infrastructure, particularly fuel supply.... 


Integrated Pump Technology supports mines with high performance dewatering solutions designed to keep operations stable during heavy rainfall and changing pit conditions
Dewatering trends shaping pump choices in African mines

As African mines go deeper and rainfall patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, dewatering has moved beyond being a support function to become a strategic discipline. The choice between... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline
Infrastructure Africa 2026: Unlocking Africa's Multi-Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Pipeline

Africa's infrastructure sector stands at a transformative crossroads, with massive opportunities to bridge critical gaps, drive economic growth, and foster continental connectivity. The... 


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... 


Advanced Trading Platforms Shaping South Africa’s Markets
Advanced Trading Platforms Shaping South Africa’s Markets

South Africa’s financial markets are undergoing a clear period of transformation, as modern trading platforms and faster execution environments reshape how both institutional and private... 


Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership
Shaping Africa’s Automation Future Through Insight and Leadership

A Pivotal Moment for Industrial Growth Africa’s automation and industrial technology sector is entering a decisive phase, shaped by rapid technological change, shifting economic priorities, and the... 


  Formula Engen: Driving Fleet Safety and Operational Excellence
Formula Engen: Driving Fleet Safety and Operational Excellence

In a fuel transport environment where risk exposure is high and margins for error are minimal, the Formula Engen, Driver of the Year (DOTY) competition has become a critical lever for reinforcing... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Tackle the Projects, Capital and Partnerships Driving Africa’s Infrastructure Pipeline

As Africa accelerates efforts to close its infrastructure gap, Infrastructure Africa 2026 will convene the continent’s most influential infrastructure stakeholders at the Cape Town International... 


Why Africa? Why Now? The Trillion-Dollar Energy Opportunity in Focus at the Africa Energy Indaba
Why Africa? Why Now? The Trillion-Dollar Energy Opportunity in Focus at the Africa Energy Indaba

Africa stands at the centre of one of the greatest energy investment opportunities of the 21st century. As global markets search for bankable projects, scalable renewables, and high-growth energy... 


Fastway shares the five last-mile shifts reshaping South African e-commerce
Fastway shares the five last-mile shifts reshaping South African e-commerce

As South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to mature, expectations around delivery speed, visibility and affordability are intensifying. With online retail projected to exceed R100 billion... 


Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is introducing Hilux Custom Builds, a conversion programme that brings professionally engineered solutions directly into the Toyota product offering. These... 


BDO elevates project delivery with PPO project management platform
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO project management platform

When BDO South Africa, an organisation providing audit, advisory, tax and business service outsourcing services, set out to strengthen the project management discipline across its Financial... 


AI drives changes in SA IT skills needs

The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space. This is according to top Institute of Information... 


Schneider Electric to become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing
Schneider Electric to become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced that Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the... 


Concor HSE Manager Margaret Dube and Safety Officer Givemore Mupondi conducting a safety file audit, demonstrating the company’s commitment to rigorous compliance and continuous improvement
Concor and its safety champions shine at the MBA awards

Concor’s safety culture was in the spotlight at the recent Master Builders Association (MBA) North regional safety competition, with the company winning five coveted awards. Margaret Dube, Concor’s... 


AVEVA appoints Khaled Salah as Vice President of Africa
AVEVA appoints Khaled Salah as Vice President of Africa

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa. In this... 


What 2026 holds for African Supply Chains and the managers who shape them

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the... 


SA leaders apply Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation solutions to pressing challenges
SA leaders apply Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation solutions to pressing challenges

The 5th Annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure, and Innovation Conference, scheduled for 11-12 March 2026 comes at a pivotal time when there is a global explosion of innovation,... 


Schuko Sockets in SA: What’s Legal and What’s Not

Ongoing confusion within South Africa's electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko sockets are banned. The reality is far more nuanced, and the misunderstanding is affecting product sales,... 


Metso’s HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll, available from Pilot Crushtec, is engineered to transform difficult feed into high quality manufactured sand
HRC™ 8 is turning waste into high-value sand

With demand rising for high quality manufactured sand and pressure mounting to reduce unsaleable materials  and environmental impact, Metso’s HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) is proving to... 


Developing Talent with Intent: How Enza Construction Is Building Skills for the Long Term.
Developing Talent with Intent: How Enza Construction Is Building Skills for the Long Term.

Enza Construction launched its Graduate Development Programme in 2019, not as a short-term recruitment initiative, but as a deliberate investment in long-term capability. Since then, the programme... 


CBi-electric African Cables Managing Director Luis Corte commemorates 90 years of powering SA industry
CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


Goodyear South Africa appoints Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL to facilitate industrial asset transaction
Goodyear South Africa appoints Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL to facilitate industrial asset transaction

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear South Africa has appointed Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL to facilitate the sale of a prime, large-scale industrial asset located within a well-established automotive,... 


Parker Announces Major Software Release for PSD Servo Drives

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces a significant software release for its PSD servo drive family, focused on “Intelligent Drive”. The release delivers... 


A Phoenix Rises: SALT Reveals Massive Star WOH G64 is Still a Red Supergiant
A Phoenix Rises: SALT Reveals Massive Star WOH G64 is Still a Red Supergiant

Astronomers using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars known, WOH G64. While recent dramatic fading led many to believe... 


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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Sold equipment for R100k or more? The FICA requirements you need to know

When your business closes a deal on high-value mining equipment or industrial machinery, Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) compliance might not be front of mind—but it should be. 


Beyond Lubricants: How FUCHS Is Tackling Mining’s Maintenance Skills Crisis

As Africa’s mining industry faces mounting pressure from skills shortages, safety compliance demands, and rising downtime costs, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to... 


Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
Schneider Electric advances energy technology at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will... 


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ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd
ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd

ALBIS FLANGES — founded in 1965 — is a petro-chemical approved manufacturer of flanges and fittings in most grades of steel, listed with Sasol,...

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ATI Systems
ATI Systems

ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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