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Absa and GirlCode empower young women in technology across Africa through GirlCodeHack 2025 

Absa, in partnership with GirlCode, concluded the 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack hackathon on 12 October 2025. The 30-hour hackathon brought together young women from eight African cities... 


TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry

Every thriving city, town, and community depends on reliable water and sanitation infrastructure. At the heart of these essential systems lies an unsung hero: the humble plastic pipe. Whether... 


SAPICS Executive Summit reinforces supply chain as strategic powerhouse
SAPICS Executive Summit reinforces supply chain as strategic powerhouse

Under the theme “Supply Chain as the Strategic Nerve Centre: Reshaping Supply Chains at the Heart of Decision-Making,” the summit challenged traditional thinking and called on business, government... 


Rand Refinery restores Mercy Haven as a sanctuary for GBV survivors
Rand Refinery restores Mercy Haven as a sanctuary for GBV survivors

Rand Refinery, Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited precious metals refinery and a global referee, has officially handed over the refurbished Mercy Haven shelter for... 


Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month
Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month

As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is once again rolling out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa, reaffirming its commitment to the health, safety,... 


First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality
First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has delivered an Earl 4-Cylinder Trailer Unit to the Gaborone Municipality Wastewater Department in Botswana, further strengthening its presence in Southern Africa.... 


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Engineering the future: Trafo Power Solutions and TMC transformers set new standards in dry-type technology

As demand grows for safer more reliable and environmentally responsible power infrastructure, dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally - and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo... 


The design of the tower’s first 8 metres was particularly crucial, as this section would experience the greatest stress during a seismic event
Afrisam concrete supports complex water tower project in Gauteng

AfriSam is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of Gauteng’s largest and most technically complex water towers, supplying specially designed readymix concrete to meet both structural... 


Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment
Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment

More than 120 000 volunteers across all nine provinces rolled up their sleeves to take part in this year’s Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, held from 15–20 September 2025. This annual campaign,... 


EWSETA empowers SA's next generation of water professionals through digital enablement

Safeguarding South Africa’s water future begins with people who are skilled, innovative and ready to lead. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is at the forefront... 


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Huge Connect earns Platinum recognition from Teltonika and Yeastar, strengthening enterprise-grade connectivity across banking and healthcare

Huge Connect has been awarded Platinum Partner recognition by Teltonika Networks and Yeastar, affirming its leadership in enterprise-grade connectivity for South Africa’s most critical sectors. In... 


Affordable financing and supplier vetting are key to renewable energy adoption in SA 

Affordability and consumer trust are two of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa. That said, retail banks can play a critical role in addressing both challenges.... 


Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs
Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs

Schneider Electric reaffirms its commitment to supporting 800 VDC infrastructure for next-generation high-density rack architectures Innovations, including conversion, protection, and metering,... 


Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent
Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness.... 


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How to select and implement the correct fall protection system

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 


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Trusted to Perform: How Delo Gold Ultra Keeps Construction Moving

Brought to you by Astron Energy In the construction sector, performance is everything. Heavy-duty equipment must operate under pressure, day after day, without failure. That level of reliability... 


Engineering smart water solutions for a thirsty world
Engineering smart water solutions for a thirsty world

For decades, civil engineering has been the backbone of global water infrastructure, building the dams, pipelines and treatment plants that keep societies running. But as climate change, resource... 


Smart FICA means faster onboarding and happier clients
Smart FICA means faster onboarding and happier clients

The Financial Intelligence Centre mandates that sellers of high value goods comply with Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements before entering a transaction with a client. At its... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman
The central role of South Africa’s rail network

Transnet is too important to fail — and faces challenges the state cannot resolve on its own, so private partners must play a central role. Public-private partnerships are the only route to... 


Agile Capital sells growing Aquatico Group to the Bidvest Group
Agile Capital sells growing Aquatico Group to the Bidvest Group

Agile Capital, alongside existing shareholders, will be exiting the Aquatico Group (‘Aquatico’) while ensuring continued growth for the business. Agile Capital has routinely achieved considerable... 


PSG Financial Services awards R1 million for SA’s solutions to drive economic growth and address unemployment through capital markets

PSG Financial Services, in collaboration with Economic Research South Africa (ERSA), announced the winners of the second iteration of the PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition at an event... 


Parker Introduces Cryogenic Proportional Relief Valves for Efficient Boil-Off Gas Management

The Instrumentation Products Division Europe (IPDE) of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the launch of its Cryogenic Proportional Relief Valves,... 


SA rail needs equal focus on tracks and control rooms
SA rail needs equal focus on tracks and control rooms

As South Africa restores vandalised rail corridors, the emphasis has largely been on physical infrastructure. GIBB sees an opportunity for promoting enhanced operational excellence and safety, with... 


Engen Rocks the Daisies to Energise Mzansi’s Youth
Engen Rocks the Daisies to Energise Mzansi’s Youth

Engen turned up the energy at the 20th anniversary of Rocking the Daisies, marking its debut at South Africa’s leading music and lifestyle festival with a vibrant activation that brought the... 


Introducing the Polity Bookshelf: Deepening Democracy Through Storytelling
Introducing the Polity Bookshelf: Deepening Democracy Through Storytelling

Creamer Media’s Polity is proud to announce the launch of the Polity Bookshelf, a new section on our website dedicated to celebrating local and international literature, amplifying local voices and... 


Werner Pumps launches redesigned industrial high-pressure washer
Werner Pumps launches redesigned industrial high-pressure washer

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has launched its fully redesigned range of industrial high-pressure washers, engineered for medium- to heavy-duty applications and built with a “racing-car” style... 


JD Singleton, Weir’s Comminution Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Integrated solutions across comminution flowsheet set Weir apart

To complement its market-leading ENDURON® range of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs), Weir has developed a robust range of crushers and screens under the same premium brand – now further... 


SKF earns top CDP ratings, reinforcing climate leadership across the value chain
SKF earns top CDP ratings, reinforcing climate leadership across the value chain

SKF has been awarded an ‘A’ score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), placing the company among the global leaders in supplier climate action and transparency. This recognition... 


The Countdown Is On: SEACon 2025 Brings Africa’s Sustainability Leaders Together in Sandton
The Countdown Is On: SEACon 2025 Brings Africa’s Sustainability Leaders Together in Sandton

The countdown has begun, and the anticipation is electric. In just a few days, business leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across the continent will gather at the Sandton... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE says MEPS rules create opportunity but smart moves are critical

South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, says SEW-EURODRIVE, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and... 


Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector
Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector

Navitha Ramsunker is a trailblazer in CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division, making her mark in the historically male-dominated heavy industrial equipment industry - and feeling empowered doing so.... 


GE Vernova and PROTEC Celebrate Graduation of Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
GE Vernova and PROTEC Celebrate Graduation of Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class

Next Engineers, a global college- and career-readiness programme working to increase the opportunities for young people in engineering, celebrated the graduation of 43 learners from the Engineering... 


IPP Office’s Evolution – From Power Procurement to Grid Infrastructure Development

As the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO) commemorates 15 years of impact through the flagship Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), it steps into an... 


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Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit
How much does your factory depend on memory?

By SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit “There is no such thing as a smart factory, just automated factories supported by smart systems.” – Pieter van Schalkwyk... 


Sustainable Action Conference 2025: The future is now – Accelerating Sustainable Transformation

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Sustainability has become more than a corporate buzzword—it is now a decisive factor shaping the future of industries worldwide. For businesses across Malaysia and the... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 


Grindex submersible dewatering pumps are seeing growing demand across Zambia and the DRC, where mining operations face tough underground water challenges
Grindex submersible dewatering pumps prove their mettle in the Copperbelt

Grindex submersible dewatering pumps continue to gain significant traction among mining operations in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the demand for reliable and efficient... 


Booyco Engineering warns that relying solely on kilowatt ratings when specifying HVAC systems can lead to underperformance in high-temperature mining environments
Cutting corners on HVAC specs could leave operators in the heat, warns Booyco Engineering

As surface mining and quarrying operations grapple with rising ambient temperatures, the way HVAC systems are specified for mobile equipment is coming under increasing scrutiny. Booyco Engineering,... 


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The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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Design, Construction and Maintenance of Site Erected, Welded Bulk Storage Tanks for the Petrochemical, LNG, Ammonia and Sustainable fuel Sectors.

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From batteries for boats and jet skis, to batteries for cars and quad bikes, SABAT Batteries has positioned itself as the lifestyle battery of...

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Airshrink - CiP

At Airshrink - CiP, we surpass customer expectations with innovative MV and LV cable accessories, including heat shrink joints, terminations,...

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