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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,... 


From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry

The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first... 


TUT Solar Car Project Wins Prestigious Global Engineering Prize
TUT Solar Car Project Wins Prestigious Global Engineering Prize

An inspiring story of innovation, collaboration and South African excellence South Africa is celebrating a proud moment on the international stage: the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar... 


Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape

A record 3 200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights and network. Among them were 1 000 public and private sector procurement... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable... 


POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects
POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX announced that it has signed a dedicated guarantee facility underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited and managed by... 


Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system
Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system

“Port delays, rail disruptions and infrastructure inefficiencies are costing the economy a reported R1 billion a day in lost trade. We have a disproportionate number of truck accidents contributing... 


IPR offers rental and purchase options to provide continuous access to equipment with service support
Rising demand for submersible dewatering pumps drives growth at IPR

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), a leading specialist in dewatering and dredging solutions, has reported seeing strong demand growth for its ranges of submersible pumps across Southern Africa. This... 


UNDP partners with Carbon Markets Africa Summit: “Preparing governments to become carbon market ready”
UNDP partners with Carbon Markets Africa Summit: “Preparing governments to become carbon market ready”

“How is it possible that in 2025, when we are able to send people to the moon, when we are able to create driverless vehicles, we've not been able to solve the problem of cooking energy in Africa's... 


Stronger Together: Mining Community Voices to Power Progress at Mining Indaba
Stronger Together: Mining Community Voices to Power Progress at Mining Indaba

In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with... 


Specialised software offers proactive strategies that work
Specialised software offers proactive strategies that work

“We’ll just adjust as we go.” Famous last words on-site. Every project faces change. The difference between control and chaos lies in how you manage it. 


Why on-site oxygen and nitrogen generation is the industrial edge you’ve been missing
Why on-site oxygen and nitrogen generation is the industrial edge you’ve been missing

Cut costs. Cut downtime. Cut dependence. If your business relies on regular deliveries of oxygen or nitrogen whether in cylinders or liquid tanks, you are not in control of your process, your... 


A-OSH EXPO brings workplace safety solutions  to Cape Town
A-OSH EXPO brings workplace safety solutions to Cape Town

For the first time, the Western Cape will host A-OSH EXPO — South Africa’s leading occupational health and safety trade show — alongside Securex South Africa, Facilities Management Expo, and... 


Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa
Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa

Kgomotso Lebele is the Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa, where he leads the firm’s growth agenda by advancing innovations in cloud, security, data and artificial... 


Security under pressure: why Securex matters more than ever
Security under pressure: why Securex matters more than ever

From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host the first-ever Western Cape edition of Securex South Africa. Co-located in one hall with A-OSH EXPO,... 


Air Products’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation accentuates commitment to high laboratory standards
Air Products’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation accentuates commitment to high laboratory standards

Air Products is known for maintaining high safety and quality standards, and the latest ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation obtained from the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), is... 


Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today unveiled its world-leading portfolio of end-to-end liquid cooling solutions for... 


From Access to Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
From Access to Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba

 Over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent's industrial potential is vast. The challenge is no longer just access—it’s how to power industries, create jobs, and... 


Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) has played a critical role in supporting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on its journey to ISO 50001 certification. From preparing the Ports... 


Championing sustainability across our communities
Championing sustainability across our communities

As the world increasingly recognises the urgent need for environmental responsibility, companies must look beyond compliance and embrace active stewardship. At EnviroServ, a SUEZ company,... 


360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp Park this September, making it the most successful show since Nampo Cape’s launch in 2018. BMG’s stand – with the theme ‘360 degree... 


Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer

(Virtual Showroom) The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African manufactured Werner Pumps jetting... 


Schneider Electric delivers a greener future with the launch of RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT pure-air switchgear in West Africa
Schneider Electric delivers a greener future with the launch of RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT pure-air switchgear in West Africa

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, launched the RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT medium-voltage (MV) gas-insulated (GIS) pure-air switchgear solutions to the West... 


LONGi Highlights Commitment to Solar Energy in Africa at EFFA 2025 Conference

LONGi, a leading solar energy company, recently participated in the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) conference in Zambia, that took place in middle of September, showcasing its commitment to... 


Transmission is the Key to Unlocking South Africa’s Wind Energy Future
Transmission is the Key to Unlocking South Africa’s Wind Energy Future

While congestion curtailment may offer short-term relief, successful delivery of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) will determine whether the country meets its renewable energy ambitions. In... 


Put your hand up’, Pr.CIOs advise women in IT

Transparency and equality in the workplace are crucial, but in order to advance their careers, women working in IT must also ‘put their hands up’ to take advantage of opportunities to gain more... 


How to protect birds while expanding wind energy
How to protect birds while expanding wind energy

As South Africa accelerates its renewable energy transition, the challenge of balancing large-scale wind power with biodiversity protection is becoming more urgent. With industries demanding... 


LASAD JAOUANI
Air Liquide VP for Industrial Direction - Africa, Middle East and India
Air Liquide supports collaboration for expanding transmission grid

Accelerating the expansion and modernisation of South Africa’s national transmission grid is a critical priority and we fully support the collaborative work being driven by the Energy Council of... 


Adhila Mayet head of project development at Pele Energy Group
How renewable energy must adapt to sustain growth

The last few years have seen a phenomenal growth of utility-scale, renewable energy (RE) solutions being implemented for mines in South Africa. While no specific values have been published, it is... 


Corné Kleyn, Global Product Manager – Vibrating Screens at Weir
Weir screens set new pace for expanding African Mines

(Virtual Showroom) With brownfield expansions becoming increasingly common due to their lower risk and cost compared to new greenfield projects, Weir has seen rising demand for high capacity... 


Willem Strydom, Electronics Business Development Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE drives innovation at automotive plant with MOVIGEAR® Installation

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has boosted its operational efficiency, safety and energy savings with the installation of SEW-EURODRIVE’s advanced MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system in... 


AI Spurs Wave of Data Centre Growth in Africa
AI Spurs Wave of Data Centre Growth in Africa

The rapid rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) services is driving increased demand for cloud computing — and by extension, data centres. As AI workloads expand globally, Africa is... 


Leading energy and water security events to drive South Africa's industrial resilience

The organisers of the C&I Energy+Storage Summit Johannesburg are pleased to announce the co-location of Water Security Africa and the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) Conference with the Summit... 


EIUG and VUKA Group Forge Ahead with 3-Year Partnership for C&I Energy + Storage Summit

We are thrilled to share that the Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa (EIUG) and VUKA Group are continuing their dynamic partnership to co-host the EIUG Conference and C&I Energy +... 


VUKA Group launches official programme for Johannesburg edition of C&I Energy + Storage Summit 2025

VUKA Group has unveiled the comprehensive programme for the C&I Energy + Storage Summit, set to take place on 4-5 November 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The summit aims to... 


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NFTN supports HDC in building a resilient, sustainable casting manufacturing operation for the future

Through the layout optimisation intervention support provided by the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN), a Boksburg foundry, with a legacy spanning over seven decades, will continue... 


Trusted to Perform: How Delo Gold Ultra Keeps Construction Moving
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... 


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NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

The North West province of South Africa sits on a bedrock of riches. From platinum to chrome, vanadium to gold, the region is among the most mineral-endowed in the world. Yet its communities remain... 


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Boost business with more savings: Why your PV system needs power optimisers

As South African businesses continue to face energy uncertainty and escalating electricity costs, solar energy has become more than a sustainability initiative – it is a strategic business... 


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Bell Equipment
Bell Equipment

As one of South Africa's leading manufacturers, Bell Equipment distributes and exports its wide range of heavy equipment globally to mining,...

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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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Schauenburg SmartMine IoT
Schauenburg SmartMine IoT

SmartMine IoT has been developed with the mining industry in mind, to provides our customers with powerful business intelligence and data modelling...

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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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