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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... 


New Parker Prädifa O-Ring Handbook Offers Enhanced Design Recommendations and Seal Material Insights

The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in the field of motion and control technology, has published a comprehensively updated version of the O-Ring Handbook. The... 


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... 


Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development

Sedibeng TVET College has officially launched its Schneider Electric workshop, F’SASEC, at its Vereeniging campus in the Vaal Triangle, a sophisticated training facility featuring world-class... 


Pilot Crushtec’s modular sand-making plants offer small-scale producers a fast, reliable and cost effective route to quality sand production - ready to run within just two months
Pilot Crushtec empowers small sand producers with ready to run fit-for-purpose modular plants

Small scale sand producers now have a cost effective, reliable and integrated solution to their production needs, taking the guesswork and risk out of daily operations. Pilot Crushtec has invested... 


The Concor team that was recognised with three awards at Construction World’s Best Projects
Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


MTN Zambia and Huawei Launched the World's First AI-powered Adaptive Power Backup for Emergency Resilient Networks
World's first AI-powered adaptive power backup launched

MTN Zambia and Huawei have jointly launched the world’s first AI-powered adaptive power backup solution for emergency resilient networks, addressing the challenge of keeping communication services... 


Concor has embarked on its first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contract - covering both civil and electrical scopes - at the De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility, showcasing its turnkey engineering and construction capabilities
Concor's wind energy gamechanger: full BoP under one roof

In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy... 


H&I and AfriSam received a Special Mention for the Malmesbury Bypass Project in the Western Cape
Projects using AfriSam Construction Materials shine at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 


Mini Budget must fund IRP ambition with concrete fiscal and financial mechanisms, says SAPVIA

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has called on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to use the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide clear fiscal... 


Standard Bank Plays Key Role in R23 Billion Acquisition to Reshape Barloworld’s Future
Standard Bank Plays Key Role in R23 Billion Acquisition to Reshape Barloworld’s Future

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark... 


Cash prizes highlight lifting durability
Cash prizes highlight lifting durability

Condra is running a competition to find the company’s oldest working crane, showcasing product durability and offering cash prizes for the three longest-working machines discovered. The contest is... 


Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material
Vesconite Bearings confirms PFAS-free status of long-standing standard material

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to confirm that its long-established Standard Vesconite bearing material is completely free of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and has been since its... 


Andries Janse van Rensburg, Business Development Manager - Specialty Building Materials, at Chryso Southern Africa
CHRYSO Delivers Specialty Waterproofing Solutions for Concrete and Bridge Structures

As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers... 


Zeda Limited mourns the passing of former Board Member, Ms Xoliswa Kakana

Zeda Limited is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Ms Xoliswa Kakana, who served as a member of the Zeda Board until 15 October 2025. Ms Kakana was a highly respected business leader and a... 


Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisans
Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisans

Engineering training provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI) is pleased to announce the launch of our latest service to the engineering industry, the donor-funded programme. The programme is... 


RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day
RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day

In a world increasingly driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability, the question is not whether we will need engineers it is whether we are equipping the next generation with the skills... 


Actom
ACTOM Training Centre achieves new accreditation milestone

ACTOM’s Training Centre has received accreditation under the Occupational Qualification framework, effective April 1, 2025. This milestone covers five key trades: Electrician, Millwright, Metal... 


World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality
World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality

(Virtual Showroom) In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November - World Quality Month - condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is... 


Rail Industry Safety Workshop: Advancing a data-driven and modern rail safety framework
Rail Industry Safety Workshop: Advancing a data-driven and modern rail safety framework

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) hosted a Rail Industry Safety Workshop under the theme “Safety in motion: Raising the standards” on Tuesday, 4 November at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, attended by... 


Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba

As Africa’s energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as the most powerful tools reshaping how the continent generates, distributes,... 


Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS
Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS

South African economy continues to deal with the realities of unpredictable power supply, be it voltage dips, spikes, and brownouts which are often more disruptive than load shedding itself.  In... 


Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage
Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage

As South Africa’s agricultural industry grows more competitive, grain producers are seeking cleaner, safer and more sustainable ways to protect their harvests. Among the most effective solutions... 


The PAC SH pump streamlines deep pit dewatering by reducing the number of pumps required and simplifying the overall setup
Maximising dewatering efficiency at extreme depths

Latest from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is the Atlas Copco PAC SH self-priming centrifugal single-stage pump range. With a maximum head of 235 metres and a maximum flow of 2 000 m³, the range –... 


Rate Cutting  -  The Paradigm
Rate Cutting - The Paradigm

We are nearing the end of another year in the insurance industry - a time to reflect on both achievements and the inevitable setbacks. While some outcomes may not have gone as planned, every... 


Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary
Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary

The future is shining brighter at Wentworth Secondary School, thanks to Engen’s national solar programme, which is being rolled out at schools across South Africa. The school’s newly installed 15kW... 


Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon removal, announced today a major agreement to... 


The Critical Role of Banks in Unlocking PPP Success

By: Bakang Letshwiti, Head of Public Sector Coverage and Pulana Mokwele, Coverage Banker, Absa CIB South Africa faces a multi-trillion-rand infrastructure-funding shortfall. According to the World... 


Logistics with purpose: Empowering people and protecting the planet

As global trade evolves and the impacts of climate change intensify, logistics companies face a challenge that goes far beyond efficiency and speed. Success will increasingly depend on integrating... 


Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 


Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth

In a business environment where traditional lenders often move at a slower pace and rely on rigid frameworks, private capital has emerged as a credible, strategic alternative for ambitious businesses. 


Introducing SE Advisory Services
Introducing SE Advisory Services

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 


Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at the 2025 Killarney Motor Show
Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at the 2025 Killarney Motor Show

The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber set the scene as the Western Cape’s biggest automotive showcase, the Killarney Motor Show, took place on Sunday, 2 November. As the official main... 


Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving

“With warehouses, logistics centres and retailers operating at peak capacity to meet festive season demand, short-term rental solutions offer essential flexibility. To stay competitive, equipment... 


Standard Bank Delivers R1.92bn Equity Financing towards Africa’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Cluster

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned... 


Weir’s deep understanding of equipment functionality is harnessed by NEXT Intelligent Solutions to drive predictive maintenance
Next Intelligent Solutions drive smarter, more efficient performance

(Virtual Showroom) Leveraging the power of data and digital technology, Weir’s NEXT Intelligent Solutions have been benefiting customers through performance and condition monitoring – allowing... 


Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration
Legislative Reform and Community Engagement: Keys to the Lock on South African Oil and Gas Exploration

The waters off South Africa’s west coast represent a veritable treasure trove of economic opportunity for the country, considering that its majority share of the Orange Basin — the geological... 


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Leading condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, help boost machinery lifespan and reduce catastrophic component failure through the scientific...

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