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Saving energy and money: What's driving the IE3 motor revolution?
How new MEPS regulations can benefit businesses that rely on electric motors The International Efficiency 3 (IE3) motor standard will soon become South Africa's legal minimum standard, mandating...
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than...
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions...
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than...
Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround
A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking...
Why it is vital to size softstarters carefully
The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen...
Scope for private Steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa
Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate...
WEG boosts local manufacturing capabilities
To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines. Deployed at the sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s...
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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Bank sees move to value chain development in African mining
Mining in Africa was moving away from the 'pit to port' model, highlighted West Africa-based pan-African banking group Ecobank Group Executive Corporate and Investment Banking Michael Larble, at...
Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System...