The Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan aims to reverse the decline of small-scale growers by preserving and extending their foundational role in the industry, says industry body South African... 

Drones are transitioning from specialised outsourced tools into core operational infrastructure, driven by lower drone costs, technology advances and the emergence of autonomous, dock-based drone... 

The upcoming security solutions expo Securex South Africa will explore the full ecosystem of drones, software and integrated security technology as South Africa enters a new era of drone-enabled... 

Drone-based radio frequency (RF) monitoring solutions improve safety while providing efficiency and flexibility, allowing end-users to simplify RF measurement processes, says radio communications... 

Having expanded its range of functional packaging papers in January, sustainable paper, pulp and packaging solutions provider Sappi has launched its full set of heat-sealable solutions designed for... 

The development of the Kadant Autolab pilot plant is one of many paper and board recycling programmes and initiatives being introduced by paper and paper packaging sector responsibility... 

In South Africa, where local mills must remain competitive in a global industry, reliable instrumentation is vital to ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining product quality, says process... 

For over 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting industries such as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, oil and gas. Committed... 

Surging electricity demand, ageing infrastructure, and tightening climate commitments are converging into a high-stakes test for utilities, particularly in Africa, and the only viable response is... 

The latest range of GEDA hoists – introduced to the Southern African market by equipment solutions provider SkyJacks this year – are capable of lifting materials and workers to heights exceeding... 

Lifting equipment supplier Condra Cranes & Hoists is working on multiple refurbishment projects, including a 10 t crane for a client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and a 5 t crane with 19 m span for a... 

Industrial equipment and components supplier BMG has been appointed as the exclusive authorised distributor for chain systems and lifting solutions company Pewag, in Southern Africa. BMG power... 

Light lifting equipment – such as lifting solutions supplier Konecranes’ KBK steel workstation light lifting system – plays an important role in the automotive sector, particularly at workstations... 

South Africa’s energy transition is on the right track, but structural grid constraints, slow climate finance deployment and the socioeconomic realities of the coal regions threaten to hinder... 

Beyond traditional infrastructure and financing structures, a new generation of partnerships is beginning to shape how energy projects interact with the communities around them. As Africa... 

Africa’s energy transition presents a significant opportunity to expand electricity access, stimulate industrial growth and attract private capital, provided that investment frameworks, grid... 

Africa has the potential to bypass a century of centralised, carbon-heavy power systems and move straight to a digital, distributed and low-carbon grid, but only if project execution matches... 

As African countries respond to global pressure to transition to renewable energy while also addressing urgent development and energy needs, the focus should not be on moving away from coal, but... 

As South Africa’s electricity market shifts into competitive mode, 2026 may be a year of deal-making and portfolio realignment across the energy value chain, states law firm Webber Wentzel. The... 

Its ability to supply a range of quality branded fluid technology equipment and provide technical support continues to strengthen industrial solutions supplier BMG’s Fluid Technology division’s... 

It is imperative that industrial and mining companies in Africa “think beyond price” to life-cycle costs during the procurement of pumps used in hard water and abrasive slurry applications, says... 

The structural and operational challenges in South Africa’s municipal water systems have contributed to the double-digit increase in pump and water-tank sales across the tank supply industry over... 

While having been focused on expanding into the rest of Africa, pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology knows the importance of prioritising South Africa’s mining sector by delivering reliable... 

The adoption of retrofit-focused innovations, such as the WRT impeller and throatbush combination from pumps manufacturer Weir, is emerging as a practical, cost-effective way for African mining... 

Engineering design choices, brownfield upgrades and changing regulatory requirements are reshaping the way in which petrochemical and storage infrastructure projects are being executed, says... 

A chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pump tube, designed to improve safety and operational efficiency during the transfer of aggressive chemicals used across industrial processes, has been... 

Reliable logistics remain critical to supporting South Africa’s downstream chemicals and petrochemicals value chain as industry depends more on secure fuel supply, says integrated energy company bp... 

Equipment reliability is key to maintaining continuous production in chemicals plants, says electrical engineering company Delba Electrical marketing spokesperson Mike Lerios. Amid South Africa’s... 

Energy efficiency is now a strategic necessity in the rapidly changing industrial sector. As global demand for power continues to rise and environmental regulations become stricter, businesses... 

Several global chemical producers are starting to prioritise a reduction in hazardous substances, as part of long-term business sustainability strategies, sustainability organisation ChemSec noted... 

A digitalisation initiative for over 2 000 township merchants – enacted through a three-year partnership with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED), and food ordering and delivery... 

A holistic and optimised system of energy efficient motors, variable-speed drives and software packages can achieve up to 40% electricity savings and significantly lower total cost of ownership for... 

Developed to improve production line efficiency and reduce costly downtime in demanding manufacturing environments, industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division offers the Regal... 

As food and beverage manufacturers face growing pressure to deliver consistent quality while reducing energy use and lower production costs, the Smartline production line of plant equipment...