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“Flow Campaign” addresses the need for hope and dignity during Women’s Month
“Flow Campaign” addresses the need for hope and dignity during Women’s Month

During Women’s Month in August, Air Products donated approximately 15 000 sanitary pads to female learners at three schools in the Gauteng area as part of their “Flow Campaign”. The beneficiary... 


Young scientists put innovation and science to work on South Africa’s water challenges

From smart robotic systems and nanotechnology to groundwater mapping and climate-smart agriculture, young South African scientists are developing innovative approaches to one of the country’s most... 


Absa’s R5.1bn financing backs Newlyn Group’s next phase of logistics infrastructure growth

South Africa’s economic competitiveness highly depends on its ability to build infrastructure that enables trade, improves logistics efficiency and attracts private investment. While fiscal policy... 


Moon landing 2028: NASA visits Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
Moon landing 2028: NASA visits Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital

In preparation for the Artemis IV moon landing in 2028, a United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) medical operations and contingency team recently visited the Level 1... 


PowerEx Africa show to bring mining and industrial energy transition into focus at Electra Mining Africa 2028
PowerEx Africa show to bring mining and industrial energy transition into focus at Electra Mining Africa 2028

Montgomery Group Africa is expanding its portfolio into the rapidly evolving mining and industrial energy market with the launch of PowerEx Africa, a conference and exhibition focused on the... 


Zero Harm. Zero Excuses
Zero Harm. Zero Excuses

Across the industrial sectors, the pursuit of Zero Harm remains one of the most important objectives on the agenda. And there is certainly progress to celebrate. Fatalities are declining, and that... 


Mobil™ Give a Drop campaign turns community nominations into practical support
Mobil™ Give a Drop campaign turns community nominations into practical support

A single drop can go a long way when it responds to a genuine need. This is the thinking behind the Mobil™ Give a Drop campaign, an initiative from Mobil and African Group Lubricants (AG... 


Building smarter warehouse ecosystems
Building smarter warehouse ecosystems

The modern warehouse is undergoing a profound transformation. Once viewed primarily as a storage facility, today’s distribution centre has become a highly connected fulfilment hub where people,... 


AI is decentralising corporate training as demand for workplace learning surges

The global corporate e-learning market is forecast to more than triple in size this decade as employers face growing pressure to continuously reskill their workforces — but the surge in demand is... 


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Is your dust control driving performance?

A mining road is the lifeblood of every mine. It affects health and safety, vehicle movement, maintenance, fuel consumption, water use, productivity and, ultimately, profitability. So dust control... 


Zutari reinforces engineering excellence at 2026 SAICE National Awards
Zutari reinforces engineering excellence at 2026 SAICE National Awards

Major wins at the 2026 SAICE National Awards, held at the NH Hotel in Sandton on 3 September, have continued Zutari’s strong run of industry recognition. The consulting engineering firm was... 


Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?
Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?

Cape Town’s manufacturing community will come together on 11 November 2026 for the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit, a flagship gathering focused on strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and... 


It’s time for us to wake-up and smell the AI Paradox

By Charmaine Houvet, Senior Director of Government Strategy and Policy at Cisco Africa South Africa can lead Africa in governing wireless as critical infrastructure but first we need to face the... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Gqeberha military hospital opening marks 10 years of GVK-Siya Zama healthcare builds

The recent opening of the R625 million Gqeberha Military Base Hospital has marked another milestone in GVK-Siya Zama's decade-long contribution to healthcare infrastructure across South Africa.... 


Reduce manual finishing bottlenecks with OTEC and Cape Tools
Reduce manual finishing bottlenecks with OTEC and Cape Tools

For engineering businesses, machining a component is often only part of the job. Removing burrs, smoothing surfaces and achieving a consistent finish can take valuable workshop time, particularly... 


Road Freight SME Summit 2026 to unlock working capital and growth opportunities for South Africa’s transport and logistics SMEs

South Africa's transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg.... 


Tourism Month 2026: The continent is becoming South Africa's most important guest

Just under a million international tourists arrived in South Africa in July. The precise figure, 991 696, sits 12% above the same month last year and lifts the 2026 running total to 6 576 169,... 


Building SA's future: SAICE celebrates the people driving engineering excellence

As infrastructure investment gains momentum, the SAICE National Awards 2026 recognised engineers, young professionals, mentors and industry leaders shaping South Africa's future. As South Africa... 


Fire risk assessments are the foundation of a safer workplace
Fire risk assessments are the foundation of a safer workplace

Across South Africa, fire safety is often only considered after an incident has occurred. Yet one of the most effective ways for organisations to protect their people, assets and operations is... 


New technical report advocates a risk-based approach to fire safety in industrial and agricultural buildings panels

A new technical report by fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is challenging blanket assumptions around combustible-core sandwich panels, arguing instead for a rational, risk-based approach that... 


Ascenso and Royal Tyres launch next-generation radial OTR mining tyre range at Electra Mining Africa
Ascenso and Royal Tyres launch next-generation radial OTR mining tyre range at Electra Mining Africa

Ascenso Tyres has entered South African mining market with the launch of its next-generation All-Steel Radial Off-The-Road (R-OTR) giants at Electra Mining Africa 2026 through its strategic... 


AECOM highlights need for science-based PFAS regulation in South Africa

Global infrastructure leader AECOM is urging the introduction of enforceable regulatory limits for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in South Africa, as a growing body of evidence... 


Zutari celebrates engineering excellence with major CESA Aon awards
Zutari celebrates engineering excellence with major CESA Aon awards

It was a standout evening for Zutari at the 2026 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards on 20 August, with its people and projects recognised for technical excellence, innovation, leadership and... 


 Site competence isn’t developed in a classroom
Site competence isn’t developed in a classroom

Tjeka Training Matters has responded to the persistent shortage of site-level leadership capability in South African construction by launching TJEKA GO, a facilitator-supported distance learning... 


Sapics Golf Day Will Strengthen Supply Chain Industry Connections And Collaboration
Sapics Golf Day Will Strengthen Supply Chain Industry Connections And Collaboration

Fourball bookings and hole sponsorship opportunities are still available and SAPICS urges everyone involved in the supply chain sector to get involved now. This event is a highlight of the supply... 


Top artisans celebrated at the South African National Artisan Awards (SANAA) 2026
Top artisans celebrated at the South African National Artisan Awards (SANAA) 2026

The country’s brightest technical talents took centre stage at the South African Artisan Awards (SANAA) 2026, which brought together 14 winners who were celebrated and honoured for their... 


Weir takes holistic view of comminution by unlocking efficiency and advancing the energy transition
MEAningful Gains In Comminution Are Achievable Today – Weir

Technology has made it possible for mining to make meaningful gains in the comminution space if it is applied with precision and discipline. According to JD Singleton, Comminution Director for... 


Western Cape Manufacturing Opportunity Takes Centre Stage as Province Targets Growth, Exports and Jobs
Western Cape Manufacturing Opportunity Takes Centre Stage as Province Targets Growth, Exports and Jobs

The Western Cape’s manufacturing sector is emerging as an increasingly important driver of the province’s ambitions for economic growth, exports, investment and job creation, creating significant... 


The 2026 NRF Awards Celebrate South Africa’s Research and Science Stars
The 2026 NRF Awards Celebrate South Africa’s Research and Science Stars

The 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday, 03 September 2026, at the Boardwalk Hotel and... 


Two Scholars Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards
Two Scholars Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards

The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen Rees. This... 


UNIDO, GreenCape webinar to explore role of industrial spaces in South Africa’s green industrialisation
UNIDO, GreenCape webinar to explore role of industrial spaces in South Africa’s green industrialisation

The role that South Africa’s Industrial Parks, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Zones can play in advancing green industrialisation will come under the spotlight during a webinar... 


Engen Thorntree ZZ Convenience Centre supports Siqobile Primary School with 100 pairs of school shoes
Engen Thorntree ZZ Convenience Centre supports Siqobile Primary School with 100 pairs of school shoes

One hundred learners at Siqobile Primary School in Tshwane received much-needed school shoes, thanks to Engen Thorntree ZZ Convenience Centre, as part of Engen’s Dealer Community Partnership... 


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 


African Energy Week 2026 to bring global energy leaders to Cape Town
African Energy Week 2026 to bring global energy leaders to Cape Town

African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 will bring together energy leaders, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders in Cape Town from October 12 to 16 for discussions focused on investment and the... 


How ERP handles shelf life and expiry date management in food manufacturing
How ERP handles shelf life and expiry date management in food manufacturing

In food manufacturing, expiry date and shelf life management are not optional. They are a regulatory requirement that directly impacts consumer safety and brand reputation. Compliance frameworks... 


Calcamite partners with Schneider Electric and 4Sight to deliver Cloud‑to‑Edge solution for smart water management

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology partner, its industrial software subsidiary AVEVA and trusted Strategic Alliance Partner, 4Sight OT Automation, a subsidiary of 4Sight Holdings, are... 


Foton's Growth Reflects a Changing South African Automotive Market
Foton's Growth Reflects a Changing South African Automotive Market

South Africa's new-vehicle market continued its positive momentum in July, with total sales reaching 57,708 units, an increase of 11.9% compared with July 2025. For Foton South Africa, however, the... 


Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres
Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) (“Vertiv”), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vertiv Corporation, has entered into an agreement and... 


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