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            <description><![CDATA[The Road Freight Association (RFA) concluded its 2026 Convention with a clear message: South Africa must shift gears with urgency, discipline and partnership to protect the road freight sector, strengthen national logistics performance and support economic growth. The Convention, which took place from 29 to 31 May at The Capital Zimbali Hotel in KwaZulu Natal under the theme “Shifting Gears”, included a Golf Day Challenge, a FIFA Fan Zone welcome function, a conference programme with expert speaker presentations, panel discussions and quizzes, a spouses programme and a Masquerade Ball gala dinner.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Schneider Electric and the Schneider Electric Foundation, in partnership with NGO, The BOOST Fellowship and key government and education stakeholders, have officially launched the Energy Transition Innovation Challenge, an exciting initiative designed to equip Zimbabwe’s youth with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities required to participate in and lead the country’s energy transition. Launched in Ruwa District, Mashonaland East Province, the programme forms part of Schneider Electric’s global Youth Education and Entrepreneurship (YEE) programme which focuses on developing future-ready skills in the energy transition and fostering inclusive economic growth.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Smart Hands Africa today announced its appointment as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure solutions. The appointment represents a significant milestone for Smart Hands Africa and reinforces the company's position as a trusted technology services and infrastructure enablement partner for global OEMs, distributors, channel partners and enterprise customers operating across Africa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[As the continent intensifies efforts to close the energy access gap, modernize power infrastructure and drive economic development, power utility companies from South Africa, Zambia and Uganda will take center stage at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026. Senior executives from Eskom Holdings, ZESCO Limited and Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL) are speaking at AEW 2026, taking place October 12–16 at CTICC1 in Cape Town South, Africa.]]></description>
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            <title>How ACTOM NECRT solutions are powering South Africa’s renewable energy expansion</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As South Africa accelerates its transition to cleaner energy, the reliability and performance of grid‑connection equipment have become central to the success of large‑scale renewable projects. Among the most critical components in this ecosystem is the Neutral Electromagnetic Coupler with a Neutral Earthing Resistor and an integrated Substation Auxiliary Transformer (NECRT), which is a specialised unit designed to provide the neutral‑earthing and auxiliary supply functions required for safe, stable grid integration.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure Expo, featuring Transport Evolution Africa, open next week, from 9 – 11 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, bringing together stakeholders across construction, infrastructure and transport supply chain to deliver the country's development priorities. The events will gather over 400 exhibitors from more than 25 countries, showcasing products, technologies and solutions for South Africa's construction, infrastructure and transport sectors, creating opportunities for collaboration, procurement and knowledge exchange aligned with the country's ongoing and upcoming project pipeline.]]></description>
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            <title>VEGA to Showcase Cutting-Edge Measurement Technology at Electra Mining Africa 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[(Virtual Showroom) Electra Mining Africa is one of the most significant dates on the industrial calendar, and this September, VEGA will be bringing its world-class measurement technology to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, ready to demonstrate why it remains a trusted name in some of the world's most demanding environments. From 7 to 11 September 2026, visitors to Stand B15 in Hall 7 will have the opportunity to engage directly with VEGA's team and explore the sensor and instrumentation solutions that have been quietly transforming operations across the mining and industrial sectors for decades.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Vesconite Bearings is proud to announce that its Vesconite Hilube bearing material has been incorporated into version three of a mechanically advanced prosthetic knee developed by the Engineering Department at North West University’s Potchefstroom campus in South Africa. The innovation forms part of the university’s “Beyond Limits” programme, which focuses on developing practical, manufacturable and, most importantly, affordable prosthetic solutions aimed at improving mobility and accessibility for amputees in South Africa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced progress on a production-grade digital twin capability for Vertiv™ SmartRun integrated in the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint, advancing the company’s roadmap to make AI factory infrastructure more configurable, repeatable, and simulation-ready. As AI deployments scale to higher densities and larger capacities, data centres need a faster, more reliable way to turn each generation of computing into real-world ...]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Alban Hohmann‑Schauly recently joined Swedish Conglomerate, Alfa Laval, as Vice President of the Energy Division for the Middle East, South & East Africa (MESEA) region. Alban will lead the regional Energy Division to accelerate growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and advance Alfa Laval’s contribution to a more efficient and sustainable energy future. Alban joins Alfa Laval from Caterpillar, where he most recently managed the Data Center segment for Africa & the Middle East. In this role, he led regional sales and marketing strategies for power solutions in the rapidly expanding data centers sector. His expertise spans business development, strategic growth leadership, and the deployment of high-performance energy and industrial solutions across international markets.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest. “For decades, Africa’s wealth story has largely been told through macroeconomic indicators like billionaire rankings, sectoral growth and investment flows. But telling Africa’s wealth story in shorthand and statistics has given an incomplete narrative,” says Chris Browne, Group Head of Wealth and Investment at Standard Bank.”]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in Southern Africa. Rodoplu brings extensive regional and commercial experience to the role, having held senior positions across Canon EMEA. Most recently he served as Canon South Africa’s Sales & Marketing Director for B2B, where he led commercial strategy and built customer and partner relationships across the sub-Saharan market for integrated printing solutions.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Phunya Tsela Career Expo, a flagship initiative of the Kasi Career Expo (KCE) platform, will return to the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District on 24–25 June 2026, continuing its mission to connect young people with opportunities in education, skills development, entrepreneurship and future-focused industries. Established in 2015, Kasi Career Expo has evolved into one of South Africa’s leading youth development and career guidance platforms, working alongside strategic public and private sector partners to improve access to information, opportunities and career pathways for young people in underserved communities.]]></description>
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            <title>Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly embedded in business strategy, companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate how sustainability commitments translate into operational reality. While many organisations have made public ESG pledges, stakeholders are now looking beyond policies and reporting frameworks to assess how these commitments are being integrated throughout value chains. This includes everything from procurement practices and supplier engagement to production processes, logistics and operational decision-making.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Applications for the prestigious Artisans of Mzansi are open, affording artisanal entrepreneurs throughout South Africa the opportunity to compete for prize money of up to R200 000. Hopefuls have until 30 June 2026 to submit their applications to this initiative, powered by Allan Gray Makers, at https://allangraymakers.co.za/artisans-of-mzansi/. They must be 50 years or under, a qualified artisan, who part or wholly owns a business in any trade.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting South African internet infrastructure providers, web hosting companies and connectivity services reflect a broader escalation in both the scale and sophistication of cyber threats facing the country’s digital economy, according to NETSCOUT. The warning follows a wave of high-profile local incidents that reportedly disrupted hosting providers, ISPs and internet infrastructure services across the country, raising concerns around increasingly coordinated and potentially extortion-linked DDoS activity.]]></description>
            <author>Reza Creamer</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engen reaffirmed its partnership with the transport and logistics industry at the 2026 Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention held in late May at The Capital Zimbali Hotel under the theme “Shifting Gears”. The event, widely regarded as the premier trucking and freight gathering in South Africa, brought together more than 250 stakeholders from across the transport ecosystem. The Convention was also attended by Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, reflecting the strategic importance of the sector to national economic development.]]></description>
            <author>Reza Creamer</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Amazon launches Prime in South Africa with fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and streaming entertainment in a single membership Prime members enjoy unlimited fast and free delivery on a wide range of items, exclusive deals and sale events, unlimited streaming of award-winning exclusive Amazon Originals and international movies and series on Prime Video, and free gaming with Amazon Luna.]]></description>
            <author>Reza Creamer</author>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Under the theme “Catalysing Action for Our Ocean & Climate”, Plastics SA is intensifying its efforts to prevent plastic pollution from reaching South Africa’s rivers, streams and oceans through a series of collaborative river catchment projects across the country. The United Nations’ World Oceans Day campaign calls for urgent collective action to protect ocean health and climate stability, while supporting the global target of protecting at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Central to Plastics SA’s approach is the belief that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility and one that starts with every individual, business, municipality and organisation playing an active role. “It starts with me” has therefore become a powerful call to action underpinning Plastics SA’s river catchment initiatives, encouraging South Africans to take ownership of their actions and participate in efforts to ensure cleaner rivers, streams and oceans for future generations.]]></description>
            <author>Reza Creamer</author>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Understanding Public Liability Insurance Public Liability insurance is designed primarily to provide indemnity to the Insured in respect of legal liability for accidental injury to, or damage sustained by, third parties for which the Insured is legally responsible.South African law is based on Roman-Dutch law. However, it has been adapted and amended through statutes, legislation, and case law to suit South Africa’s particular circumstances and evolving risk environment.]]></description>
            <author>Reza Creamer</author>
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            <title> Putting ESG commitments into action – mining’s decarbonisation journey starts now</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As global scrutiny intensifies, mining companies are faced with a seemingly insurmountable task; ensuring their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pledges translate into measurable and sustainable impact. The above is also echoed by the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) which emphasises, “ESG is not only a responsible approach to business but a strategic imperative for long-term success”.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Telecommunications and ICT giants MTN Zambia and Huawei completed the world's first commercial deployment of the new five-band LampSite solution at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, in Lusaka. The solution combines 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz, TDD 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz in a single box and supports multi-band coordination for peak speeds of 1 Gbps. This deployment marks the start of a new phase of upgraded 5G indoor connectivity in Zambia. New five-band LampSite commercial launch at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[To give asphalt the durability and performance that national road builders require, the quality and specification of aggregates must never be compromised. This is particularly important as South Africa invests in road infrastructure to support economic growth. According to AfriSam’s AfriSam Construction Materials Executive - Sales & Product Technical, Amit Dawneerangen, meeting COTO standards for aggregate in asphalt begins with meticulous quarry management.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[“Our citrus sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in an increasingly volatile supply chain environment. It is proof that South Africa produces world-class agricultural products, but exporters are operating in a highly disrupted and increasingly complex global logistics environment that is compounded by the local challenges,” SAPICS says. “For a country seeking economic growth, job creation and increased export competitiveness, fixing our supply chains and advancing supply chain management must be a national priority.” Citrus Growers Association CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele said in a statement that despite the growth in exports, the industry is still facing challenges in the current season, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel costs and shipping routes, which is placing significant pressure on grower margins. He also said that growers face unpredictable prices and market dynamics, rising input costs, as well as market access issues such as high tariffs.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Lesira-Teq, a smart metering manufacturer with more than 20 years of industry experience, has partnered with Onomondo, a global IoT connectivity provider, to launch a globally deployable LTE Cat 1 bis smart metering solution powered by an integrated Global IoT eSIM. The partnership enables municipalities, utility providers, private grid operators and hardware distributors to deploy a single smart meter model across more than 180 countries without requiring country-specific configurations or network adjustments.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The development of a stronger pipeline of female leaders in South Africa's metals, engineering and manufacturing sectors is the focus of the Women of Steel – Women's Leadership Mentoring Programme, launched by the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) in partnership with the Danish Industries (DI) Gender Inclusion Initiative. Industry leaders, executives, mentors and mentees gathered on 28 May 2026 at the Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport to launch the six-month pilot programme, which seeks to accelerate the advancement of women into leadership positions across the sector through structured mentorship, leadership development and professional support.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa's latest fuel price adjustment, which saw petrol prices increase while diesel prices declined, highlights the volatility that continues to shape business operating costs. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade, however, the impact extends far beyond the petrol pump. Against a backdrop of constrained margins and economic uncertainty, many SMEs are having to reconsider pricing, supplier relationships, inventory, cash flow, and growth planning.]]></description>
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