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National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans
National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans

Three national government ministers participated in the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley today, speaking in support of the province’s aggressive economic growth... 


Acquisition strengthens in-house structural fabrication, engineering control, and customisation capabilities
Acquisition strengthens in-house structural fabrication, engineering control, and customisation capabilities

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of BMarko Structures LLC (“BMarko”), a U.S.-based provider of custom-engineered structural... 


Diagnosing hardware failures in PV systems using I-V curve tracers
Diagnosing hardware failures in PV systems using I-V curve tracers

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are subject to various hardware issues that can significantly impact their performance. Diagnosing these issues accurately is crucial for maintaining system efficiency and... 


Morreira offers insider account of Eskom career in new book My Eskom Voyage
Morreira offers insider account of Eskom career in new book My Eskom Voyage

A new book by former Eskom executive Ian Morreira provides a rare insider perspective on the workings of South Africa’s power utility, drawing on nearly four decades of experience across some of... 


Financing Africa’s manufacturing future 

As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda, access to finance remains one of the most critical enablers of manufacturing growth across the continent. The Manufacturing Indaba will shine a... 


Powering your operations across Africa with trusted technical expertise
Powering your operations across Africa with trusted technical expertise

A manufacturing plant needs a steady-state generator set that can power sensitive CNC machines with stable and clean power. A mine requires generators that operate underground in confined spaces... 


Werner Pumps invests in advanced machining to strengthen local manufacturing capability
Werner Pumps invests in advanced machining to strengthen local manufacturing capability

(Virtual Showroom): Werner Pumps has expanded its manufacturing capability with the addition of a new 5-axis CNC (computer numerical control) machine, a strategic investment aimed at improving... 


Northern Cape Investment Conference oversubscribed as investors flock to seek opportunities in SA’s new growth frontier

The first Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference, which got underway in Kimberley this week, and attracted over 900 stakeholders, foreign dignitaries and prospective investors keen to explore... 


No room for compromise: Protecting quality in plastic pipes
No room for compromise: Protecting quality in plastic pipes

In a country where reliable water and sanitation infrastructure remains both a pressing need and a long-term national priority, the role of the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers... 


Addressing the significant challenges in the gold mining sector in Tanzania
Addressing the significant challenges in the gold mining sector in Tanzania

(Virtual Showroom): The mining environment in Africa is one of the most demanding workspaces for engineers. Factors like resource distribution, geological complexity, and environmental challenges... 


MTN Nigeria Building
First 25 Gbps full duplex microwave link implemented

Telecoms giant MTN Nigeria has announced the successful testing of the first commercial 25 Gbps full duplex microwave link in sub-Saharan Africa with Huawei Nigeria. The test was conducted on the... 


Africa Energy Indaba Unveils 2027 Theme
Africa Energy Indaba Unveils 2027 Theme

Following the resounding success of the 2026 edition, the Africa Energy Indaba has officially announced its 2027 theme: African Energy – Pathways to Prosperity Connectedness and Cooperation 


Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Unveils Conference Programme
Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Unveils Conference Programme

The Manufacturing Indaba has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 Conference Programme, setting the stage for a dynamic and solutions-driven gathering of industry leaders, policymakers... 


Standard Bank continues to back pioneering Optasia, AI led fintech with landmark USD 330 million syndicated refinancing
Standard Bank continues to back pioneering Optasia, AI led fintech with landmark USD 330 million syndicated refinancing

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and... 


Schneider Electric unveils new localised channel programme in Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the region’s energy technology transformation
Schneider Electric unveils new localised channel programme in Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the region’s energy technology transformation

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is launching a new localised channel programme in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to accelerate its evolution as the region’s leading energy... 


Customized Flow Solutions by Bronkhorst
Customized Flow Solutions by Bronkhorst

Do you find yourself wondering about this? “How do I know whether I need a standard flow instrument or a customized solution?”, “What does a customer‑specific flow solution cost?”, “When does... 


LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana
LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana

(Virtual Showroom) LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM and one of the largest global operations offering a comprehensive suite of on- and off-site electro-mechanical repair and manufacturing... 


Northern Cape highlights compelling investment opportunities

The Northern Cape province is ideally positioned to serve as the next economic and industrial growth node for South Africa, with compelling investment opportunities for global investors. This is... 


SkyJacks expands portfolio with GEDA 300 Z Boiler Hoist for confined operations
SkyJacks expands portfolio with GEDA 300 Z Boiler Hoist for confined operations

Maintenance work in high-value industrial environments such as silos, blast furnaces, co-generation plants, and boilers often faces a key challenge: space. Sometimes, access is limited to a 45 cm... 


Babcock appointed Preferred Partner for Lincoln Electric across Sub-Saharan Africa
Babcock appointed Preferred Partner for Lincoln Electric across Sub-Saharan Africa

Babcock has been named the Preferred Partner for Lincoln Electric across Sub-Saharan Africa, a landmark appointment that signals a significant shift in how world-class welding technology will be... 


Coenie de Jager, Weir HBF manager of plant operations
Weir Upgrades Eastern Cape Heavy Bay Foundry to Meet Global Demand

In the Eastern Cape port city of Gqeberha, Weir’s Heavy Bay Foundry (HBF) is undergoing unprecedented expansion, establishing itself as a central manufacturing hub within the group’s global supply... 


Andries Janse van Rensburg - Specialty Materials Head - Infrastructure BU, at Chryso Southern Africa
Membrane Solutions from Chryso Deliver Proven Protection for Construction Projects

Within the Saint-Gobain group, GCP’s internationally recognised waterproofing membrane technologies are setting the standard for reliability and performance in demanding construction applications.... 


CSV Construction is partnering with AfriSam to upgrade the Bayside Canal outfall system
Afrisam Supplies Key Materials as CSV Construction Delivers High-Impact Bayside Canal Upgrade

A major civil engineering project is reshaping how stormwater is managed close to Cape Town’s northern coastline, protecting residential neighbourhoods and wetlands in the area. CSV Construction is... 


Integrated Pump Technology enables immediate mobilisation of dewatering solutions through its local pump stockholding, ensuring rapid response
Why local pump stockholding is redefining rapid dewatering response

As climate volatility increases across southern Africa, the ability to deploy dewatering solutions rapidly has become a defining factor in how mining and infrastructure operations manage risk.... 


Webinar to explore path to globally competitive local manufacturing
Webinar to explore path to globally competitive local manufacturing

Creamer Media will host a webinar on April 22 at 14:00 (register here) focused on building sustainable, globally competitive manufacturing in SA. The session will bring together industry experts to... 


Vesconite Hilube bearings keep Sun City’s Roaring Lagoon waves in motion

Visitors enjoying the thrill of body surfing or simply splashing in the waves at Sun City’s iconic Roaring Lagoon, in South Africa, may not realise the precision engineering working beneath the... 


Industrial Spaces as hubs for decarbonisation and sustainable development
Industrial Spaces as hubs for decarbonisation and sustainable development

Industrial emissions, including industrial energy use, account for roughly 30 percent of global GHG emissions. With rising energy demand driven by major global megatrends, the need for scalable and... 


The dual-power capability of the TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V allows efficient operation either via onboard genset or external electricity supply
Pilot Crushtec targets European growth at Hillhead with Stage V TwisterTrac

Exhibiting this year at Hillhead – the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition – Pilot Crushtec will showcase its latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile... 


Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative transforms Impofu wind turbines into proud community landmarks
Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative transforms Impofu wind turbines into proud community landmarks

The Impofu Wind Cluster is the largest wind project under construction by Enel Green Power globally. It plays a key role in the country's energy transition and supports priorities like economic... 


Vestas announces appointment of Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Southern & Eastern Africa
Vestas announces appointment of Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Southern & Eastern Africa

Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, announces the appointment of Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Vestas Southern & Eastern Africa, effective February 2026. Johan... 


Durable reinforced concrete foundations and structural works provide the essential stability that keeps renewable energy infrastructure operating reliably for decades.
Keep the energy flowing — and register with the BCCEI

South Africa’s transition toward renewable energy is reshaping the national landscape. Across the country, cranes, graders and concrete mixers are hard at work on wind and solar farms that will... 


ACTOM Protection Control enables full compliance through secondary plant integration
ACTOM Protection Control enables full compliance through secondary plant integration

In South Africa, renewable energy projects frequently encounter delays because substation secondary systems and plant-level integration are managed by separate suppliers. This fragmented approach... 


New project promotes Circular Economy as a social and economic opportunity for South Africa
New project promotes Circular Economy as a social and economic opportunity for South Africa

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and international sustainability think-tank,... 


Impala Rustenburg awards 37 new university bursaries

Impala Rustenburg has awarded 37 new university bursaries for the 2026 academic year, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to youth development and the long-term sustainability of its mine... 


Connection Technology of the Next Generation of Industry

As we continue to drive Industry 4.0 forward, the shift toward total industrial automation has become a non-negotiable requirement for staying competitive. Whether we are looking at automotive... 


SKF South Africa welcomes Andres Vera as Managing Director to lead Southern Africa regional growth and advance SKF OneAfrica 2030 strategy
SKF South Africa welcomes Andres Vera as Managing Director to lead Southern Africa regional growth and advance SKF OneAfrica 2030 strategy

Newly appointed Managing Director of SKF South Africa, Andres Vera, shares his five-year vision for the company: “Africa is a key growth engine for SKF and it is my aim to position the company as... 


Built for Africa | Engineered for Extremes
Built for Africa | Engineered for Extremes

LONGi unveiled its latest solar innovations and signed multiple strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) totaling 1.3 GW at the Solar and Storage Live Africa Event in South Africa, reinforcing... 


Two awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence
Two awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence

Montgomery Group Africa has been recognised with two Excellence in Marketing awards at the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) ROAR Awards, held on 26 March at the Sandton... 


Granite Waste Sector Study advances industrial symbiosis and the green economy

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has published its latest industry-benefiting resource, focusing on the construction and demolition waste sector and more specifically,... 


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