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Standard Bank partners with Anthem in a deal to deliver the largest single solar photovoltaic project in South Africa
Standard Bank partners with Anthem in a deal to deliver the largest single solar photovoltaic project in South Africa

Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Anthem to fund the Notsi renewable energy project, South Africa’s largest single phased solar photovoltaic (PV) project to... 


Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity
Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity

As South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment, ongoing economic pressure and uneven growth, more individuals are turning to entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial stability.... 


Large-scale green hydrogen developments integrate renewable generation, transmission infrastructure, desalination, hydrogen production and export facilities, creating complex systems that require coordinated technical and environmental planning
Multi-disciplinary integration vital to success of green hydrogen projects, SLR Consulting

The emerging green hydrogen economy holds significant promise for the global energy transition. However, these developments present considerable challenges  - particularly in managing systems... 


From project intent to investable conversations: reducing the time from ‘interesting’ to ‘bankable’
From project intent to investable conversations: reducing the time from ‘interesting’ to ‘bankable’

Across power and water, there is no shortage of announcements, memoranda and pipeline lists. Yet investors, DFIs and lenders repeatedly describe the same frustration: a large share of project... 


Engen equips ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment
Engen equips ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment

Engen celebrated 20 young South Durban Basin residents who successfully completed ICT qualifications through the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) at a graduation ceremony held in... 


South Africa’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for sector growth
South Africa’s inaugural National Transport Conference sets the agenda for sector growth

The Department of Transport (DoT) will host its inaugural National Transport Conference (NTC) from March 16 to 18, 2026, in Johannesburg. This will take place under the theme “Transport: The Driver... 


Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.  The... 


Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results
Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has reported a half-year underlying profit before tax (UPBT) of AUD$124.6 million for the period ending 31 December 2025 – representing a 4% growth year-on-year,... 


Econometrix Chief Economist Dr Azar Jammine speaking at AfriSam’s annual Budget Breakfast event in Sandton in February
AfriSam budget breakfast highlights economic upside from commodity price surge

The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at... 


Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain
Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain

Chris Smith, Senior Vice President for MEA and APAC at RIB Software, says that construction delays have become one of the most persistent obstacles facing project delivery in South Africa. He... 


UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter
UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to... 


Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa

Schneider Electric , a global energy technology leader, has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President of Secure Power for Sub-Saharan Africa. The Secure Power division acts as the architect of... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment enable progress towards water security

Untreated wastewater remains a major contributor to global water scarcity and environmental degradation. The World Health Organisation estimates that 44% of household wastewater is not treated... 


MSC Group secures 45-year concession for Snake Island port terminal with Nigerdock and agrees EPC contract with ITB and DEME for development

MSC Group has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop a state-of-the-art container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos, and finalized an Engineering,... 


SANEDI Conducts Section 12L Tax Incentive Site Visit to Isanti Glass, Showcasing Energy Efficiency Success in South Africa’s Industrial Sector

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) undertook a strategic Section 12L Tax Incentive site visit to Isanti Glass 1 Proprietary Limited on Monday 09 March, to reaffirming... 


CPEG
Conveyor pulley electric generators harnessing kinetic energy for electrical energy

Conveyor Pulley Electric Generators (CPEG) produce an electrical current when driven in rotation during conveyor belt motion. As there is no need for engine power, kinetic energy from moving... 


Local conference to spotlight arbitration's defining role in Africa's trade, investment and sustainable development

Against a backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advances and evolving regional economic frameworks, arbitration is set to play a defining role in shaping the future of trade,... 


How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste
How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste

The passion Maggie Infante, CEO of Infinite Industries, has for our planet is both contagious and impossible to ignore. The winner of SEIFSA’s 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award is committed to... 


Solar & Storage Live Africa returns, uniting Africa’s energy leaders
Solar & Storage Live Africa returns, uniting Africa’s energy leaders

Set to be the largest edition in its history, Solar & Storage Live Africa returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre from 25 to 27 March, bringing together Africa’s most influential energy... 


Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone

Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa, located near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, has achieved a significant construction milestone with the successful erection of its first wind turbine. The... 


Nedbank Pitch & Polish returns to scale South Africa’s next generation of growth-ready businesses

Nedbank Pitch & Polish, one of South Africa’s most consistent engines of entrepreneurial growth, has opened entries for its 16th season alongside long-standing headline partner Nedbank.  Over 15... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers,... 


Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future

Momentum is building for Africa Automation Indaba 2026, with the first wave of influential speakers now confirmed for the continent’s leading executive forum dedicated to automation, process... 


Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery

South Africa’s renewed infrastructure push is creating fresh momentum in the construction sector. More than R1 trillion has been earmarked for public infrastructure over the next three years across... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several years of sustained support for female learners, Engen... 


Ink Fades, but Process Precision Leaves a Mark

(Virtual Showroom) Paper manufacturing is a demanding process that relies on consistency, precision, and control at every stage. From the preparation of raw pulp to the continuous operation of... 


NRF Maintains B-BBEE Level 1 Status

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has maintained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement symbolises the NRF’s... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. A HPGR circuit is planned to be... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer
Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer

Sometimes all it takes is one person to buy into your dream. Tania Seeger learned this valuable lesson 23 years ago when a GIBB team member took her under her wing and helped her fly. Born and bred... 


Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026

That’s the message from leading supply chain industry body SAPICS amid mixed reactions in the wake of SONA 2026. SAPICS president Thato Moloi comments: “There is no doubt that the country faces... 


How Batteries Can Help SA Avoid a Grid in Crisis

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 


The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio
The role of forex trading in South Africa’s investment portfolio

South Africans have always had a practical relationship with money. Inflation, interest rate cycles and a volatile rand affect every day financial decisions, whether you are saving for retirement... 


Do not wait for the FIC to come knocking
Do not wait for the FIC to come knocking

South Africa may be off the Financial Action Task Force grey list, but for dealers in high-value goods, the scrutiny has not stopped and enforcement is only set to intensify. Businesses that... 


Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026

Construction is changing, fast. Rising complexity, productivity demands, and sustainability expectations are reshaping how teams plan, deliver and collaborate. To help the industry navigate this... 


Discovery Green CEO Andre Nepgen says trader-led wheeling models are emerging as the principal commercial structure for large power users
Trader-led wheeling to play big role in S Africa’s renewable power market in 2026

South Africa’s renewable-energy market is entering a decisive new phase in 2026, shaped by electricity reform, tightening grid capacity and changing project economics — with trader-led wheeling... 


Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, proudly announces its recognition as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and its securing of the esteemed Blue Top Employer Seal for Africa.... 


Concor’s Socio-Economic Development programmes focus on building long-term capability by strengthening education, skills development and access to STEM learning
Concor’s SED strategy builds skills, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact

Through its well-considered Socio-Economic Development (SED) programmes, Concor helps deliver measurable long-term change - within the construction industry, across broader society and in the... 


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Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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ASTPM

Established in 1983, the ASTPM is an industry association and representative body of the welded carbon steel tube and pipe manufacturers of South...

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Astore Keymak
Astore Keymak

Astore Keymak is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of high-quality Thermoplastic Pipeline Systems, with branches in the major provinces.

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Stewarts & Lloyds
Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds is a leading steel, tube, and engineering product supplier in South Africa.

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