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Datacentres, meet microgrids
Datacentres, meet microgrids
15th February 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Discussions around datacentre reliability have moved up a gear to include sustainable... 


A blueprint for workforce transformation
A blueprint for workforce transformation
14th February 2024

Well-known businessman, Simeon Preston said: “The biggest part of our digital transformation is changing the way we think”.  A sentiment that is particularly true in the case workforce... 


No guarantees - this is why you need a microgrid
No guarantees - this is why you need a microgrid
13th February 2024

By Nishandra Baijnath, Systems Architect, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric If 2023 has taught us anything, is that the energy landscape is dynamic, robust, and versatile.... 


Schneider Electric heads positive disruption in mining industry through sustainable energy solutions
Schneider Electric heads positive disruption in mining industry through sustainable energy solutions
12th February 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric offers valuable insights into emerging technologies which are set to revolutionise the environmental impact of the mining industry.... 


Mining Indaba 2024 – Interoperability key to achieving sustainability in mining says Schneider Electric
Mining Indaba 2024 – Interoperability key to achieving sustainability in mining says Schneider Electric
12th February 2024

Building operational efficiency and resiliency to address volatility across their value chain will be prioritised by the mining companies of the future.  Companies that are ill equipped to address... 


 Providing continuous backup power solutions through a robust partner channel model
Providing continuous backup power solutions through a robust partner channel model
8th February 2024

By Rohan de Beer, Secure Power Division at Schneider Electric A recent roundtable, hosted by the Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) and attended by CIOs and IT leaders,... 


Schneider Electric launches five new certifications within its EcoXpert Partner Program Covering Data Center & Critical Infrastructure Training
Schneider Electric launches five new certifications within its EcoXpert Partner Program Covering Data Center & Critical Infrastructure Training
5th February 2024

Channel Partners Have Access to Global Skills Development Ecosystem for Competency Training Pathways  the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has... 


Access to Energy – the African imperative
Access to Energy – the African imperative
1st February 2024

By Quintin McCutcheon, Global Marketing Director, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The ongoing energy crisis have set back global progress on universal access to electricity. According to... 


 A changing grid requires flexibility
A changing grid requires flexibility
30th January 2024

By Dwibin Thomas, Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric  Winston Churchill said, "To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."  It is a wonderful sentiment that can be... 


 The green economy – our place in history starts today
The green economy – our place in history starts today
29th January 2024

By Devan Pillay, Cluster President: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In a time when the planet is under tremendous pressure, facing the existential threat of complete environmental... 


 How West Africa is building resilience against climate change
How West Africa is building resilience against climate change
26th January 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa According to the report Climate Change and Security in West Africa published by the Stockholm... 


A man at an opencast mining operation wearing PPE working on geotechnical mapping on a tablet
Disruptive tech to be showcased at Indaba
26th January 2024 By: Halima Frost

In partnership with French government business export agency Business France, energy management and automation company Schneider Electric will exhibit at this years Investing in African Mining... 


To harness green hydrogen three requirements must be met
To harness green hydrogen three requirements must be met
25th January 2024

By Vikash Rampathi, Segment Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric With South Africa reaching an agreement to launch $1 billion blended finance fund to accelerate the development of the green... 


 How engineering advancement is changing the way we manage water
How engineering advancement is changing the way we manage water
23rd January 2024

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric While ancient Rome could rely on gravity alone for its daily water supply, today, continuous engineering advancements play... 


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Sekelduin substation project, Namibia
15th December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Sekelduin substation project will see the the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of specialised switchgear and substation protection, as well as automation systems for a... 


Schneider Electric completes EcoAct acquisition
14th December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical automation and equipment company Schneider Electric has finalised the acquisition of climate consulting and solutions company EcoAct, which is headquartered in Paris, France. The... 


Christophe Begat
Schneider appoints Anglophone Africa Industry and Segment VP
12th December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electricity management and equipment company Schneider Electric has appointed Christophe Begat as Anglophone Africa Industry and Segment VP. Begat has been at the helm of the company’s operations... 


An image of Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Secure Power VP Ben Selier
Ben Selier appointed Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Secure Power VP
13th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Schneider Electric has appointed Ben Selier as Anglophone Africa Secure Power VP. In this strategic role, he will lead the Secure Power business across 24 countries within Schneider Electric’s... 


Actom CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Actom takes over manufacturing facility in Kenya
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Electrical equipment and services supplier Actom will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric as part of Actom’s... 


Michael Young, Pre Sales Engineer, Secure Power at Schneider Electric 
VSDs in mining – how to protect this vital operations’ component
24th March 2023

By Michael Young, Pre Sales Engineer, Secure Power at Schneider Electric  Variable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy optimised solution integrated into... 


New app uses NFC to scan TeSys GV4 circuit breakers
5th November 2018

Schneider Electric has released a TeSys GV4 multifunction mobile app that connects to its new TeSys GV4 motor circuit breaker to provide basic and advanced protection settings configuration, using... 


Schneider Electric South Africa creates new opportunities for young graduates
Schneider Electric South Africa creates new opportunities for young graduates
23rd July 2018

Established by Schneider Electric in conjunction with the Schneider Electric Foundation, and the French Ministry of Education, the French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (F’SASEC)... 


Electricity supply in Africa driven by market rather than player – PowerGen panel
18th July 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The energy industry in Africa is faced with more opportunities than challenges, a panel of speakers at the PowerGen conference agreed on Tuesday. Power Utility Leadership platform founder Izak du... 


KEY TO MECHANISATION
The effective mechanisation of a mine comprises three important factors – process excellence, operational excellence and energy efficiency
Mechanisation of mines inevitable
4th November 2016 By: Aarifah Nosarka

The African mining sector is under pressure to become three times more efficient in minerals processing to ensure its sustainability amid low commodity prices, producing more product at a lower... 


MeerKAT telescope project, South Africa
MeerKAT telescope project, South Africa
9th January 2015

Germany’s Max-Planck-Society and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy are investing an estimated R150-million in South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array programme. 


Company Annoucements:Schneider Electric brings international MIX2013 to engineers, contractors and IT managers in Johannesburg
2nd October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced that its multi-city worldwide power and cooling event, MIX2013, will take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 08 October... 


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