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Xia Hesheng, president of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Huawei pledges to work with partners to build a new era of solar
28th March 2024

Supplied by Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region Huawei Digital Power this week held its Huawei FusionSolar Forum & Partner Summit 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the summit,... 


PPC factory
PPC’s Zimbabwe business flourishes while South African, Botswana businesses flounder
27th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Revenue growth in cement producer PPC’s South Africa and Botswana cement businesses was driven by price increases during the ten months ended January 31, positively offsetting the declining sales... 


CoJ Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda
CoJ officially launches water security strategy
27th March 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has officially launched its Water Security Strategy to connect to existing strategies and policies to offer an aligned approach to water security and provide a... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Mechanical cutting is going to be key for mining going forward – Master Drilling
26th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mechanical cutting, in which huge progress is being made, is going to be key for the mining industry going forward, Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius emphasised on Tuesday, when his Johannesburg... 


Shift in household energy use alters South Africa’s power landscape: advent of solar and smart technologies offers light at the end of Eskom’s tunnel
26th March 2024

Co-authored by Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks and Ross Mains-Sheard, CEO and Co-Founder of Versofy It has been reported that South African households tripled their spending on solar imports... 


Synthetic lubricants for HVAC systems from FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA
26th March 2024

A range of synthetic lubricants for use in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is available from global lubricant manufacturer FUCHS. Its RENISO product range includes... 


Rich rewards result from investing in WearCheck’s training
Rich rewards result from investing in WearCheck’s training
26th March 2024

Ensuring that condition monitoring customers whose maintenance staff undergo ongoing technical skills training earn significant returns from their investment into the training courses, is a... 


Revolutionising road safety: Combating drinking and driving and police corruption in South Africa with cloud technology
Revolutionising road safety: Combating drinking and driving and police corruption in South Africa with cloud technology
26th March 2024

By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe The fight against drinking and driving is an ongoing battle often exacerbated by the prevalence of police bribery. In many instances, citizens are... 


Johannesburg executive mayor Kabelo Gwamanda
Joburg’s climate action plan to create more than 400 000 jobs – Gwamanda
25th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Investment into climate mitigating strategies, as outlined in the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), could create as many as 340 000 jobs, while investment into climate adaptation... 


Schneider Electric Collaborates with NVIDIA on Designs for AI Data Centres
Schneider Electric Collaborates with NVIDIA on Designs for AI Data Centres
25th March 2024

New reference designs will offer a robust framework for implementing NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform within data centres Designs will optimise performance, scalability, and energy... 


Taking the Pressure out of Water Pressure Measurement
Taking the Pressure out of Water Pressure Measurement
25th March 2024

Water treatment systems in metropolitan areas demand careful monitoring and management processes across sprawling networks. Process automation through the use of pressure transmitters can be a... 


US US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm
$475m in US govt funding for clean energy projects on former mine land
25th March 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced up to $475-million in funding for five projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to accelerate clean energy deployment... 


Unitrans Solutions executive Jacques Greeff
Unitrans upgraded centre of excellence to enhance African clients' supply chains
25th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics and supply chain company Unitrans has launched its upgraded centre of excellence (COE) to drive improvements in operating cost efficiencies and safety for drivers and vehicles, which are... 


Coal is preparing for a long goodbye
Coal is preparing for a long goodbye
25th March 2024 By: Bloomberg

More than two years after climate negotiators first attempted to consign coal to history, the dirtiest fossil fuel is having a moment. Thanks to a combination of China’s energy insecurity —... 


TrinaTracker launches smart solar tracking in South Africa
22nd March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Solar tracking development company TrinaTracker showcased and launched its Vanguard 1P solution in South Africa at the 2024 Solar and Storage Live Africa event. The Vanguard 1P is based on the... 


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Toyota adds Hilux, Fortuner hybrids to its local production line-up
22nd March 2024 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has added the Hilux double-cab and Fortuner 48 V mild hybrids to its local production line-up at its Durban plant in KwaZulu-Natal. The addition of the new models... 


AI is driving data centres to the edge
AI is driving data centres to the edge
22nd March 2024

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the... 


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SQM supports water treatment startup with initial $1.27m investment
22nd March 2024 By: Darren Parker

UK-based engineering tech startup Salinity Solutions has secured a $1.27-million initial investment from battery-grade lithium chemicals producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile’s (SQM’s)... 


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SQM supports water treatment startup with initial $1.27m investment
22nd March 2024 By: Darren Parker

UK-based engineering tech startup Salinity Solutions has secured a $1.27-million initial investment from battery-grade lithium chemicals producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile’s (SQM’s)... 


The above image depicts one of the hydra-cell pumps which provide a smaller equivalent flow/pressure performance when compared to that of larger pumps.
Compact pump reliable for seal flush applications
22nd March 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Boasting a compact, lightweight seal-less and multiple-diaphragm design that is hydraulically balanced and energy efficient, the hydra-cell pumps offered by pumps and liquid handling products... 


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The company's offerings underscore its commitment to excellence and reliability
Company leverages offering, expertise to ‘redefine’ S Africa’s energy industry
22nd March 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As South Africa’s energy sector continues to grapple with climate change and an increasing demand for electricity, electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM is making significant strides in... 


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Sustainable energy transition on track for mining industry
22nd March 2024

The energy transition and the global move towards net zero by 2050 require coordinated action by mining companies, governments, unions and communities to ensure just transitions for coal mines and... 


A red XRT Sorter with the OBTAIN Sorting technology integrated into the machine
New ore sorting tech launched at Indaba
22nd March 2024

Collection and sorting systems developer Tomra Mining launched its Tomra deep learning solution OBTAIN, which is suitable for high-capacity ore sorting, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba,... 


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Technological solutions key to creating climate-resilient future
22nd March 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Leading subsurface software technology company Seequent highlights that technology solutions will assist in mitigating the global threat of climate change. Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company,... 


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AESPUMP and ANDRITZ AG collaboration is shaping the future
22nd March 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Southern Africa’s pump industry, a transformative collaboration between pump supplier AESPUMP and international technology group ANDRITZ AG is set to redefine standards,... 


Acquisition shows promising results, boosts product offering
22nd March 2024

German manufacturer specialising in vacuum pumps, blowers, systems and service, Busch Vacuum Solutions, has closed a strategic acquisition in the vacuum technology industry, having acquired... 


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Spray drop size in dust suppression
21st March 2024

Drop size plays a critical role in the effectiveness of dust suppression applications. The size of the droplets produced by spray nozzles has a direct impact on their ability to capture and... 


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Partnership brings dredging technology to African mines
20th March 2024

A recently announced strategic partnership aims to address challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa through the implementation of innovative dredging technology. Tri-Pump, a provider of... 


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Crushing and screening solutions for energy minerals sector
20th March 2024

A range of crushing and screening solutions are available for applications within the energy minerals sector, and are being used in lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and graphite... 


Image of a data centre
Modular substations meet demands of data centre growth
20th March 2024

The advancement of digital technology has led to increased demand for data centres in South Africa. To keep up with the demand, these facilities are required to expand rapidly when needed, and the... 


Sovereign despatches 30 t of ore from Malawi project to South Africa for test work
20th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals’ spiral drilling programme has extracted, despatched and delivered 30 t of ore from the Kasiya rutile/graphite project in Malawi to Paterson & Cooke (P&C), in... 


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Minerals Council outlines work done to support mineworkers with occupational lung diseases
20th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa has welcomed comments by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla in support of the continued collaboration between the council and the National... 


Twelve trends shaping the future of transport and logistics in Africa
20th March 2024

A new survey by dmg events, in partnership with Moore Global, captures the pulse of business in Africa covering respondents from diverse industries on the critical trends shaping the continent's... 


SMS group's advanced technology upgrade ensures unparalleled rolling stability and high-quality strip production at Çolakoğlu Metalurji
20th March 2024

Stabilized rolling process and enhanced quality thanks to integrated strip guidance solution New control system provides correction signals for each mill stand Lower maintenance costs through... 


Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions
20th March 2024

Operating cost efficiencies and safety – both driver and vehicle – are primary considerations for any logistics or freight company and Unitrans, a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing... 


Bearings International fosters a segment strategy to keep customers ‘in motion’
Bearings International fosters a segment strategy to keep customers ‘in motion’
20th March 2024

Bearings International’s (BI) segment approach to the market places an intentional focus on key industries in South and Sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime and drive... 


Leading supply chain conference will explore AI,S demand forecasting capabilities, smart cities and big data
Leading supply chain conference will explore AI,S demand forecasting capabilities, smart cities and big data
20th March 2024

The last ten years have seen phenomenal growth in tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which are being used successfully in a range of applications in the supply chain,... 


South Africa Wine announces deep-dive research initiative into improving Chenin Blanc value chain
20th March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body South Africa Wine has partnered with the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute, the Chenin Blanc Association of South Africa and Stellenbosch University (SU) to advance the... 


Care for SA’s groundwater should be growing focus for Water Week
Care for SA’s groundwater should be growing focus for Water Week
19th March 2024

As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 20-26 March this year, it is important to recognise the country’s growing reliance on groundwater – and how we must improve our management of... 


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Saice highlights concerns about the Public Procurement Bill
19th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The current iteration of the Public Procurement Bill, if passed into law, will not address the existing dysfunction within South Africa's public procurement system, which is a key objective of the... 


Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo
Partnerships with the private sector, communities key to building climate-resilient infrastructure
19th March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The African continent needs an estimated $190-billion a year to meet its climate change mitigation and energy needs transition, but 57% of countries are in debt and unable to support the amount of... 


Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
19th March 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

By Nishandra Baijnath, Systems Architect, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, many power industry stakeholders are faced with mounting requirements for improved grid... 


US DoE pumps $750m into hydrogen technology projects
19th March 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $750-million for 52 projects across 24 states to accelerate breakthroughs in clean hydrogen technology. The funding, announced last week, will help... 


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