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South Africa's Leading Physics Conference Marks 70 Years at the University of the Western Cape
3rd July 2026

The 70th Annual South African Institute of Physics Conference (SAIP2026) will take place from 6th - 10th July 2026  2026, marking a significant milestone of seven decades of advancing physics... 


Engineering concrete for durability in aggressive wastewater environments
Engineering concrete for durability in aggressive wastewater environments
3rd July 2026

By: Carl White - Managing Director of Spraylock Africa Across South Africa and many other parts of the world, wastewater infrastructure is deteriorating well before reaching its intended design... 


Cold front, hot bills? Don’t let the heater eat up your budget
Cold front, hot bills? Don’t let the heater eat up your budget
3rd July 2026

As winter deepens across South Africa, households are spending more time indoors, heaters are running longer, and geysers are working overtime. This increases as July school holidays approach, with... 


AEW's Power Africa Today to Spotlight Energy’s Role in Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness
AEW's Power Africa Today to Spotlight Energy’s Role in Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness
3rd July 2026

The policy conversation across Africa is shifting from basic electrification toward interconnection and industrial enablement. More than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access... 


Africa's Energy Future Lies in Integrated Power Systems
Africa's Energy Future Lies in Integrated Power Systems
2nd July 2026

As Africa races to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to more than 600 million people without access to power, energy experts increasingly agree that the continent's future... 


FourNomads: Bridging South Africa's Skills Gap Through Education, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnership
FourNomads: Bridging South Africa's Skills Gap Through Education, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnership
2nd July 2026

The challenges facing South Africa's mining and engineering sectors are not confined to slope angles, rock mass ratings, or geotechnical monitoring gaps. Beneath the technical complexity lies a... 


Sanitech and SkyJacks partner to rewrite the rules of commercial cleaning with 70% water savings
Sanitech and SkyJacks partner to rewrite the rules of commercial cleaning with 70% water savings
2nd July 2026

Sanitech, South Africa’s leading hygiene company, has upgraded its national equipment fleet with the high-performance MACH cleaning range, supplied by SkyJacks. This strategic expansion directly... 


Kangra’s Water and Agriculture Projects cultivate change
Kangra’s Water and Agriculture Projects cultivate change
2nd July 2026 By: Haydon Whitley

Over 1200 residents of Donkerhoek, in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, have gained access to clean tap water. The water project and other economic initiatives spearhead by Kangra, have unlocked agricultural... 


Young people in the Transnet Port Terminals environment.
Transnet Port Terminals advances youth empowerment through skills development and procurement
2nd July 2026

The specialised nature of the maritime logistics industry has seen Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) commit significant resources to the inclusion and participation of youth annually. Through its... 


Rooftop Solar In Questionable Locations A Potential Disaster
2nd July 2026

South Africa’s success in rolling-out thousands of square metres of rooftop solar means there is a constant risk of fire in many sensitive industrial and commercial locations nationwide. Research... 


Enel Green Power RSA Commissions 330 MW Impofu Wind Farm Cluster
2nd July 2026

Enel Green Power RSA¹ A company 50% controlled by Enel Green Power S.p.A. has achieved commercial operation on the 330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster, located in the Kouga and Nelson Mandela Bay... 


Michael Currie, Director at The Cloud Crew
Your IT team does not need another dashboard. It needs breathing room
1st July 2026

Michael Currie, Director at The Cloud Crew I do not think most IT teams need another dashboard. Many mid-market IT teams already have enough places to look. The real pressure starts after the... 


 Wind Turbine Manufacturer Advancing Agri Initiative In The Northern Cape
Wind Turbine Manufacturer Advancing Agri Initiative In The Northern Cape
1st July 2026

Implemented as Nordex Energy South Africa’s (NESA) economic development contribution linked to the Koruson 2 construction project, the programme was established in late 2024 to initially improve... 


Oscar Roberto Harbs WEG Africa's Solar Sales Supervisor
How Solar System Integrators and Installers Grow SA's Market
1st July 2026

When the going gets tough, the pros find new business. The global solar market has experienced several major growth years, adding 618 Gigawatt peak (GWp) in 2025. However, this is a slower pace... 


Managing Director for Arcus GIBB Nigeria and Technical Executive for GIBB South Africa, Wiero Vogelzang
The Art Of Managing Complex Projects Beyond Sa Borders
1st July 2026

As infrastructure projects across Africa continue to grow in scale, complexity and regional significance, the ability to successfully deliver across borders is becoming a critical differentiator... 


DFFE’s New National Circular Economy Plan Exposes Deep Conflict with DTIC’s Scrap Metal Export Rules – Recycling Sector Demands Urgent Inter-Departmental Review
1st July 2026

The Recyclers Association of South Africa (RASA) has written to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment calling for an urgent inter-departmental review of the Price Preference... 


ManageEngine Launches a Developer Ecosystem To Supercharge Its Platforms
ManageEngine Launches a Developer Ecosystem To Supercharge Its Platforms
1st July 2026

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, today announced the launch of a partner-developer ecosystem through its... 


The Year Value-for-Money Becomes a Non-Negotiable
30th June 2026

Global public procurement spending is estimated to account for around 12% of GDP in OECD economies, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of how governments and organisations spend money... 


Tackling youth unemployment: Growing talent from bursaries to boardrooms
30th June 2026

Every year on 16 June, South Africa observes Youth Day; a reminder not only of the resilience and potential of the country’s young people, but also of the urgent need to create meaningful... 


Packaging trends set to feature at Propak Cape 2026
Packaging trends set to feature at Propak Cape 2026
30th June 2026

Packaging is playing an increasingly important role across the value chain. Beyond its traditional protective function, packaging has become a key consideration in areas such as sustainability,... 


MTN strengthens leadership bench with Jerry Soko appointment as CEO of MTN Eswatini
MTN strengthens leadership bench with Jerry Soko appointment as CEO of MTN Eswatini
30th June 2026

MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of MTN Eswatini, effective 1 July 2026. The appointment builds on a series of leadership announcements in... 


The Year Value-for-Money Becomes a Non-Negotiable
30th June 2026

Global public procurement spending is estimated to account for around 12% of GDP in OECD economies, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of how governments and organisations spend money... 


Dsv Sponsors 2026 Sapics Conference
29th June 2026

Commenting on DSV’s sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Anthony Diack, Managing Director of Contract Logistics at DSV in South Africa, said SAPICS, as the country’s premier supply chain... 


From Paper Trails to Digital Workflows: Babcock Advances Welding Quality Management
29th June 2026

As industrial projects become increasingly data-driven, organisations are under growing pressure to improve traceability, governance and visibility across critical engineering processes. For... 


Lindie Fourie, Operations Manager at BCCEI
How Fair Wages Strengthen Productivity And Margins In Civil Engineering
29th June 2026

As civil engineering contractors navigate tight margins in a constrained economic climate, there is growing recognition of the value that predictable employment conditions and fair wage structures... 


28.13%, 26.4%! LONGi Sets New World Records for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell and Module Efficiency
28.13%, 26.4%! LONGi Sets New World Records for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell and Module Efficiency
29th June 2026

Recently, LONGi announced two major technological breakthroughs. First, its independently developed Hybrid Interdigitated-Back-Contact (HIBC) solar cell has been certified by the Institute for... 


LONGi Unveils LONGi ONE, Ushering in a New Era of Integrated Solar-Plus-Storage Systems
LONGi Unveils LONGi ONE, Ushering in a New Era of Integrated Solar-Plus-Storage Systems
29th June 2026

LONGi has officially unveiled its LONGi ONE integrated solar-plus-storage strategy, marking a transition from traditional multi-vendor architectures to a fully unified system design. As solar... 


SA’s landfill crisis generates new waste partnership model
29th June 2026

As Gauteng runs out of municipal landfill space, a new type of partnership between a waste management company and producer responsibility organisations (PROs) is poised to become a model for... 


SACEEC Golf Day returns to strengthen industry networking and supplier engagement
SACEEC Golf Day returns to strengthen industry networking and supplier engagement
29th June 2026

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) will host its annual Golf Day on 22 October 2026 at ERPM Golf Club, bringing together members, suppliers and industry stakeholders for a... 


Schneider Electric progresses phased-delivery of over $290M in AI Infrastructure Solutions, including Motivair technologies, at TeraWulf’s Google-Backed Lake Mariner Campus
26th June 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader and Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today announced the successful... 


CNG Holdings Participated in Joint Emergency Preparedness Drill at Langlaagte
25th June 2026

CNG Holdings participated in a coordinated emergency preparedness exercise on 24 June 2026, led by Sasol Pipeline Operations and conducted in partnership with the City of Johannesburg Emergency... 


Why customs harmonisation is critical for SME growth
25th June 2026

Africa has no shortage of trade ambition. As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum, the bigger question is whether businesses can move goods across borders quickly enough,... 


Engen Xtreme Powers #MazdaMasters2026 Sim Racing Championship
Engen Xtreme Powers #MazdaMasters2026 Sim Racing Championship
25th June 2026

Engen Xtreme proudly partnered with the #MazdaMasters2026 Sim Racing Championship to celebrate performance, innovation, and motorsport heritage through a modern racing experience inspired by the... 


Engineering Shortage Sparks Major Qualification Expansion
Engineering Shortage Sparks Major Qualification Expansion
25th June 2026

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched five new engineering qualifications, ranging from Higher Certificate entry points at NQF Level 5 through to a Bachelor of Engineering... 


Fishing Line Bin Initiative Relaunched Through Industry Collaboration and Environmental Partnerships
Fishing Line Bin Initiative Relaunched Through Industry Collaboration and Environmental Partnerships
24th June 2026

The Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), in partnership with Plastics SA, the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) and Marley Pipe Systems, has relaunched and expanded its... 


  South Africa’s home-based businesses are building national brands
South Africa’s home-based businesses are building national brands
24th June 2026

Across South Africa, a quiet entrepreneurial shift is underway. From spare rooms and garages to small home studios and converted garden offices, thousands of businesses are launching from home and... 


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