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Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
Updated 6 hours ago

The packaging industry across West Africa continues to evolve, driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation... 


South Africa's Infrastructure Crisis Has a Silver Lining: Meet the Engineers Fixing It
24th July 2026

Water outages, ageing power infrastructure, potholed roads and failing municipal systems have become a daily reality for citizens across South Africa. Behind the headlines, however, is a less-told... 


Africa’s Leaders, Investors And Policymakers To Gather In Johannesburg For The 4th Dlo African Women In Leadership Summit
Africa’s Leaders, Investors And Policymakers To Gather In Johannesburg For The 4th Dlo African Women In Leadership Summit
24th July 2026

Some of Africa’s most influential government leaders, policymakers, investors and business executives will gather in Johannesburg from 6–8 August 2026 for the 4th DLO African Women in Leadership... 


Schneider Electric and AMD Release First Helios Platform Reference Design to Accelerate AI Factory Deployment
Schneider Electric and AMD Release First Helios Platform Reference Design to Accelerate AI Factory Deployment
24th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and AMD today announced a jointly developed and validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution that provides a scalable... 


Seasonal rental helps Eastern Cape businesses boost productivity
Seasonal rental helps Eastern Cape businesses boost productivity
24th July 2026

As businesses in the Eastern Cape navigate fluctuating production cycles and continued pressure to maximise return on investment (ROI), forklift rental is proving to be a practical solution for... 


Boitumelo Leshope, Portfolio Manager: Sanlam Investments Property Impact Fund
Boitumelo Leshope, Portfolio Manager: Sanlam Investments Property Impact Fund
23rd July 2026

Building access for all South Africans Boitumelo Leshope’s story began in Postmasburg, a modest mining town in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Her childhood was nomadic and shaped by her father’s... 


 Capability before infrastructure
Capability before infrastructure
23rd July 2026

Every mining company wants its Social and Labour Plan (SLP) to leave a lasting legacy. Yet too many well-intentioned projects fail to achieve their full potential because they prioritise... 


Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
23rd July 2026

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking,... 


Africa’s infrastructure opportunity depends on closing the execution gap
Africa’s infrastructure opportunity depends on closing the execution gap
22nd July 2026

George Asamani, MD, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa & Lavagnon Ika, Professor of Project Management, Telfer School of Management The paradox of African infrastructure today is... 


Integrated fire and access control systems are becoming critical infrastructure in modern developments
Integrated fire and access control systems are becoming critical infrastructure in modern developments
22nd July 2026

Modern commercial buildings are becoming increasingly intelligent, connected, and automated. Yet despite advances in building management systems, surveillance, and access control, many developments... 


Proactive Injury Prevention: Why South African Employers Must Shift from Reaction to Prevention
22nd July 2026

South Africa has experienced over three decades of democracy, and one of the main factors determining our economic resilience will not only be growth and innovation but also the safety and... 


SA's young award-winning engineer shares 10 practical tips to build a successful engineering career
SA's young award-winning engineer shares 10 practical tips to build a successful engineering career
22nd July 2026

South Africa urgently needs more engineers to help solve critical challenges in water, energy, transport, housing and municipal infrastructure. Yet, while thousands of engineering students graduate... 


RS South Africa, Startwell Foundation Deliver 80 000 Meals To Vulnerable Learners
RS South Africa, Startwell Foundation Deliver 80 000 Meals To Vulnerable Learners
22nd July 2026

RS South Africa has partnered with the StartWell Foundation through the Inqolobane Investment Trust to help combat childhood stunting and improve educational outcomes for vulnerable learners in... 


Closing The Loop: Responsible Recycling Of Plastic Pipes In South Africa
Closing The Loop: Responsible Recycling Of Plastic Pipes In South Africa
22nd July 2026

As South Africa continues to build a circular economy, plastic pipes are proving that sustainability doesn't end when infrastructure reaches the end of its service life. Both PVC and HDPE pipes can... 


Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
22nd July 2026

In honour of Nelson Mandela International Day, Engen and Vivo Energy employees dedicated their 67 minutes of service to helping combat poverty and inequality, demonstrating the power of collective... 


Powering Africa Today for Tomorrow: WEG's Technologies at Electra Mining Africa 2026
22nd July 2026

Mines thrive on reliability, scale, and efficiency, and expect infrastructure investments that will support those goals effectively with modern features and technical superiority. The sector... 


Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
22nd July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, welcomed almost 100 female engineering students from its education partner Sedibeng TVET College, Sebokeng to its Midrand headquarters in... 


Procurement Pay Rises as Talent Competition Heats Up
22nd July 2026

South African procurement and supply professionals are enjoying their strongest salary growth in years, but employers face mounting pressure to attract and retain skilled talent in an increasingly... 


New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
21st July 2026

South Africa has taken an important step towards strengthening its electric mobility ecosystem with the introduction of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) funded project, “Supporting the Just... 


South Africa’s Municipal Engineering Excellence Recognised And Knowledge Exchanged In Finland
South Africa’s Municipal Engineering Excellence Recognised And Knowledge Exchanged In Finland
21st July 2026

By Geoff Tooley, president of the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA), who attended the recent International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) World Congress in... 


When The Smoke Clears
21st July 2026

Wildfires (veld fires) don’t begin with dramatic flames racing across the landscape. They start quietly, with a single spark or ember, igniting dry grass, overgrown vegetation, or accumulated... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Outlines Reliable Drive Technology
21st July 2026

As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists... 


Businesses set to win in the age of AI are the most human
21st July 2026

Is the future going to be deeply human, and will deeply human businesses be at a premium? Heidrick & Struggles, a leading global advisory firm, partnered with Architech on The Future is Human, an... 


Cisco Launches 40 Communities Johannesburg: A New Chapter of Community-Led Transformation in South Africa
21st July 2026

Brian Tippens Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cisco As part of my work at Cisco, I often emphasise the power of proximity and how true impact isn’t... 


Engen Xtreme fuels the Future of Spin Bowling with Youth Development Programme
Engen Xtreme fuels the Future of Spin Bowling with Youth Development Programme
20th July 2026

Engen is proud to announce the launch of the Engen Xtreme Young Spinners Programme, a purpose-driven youth development initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of spin bowling talent. In... 


Transnet Chief Executive Addresses Hundreds Of Supply Chain Professionals, Outlines Recovery Strategy And R129 Billion Planned Spend
Transnet Chief Executive Addresses Hundreds Of Supply Chain Professionals, Outlines Recovery Strategy And R129 Billion Planned Spend
20th July 2026

More than 500 supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world have convened for the annual event that is hosted by supply chain industry body SAPICS and enables supply chain... 


Foton South Africa's first shipment of New Foton Miler Lite arrives
Foton South Africa's first shipment of New Foton Miler Lite arrives
20th July 2026

Foton South Africa is pleased to announce that the first shipment of its all-new Miler Lite light commercial vehicle (LCV) is arriving in South Africa in August, marking an important milestone in... 


 Confronting South Africa’s drug challenge with consistent workplace testing
Confronting South Africa’s drug challenge with consistent workplace testing
20th July 2026

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe South Africa faces a growing drug crisis that is affecting workplaces across the country. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime... 


Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
20th July 2026

As industrial automation becomes increasingly software‑driven and AI‑enabled, the role of the channel partner is undergoing a profound shift. The next generation of partners will be measured not by... 


Sovereign cloud needs proof
Sovereign cloud needs proof
20th July 2026

Sovereign cloud has moved from a technical preference to a board-level conversation in South Africa. Much of the debate focuses on where the data is hosted. While important, the discussion must go... 


Global supply chain risks threaten Southern African businesses
20th July 2026

Global supply chain concerns may have eased slightly from record highs, but businesses across Southern Africa cannot afford to become complacent. According to the latest Chartered Institute of... 


Policy, Automation and Innovation Key to Driving Energy-Efficient Manufacturing, Says SANEDI's Prof Sampson Mamphweli
20th July 2026

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) reaffirmed the critical role of policy, innovation and digital transformation in advancing South Africa's energy transition during... 


5 Ways Electrical Relays Improve Circuit Isolation and Control Logic
16th July 2026

Industrial and commercial circuits need safe switching, controlled power flow and dependable response during operation. When machines, panels and control systems handle different voltage levels,... 


Meet the Pirtek Africa Head Office Team
16th July 2026

For more than 25 years, Pirtek Africa has built its reputation on a simple commitment to keep its customers across Africa operating. That promise does not necessarily start and end on-site or at... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Concludes Successfully, Reinforcing Africa's Industrial Growth Agenda
16th July 2026

The 13th Manufacturing Indaba has successfully concluded following two impactful days of dialogue, collaboration and business engagement at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together... 


Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
16th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection,... 


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AQS Liquid Transfer
AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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Lilak Aluminium
Lilak Aluminium

For over 15 years, Lilak Aluminium, a trusted leader in architectural extrusion supply, has delivered excellence to businesses like yours.

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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The Beneficiation Academy
The Beneficiation Academy

The Beneficiation Academy is a certified training institution that follows all compliance legislation and is accredited with various Sector...

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Axiom Hydraulics
Axiom Hydraulics

Axiom Hydraulics is a trusted leader in South Africa’s hydraulic industry, delivering world-class components, systems, and engineering expertise...

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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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