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            <description><![CDATA[Following its recent arrival in South Africa, manufacturing company Liebherr’s LICCON3 crane technology has generated strong interest from the heavy lifting industry. Two of the country’s leading crane hire companies, Concord Cranes and Marlboro Crane Hire, are among the first to receive the new 100 t LICCON3 cranes, the LTM 1100-5.3.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba discusses the critical role of support for SEZ’s in South Africa’s reindustrialisation programme at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone’s Project Funding Pitch held in Johannesburg from May 7 to 8.
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            <description><![CDATA[Comprising a broad product offering of oil pumps, timing belt tensioners and idlers, timing chain kits and related components, wheel bearing kits, Micro-V belt tensioners and idlers, the Shimizu Timing Components (STC) – automotive aftermarket house brand of Universal Parts Group (UPG) – range is available throughout Southern Africa, with distribution recently extended into Europe, through UPG UK and Ireland. The STC brand of replacement parts was established in South Africa in 1983 and evolves to meet advances in engine design to ensure safety, reliability and long service for passenger, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[In fusing automation and AI with real-time operations through its latest Tower model – an innovation that leverages digital twin technology – energy solutions company Schneider Electric is enabling optimisation for logistics, rail and seafaring operations. The company is helping logistics and transport companies mitigate the challenges of South African ports, rail systems and roads, including congestion and the state of infrastructure.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engineering consultancy Lubisi Consulting Engineers is strengthening its digital engineering capabilities through targeted investments in three-dimensional (3D) modelling and building information modelling (BIM) training. The firm highlights this as being key to help improve design accuracy, coordination and project delivery across infrastructure projects. The adoption of advanced engineering software reflects the growing complexity of modern infrastructure projects and the need for faster, more reliable design processes, says Lubisi Consulting Engineers MD Chalmers Pagiwa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension taking precedence over large-scale automation rollouts, equipment provider Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula says. While automation, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity and AI are increasingly embedded in global materials-handling solutions, uptake in South Africa has been slower than anticipated. In this regard, Nemukula notes that many local operators remain reluctant to move away from established practices, particularly where safety and reliability are perceived to be well managed under conventional operating models.]]></description>
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            <title>Govt inaction on EV enablement is holding back billions of investment – CHARGE</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12, electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reiterated a call to act decisively on the country’s EV transition, particularly as inaction is holding back investment. CHARGE previously warned Ramaphosa and national government that its continued inaction on the EV transition is actively undermining investment, energy security and economic growth.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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            <title>UK launches project to allow marine AI systems to read essential navigational data</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Renowned British marine geospatial data, seabed mapping, and chart-producing agency, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and British maritime autonomy software company Marine AI, have jointly launched the world’s first programme to give Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) the ability to read, interpret and act on official navigational information that currently could only be used by humans. This research project would run for eight months and would involve Marine AI refining its baseline ...]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Renewable energy company Scatec has announced solid progress in its South African electric vehicle (EV) pilot project, demonstrating the practical and cost-effective use of EVs in remote, industrial settings. In partnership with local EV-as-a-service company Everlectric, the initiative is a core component of Scatec's global commitment to working towards achieving net-zero emissions.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[In efforts to scale up the capacities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers, as well as new-energy vehicle component manufacturers, two entities hosted at the Nelson Mandela University, in Gqeberha, have shared their latest initiatives in support of the automotive industry. 

Research, engineering innovation and technology support institute eNtsa has expanded its Automotive Localisation Testing (ALT) programme to include Tier 2 and 3 component manufacturers and suppliers in the Eastern Cape, which affords more companies access to product and material testing support.  

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            <description><![CDATA[To help customers keep abreast of the ever-evolving nature of local materials handling and warehousing industries, materials handling solutions supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment has introduced its own branded products, says MD Victor Nemukula. The new equipment – which includes Shumani’s new rough-terrain forklift – will be supplied as rental equipment for warehouses and will boost operational efficiency for numerous materials handling applications.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Powerfleet is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things, software-as-a-service mobile asset industry. The company is emphasising that security extends beyond fixed infrastructure at Securex 2025, where it is exhibiting its offering for the first time.]]></description>
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            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Following another year of robust growth, global sales of electric cars are on track to surpass 20-million this year, accounting for over a quarter of cars sold globally, according to the new edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) yearly ‘Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Outlook’. The report, published on May 14, shows that, despite recent economic headwinds that have put pressure on the automotive sector, global EV sales have continued to break records as electric models become increasingly affordable.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
            <category>ELECTRIC VEHICLES</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable transport solutions to meet the region’s demand for high-performance buses and trucks, says RPC manager Christian Håkansson. The RPC will specialise in the assembly of bus and truck chassis above 16 t on a shared assembly line that can roll out 3 200 units a year.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South African transport and logistics sectors at a press conference in February. The company would enhance operational performance and productivity by maintaining best practices at its nationwide dealer networks, ensure “fit-for-purpose” products and aftermarket service for customers, and provide original-equipment manufacturers with “excellent” support, UDTSA President Filip Van den Heede said at the time.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[The introduction of a new online toll solution from financial services provider FNB is "revolutionising" toll road payments, and reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods.  ]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Drone specialist company RocketDNA has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as the first company in South Africa and Australia to secure approval for remote unmanned aerial system (UAS) docking operations from the civil aviation authorities. This approval, granted for the innovative xBot, cements RocketDNA's position as a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions for industries such as mining, construction, security, and engineering.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Retailer the Clicks Group and its pharmaceutical wholesaler United Pharmaceutical Distributors have partnered with electric vehicles lessor Everlectric and sustainable finance solutions provider Investec Sustainable Solutions to launch the South African pharmaceutical industry’s pioneer fleet of zero-emission, pharma-compliant EVs with solar-powered refrigeration. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Newly formed joint venture (JV) Methanox has secured a £1.5-million investment from platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa towards accelerating methane emissions reductions from natural-gas-powered ships. The Methanox JV is the brainchild of London’s Queen Mary University renewable energy senior lecturer Dr Patrick Cullen and chemical engineering programme director Dr Paul Balcombe, along with University College London inorganic chemistry Professor Andrew Beale and London-based climate technology laboratory Prosemino.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[While the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from 2026 is a step forward, South Africa needs a comprehensive strategy to build a thriving EV ecosystem that includes meaningful financial incentives, reduced import barriers and significant investment in green charging infrastructure, said green energy powered EV charging network company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE). “CHARGE calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on [February 6] to announce concrete incentives and plans for accelerating South Africa’s EV transition, emphasising the crucial role of charging infrastructure, and especially off-grid stations,” CHARGE executive chairperson Joubert Roux stated in a February 3 media release.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to spearhead the roll-out electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs) across South Africa. The roll out will begin in March and continue over the next five years.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa, highlighting the need for sustainable charging infrastructure and regulatory reforms. 

While Charge has welcomed recent government initiatives, such as the 150% tax incentive for electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturers, the organisation stresses that these measures alone are insufficient to fast-track EV adoption.  

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            <description><![CDATA[Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges, strategy and management consulting company McKinsey projects. The fast-growing demand for batteries, for example from the automotive and energy sectors, has caused unprecedented levels of investment by raw materials producers and battery manufacturers.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to electricity – let alone clean, renewable electricity – and the dearth of infrastructure for electric transport, the dream of electric cars, buses and motorcycles being the dominant people movers on the continent might seem more aspirational than practical – charged with ambition but far from fully plugged in. Yet, an African country, Ethiopia, became the first to ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle imports in January. The prohibition, coupled with a reduction in vehicle import duties from 200% to 15%, has led to a growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Horn of Africa country – some of which are manufactured locally.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Despite the deterioration of South Africa’s aging transport infrastructure and a challenging operating environment, end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans CEO Edwin Hewitt is hopeful about the future of supply chain management and logistics in South Africa, emphasising the value of data-driven decision-making. Hewitt is an advisor to Ian Bird, the senior executive responsible for the transport and logistics focal area at Business for South Africa (B4SA), an alliance of South African business leaders. B4SA, in turn, advises the National Logistics Crisis Committee established in June 2023 by government to address the country’s rail, port and road crises.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A leading original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) in agricultural machinery innovation planted 1 500 acres of potatoes at Warden Hutterian Bretheren in Washington using its cutting-edge 12-row potato planter, fitted with polymer supplier Vesconite’s bushings. The new planter incorporates Vesconite low-friction bushings in critical areas, such as the parallel arms of the row units, pivot points of the hitch, depth wheel linkage, toolbar knuckle and folding slider.]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Defence and security technology company Hensoldt South Africa has launched its new Bushbaby 200 long-range surveillance solution for ground-based applications, which features a day camera, range finder, thermal camera for night surveillance, and an internal global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The system is a relatively quick upgrade over the Bushbaby 100, which was launched in February.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rapidly becoming a key part of insurgent arsenals across the African continent, Stellenbosch University faculty of arts and social science vice dean of research Professor Lindy Heinecken has warned. Speaking at the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade show and exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof, in Centurion, on September 18, Heinecken highlighted the growing threat posed by the proliferation and misuse of UAVs by terrorist groups in Africa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Despite economic challenges, South African businesses have remained resilient and innovative, panellists said during this year’s Inn8 Invest Summit, held on September 12. Noting an improved sense of optimism and sentiment following the elections in May, the CEO panel discussed the complexities of managing South African companies, highlighting local and global growth opportunities.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by investing in 127 charging stations across South Africa, says MBSA Co-CEO and Mercedes-Benz Cars executive director Mark Raine. MBSA has pursued the project owing to the growing demand for EVs which requires a robust infrastructure, says Raine. The company currently boasts the country’s most extensive range of EVs, including the EQ and EQ AMG models, particularly in the sports-utility vehicle category. Further, the company anticipates that EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles will comprise 50% of its new car sales by the second half of this decade.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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