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Matrix Design Africa customer relations leader Leon Kachelhoffer
Matrix promotes digital approach to PPE management at A-OSH Expo 2026
2nd June 2026

Companies can reduce hidden costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) abuse, over-issuing and poor inventory control by adopting digital management systems, says  Matrix Design... 


Alco-Safe MD Rhys Evans
Alco-Safe showcases sobriety screening solutions at A-OSH Expo
2nd June 2026

Substance abuse control specialist Alco-Safe is showcasing technologies aimed at helping employers prevent alcohol- and drug-impaired workers from entering high-risk workplaces. Speaking to... 


SABS outlines actions being taken after forensic probe confirms serious breaches
SABS outlines actions being taken after forensic probe confirms serious breaches
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) says it has accepted the findings of a much-delayed forensic investigation confirming many of the serious governance, procurement, labour and... 


The DJI Dock 3 which is deploying a security drone at Steyn City
UAV technology, an effective security tool
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

In conjunction with commercial unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), integrated security solutions provider Fidelity Services Group has developed a repeatable security... 


ER24 paramedics assisting an injured miner all in PPE
On-site emergency response teams available 24/7
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a strong national footprint and more than two decades of experience across industrial projects, including highly remote and high-risk environments, private medical and emergency care provider... 


The ALCO Safe testing kit
Substance abuse policy, testing are paramount
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

A legally-sound substance abuse policy that is communicated and available to company employees, alongside the correct equipment and procedures are paramount in industries and sectors where... 


Rail safety awards to take place in Oct as part of transport month – RSR
8th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has announced that the Rail Industry Awards 2026 will take place on October 28 as part of South Africa’s Transport Month programme. Nominations for the awards... 


Hulisani Madau from Ecovado holding up an Avo at the new avocado oil processing plant
Manufacturer joins forces with entrepreneur
17th April 2026

The launch of a new avocado oil processing plant for emerging agroprocessing company Ecovado – founded by local entrepreneur Hulisani Mudau – was announced in March. The new facility was developed... 


An image of Andre Smith
Tougher stance against substandard imports needed
17th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are undermining the safety and performance of... 


isoPOD containerised lubricant storage system
Containerised solution prevents lubricant loss
17th April 2026

Industrial maintenance teams know that proper lubrication is critical to equipment performance, says high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa... 


The multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed and manufacatured by Sintavi
Multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed in ‘record time’
17th April 2026

The launch of a complex, multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed, simulated and validated within two weeks by composite mechanical component manufacturer Sintavia has successfully denoted... 


Investec to use $200m IFC loan to support sustainable building in South Africa
8th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Investec Bank has secured a $200-million loan from development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the expansion across South Africa... 


A coiled roll of brown branded paper
Reliable instrumentation key to competitiveness
27th March 2026

In South Africa, where local mills must remain competitive in a global industry, reliable instrumentation is vital to ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining product quality, says process... 


Only 14% of global cities meet WHO particulate matter guidelines – IQAir
24th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Only 14% of global cities met the World Health Organisation (WHO) yearly particulate matter with a diameter smaller than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) guideline of 5 µg/m3, down from 17% in the previous year,... 


An aerial image of the Siza Water plant
Reuse plants offer S Africa alternative water sources
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

In the lead-up to National Water Week – commemorated from next week – asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers – in collaboration with water management company South African Water Works –... 


An image of one of the water management technologies on offer from Schneider Electric
Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water... 


An image of David Mahlobo
Japan, S Africa visit bolsters water sector
13th March 2026

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Deputy Minister David Mahlobo – accompanied by senior officials from the DWS and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) – conducted a... 


Hot Isostatic Press facility owned by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
New facility advances post processing technology
6th March 2026 By: Halima Frost

Since commissioning its Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility –  unveiled at its Scientia campus in Pretoria, on December 11, 2026 – national research organisation Council for Scientific and... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Departments to investigate Ormonde warehouse collapse, the third in three months
4th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In the wake of the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, in which nine workers died and three others were injured, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure... 


An image of a fire protection system
Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


An image of a water treatment plant
Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


Mondi's food grade range of corrugated and solid board  flexible packaging
Food packaging portfolio expanded
27th February 2026

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 


An image of Stephen Pelzer
Company helps drive smarter handling
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 


National Consumer Commission monitoring ButtaNutt peanut butter recall
10th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is monitoring the recall process for certain peanut butter products from peanut butter manufacturer ButtaNutt owing to... 


ECSA supports Zambian counterpart in its bid to join international alliance
3rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

As part of ongoing efforts to align Zambia’s engineering standards with internationally recognised best practices, engineering professionals regulators the Engineering Council of South Africa... 


Duvha Team celebrating their Best CSI Contribution Team and Key Service Provider in Maintenance awards in 2025.
Decade-first maintenance breakthrough leads to awards
30th January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa has won two honours at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Duvha Power Station awards, held in December, for delivering a “decade-first... 


An image of Fanie Steyn
Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
23rd January 2026

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 


Shipping containers
Standards have become key powerful tools for trade, development – World Bank
11th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In its first report analysing the landscape of global standards, the World Bank has found that a proliferating set of international standards that covers everything from food labelling to the... 


An image of he Fleetguard filtration products
Filtration solutions enhance performance, service life
28th November 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 


An illustration of the Membralox GP-IC membrane system
Membrane system enhances food, beverage processing efficiency
28th November 2025

An innovation for the food and beverage industry, the Membralox GP-IC ceramic membrane system, has been launched by filtration and separation solutions provider Pall Corporation, as announced in a... 


UNDP launches initiative advancing food safety among township enterprises using digital tools
26th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has launched the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative to transform township economies through... 


SABS acting CEO Blake Mosley-Lefatola
SABS acting CEO questions whistleblowers' motives as he offers update on turnaround
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) acting CEO Blake Mosley-Lefatola has questioned the motives of whistleblowers that continue to raise serious allegations about developments at the... 


An image of Elsabe Kearsley
Tool helps address civil engineering, construction industry capacity gaps
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Global Engineering Capability Review (GECR) is a first-of-its-kind tool created by international engineering body Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in partnership with global safety charity... 


An image of Tshepiso Mollo
Woman engineer contributes to systemic change
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The inaugural Women in Project Management Summit 2025 – held in August this year and hosted by Project Managers Africa – showcased women who contribute positively to the South African industrial... 


An image of Julius Frauendorf
Valve training benefits industry, manufacturers
7th November 2025

The professional body for valve and actuator manufacturers South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) offers a series of courses and training programmes for industry... 


SABS logo with question marks
Fresh allegations of mismanagement at SABS surface
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is once again facing renewed allegations of mismanagement, leadership instability and governance failures, as contained in whistleblower letters... 


CIPS welcomes 169 new qualified members in Southern Africa
31st October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global industry organisation the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has welcomed 169 new certified members who had completed a test and have a minimum of three... 


Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré
Facility to address energy inefficiencies
31st October 2025 By: Halima Frost

The formation of the African Energy Efficiency Facility (AEEF), a legacy project of South Africa's G20 presidency, was announced earlier this month by Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister... 


A man standing next to a poster where two men are shaking hands with the Danfoss logo on it
Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


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