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An ABP Induction services furnace in operation with man in PE near molten metal
Two furnace tech providers join forces
10th March 2023

Parts formation provider Norican’s Monitizer platform and furnace equipment supplier ABP’s Digital Services announced an agreement had been made in February to interface their products in an effort... 


South Korean Presidential Special Envoy & Samsung negotiate with  South Africa to support 2030 Busan World Expo bid
8th March 2023

Busan Mayor-led delegation determined to secure local government support for World Expo 2030 bid & strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries South Korean Presidential Special Envoy... 


African-made renewable energy products could benefit continent – SAIEE
7th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Although Africa is going through an “unavoidable” energy transition, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers president Prince Moyo believes the continent can “leapfrog” the trajectory of... 


EIB, European Commission to boost private sector investments in Africa, other regions
3rd March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have signed agreements, committing €4-billion in funding support for businesses in African, Caribbean... 


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DMTKai Batla celebrates 15 years, continues digital push in mining sector
3rd March 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Celebrating 15 years in business this year, Kai Batla, a minerals consultancy established during the 2008 financial crisis, is making a strong push into the digital space with the support of its... 


CHIETA launches blended learning programme for chemical industry welding artisans
2nd March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry training body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has launched a blended learning coded welding skills programme that comprises face-to-face, online, welding... 


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Tailings dam failures often stem from ‘production over safety’ pressures, says academic
24th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ever since the Brumadinho tailings dam collapse, in Brazil, in 2019, which claimed the lives of 270 people and led to massive environmental damage, there has been a spotlight on how mining... 


Minerals Council CEO Roger Baxter
New report to be released on the state of 4IR, ESG in the South African mining industry
23rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa, in collaboration with accounting firm PwC and the Mandela Mining Precinct, will soon release its new 2022/23 report on the state of digitalisation, the Fourth... 


Designing Graduate Internships for Improved Employability and Socio-economic Development
22nd February 2023

A Case Study: Coega MICT SETA Graduate Internship Programme Meike Wetsch, Coega’s Unit Head: Capital and Funding Office and Coega MICT SETA Graduate Internship Programme Project Sponsor, shares key... 


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Solar Power Africa 2023: Huawei unveils 10 major smart PV trends that will shape the sector’s future
21st February 2023

Upgraded security, improved grid integration, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Those are just some of the trends identified by David Minnis, Huawei Senior Solution Director... 


Enhancing South Africa's immigration policy for global competitiveness
21st February 2023

Opinion editorial by Lunga Mani, Practice Leader for Sub-Saharan Africa In January, South Africa’s ruling party announced that the country’s immigration laws must be overhauled, as part of a... 


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Extended partnership to support low-latency connectivity
17th February 2023

An extended partnership will see the Kamoa-Kakula copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) benefit from satellite telecommunications network provider SES’s O3b high-throughput,... 


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S Africa needs smarter ports
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

For South Africa’s eight ports to keep up with the changes in global shipping, and safeguard trade that is vital to the economy, it is extremely important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)... 


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Planetarium’s upgrade to ‘Digital Dome’ seeks to inspire new generation of scientists
17th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The venerable Planetarium, on Yale road on the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) campus, in Johannesburg, is being transformed into a Digital Dome to not only provide visitors with... 


BMW SA adds new i7 to EV mix, says iX1 to follow later this year
17th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

The total battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in South Africa grew by 137% in 2022, says BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA). Just under 420 BEVs were sold in South Africa in the first 11 months of... 


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Planetarium’s upgrade to ‘Digital Dome’ seeks to inspire new generation of scientists
17th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The venerable Planetarium, on Yale road on the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) campus, in Johannesburg, is being transformed into a Digital Dome to not only provide visitors with... 


A unified approach to water and wastewater challenges
15th February 2023

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software lead, and Ettienne van Niekerk, Cluster Water Segment leader at Schneider Electric South Africa’s water and wastewater (WWW) woes are well documented... 


Webber Wentzel highlights funding opportunity for mining companies that are doing the right thing.
Sustainable mining companies can gain from sustainable finance trends – Webber Wentzel
13th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies that can demonstrate responsible and sustainable mining practices can set themselves up to take advantage of the current environmental social governance (ESG) and sustainable... 


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Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, South Africa
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The University of the Witwatersrand and Anglo American plan to refurbish, expan­d and digitalise the 62-year-old Johannesburg Planetarium. 


Xia Hesheng, President Of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Focusing on 4T technologies, helping thousands of industries transform from energy consumers to energy producers
8th February 2023

Huawei today demonstrated its commitment to Africa’s energy transition, while also showcasing the full range of its latest solar PV and green home and business solutions, at the Solar Power Africa... 


Autonomous equipment improves mine safety as well as productivity and efficiency
Autonomous equipment improves mine safety as well as productivity and efficiency
6th February 2023

By Maureen Phiri, Sales Manager at Oxyon People Solution Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have begun to transform many sectors, and the mining industry is no different. The... 


Challenges and opportunities abound in the power utilities sector in 2023
Challenges and opportunities abound in the power utilities sector in 2023
3rd February 2023

By Godfrey Marema, Plant Manager and Managing Director from Eaton South Africa Turbulent 2022 will live long in the memory for those of us who work in the power utilities sector. Loadshedding... 


BIM will transform the construction industry.
1st February 2023

By: Bongani Dladla Rapid advances in technology and a qualitative movement towards collaboration and information-sharing will undoubtedly shape the future of the South African construction sector. 


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BMW SA expands EV line-up with new i7, iX1 to follow later this year
30th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

The total battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in South Africa grew by 137% in 2022, says BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA). Just under 420 BEVs were sold in South Africa in the first eleven months... 


Roadmap sets out the critical skills South Africa needs for a just energy transition
27th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea), together with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), has launched an ‘Energy Skills Roadmap’ for South Africa, highlighting the requisite... 


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Battery electric range paves route to ‘mine of the future’
27th January 2023

Mining solutions provider Sandvik, in a press release published in November, noted that the launch of its battery electric vehicles created opportunities that the mining sector had previously “only... 


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Group excited for first Indaba appearance
27th January 2023

Hydraulic equipment provider Bosch Rexroth Africa is set to make its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies Hägglunds Drives... 


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FLSmidth
27th January 2023

Sustainable productivity through innovation FLSmidth provides sustainable productivity to the global mining and cement industries. We deliver market-leading engineering, equipment and service... 


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Murray & Roberts Cementation
27th January 2023

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has been... 


Ivanhoe, SES extend partnership for satellite connectivity at Kamoa-Kakula
23rd January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Satellite connectivity provider SES and Africa-focused mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reached a new agreement to continue to provide the Kamoa-Kakula copper project, in the Democratic Republic of... 


Digitalisation can optimise South Africa’s water and wastewater infrastructure – Schneider Electric
20th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital transformation can play a significant role in reshaping the water and wastewater sector, particularly across ageing infrastructure, which continues to face challenges such as water leaks... 


Africa’s last-mile market set to double by 2030
20th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

The African last-mile delivery market was valued at $1.14-billion in 2021.  By 2030, this is expected to reach $2.35-billion, expanding at an annual compound growth rate of 8.45% between 2022 and... 


SAtion is the South African Start up Ecosystem of the Year
19th January 2023

South African business ecosystem SAtion has won the award for Start-up Ecosystem Builder of the Year 2022 in South Africa. The award was presented at the annual Africa Start-up Ecosystem Builders... 


Netherlands to provide $10m to support digital economy in developing countries
18th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Netherlands has announced that it will provide $10-million to intergovernmental organisation the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) to help developing countries benefit... 


The global cargo community is all set to converge at air cargo Africa 2023
12th January 2023

The continent of Africa offers limitless opportunities for trade and commerce due to rapid economic growth, rising middle class population, and expanding domestic demand. Against this backdrop,... 


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Innovative technology improves mine safety
12th January 2023

Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that... 


Lifelong learning key to a low-carbon economy
9th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Transforming education and training, and providing lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, is fundamental to achieving a just transition to a global low-carbon economy and is an urgent... 


Global crisis driving greater energy efficiency – IEA
2nd December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy efficiency actions have accelerated globally this year as governments and consumers have increasingly turned to efficiency measures as part of their responses to fuel supply disruptions and... 


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Transport Forum highlights need for multimodal logistics to remain competitive
2nd December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Freight, logistics and transport industry experts have called for the restoration of South Africa's roads network, the restoration and development of the rail network and efficient ports and border... 


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Company builds centralised control room for mine
2nd December 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron completed a 360° control room at a mine in the Northern Cape province this year. The control room is a showcase for the implementation of... 


eATA Carnet project
2nd December 2022 By: Riaan de Lange

Did you know that about 190 000 ATA Carnets covering merchandise valued at R449.87-billion are issued by 80 countries or customs territories each year? More importantly, do you know what an ATA... 


Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck.
South Africa’s mining market is dynamic and fast-moving, Siemens Large Drives finds
25th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is a super dynamic and super fast-moving market, says Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck, who has just completed a week of discussions with customers to highlight... 


Digitalisation to make manufacturing supply chains more resilient
24th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The digitalisation of supply chains will make them more transparent and challenges more visible, better informing production planning and, thereby, making production value chains more resilient to... 


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