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Telecommunications giant MTN Group and MTN South Africa on Monday announced the appointment of David Behr as the new CEO for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre of Excellence...
TSX- and NYSE-listed Ero Copper highlights considerable progress at its Tucumã project, in Brazil, noting that since starting site works in 2022, all engineering, procurement and construction...
At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute...
The project entails major construction and upgrades between the Westville viaduct and the Paradise Valley interchange in KwaZulu-Natal.
Kusile Unit 5 is being prepared for synchronisation to the grid towards the end of December.
At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute...
In the world of electrical rotating machines, the name Delba Electrical has long been synonymous with innovation and quality. Delba, a renowned company with a rich history, has consistently...
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has said it is important for officials to be diligent in checking up on projects, as projects do not collapse on their own, with problems...
The School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg recently opened their doors for the 31st Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC). This prestigious...
The newly installed solar plant at Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is exceeding expectations, having saved the company over R1-million over the past two months. The R16-million,...
To stay ahead in the industry’s war for talent, AfriSam has over the years placed skills at the forefront of its people development initiatives. With its several training programmes, the company...
While West Africa is home to a thriving mining industry, miners in the region face challenges, which are multifaceted in nature and range from power quality issues to supply chain concerns, coupled...
Sasol, Toyota South Africa Motors and Air Products South Africa unveiled a proof-of-concept second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle earlier this month. The vehicle is being used...
Eskom has confirmed that Unit 3 at the Kusile coal-fired power station is providing 720 MW for the electricity grid.
More than 11 000 photovoltaic (PV) panels will be installed at telecommunications service provider Vodacom’s Midrand campus, in Gauteng, by year-end, converting the commercial office park into a...
Nasdaq- and ASX-listed Piedmont Lithium on Wednesday announced a strategic investment in a large prospective lithium project in Newfoundland, Canada. Piedmont has agreed to pay C$2-million for a...
JSE-listed Balwin Properties inaugurated a newly built dual carriageway on October 6. It is hoped that the new carriageway will alleviate traffic congestion in the Hazeldean area in Pretoria East....
“Over the past 16 years, the country’s citizens have had to contend with a great deal of loss and uncertainty as a consequence of load shedding. We have all lost something… the biggest being...
The producer responsibility organisation (PRO) Circular Energy is taking a strong stance concerning the rise in illegal electronic-waste (e-waste) dumping and calls on government, industries and...
South Africa needs more companies to implement effective waste management systems and principles in their value chains to effect a more circular economy. The country needs a focus on waste...
Crushing and screening on mines and quarries often entails 24/7 operations where downtime is out of the question. The importance of skilled customer support technicians in maintaining high machine...
The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has produced a record 103 947 t of copper in concentrate during the third quarter, parent company Ivanhoe Mines reports....
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, concluded a four-day Robotics, Programming, 3D Printing, and...
Electrical equipment supplier Actom has started rolling out a R100-million investment in expansions at its plant in Pretoria. The announcement was initially made as a pledge at the fifth South...
In this opinion article, Bongani Mankewu highlights the role that South Africa’s deep railways expertise should play in resolve the economic morass at Transnet
A report, titled 'South Africa and Artificial Intelligence' published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School and Microsoft South Africa has...
Local manufacturer Pratley’s emphasis on research and development (R&D), policy implementation and diversification have contributed to the company’s success throughout its 75 years in existence....
By Samuel Jacobs, Energy Partners 27 September 2023 In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a long continuum that...
Industri Tools & Equipment – specialists in the supply and support of tools and equipment to industrial sectors throughout Southern Africa – is soon to open a retail outlet in Johannesburg.
While the aviation industry has promised to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, harsher weather conditions are already forcing a rethink of critical infrastructure in airports, such as this...
Apex Cordset Technologies (Apex) is a dynamic company with a strong focus on technology and manufacturing, specialising in a wide range of electrical products and cable assemblies. Apex prides...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has upheld the decision of the National Air Quality Officer to permit the temporary operation of the Kusile coal power station using...
In this article, South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) executive director Avhapfani Tshifularo writes about the association's support for the Clean Fuels 2 initiative and the...
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, delivered the keynote address at the second day of the 9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week (AEW) and the 7th Africa Engineering...
Skilled worker shortages, government policy settings, rising costs and global economic conditions are among the main concerns for Queensland resources companies, according to a report by the...
The Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal (IOT) will begin its 28-day yearly maintenance shutdown on September 28. During this period, the terminal will perform maintenance on its major equipment across...
By Thomas Schatz, SMS group GmbH, Moenchengladbach, Germany, More than half of the produced copper products are cast and rolled wire rods. It is used as the semi-finished product for electric...
Peru's largest copper mine, Antamina, plans to start work next year on a delayed project to extend the lifespan of its site until 2036, the firm's president said, while awaiting official approval...
Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue will forgo buying carbon offsets from this financial year onwards. The miner said in a statement on Friday that all funds allocated to carbon...
Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has launched an industry guide to address new physical infrastructure design challenges for data centres to support the shift in artificial...
The Drakenstein municipality, in the Western Cape, has adopted Schneider Electric’s green RM AirSeT switchgear, which it says will reduce the municipality’s carbon footprint by using pure air...
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