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Engineering News is a South African weekly newspaper and online publication covering engineering, mining, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors across Africa and internationally. Published by Creamer Media, the title serves professionals, executives, policymakers and investors with news, analysis, project updates and technical features. The publication reports on major capital projects, technology developments, regulatory changes, commodity markets and corporate activity in sectors including mining, construction, transport, power generation, water, manufacturing and telecommunications. Engineering News maintains both a print edition and a comprehensive website offering daily updates, multimedia content and searchable archives. The newspaper's coverage extends across sub-Saharan Africa with particular focus on South Africa, where it reports on infrastructure programmes, industrial policy, state-owned enterprises and private-sector investment. Editorial content includes interviews with industry leaders, project profiles, market data, tender announcements and event coverage from conferences and trade shows. Engineering News is widely read by engineers, project managers, procurement specialists, consultants and government officials involved in infrastructure planning and industrial development. The publication has built a reputation for authoritative reporting on complex technical and commercial issues affecting capital-intensive industries. It also produces supplements, special reports and yearbooks on specific sectors and themes. Engineering News was established in 1981 and has become a leading source of business intelligence for the engineering and mining communities in southern Africa.

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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... 


RMA prevention head Dr Jessica Hutchings
RMA showcases holistic offering at A-OSH Expo 2026
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mutual insurance provider Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) used its presence at A-OSH Expo 2026 to highlight its evolution from a traditional workers’ compensation provider into a broader social insurer... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (29/05/2026)
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about mining's economic edge, mineral rights and copper in the Northern Cape. 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


TruckStore GM Wolf Edmayr and Daimler Truck Southern Africa president and group CEO Maretha Gerber
TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus
27th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa’s used truck business TruckStore has opened its new facility in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, with the aim of expanding its sales volumes, reaching new markets and... 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis
SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis
22nd May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the growing challenge of municipalities' failure to settle arrear debt owed to power utility Eskom, as well as the possible remedies to this... 


A graphic showing extractive, ports, manufacturing and energy sectors
Collaboration embeds resilience 
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 


Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
21st May 2026

Creamer Media is expanding its multimedia offering with the launch of IN FOCUS, a new long-form video and podcast series aimed at providing deeper insight into the forces shaping industry, mining,... 


Power lines in Johannesburg
South Africa's biggest city could have power supply throttled over unpaid debts
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's biggest city and economic hub Johannesburg could have its power supply throttled by state-owned electricity company Eskom over unpaid debts, Eskom said on Tuesday. Engineering News... 


ABB South Africa electrification commercial leader and ELDS division manager Egon Worthmann
ABB helps industries run at high performance to be more resource efficient
19th May 2026

Global technology leader in electrification and automation ABB South Africa electrification commercial leader and ELDS division manager Egon Worthmann speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa... 


EWSETA water sector manager Dr Mmaphefo Thwala
EWSETA highlights critical skills needed to secure S Africa’s water future
19th May 2026

The Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) is placing the spotlight on the vital role of skills development in strengthening South Africa’s water sector, particularly as the... 


EWSETA executive for planning, monitoring and evaluation
EWSETA positions skills development at centre of Africa’s energy transition
19th May 2026

At Enlit Africa 2026, the Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) is reinforcing the message that skills development is not a supporting function, but a strategic driver of... 


EWSETA corporate services manager
EWSETA drives skills development to power S Africa’s energy and water future
19th May 2026

At Enlit Africa 2026, the Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) is positioning skills development as a critical enabler of transformation across South Africa’s energy and... 


WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about strengthening its position in the region by deepening its local manufacturing footprint.
WEG Africa strengthens its local manufacturing footprint
19th May 2026

Johannesburg-based industrial electrical technologies provider WEG Africa is strengthening its position in the region by deepening its local manufacturing footprint, a move that is increasingly... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


TRIM signs rail access agreement with 11 private operators
TRIM signs rail access agreement with 11 private operators
15th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager's (TRIM's) signing of rail access agreements with 11 private train operating companies. 


Rentech business manager Jaco Weideman
Rentech highlights long-term solar value for farming sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy solutions company Rentech is highlighting the long-term financial and operational benefits of solar energy for the agricultural sector, despite persistent concerns among some farmers about... 


Omnia financial director Stephan Serfontein
Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 


Fall in applications by firms for import duty changes may signal ‘loss of faith’
Fall in applications by firms for import duty changes may signal ‘loss of faith’
11th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A leading trade consultancy is warning that the recent sharp decline in applications for duty investigations may be a signal that South African companies are losing faith in the country’s trade... 


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