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Italy is a country in southern Europe occupying a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. The capital is Rome. With a population of about 60-million, Italy has the third-largest economy in the eurozone and is a founding member of the European Union. The country's dominant sectors include manufacturing, particularly automotive, machinery and fashion, tourism, agriculture and renewable energy. Italy uses the euro as its currency and operates as a parliamentary republic. The economy is characterised by a prosperous industrial north and a less-developed agricultural south. Italy is a member of the G7, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The country has a strong tradition in engineering, design and luxury goods production, with globally recognised brands in automotive, fashion and food. Italy's energy sector has seen significant investment in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, as the country works to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The nation plays an important role in European trade and manufacturing supply chains.

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Italian agricultural machinery group SDF opens Western Cape subsidiary

Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF has established its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl, Western Cape, marking an important milestone in the 100-year-old company's African expansion strategy. The company, which produces Same tractors, Deutz-Fahr tractors and Gregoire grape harvesters, will oversee operations through existing importer and dealer partnerships, working with Kempston Agri and Smith Power Equipment to distribute tractors ranging from 45 hp to 350 hp across South Africa.

Vukile enters Italian market with €115-million shopping centre portfolio

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund acquired a 35% stake in Pradera, the pan-European retail fund and asset manager with €5-billion of assets under management, and entered the Italian market post year-end with an inaugural €115-million portfolio of three shopping centres. The company established Esperia Properties as a platform for further expansion in Italy, with its total assets now standing at R63.7-billion, close to 70% of which are in Europe.

Italy joins SKA Observatory as fourteenth member

France became the fourteenth member of the SKA Observatory in June 2026, joining founding members including Italy, Australia, China, the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa and the UK. French President Emmanuel Macron signed the documents of accession in March, increasing the membership of the international radio telescope project by 100% since its establishment in 2021.

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Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
26th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape have secured another international investment, with Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF opening its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl. The 100-year-old... 


Petronas signage
Indonesia's PC Ketapang II launches construction on Bukit Panjang gas project
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

PC Ketapang II Ltd, a unit of the Searah joint venture between Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas, has begun the physical construction work on its Bukit Panjang gas field in Indonesia, the company... 


An image of solar PV at Vukile's East Rand mall
Vukile records solid full-year performance, portfolio growth
17th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund achieved 9.3% year-on-year increase in funds from operations (FFO) and dividends a share for the financial year ended March 31. The specialist retail real estate... 


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Australia's International Graphite forms JV with Alkeemia for Italy graphite hub
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's International Graphite said on Wednesday it had entered a joint venture (JV) agreement with chemical manufacturer Alkeemia to establish a graphite processing hub in Italy. The project... 


Crude oil
Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
15th June 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic... 


Libya landscape
Libya's NOC signs production-sharing deals with foreign firms after licensing round
15th June 2026 By: Reuters

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed production-sharing agreements with several international energy companies following the country's first licensing round in nearly two decades, its... 


SKA-mid dish
Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, South Africa/Australia
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

France has established the Extreme Computing Lab for Astronomical Telescopes to handle the significant computing challenges that will encountered by the huge data streams the SKA Observatory will... 


An image of Snam's Scada operation
AVEVA technology playing pivotal role in ensuring Italy’s natural gas supply
5th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Italy’s main operator for transport, storage and regasification of natural gas, Snam, is using industrial software company AVEVA’s supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) technology system... 


Image of dry-type transformers supplied by Trafo Power Solutions
South Africa-designed dry-type transformers for Pakistan mine
5th June 2026

Supplying an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, Trafo Power Solutions is providing 13 dry-type transformers for inclusion in e-houses on a remote mine site in Pakistan. The... 


BCG reports most employees use AI tools
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In a survey of 11 749 workers across 14 markets and a range of industries, 72% of respondents, including white-collar frontline and managerial employees, said AI has already considerably changed... 


Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
3rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape has secured another international investment, with Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF opening its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl. The 100-year-old... 


SKAO director-general Prof Jessica Dempsey
The SKA Observatory has a new head
2nd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that its new director-general began her tenure on Monday. She is Professor Jessica Dempsey and she has replaced... 


An image of AVEVA World Milan 2026
AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 


An image of AVEVA CEO Caspar Herzberg
Organisations keen on digital ecosystem, but execution lags – AVEVA, IMD report
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial software company AVEVA and global business school IMD launched the inaugural ‘Industrial Intelligence Report on Digital Ecosystems and the Future of Connected Industries’ at AVEVA World... 


Expendable graphite
Graphite miner IG6 partners with chemicals group on EU graphite processing hub
27th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed graphite miner and supplier International Graphite (IG6) and European fluorine chemicals producer Alkeemia have signed a binding joint venture (JV) agreement to build a major EU graphite... 


Calcamite executives accept the AVEVA Sustainable Impact Aware
South African company takes home first prize at AVEVA World 2026
22nd May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialist South African packaged wastewater treatment plant service provider Calcamite was crowned the winner of industrial software company AVEVA’s Sustainable Impact Award 2026.   The... 


Rare earth ore
Europe must break China's grip on rare earths pricing to spur investment, sector body says
22nd May 2026 By: Reuters

Europe must build its own pricing system for specialty metals and rare earths to reduce reliance on China and unlock investment in mining and processing, Bernd Schaefer, CEO and managing director... 


Tungsten in containers
EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 


AVEVA CEO Caspar Herzberg addressing delegates at AVEVA World 2026
AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at global conference
20th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In a volatile world, with multiple paradigm shifts and transitions unfolding, unprecedented levels of technology growth offer many opportunities that can be leveraged. Industrial software company... 


Trafo Power Solutions is supplying dry-type transformers and neutral earth resistors for a major copper-gold mining project in Pakistan’s remote Chagai district
Trafo Powers Up Mine in Pakistan With Transformers Built for Extreme Conditions
15th May 2026

South Africa-based Trafo Power Solutions is boosting the power infrastructure of a mining project in Pakistan, being built on one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold reserves. Supplying... 


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