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Danish Energy Agency backing project to validate wind resources of South Africa’s coal heartland
10th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Danish and South African governments are partnering on a project to map the wind resources of the coal region of Mpumalanga, where access to the grid for new renewables projects is less... 


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Wireless monitoring enhances safety in agricultural operations
4th October 2024

A leading agricultural enterprise and key employer in the rural eastern Free State has implemented the use of a wireless and digital measurement tool to enhance the safety of its service and... 


WIDELY USED Tru-Trac belt scales are in operation across Africa including in countries like Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mali and Tanzania
Scales provide precise, reliable measuring
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on improving the performance, and increasing the reliability, of operations, Tru-Trac Rollers, a conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier of the Tru-Trac conveyor belt scales,... 


Grant Potgieter, Strategic Services Manager at Weir
Lower TCO from OEM maintenance
3rd October 2024

( Virtual Showroom ) Achieving the best return on their plant investment is a primary goal for mines, and partnering with OEMs like Weir is a strategic way to enhance equipment performance while... 


ED Platform’s Socially Responsible Green Electrons concept ensures that energy development is intrinsically linked to core socio-economic development and progress in Africa.
Tapping into Africa’s new energy frontier: Socially responsible green electrons
3rd October 2024

Access to affordable and reliable energy across Africa is a crucial driver of economic and social development. Without it, agricultural productivity, food security and industrial development are... 


IATA announces more partnerships to further benefit its aviation carbon emissions tool
26th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

At its World Sustainability Symposium, in Miami, in the US State of Florida, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that it has partnered with Thrust Carbon to enlarge the... 


Schneider Electric sponsors Wits automation award for the 7th year
20th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has for the seventh consecutive year sponsored the University... 


The Argos-15
Hensoldt launches advanced South African-made airborne imaging system
20th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Defence and security company Hensoldt has launched its new-generation airborne imaging system, the Argos-15, at the African Aerospace and Defence trade show and exhibition at Air Force Base... 


The above image depicts Southern African Institute of Welding personnel and certification manager Harold Jansen
SAIW to open Nuclear School of Excellence
13th September 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) personnel and certification manager Harold Jansen lauds the development of a Nuclear School of Excellence,... 


An image of solar panels installed for a manufacturer
EU targets carbon emissions through import tariff
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to come into effect in 2026, is poised to drive companies exporting to the EU to rethink their energy strategies and adopt renewable-energy... 


How outsourced refrigeration can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
How outsourced refrigeration can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
29th August 2024

Food loss is a critical issue in Africa, with half of the continent’s staple food lost post-harvest or before reaching the market, according to the Rockefeller Foundation. In sub-Saharan Africa,... 


Gilbarco showcasing innovative fuelling solutions at Electra Mining
29th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) aims to evolve as a comprehensive provider of fuelling solutions, site control and fleet management technology for Africa’s industrial and mining sectors. By addressing... 


Southern African Geophysical Association
Southern African Geophysical Association
27th August 2024

Southern Africa underpins critical minerals transition Southern Africa has a prudent role to play in the supply of critical minerals needed for the transition to a greener economy. How to locate... 


Coal hub Australia sees need to improve methane accounting
Coal hub Australia sees need to improve methane accounting
26th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia will aim to provide more accurate assessments of methane emissions after a review of the nation’s climate accounting recommended improvements. The country, which has committed to cutting... 


Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With a specialisation in longer conveyors, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Electrotron has established itself as a key partner to State-owned power utility Eskom over the years, particularly... 


PRECISION & DURABILITY Berthold's systems ensure optimal slurry concentration, boosting recovery rates and cutting operational costs​
Accurate density measurement crucial for mining efficiency
22nd August 2024

In the mining industry, accurately measuring the density of slurries and suspensions is crucial for efficient process control and resource management. Berthold Technologies, based in Bad Wildbad,... 


Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
20th August 2024

Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology... 


AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL
The introduction of a quality certification programme will uplift the entire steel industry
Quality, training could safeguard the future of the steel sector – Institute
16th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In the face of evolving challenges within the steel industry, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is taking decisive steps to ensure the sector’s resilience and... 


RS's own brand RS PRO to become a key partner for planned maintenance
RS's own brand RS PRO to become a key partner for planned maintenance
13th August 2024

RS PRO, the own brand of RS, offers a comprehensive selection of over 80 000 products spanning all industries and technologies. Renowned for its quality and extensive range, RS PRO is the Smart... 


A generic image of a petrochemical plant
Innovation, resilience key features in process control – company
9th August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Pressure sensors with ceramic CERTEC measuring cells have proven to be the preferred technology in not only the chemicals industry but also in other industries where reliability and stability are... 


Some recollections may vary
9th August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

If you need a reminder, the headline is borrowed from the late Queen of the UK and other Commonwealth realms. If you take offence at ‘borrowed’, consider that the British have borrowed a lot from... 


(From top left) Vertiv MD for Africa Wojtek Piorko, Collaboretix MD Nils Gerstle, Swakop Electrical CEO Jaco Duvenhage, and Vertiv Technical Director for Africa Jonathan Duncan
Powering Africa’s industrial future with Vertiv industrial solutions
7th August 2024

A recent industrial solutions focused webinar, hosted by global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions Vertiv, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by,... 


Fast and Furious Fill and Drain Cycles / Space Limitations? No Problem for VEGAPULS 6X
Fast and Furious Fill and Drain Cycles / Space Limitations? No Problem for VEGAPULS 6X
7th August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Keeping your energy and power generation plant running smoothly requires reliable measurement solutions. But what happens when your level measurement application is a real... 


Going nuts about level measurement in batch tanks?
Going nuts about level measurement in batch tanks?
7th August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Peanut butter is a kitchen staple in South Africa has evolved into a highly industrialized product in today's commercial market. As manufacturers strive to meet growing demands... 


Avoiding Super Sticky Situations Keeping your production on a winning level with VEGA
Avoiding Super Sticky Situations Keeping your production on a winning level with VEGA
7th August 2024

When manufacturing chewing gum, the key ingredients used are manufactured utilising chemical reactions that take place in a specialised vessel equipped with a unique agitator. The agitator is... 


RMB chief economist Isaah Mhlanga
Poor social development threatens South Africa’s economic sustainability, report shows
6th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Persistently high youth unemployment rates and some of the highest levels of inequality globally have led financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to rank South Africa twenty-ninth out of 31... 


Image of smart phone displaying a machine health monitoring app
On-the-go machine health monitoring
2nd August 2024

A Bluetooth-enabled, handheld sensor that monitors the health of rotating machinery by means of a mobile iOS and Android apps, can be used to identify developing issues and mitigates potential... 


Dr Renosi Mokate
Opinion: Digging for Common Ground: Navigating the mining of critical minerals and the impact on Indigenous people
30th July 2024

In this article, conflict management and development practice Concentric Alliance (CA) executive director Dr Renosi Mokate and senior associate Ramabina Mahapa write that mining companies with... 


The energyDRIVE team at a Mpumalanga school
Enertrag helps the energyDRIVE team teach Mpumalanga learners about renewable energy
30th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy development company Enertrag South Africa is a sponsor and participant of Phase 2 of the wind industry’s experiential renewable energy conversation across local schools in... 


The upfront capital cost of a transformer is only one aspect of the total cost of ownership over its lifecycle
Specify your transformer with total cost of ownership in mind
18th July 2024

Rather like a vehicle, the total cost of running and maintaining a transformer over its lifespan will be considerably higher than its purchase price; these other cost factors therefore deserve... 


COMRO’s Legacy author Brian Protheroe (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Mining’s dormant gold analyser seen as potential gold optimiser with help of today’s tech
11th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

For 30 years, 800 people at the now defunct Chamber of Mines Research Organisation (COMRO) devoted intense ongoing effort to research and development to advance mining in general and gold mining in... 


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VEGA Controls SA
5th July 2024

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


SAFER WORKING
Through the precise identification and quantification of noise sources, these tools pave the way for a safer and more regulated work environment
Sound level meters find local distributor
5th July 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Local test and measurement company TANDM Technologies has introduced engineering company Brüel & Kjaer’s (B&K’s) wireless, smartphone-operated 2245 and 2255 sound level meters (SLMs) to the South... 


ATEX Vertical Inline Pumps with Panel
ATEX-certified fuel transfer pumps improve marine diesel offloading times
4th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The intricate logistics of fuel loading and unloading in marine transport demands efficiency and reliability at every turn. Central to this process are cargo pumps, the unsung heroes facilitating... 


VEGA Instruments
VEGA Instruments
25th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom )For a long time, metallic diaphragm sensors have been the standard for pressure measurement in chemical plants. However, ceramic measuring cells have been a proven alternative... 


Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
21st June 2024

By Wesley Govender, Digital Power Services Lead at Schneider Electric While there is a growing need for renewable energy as countries around the globe seek to reduce their dependency on fossil... 


A Skydio drone and Boston Dynamics robot dog
Dwyka, Deep Tech highlight new drone technology at showcase
20th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services and its sister company Deep Tech have announced the launch of several new drone technology services through its partnerships with drone technology... 


Navigating sustainability in East Africa
Navigating sustainability in East Africa
13th June 2024

By Carol Koech Strategy Director, Sustainability & Thought Leadership – Schneider Electric International Operations In this, the second article in my blog series focusing on East Africa’s... 


Transnet claims World Bank container port index contains ‘factual errors’
Transnet claims World Bank container port index contains ‘factual errors’
12th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet claims the World Bank’s 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) – in which South Africa’s ports rank dismally overall and the Port of Cape Town came in at the bottom of... 


Steadfast hold on power
7th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the intricate tango of politics and military might, one undeniable reality emerges: once soldiers seize State control, they seldom relinquish it willingly. Ibrahim Traore, the 36-year-old... 


Enhancing Efficiency and Safety: Level and Pressure Measurement in Petrochemical Distillation Units
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety: Level and Pressure Measurement in Petrochemical Distillation Units
4th June 2024

(Virtual Showroom) - In the challenging environment of petrochemical plants, precision and reliability are of utmost importance when it comes to measuring the level and pressure within distillation... 


Greener Mining: Achieving Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility through Water Management Strategies
Greener Mining: Achieving Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility through Water Management Strategies
4th June 2024

(Virtual Showroom) - The National Water Act of 1998 in South Africa has put in place stricter regulations on water management, including for the mining sector which is a significant source of water... 


Inaugural Transport Evolution West Africa aims to showcase solutions to unlock regional trade in West Africa
24th May 2024

The transportation industry is the lifeblood of global commerce. Over the past few years, logistics across the West African region has played a key role in driving investment and growth within the... 


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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

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