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SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
18th September 2024

By: Brighton Mwarehwa - Offer and Marketing Director – Power Systems Business Unit at Schneider Electric The well-known adage Rome wasn’t built in day certainly applies to the world’s move towards... 


 Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
12th September 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 


A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
6th September 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


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Fire detection and safety solutions for hazardous environments
6th September 2024

A range of products for the detection of fires in explosive atmospheres has recently been launched by ACTOM Industry. The systems have been tested and certified by the South African Bureau of... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
4th September 2024

Dust control solutions leader Brasco Filtration has demonstrated its industry-leading capabilities by designing, manufacturing and installing a cutting-edge pressurisation fan filter system with... 


CHINT senior industry sales manager Dawie Reyneke
Switchgear manufacturer unveils cutting-edge products at Electra Mining
30th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy equipment and solutions provider CHINT Global will showcase its latest advancements in smart energy solutions at this year’s Electra Mining Africa conference, to be held at the Johannesburg... 


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A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
29th August 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has announced an offtake term sheet with a US-based company for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the project. 


Rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at show
Rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at show
22nd August 2024

WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for more than four decades, consistently demonstrating its capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This... 


The E-house facility built at Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Mozambique
WEG Africa builds substation E-house facility for Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Moz
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa has completed a large substation E-house solution, which includes distribution transformers and a diesel generator set, for energy and chemicals company... 


An important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG Africa’s depth of experience
E-houses installed to power Mozambique gas project
20th August 2024

Now in the final stages of installation and commissioning, an important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG... 


Vertiv Launches High-Density Prefabricated Modular Data Centre Solution To Accelerate Global Deployment of AI Compute
Vertiv Launches High-Density Prefabricated Modular Data Centre Solution To Accelerate Global Deployment of AI Compute
26th July 2024

Vertiv™ MegaMod™ CoolChip solution integrates best-in-class technologies, including high-density liquid cooling, to deliver turnkey AI critical digital infrastructure up to 50% faster than onsite... 


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State-of-the-art power solutions to be showcased
19th July 2024

The latest advancements in hybrid power solutions encompassing renewable energy and energy storage, as well as innovative electric motors and drive technology, will all be on display at this year’s... 


Vertiv Unveils Next-Generation UPS to Support High Capacity, High Availability AI Power Demands in Room and Prefabricated Deployments in All World Regions
Vertiv Unveils Next-Generation UPS to Support High Capacity, High Availability AI Power Demands in Room and Prefabricated Deployments in All World Regions
16th July 2024

The Vertiv™ Trinergy™ UPS is also available as a component of the new Vertiv™ PowerNexus solution, close coupled with Vertiv™ PowerBoard Switchgear for reduced footprint and maintenance.  As global... 


Rand Water progresses extensive Gauteng-wide maintenance
11th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Rand Water prepares for the next phase of its infrastructure maintenance programme across Gauteng, it has completed several significant milestones since kicking off on June 22. The water utility... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30. 


Schneider Electric launches PowerLogic P7 power and control platform for complex and high-demand applications
Schneider Electric launches PowerLogic P7 power and control platform for complex and high-demand applications
10th June 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled the latest device in its PowerLogic range of products – the PowerLogic P7 digital... 


Siemens South Africa CEO sub-Saharan Africa Sabine Dall’Omo standing on a stage talking
Cumulative effort to transform grids a hot topic
10th May 2024 By: Halima Frost

Of the 103 countries that in 2020 pledged to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane emissions by at least 30%, 54 are African, says global technology giant Siemens South Africa CEO... 


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Electrification of the mining industry makes progress
26th April 2024

Multinational technology company ABB recently announced its collaboration with Boliden and Epiroc in the development of a fully battery electric truck trolley system. Said to be the first of its... 


ABB secures a foothold in the Zambian sugar industry
ABB secures a foothold in the Zambian sugar industry
23rd April 2024

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex), a global technology leader in electrical products and solutions, has secured a foothold in the potentially lucrative Zambian sugar industry by supplying its UniGear ZS1... 


The new electric mine truck
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB deploy first battery-electric truck trolley system for underground mining
22nd April 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Swedish metals maker Boliden, technology company ABB and original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc have successfully deployed the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system on an 800-m-long... 


From the streets with a signpost to gainful employment at ABB
22nd April 2024

When a kind stranger took a photograph of Momelezi Sifumba standing at a busy roadside with a cardboard sign stating: ‘Help Me to Find a Job’ and posted it on LinkedIn, little did the unemployed... 


The transformative impact of automation on LV and MV switchgear
The transformative impact of automation on LV and MV switchgear
19th April 2024

The advent of automation in the electrical industry has revolutionised the functionality and efficiency of low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) switchgear in secondary reticulation.  Automation... 


Reshaping power transmission with renewable energy integration
Reshaping power transmission with renewable energy integration
19th April 2024

In an era marked by escalating climate concerns and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the power transmission landscape is witnessing a profound revolution. At the forefront of this... 


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Hansen + Genwest
29th March 2024

Designers and manufacturers of transformers and switchgear Hansen + Genwest was founded in 1976, and supplied the first South African-designed and manufactured flameproof transformer in 1977. The... 


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The company's offerings underscore its commitment to excellence and reliability
Company leverages offering, expertise to ‘redefine’ S Africa’s energy industry
22nd March 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As South Africa’s energy sector continues to grapple with climate change and an increasing demand for electricity, electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM is making significant strides in... 


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Modular substations meet demands of data centre growth
20th March 2024

The advancement of digital technology has led to increased demand for data centres in South Africa. To keep up with the demand, these facilities are required to expand rapidly when needed, and the... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has insisted that it is on track to complete the repairs to the ducts in the west stack at the Kusile power station by December 2024. 


 Together (from left) VI plant manager Danie Hanekom, his predecessor John Schultz and automation specialist Wes Allan devised and developed the ingenious automated VI testing system, in which a special trolley (shown here) for carrying VIs for testing is plugged into one of the test stations.
Automated testing system for vacuum interrupters now operating in ACTOM MV Switchgear’s VI plant
7th March 2024

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom’s MV Switchgear division recently completed the establishment of an automated vacuum interrupter (VI) testing facility in the VI manufacturing plant... 


Modular substations are the best option for data centres, as they can be designed and built quickly
Modular substations power in South Africa's data centre boom
27th February 2024

Data centres are experiencing significant growth in South Africa as the digital revolution continues to gain momentum. To keep up with the demand, these facilities must have the flexibility to... 


Two ladies working on a group of electrical switchgear units
Switchgear units supplied to DRC copper mine
16th February 2024

Switchgear manufacturer and supplier Actom MV Switchgear has been awarded a contract to supply the extensive new Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with power... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
9th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Efforts are being made to return Medupi Unit 4 to service by the end of July 2024. 


Image of the Kusile power plant
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
9th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 5 of Kusile was synchronised to the national grid at the end of December 2023. 


Customised solution powers mine, reduces emissions
2nd February 2024

A custom made end-to-end switchgear and circuit breaker solution from technology company ABB Electrification is powering up a new mining plant at Canadian gold and silver miner Kinross’ Tasiast 24k... 


Image of A dry-type transformer positioned in an E-House.
Modular substations and dry-type transformers support renewable energy projects
21st January 2024

Modular substations and dry-type transformers offer a number of advantages for renewable energy projects such as those relying on solar and wind power, says Trafo Power Solutions’ David Claassen.... 


Aerial view of the Lindi Jumbo plant and TSF
Walkabout starts commissioning activities at Lindi Jumbo
19th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Walkabout Resources has started commissioning activities at its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, another step toward full operation and critical minerals producer status. The... 


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Sekelduin substation project, Namibia
15th December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Sekelduin substation project will see the the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of specialised switchgear and substation protection, as well as automation systems for a... 


Image of manganese ore
Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
8th December 2023

Euro Manganese has signed definitive agreements with OMRF for $100-million in nondilutive financing to advance the project. 


E-House fitted with monitoring control panels specially for a renewable energy application
Modular substations and dry-type transformers pave the way for renewable energy growth in Africa
4th December 2023

The growing renewable energy generation sector in Africa is realising the value of modular substations in solar and wind projects, as well as the suitability of dry-type transformers in these... 


MV Switchgear awarded SIS switchgear contract for DRC mine’s underground substations
MV Switchgear awarded SIS switchgear contract for DRC mine’s underground substations
20th November 2023

MV Switchgear, which executed two large contracts over the past two years involving manufacture, supply, and installation of numer­ous air-insulated switchgear (AIS) panels for 11kV substations at... 


ACTOM Industry wins contract to upgrade Ghana gold mine’s winder drive and control system
ACTOM Industry wins contract to upgrade Ghana gold mine’s winder drive and control system
13th November 2023

After many years of trying to break into the Ghana gold mining mar­ket with its modern mine winder drive and control systems, ACTOM Industry finally achieved a break­through late last year when it... 


An image showing ACTOM Industry securing a contract to upgrade the drive and control system of a man-winder at a gold mine
ACTOM Industry secures contract to upgrade winder drive, gold system at Ghanaian gold mine
8th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

After many years of trying to break into the Ghana gold mining market with its modern mine winder drive and control systems, mine winder experts ACTOM Industry late last year achieved a... 


An image showing a HyPact hybrid switchgear unit from GE Grid
NamPower awards R100m contract to ACTOM for new indoor substation in Swakopmund
7th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ACTOM Energy Namibia (AEN) has been awarded a R100-million contract by Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission specialised switchgear and... 


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