Mines are heavy power consumers. While that primarily stems from heavy industrial machinery and equipment across vast sites, a growing portion relates to the digital side of mining. Supporting... 

By: Karl Fischer - CTO at Obsidian Systems Africa’s AI journey has changed sharply over the past two years. The clearest sign is financial. Organisations are now setting aside real budgets for AI... 

According to McKinsey, fewer than a third of travellers have used generative AI for travel-related tasks, and 84% of those who have report that it improved their experience. South African figures... 

When a machine comes to a standstill, the root cause is not always where maintenance teams first look. While engines often receive the most attention, the performance of transmissions, hydraulic... 

South African manufacturers and distributors are capturing a growing share of continental healthcare demand, with African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reshaping how countries buy essential... 

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most polarising topics in science and industry. While some see it as the future, others remain unconvinced, questioning whether a technology built... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s endorsement of the Phase I report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) marks a significant step towards an independent Transmission System Operator and a... 

When organisations undergo transformation, the workplace often becomes the most visible expression of that change. For global brands, headquarters are no longer simply places where people work.... 

South Africa’s infrastructure agenda has become one of the clearest tests of the country’s ability to convert national optimism into visible delivery, with implications for economic growth,... 

Public procurement accounts for an estimated 12% of South Africa's GDP (National Research Foundation), highlighting its influence on economic growth, employment and industry standards. With the... 

RelyComply has announced a partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check On Demand into its financial crime compliance platform, helping global financial institutions strengthen... 

This Women’s Month, GIBB Engineering celebrates Itumeleng Mtebele, Technical Leader and Railway Signalling Engineer, whose journey from Alexandra township to railway engineering bears testimony to... 

Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI) have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets, enabling participating merchants to accept secure online payments from... 

DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support humanitarian response operations in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and... 

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from... 

Achieving optimal throughput, high classification efficiency and a long service life from a mineral processing screening solution requires careful consideration of every element of the screening... 

As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability function... 

SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its comprehensive MOVI-C® modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, highlighting how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging... 

Cosmos Limited (Cosmos), one of Kenya’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, has strengthened its digital infrastructure and enhanced regulatory compliance through the implementation of an... 

South Africans are being urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing electrical extension cords, following growing concern across the industry about the influx of substandard and... 

By; Victoria Smith - Group Project Lead & Product Manager, Global Communications (part of the Elvey Group) Whether extracting platinum from kilometres below the Bushveld, managing vast iron ore... 

Dorah Mfulwane is proving that women can build successful careers in one of South Africa's toughest and most physically demanding industries. In 2005, she became one of the first South African... 

The second annual SAPICS SME Pitch Parade culminated in a gripping finale at the 2026 SAPICS Conference in Cape Town and supply chain management consultancy and technology provider ShyftUp... 

Across the global mining sector, Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation has become a standard feature of transfer chute design. But according to Weba Chute Systems, the danger lies in confusing a... 

As BooYaa grows from a South African golf apparel business into a global premium brand, the pressure on its product is increasing. A bold identity may attract attention, but repeat purchases depend... 

We tend to judge a development by what happens within its boundaries. But that is not necessarily how the people using it experience it. A route that feels perfectly ordinary at lunchtime can feel... 

The annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) is set to get underway in Cape Town next week, with billions of rands in key infrastructure programmes under... 

Sixty entrepreneurs from across the Limpopo Province will be equipped to pursue emerging commercial opportunities in renewable energy, hydrogen, nuclear, natural gas and other fast-growing areas of... 

The industrial and lubricants sector may traditionally be viewed as a male-dominated environment, but women are increasingly proving that technical knowledge, operational excellence and leadership... 

Aluminium and steel aerosol cans are fully recyclable, provided they are handled correctly and enter an appropriate recovery stream. New research by MetPac-SA, the country's Producer Responsibility... 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries around the world, and agriculture is no exception. Beyond chatbots and automation, AI is helping food producers improve efficiency, make better... 

(Virtual Showroom) Women’s Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women who are shaping South Africa’s future while recognising the importance of creating workplaces where... 

In a disaster scenario seconds count, system outages and business downtime increase the risk of financial loss and reputational damage. This is according to BlueVision who has announced a strategic... 

Geopolitical instability, the race to secure critical minerals supply chains, rising demand for key resources and the rapid deployment of AI are reshaping the global mining industry – and putting a... 

Growing up in eNanda, Zimasa Pretty Mbhem dreamed of building a career in technology. Today, the Durban CBD resident is turning that dream into reality thanks to determination, hard work and the... 

 AI adoption in finance has surged to 59% in 2025, from 37% in 2023, highlighting the rapid shift towards more intelligent and automated finance operations (Gartner 2025 AI in Finance Survey). This... 

“Don’t be intimidated and never underestimate yourself. Take the opportunity, give it your best and be willing to learn.” This is Samantha Botha’s advice to women considering a career in concrete... 

Organisations and professionals driving innovation, sustainability, transformation and economic impact through procurement and supply chain management were recognised at the Chartered Institute of...