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            <description><![CDATA[Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced progress on a production-grade digital twin capability for Vertiv™ SmartRun integrated in the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint, advancing the company’s roadmap to make AI factory infrastructure more configurable, repeatable, and simulation-ready. As AI deployments scale to higher densities and larger capacities, data centres need a faster, more reliable way to turn each generation of computing into real-world ...]]></description>
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            <title>Alfa Laval Appoints Alban Hohmann-Schauly as Vice President, Energy Division for MESEA</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Alban Hohmann‑Schauly recently joined Swedish Conglomerate, Alfa Laval, as Vice President of the Energy Division for the Middle East, South & East Africa (MESEA) region. Alban will lead the regional Energy Division to accelerate growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and advance Alfa Laval’s contribution to a more efficient and sustainable energy future. Alban joins Alfa Laval from Caterpillar, where he most recently managed the Data Center segment for Africa & the Middle East. In this role, he led regional sales and marketing strategies for power solutions in the rapidly expanding data centers sector. His expertise spans business development, strategic growth leadership, and the deployment of high-performance energy and industrial solutions across international markets.]]></description>
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            <title>The Psyche of Africa’s Wealthiest: Standard Bank’s New Report Goes Inside the Minds of ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest. “For decades, Africa’s wealth story has largely been told through macroeconomic indicators like billionaire rankings, sectoral growth and investment flows. But telling Africa’s wealth story in shorthand and statistics has given an incomplete narrative,” says Chris Browne, Group Head of Wealth and Investment at Standard Bank.”]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in Southern Africa. Rodoplu brings extensive regional and commercial experience to the role, having held senior positions across Canon EMEA. Most recently he served as Canon South Africa’s Sales & Marketing Director for B2B, where he led commercial strategy and built customer and partner relationships across the sub-Saharan market for integrated printing solutions.]]></description>
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            <title>Public-private partnerships support youth development in the Northern Cape</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Phunya Tsela Career Expo, a flagship initiative of the Kasi Career Expo (KCE) platform, will return to the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District on 24–25 June 2026, continuing its mission to connect young people with opportunities in education, skills development, entrepreneurship and future-focused industries. Established in 2015, Kasi Career Expo has evolved into one of South Africa’s leading youth development and career guidance platforms, working alongside strategic public and private sector partners to improve access to information, opportunities and career pathways for young people in underserved communities.]]></description>
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            <title>Applications Open for South Africa's Best Artisan Business Owners</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Applications for the prestigious Artisans of Mzansi are open, affording artisanal entrepreneurs throughout South Africa the opportunity to compete for prize money of up to R200 000. Hopefuls have until 30 June 2026 to submit their applications to this initiative, powered by Allan Gray Makers, at https://allangraymakers.co.za/artisans-of-mzansi/. They must be 50 years or under, a qualified artisan, who part or wholly owns a business in any trade.]]></description>
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            <title>Jacobs brings sustainability to life through its Wunderbar Project in Tanzania  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In the far west of Tanzania, in the lush and fertile region of Kagera, coffee is more than a crop,  it is a livelihood, a legacy, and the foundation of thriving communities. Driven by the ambition to solidify the Jacobs ESG strategy through the lens of its purpose and ambition that led to the launch of the Wunderbar Project in 2023, it is here that Jacobs Coffee is deepening its commitment to sustainable sourcing and community development through the Wunderbar Project, a long-term initiative designed to empower coffee farmers with the tools, knowledge and support needed to build resilient, self-sustaining futures.]]></description>
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            <title> Recent South African Infrastructure Attacks Reflect Growing DDoS Threat, Says NETSCOUT</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting South African internet infrastructure providers, web hosting companies and connectivity services reflect a broader escalation in both the scale and sophistication of cyber threats facing the country’s digital economy, according to NETSCOUT. The warning follows a wave of high-profile local incidents that reportedly disrupted hosting providers, ISPs and internet infrastructure services across the country, raising concerns around increasingly coordinated and potentially extortion-linked DDoS activity.]]></description>
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            <title>Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engen reaffirmed its partnership with the transport and logistics industry at the 2026 Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention held in late May at The Capital Zimbali Hotel under the theme “Shifting Gears”. The event, widely regarded as the premier trucking and freight gathering in South Africa, brought together more than 250 stakeholders from across the transport ecosystem. The Convention was also attended by Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, reflecting the strategic importance of the sector to national economic development.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Amazon launches Prime in South Africa with fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and streaming entertainment in a single membership Prime members enjoy unlimited fast and free delivery on a wide range of items, exclusive deals and sale events, unlimited streaming of award-winning exclusive Amazon Originals and international movies and series on Prime Video, and free gaming with Amazon Luna.]]></description>
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            <title>Plastics SA drives collaborative action for cleaner rivers and oceans ahead of world oceans day 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Under the theme “Catalysing Action for Our Ocean & Climate”, Plastics SA is intensifying its efforts to prevent plastic pollution from reaching South Africa’s rivers, streams and oceans through a series of collaborative river catchment projects across the country. The United Nations’ World Oceans Day campaign calls for urgent collective action to protect ocean health and climate stability, while supporting the global target of protecting at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Central to Plastics SA’s approach is the belief that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility and one that starts with every individual, business, municipality and organisation playing an active role. “It starts with me” has therefore become a powerful call to action underpinning Plastics SA’s river catchment initiatives, encouraging South Africans to take ownership of their actions and participate in efforts to ensure cleaner rivers, streams and oceans for future generations.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Understanding Public Liability Insurance Public Liability insurance is designed primarily to provide indemnity to the Insured in respect of legal liability for accidental injury to, or damage sustained by, third parties for which the Insured is legally responsible.South African law is based on Roman-Dutch law. However, it has been adapted and amended through statutes, legislation, and case law to suit South Africa’s particular circumstances and evolving risk environment.]]></description>
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            <title> Putting ESG commitments into action – mining’s decarbonisation journey starts now</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As global scrutiny intensifies, mining companies are faced with a seemingly insurmountable task; ensuring their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pledges translate into measurable and sustainable impact. The above is also echoed by the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) which emphasises, “ESG is not only a responsible approach to business but a strategic imperative for long-term success”.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[To give asphalt the durability and performance that national road builders require, the quality and specification of aggregates must never be compromised. This is particularly important as South Africa invests in road infrastructure to support economic growth. According to AfriSam’s AfriSam Construction Materials Executive - Sales & Product Technical, Amit Dawneerangen, meeting COTO standards for aggregate in asphalt begins with meticulous quarry management.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[“Our citrus sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in an increasingly volatile supply chain environment. It is proof that South Africa produces world-class agricultural products, but exporters are operating in a highly disrupted and increasingly complex global logistics environment that is compounded by the local challenges,” SAPICS says. “For a country seeking economic growth, job creation and increased export competitiveness, fixing our supply chains and advancing supply chain management must be a national priority.” Citrus Growers Association CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele said in a statement that despite the growth in exports, the industry is still facing challenges in the current season, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel costs and shipping routes, which is placing significant pressure on grower margins. He also said that growers face unpredictable prices and market dynamics, rising input costs, as well as market access issues such as high tariffs.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Lesira-Teq, a smart metering manufacturer with more than 20 years of industry experience, has partnered with Onomondo, a global IoT connectivity provider, to launch a globally deployable LTE Cat 1 bis smart metering solution powered by an integrated Global IoT eSIM. The partnership enables municipalities, utility providers, private grid operators and hardware distributors to deploy a single smart meter model across more than 180 countries without requiring country-specific configurations or network adjustments.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The development of a stronger pipeline of female leaders in South Africa's metals, engineering and manufacturing sectors is the focus of the Women of Steel – Women's Leadership Mentoring Programme, launched by the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) in partnership with the Danish Industries (DI) Gender Inclusion Initiative. Industry leaders, executives, mentors and mentees gathered on 28 May 2026 at the Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport to launch the six-month pilot programme, which seeks to accelerate the advancement of women into leadership positions across the sector through structured mentorship, leadership development and professional support.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The National Association of Social Housing Organisations (NASHO) has welcomed the George Local Municipality’s landmark Council resolution to release prime land for the Crocodile Farm Social Housing Project. NASHO views this move as a critical victory for spatial justice and a technical blueprint for municipalities nationwide, as it unlocks a projected investment of R260 million to R325 million for social housing. The project's overall value is estimated at R1 billion, with the balance comprising commercial retail and market-related housing opportunities. This development, situated in the Bos en Dal area, at the old “Crocodile Farm” site, is set to deliver 400 to 500 high-quality social housing units. By securing a long-term leasehold of at least 60 years, the project ensures that households earning between R1,850 and R22,000 per month are no longer pushed to the urban periphery, but are instead integrated into the heart of the local economy.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from reactive repairs to intelligent predictive maintenance. As the sector continues to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, explains that DriveRadar® already incorporates elements of AI to help mines make better decisions faster. SEW‑EURODRIVE began its digital journey with relatively basic condition monitoring tools but has steadily expanded both the scope and intelligence of its systems. “We started introducing various forms of instrumentation and condition monitoring systems in South Africa in 2008. Since then, we have evolved our technology to encompass more drive information in a singular diagnostic system. This has resulted in the introduction of DriveRadar®.,” he explains.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for procurement and supply chain management, representing more than 200,000 professionals across 180 countries, has confirmed that its flagship Connect & Engage Conference and Awards 2026 will bring together senior procurement, supply chain, business and public sector leaders from across Africa to tackle the strategic issues reshaping the profession and the continent's economic future. Taking place on 4–5 August 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff in Johannesburg, the conference is expected to attract more than 300 procurement and supply chain professionals, executives, policymakers and industry specialists from across Southern Africa and beyond.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Vivo Energy, the company that markets and distributes Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants across Africa, has announced its support to the Didier Drogba Foundation with a donation for an education project in the central-western region of Côte d’Ivoire. The funding will support a pilot programme at Niaprahio School in the district of Guibéroua, benefiting rural communities in the area. The initiative will help improve school infrastructure by providing desks, teachers’ furniture and catering equipment for school canteens. In addition, the programme will distribute 1,000 school kits to vulnerable pupils, helping to reduce the risk of school dropouts. The project will also promote digital learning and raise awareness of energy and sustainability issues among students.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud 1 among African countries analysed, with 3.0% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3.8%.  In 2025, the median reported fraud loss among South African consumers who said that they had lost funds to digital fraud (email, online, phone call and text messages) in the previous year, was R11,055 – the second highest in Africa, after Kenya, and well below the global median of R27,879.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[At a panel discussion hosted by Nedbank at this year's NAMPO Harvest Day, one message emerged clearly from farmers, scientists, financiers and technology providers: the future resilience of agriculture will depend on how quickly the sector restores soil health, improves the intelligence of its data systems, and transitions toward more regenerative farming systems. What was once primarily viewed as a sustainability conversation is rapidly becoming a commercial necessity. Climate volatility, soil degradation, biodiversity loss and rising input costs are creating a new operating environment in which long-term productivity and profitability depend on rebuilding the natural systems that underpin farming itself.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Afrika Tikkun, a leading South African non-profit organisation dedicated to holistic youth development, has significantly strengthened its strategy execution capability through a tactical partnership with Project Portfolio Office. By implementing PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s centralised, cloud-based project portfolio management (PPM) platform, Afrika Tikkun has enhanced governance, improved accountability and increased its ability to translate strategic intent into measurable, large-scale outcomes. Strengthening execution through integrated portfolio management]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Obsidian Systems will host smarter.tech ’26 on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, a half-day virtual technology event for the people keeping modern IT running. Designed for practitioners, technical leaders, platform owners, and C-level executives who want practical insight into the systems, tools, operating models, and technologies shaping modern enterprise environments. The event runs from 08:30 to 14:00, and registration is free via Quicket. Rather than a passive online broadcast, smarter.tech’26 is designed as an interactive virtual experience combining keynotes, demos, networking tables, breakout discussions, partners spaces and direct access to experts in a format that mirrors the spontaneity and connection of an in-person event.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The retreatment of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is emerging as one of the mining industry’s most compelling opportunities to unlock value while addressing legacy environmental risks. According to Danie Otto, Asset Transition and Closure Business Lead at SLR Consulting, the opportunity is being driven by significant shifts in the scale, technology and regulatory context surrounding tailings management. Otto, who is also President of the Land Rehabilitation Society of Southern Africa, says retreatment enables a fundamental reset in environmental compliance.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa - FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the local introduction of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium-performance, ready-mix coolant engineered to meet the increasingly complex thermal management requirements of modern heavy-duty and mixed fleets operating across Southern Africa. As winter conditions take hold in key transport corridors, including the Highveld, Western Cape, and northern freight routes - cooling systems are exposed to wider thermal cycles, cold starts, and sustained high-load operation. Under these conditions, coolant formulation is critical not only for protection against freezing, but also for long-term corrosion control, stable heat transfer, and protection of increasingly sensitive engine components.]]></description>
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            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Africa Energy Forum returns from 16-19 June 2026, bringing together the companies, investors and governments driving Africa's move from energy access to industrial-scale infrastructure. The companies gathering in Cape Town are deploying capital into transmission infrastructure, building mining corridors that will define trade routes for decades, financing baseload capacity that can power heavy industry, and developing renewable projects that will anchor Africa's manufacturing future. Forum Sponsor Sun Africa leads a group of sponsors whose projects and investments are already shaping how the continent builds its industrial base.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Integrating complex equipment into the critical crushing and screening stages of comminution is rarely straightforward which is why Sandvik Rock Processing strongly supports an engineered-to-order (ETO) approach. According to Tarynn Yatras, Vice-President Sales Area Africa for Sandvik Rock Processing, the ETO model enables the company to design plant configurations around the specific operating conditions and requirements of each mine, rather than an “off-the-shelf” solution.]]></description>
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