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            <title>Building the future together as women shape excellence at Aurex Constructors</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Women’s Month in August provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women who are helping to reshape traditionally male-dominated industries. At Aurex Constructors, women are making their mark across every level of the business, demonstrating that success in construction is built on competence, and a willingness to keep learning. Timekeeper Anthea Welman and Construction Electrician Onica Nthabiseng Swarts may work in very different roles, but their stories reveal a shared commitment to resilience and supporting those around them.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>CIPS Media Invite</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa Connect & Engage Conference and Awards 2026, will host the new SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu and Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who will be attending as keynote speakers.  Taking place on August 4 and 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, the conference will bring together one of the strongest line-ups of procurement, supply chain and public sector leaders on the continent.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>Nigerian Export Deal Highlights Growing Demand For Werner Pumps Pressure Testing Systems</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has completed its first pressure testing unit sale into Nigeria, marking an important milestone in the company’s growing export activity. According to National Sales Manager, George Jolly, this also highlights a specialised capability currently gaining momentum within the business. The unit, supplied to a customer operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, West Mark, is designed to hydro-test pipes and tube systems by pumping water through them to detect leaks or pressure losses. In industries where pipeline integrity is critical, pressure testing plays an important role in both operational safety and quality assurance.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>Sew-eurodrive Brings Intelligent Energy Optimisation To Electra Mining</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[At Electra Mining Africa this year, SEW-EURODRIVE will dedicate one of its two exhibition stands to showcase an exciting range of electronics and mechatronics solutions to help mines improve reliability and reduce operating costs. This will include an immersive look into the future of intelligent plant operation as the company focuses on predictive maintenance, digital monitoring and real-time energy optimisation, according to Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa.]]></description>
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            <title>Weir Uses Technology To Turn Sustainable Mining Into Reality</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As pressure mounts on miners to cut emissions, conserve water and still grow production, Weir believes that smarter technology and re‑engineered flowsheets are the way forward. For the group, sustainability isn’t a side project – it’s the organising principle behind its entire innovation strategy. Christian Stehle, Regional Engineering Director EMEA at Weir, explains that providing technology for a sustainable future is the essence of what the group does. “That promise plays out in four main areas: energy, water, waste and digital, all underpinned by a strong safety culture,” he states.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>Sandvik Rock Breakers Gain Foothold Across Africa Through Quality And Support</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Sandvik Rock Processing is steadily gaining a stronger foothold across the African market with its range of hydraulic rock breakers and breaker boom systems as customers increasingly recognise the value of equipment quality, reliability and strong aftermarket support. As mining and quarrying operations across the continent place greater emphasis on maximising plant availability and reducing downtime, demand for dependable rock breaking solutions continues to grow. Sandvik Rock Processing has responded by combining proven technology with regional service capabilities that support customers throughout the equipment lifecycle.]]></description>
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            <title>Women leaders counted in across all levels in mining</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The rapid advancement of technology and modernisation is reshaping South Africa's historically labour-intensive mining sector. As the industry shifts from reliance on physical strength to a more modern operational landscape, women are being counted in. This technological evolution is removing traditional physical barriers for female professionals, creating broader opportunities for workforce transformation. Against this backdrop, the Pinpoint Stewards 5th Annual Women & Leadership in Mining Conference, taking place on 1–2 September 2026 at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, continues to serve as a catalyst for transformation and inclusivity under its Develop, Unite, Empower (It’s DUE) theme.]]></description>
            <author>Shannon de Ryhove</author>
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            <title>Argility &amp; Smollan reveal why there is a growing AI Confidence Gap  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[C.J. Oosthuizen – Google Cloud & Workspace Specialist at ATG, part of global entity Smollan, explains: “Six months ago, a wave of optimism swept through enterprise IT. Organizations were spinning up Large Language Models (LLMs), piloting productivity assistants, and rushing to claim their stake in the AI revolution. At the time, 40% of IT leaders confidently declared their AI deployments to be ‘mature’. Today, that confidence has collapsed,” he says. Oosthuizen notes the latest, published quarterly,  IT Trends report from JumpCloud for Q3, highlights how IT teams are actually adopting AI with the number of leaders who consider their AI deployments mature has plummeted from 40% to just 23%. “This drop isn't because AI adoption has slowed down. In fact, it is the exact opposite. What we are witnessing is a striking paradox in that more AI is in active use than ever before, yet there is significantly less confidence in how it is being implemented,” says Oosthuizen.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>The story behind &quot;You Can Always Count on Shell&quot;: How VML transformed a business ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[When Shell South Africa challenged VML to strengthen emotional connection with a brand that has been part of South African life for more than 120 years, the agency quickly realised the task wasn’t one of awareness. It was one of relevance. Consumers knew Shell. The challenge was helping them reconnect with the role the brand continues to play in everyday South African lives. The result is You Can Always Count on Shell, a long-term brand platform rooted in a simple truth: trust isn’t built through what brands say, but through how consistently they show up for people over time.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>South Africa Moves into the Next Phase of Energy Performance Certificate Compliance and Enforcement</title>
            <link>https://www.miningweekly.com/article/south-africa-moves-into-the-next-phase-of-energy-performance-certificate-compliance-and-enforcement-2026-07-31</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Institute of Energy Professionals Africa (IEPA), in collaboration with the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (EASA), PAS Automation, and industry partners, today hosted a national online information session on the implementation and enforcement of South Africa's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations. The webinar, titled "Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Compliance & Industry Implementation," brought together government representatives, legal experts, EPC Registered Professionals, property owners, facilities managers, municipalities and energy practitioners to discuss the next steps following the expiry of the national EPC compliance deadline.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title>Goldwind-powered Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Phase One Enters Commercial Operation, Marking a ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The first phase of South Africa's largest wind farm cluster has entered commercial operation, marking a tangible step in the country's Just Energy Transition. The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Phase one, developed by Seriti Green and powered by 25 Goldwind GWH182-6.2 MW smart turbines, has a total capacity of 155 MW. With a rotor diameter of 183.5 metres, it features the largest rotor diameter among all operational wind projects in South Africa to date. The commissioning ceremony was attended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke and Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn, Goldwind Deputy Chairman and President Cao Zhigang and Business Vice President Wang Hai, alongside national, provincial and local government officials and community leaders.]]></description>
            <author>Dimpho Madiba</author>
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            <title> Schneider Electric launches Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in West Africa</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader has launched the Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in West Africa - an initiative supporting electrical engineering students as they move from university into the energy and technology industries. The six-month mentorship programme, which forms part of Schneider Electric's global corporate volunteering and citizenship programme, VolunteerIn, aims to equip students with the practical knowledge, professional skills and industry insights needed to build successful careers in the evolving energy sector.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Reliable Batteries Need Not Come With The Highest Price Tag</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As warehouses and cold-chain operations face growing pressure to improve efficiency while managing costs, selecting the right motive power solution has become increasingly important. While lithium-ion batteries continue to gain traction, lead-acid batteries remain a practical, reliable and cost-effective choice for many operations when paired with disciplined charging and maintenance practices. They offer a lower upfront cost while delivering reliable performance, are highly recyclable and typically achieve around 70% to 80% energy efficiency, depending on operating conditions and maintenance practices.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[When Shell South Africa challenged VML to strengthen emotional connection with a brand that has been part of South African life for more than 120 years, the agency quickly realised the task wasn’t one of awareness. It was one of relevance. Consumers knew Shell. The challenge was helping them reconnect with the role the brand continues to play in everyday South African lives. The result is You Can Always Count on Shell, a long-term brand platform rooted in a simple truth: trust isn’t built through what brands say, but through how consistently they show up for people over time.]]></description>
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            <title>South Africa's Tourism Development Model Is Growing Up</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[For years, success in tourism development was measured by a single visible milestone: getting emerging businesses onto the floor of an international trade show. Put entrepreneurs in front of international buyers, the thinking went, and commercial success would follow. Too often, it didn't. Rob Hetem remembers the moment he understood why. At a trade show in 2006, he watched representatives of a tourism business sitting inside their exhibition stand, eating lunch, while international buyers streamed past. "No one had explained how a trade show works," recalls Hetem, who has spent more than two decades working in tourism development and transformation. "No one had shown them how to price for intermediaries, how to approach buyers or what buyers look for when assessing risk."]]></description>
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            <title>Africa's Waste Crisis Is A Logistics Crisis</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While most African waste stories focus on recycling or landfills, the hidden bottleneck on the continent is transport inefficiency. This means even the best recycling programme will fail if the waste never leaves the neighbourhood. Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment says inefficient collection networks and ageing infrastructure undermine waste management efforts.]]></description>
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            <title>TEBA supports every stage of the mine employee lifecycle</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Strategic human resources partner TEBA is a trusted strategic workforce solutions partner to the mining industry, helping mining companies build compliant, productive, and sustainable workforces. Its end-to-end workforce solutions include social and labour plan-aligned recruitment, employee and contractor screening, onboarding and benefits administration—supporting every stage of the employee lifecycle.]]></description>
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            <title>Mining, innovation, and water stewardship - rethinking sanitation through an ESG lens</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[By: Robert Erasmus - Managing Director at Sanitech South Africa’s mining sector operates under constant pressure to improve environmental performance, support worker well-being, and show real progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. While energy efficiency and water security usually steal the spotlight, sanitation infrastructure often remains an overlooked vulnerability. Long treated as just a basic background requirement, the state of site sanitation is quickly becoming a clear sign of how seriously a mining company takes innovation, human dignity, and resource management.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Two public schools in Nelson Mandela Bay desperately trying to stay afloat amid severe water-supply challenges have received a lifeline as the countdown to the year-end exams begins. Crumbling infrastructure and crippling water cuts in the Metro have severely impacted the ability of Motherwell and Douglas Mbopa high schools to provide an environment conducive to learning.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Every piece of litter picked up, every recyclable separated and every person who chooses not to litter is proof that meaningful environmental change starts with individual action. That is the message behind Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2026, taking place from 14-20 September 2026, during which South Africans are once again encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take pride in the places where they live, work, learn and play.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[In June, Meta experienced a global outage that disrupted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp services for users worldwide, leaving many businesses temporarily unable to connect with customers through some of their most important digital channels. While the disruption was temporary, it highlighted the risks associated with relying too heavily on a single digital platform – especially if that platform is owned by a third party.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s healthcare economy is entering its most commercially concentrated phase yet, with global medical technology manufacturers accelerating their push for market share in a region now valued at over R18.4 billion (USD 1.12 billion) in medical devices alone and on track to reach R27.4 billion (USD 1.67 billion) by 2032[1]. According to the WHX Insights MedTech Report Unlocking Africa’s Medical Technology Potential, Africa’s broader medtech market is projected to grow from R186.1 billion (USD 11.33 billion) in 2025 to R251.7 billion (USD 15.33 billion) by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising non-communicable disease burdens and expanding private healthcare investment. At the centre of this commercial surge is Johannesburg, home to the headquarters, procurement teams and distributor networks that control access to theSouthern African Development Community (SADC) region’s fastest-growing healthcare markets.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Foton South Africa is pleased to announce that the first shipment of its all-new Miler Lite light commercial vehicle (LCV) is arriving in South Africa in August, marking an important milestone in the brand's continued expansion of its commercial vehicle offering. Following its successful launch earlier this year, the arrival of the first shipment means the Foton Miler Lite will soon be available at dealerships nationwide, giving South African businesses access to an affordable, practical and capable commercial vehicle designed specifically to meet the needs of growing enterprises.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[NGV Gas, the retail fuel division of CNG Holdings, continues to experience growing demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as fleet operators, commercial transport businesses and motorists seek reliable fuel solutions that support their operational requirements.  As demand continues to increase, NGV Gas remains committed to investing in both its infrastructure and customer experience. Most recently, the company's flagship Langlaagte filling station underwent a refurbishment, reinforcing the professional image of the NGV Gas brand while providing customers with an enhanced forecourt environment. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba are pleased to announce that bookings are now officially open for the 14th Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 13 - 14 July 2027 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. As Africa's leading platform dedicated to advancing manufacturing growth, industrialisation, innovation and investment, Manufacturing Indaba 2027 will once again bring together manufacturers, policymakers, investors, technology providers, industry associations and business leaders from across the continent to shape the future of African manufacturing.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The collaboration marks an important milestone in MacLean’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable battery-electric solutions to underground mining operations worldwide. Following an extensive global evaluation process that included detailed technical assessments, compliance reviews, safety evaluations and long-term support considerations, Scania Industrial Batteries was selected as the preferred battery partner for MacLean’s battery-electric vehicle platform.  Throughout the selection process, MacLean placed significant emphasis on battery performance, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and technician safety. Particular attention was given to battery system design and safety considerations, including measures to reduce arc flash incident energy and support safe maintenance practices in demanding underground mining environments. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Learners at Merebank Secondary School in South Durban are set to benefit from uninterrupted science and STEM education following the handover of a new solar-powered learning container by Engen on 24 July 2026. Designed and delivered by Engen Business & Energy Solutions (EBES) and implemented by the EBES Engineering team, the 15kW portable solar container provides a dedicated, reliable power supply for the school's science laboratory. Equipped with an integrated UPS, the standalone energy solution ensures uninterrupted electricity, enabling practical science lessons and STEM-related activities to continue even during power outages.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mapei South Africa has reached an exciting milestone with the successful commissioning of its new liquid plant at our Head Office in Germiston, Gauteng, a major investment that underscores our commitment to growth, innovation, and manufacturing excellence. This achievement represents far more than an expansion of capacity— it is a clear statement of our confidence in the South African market and our ambition to strengthen our presence across the SADC region.  The commissioning ceremony was attended by our newly appointed Regional Director, Robert Bonnici, alongside Mapei South Africa's General Manager, Paul Lowndes. This highlights the global reach and support across the Mapei Group. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Drilling Mining & Construction (DMC) will showcase its innovative Blend Mobile Mixing Plant technology at Electra Mining Africa 2026, demonstrating how on-site mobile concrete production can improve productivity, reduce waste and simplify construction logistics for mining, tunnelling and infrastructure projects across Africa. As the Southern African distributor for Blend Plants, DMC continues to expand its portfolio of specialised equipment designed to improve efficiency in demanding operating environments. The Blend E-Series mobile mixing plants represent a significant departure from conventional concrete supply methods by enabling certified concrete and other cementitious products to be produced exactly where they are needed, precisely when they are required.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[As infrastructure projects across Southern Africa continue to place increasing emphasis on durability, long-term performance and lifecycle cost efficiency, effective waterproofing at structural joints remains a critical component of quality construction. Responding to this need, Chryso Southern Africa continues to support the market with ADCOR® 500S, a high-performance hydrophilic waterstop solution engineered to prevent water ingress through concrete construction joints and penetrations.]]></description>
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