A large-scale agro-industrial project in Algeria aimed at increasing the country's powdered milk production will use generator sets (gensets) by powertrain manufacturer FPT Industrial, and power... 

Improved compatibility between variable-speed drives (VSDs) and web control platforms has been achieved through a collaboration between industrial solutions provider BMG and irrigation equipment... 

A partnership between private companies, academia and community organisations is advancing the development of agrivoltaic systems in Egypt to support climate-resilient agriculture, renewable-energy... 

Irrigation may still be viewed as an old-school agricultural activity, but behind many modern pumping systems lies increasingly sophisticated drive technology, automation, remote monitoring and... 

The ongoing US-Iran war, and resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, continues to  impact critical industries including fertiliser production, which could have implications for African food... 

While the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has increased paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and mono ethylene glycol (MEG) prices, outright supply shortages have been limited, with... 

Civil construction of phosphate producer and supplier Sino Great Chemicals’ mono ammonium phosphate (MAP) fertiliser plant in Chilanga, in Zambia’s Lusaka province, is about 30% complete, with... 

Chemicals and energy company Sasol and advanced energy technology company Topsoe are winding down their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) joint venture Zaffra, shifting to a more focused... 

The global repercussions of the ongoing US-Iran War and the Persian Gulf crisis have exacerbated the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and industrialisation goal, says... 

Bale-out furnaces are essential in foundries and metalworking industries, such as automotive, electronics and jewellery, owing to their high efficiency, precise temperature control and robust... 

A new generation of small-scale spray dryers has been launched by industrial equipment and solutions provider ANDRITZ. The ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryer range is designed to help customers... 

South African cement and lime producers face a tight equation. Stable output, predictable quality, lower fuel consumption and controlled emissions must all be achieved simultaneously. Innomotics... 

Reducing maintenance downtime is key to overall efficiency and a “healthy bottom line”, says bricking machine and kiln refractory maintenance company Bricking Solutions MD Jeff Mirisola. With... 

The hot commissioning of the third of eight planned kilns at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia is under way, states Africa-focused quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer Firering... 

Construction materials supplier AfriSam is investing in mobile aggregate production equipment and concrete batching plants as major infrastructure projects increasingly emerge beyond South Africa’s... 

Crushing, screening and material handling solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has expanded its locally developed crushing and screening range with the launch of the DynamiTrac XS200... 

Telehandlers, initially regarded by the South African market as niche machines for agriculture, have evolved over the past decade into essential units for the construction, mining and industrial... 

Electrical hazards remain among the most serious risks at construction sites, and as projects become more technologically complex, the standards for managing that risk are rising too. This shift in... 

In Africa, bakkies and heavy-duty construction vehicles travel on gravel and dusty roads, and airborne grit finds its way into air intake systems, says industrial solutions supplier BMG Mechanical... 

Africa’s evolving trade corridors are creating new financial uncertainties for business, and as trade routes shift and intra-African commerce grows, businesses are confronting new currency risks,... 

As a value-adding private-equity partner Agile Capital leverages its commercial expertise to transform businesses. Its financial services offering has enabled companies to scale exponentially –... 

Digital incentive payout systems are becoming an increasingly important and viable component of modern workforce management and are no longer regarded as merely an alternative to tradition systems,... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s GDP[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for... 

The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider... 

South Africa’s off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network is expected to expand to nearly 100 sites within the next two years as investment in new-energy vehicle (NEV)... 

Greater policy support is needed to strengthen localisation and improve the competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive components manufacturing industry, says industry body the National... 

Affordable mobility solutions aimed at supporting last-mile delivery, reducing transport costs and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs are driving automotive manufacturer Stellantis’... 

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 

As rail networks expand and investment increases across Africa, demand for specialised rail skills will continue, including traditional technical roles, such as artisans, fitters, technicians and... 

Given South Africa’s unique topography and commodity-heavy economic profile, local partnerships are critical. The terrain, and the country’s need to transport high volumes of iron-ore and coal,... 

While the African continent has a significant infrastructure project pipeline, as well as access to capital, the continent struggles to consistently turn investment into completed projects... 

While demand for project management and engineering-related skills is accelerating in emerging markets, the supply of qualified professionals is not keeping pace, consequently widening a gap that... 

Despite the benefits of building information modelling (BIM), South Africa's project management industry has been slow to integrate it, largely owing to a skills gap and siloed disciplines within... 

Mineral ore fines can create environmental concerns, such as fugitive dust, which can result in air pollution and, potentially, water pollution, owing to hazardous leachate from large waste dumps....