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CGS Pietermaritzburg is moving!
CGS Pietermaritzburg is moving!

CGS is pleased to announce the relocation of its Pietermaritzburg office to Westville, Durban, effective Monday, November 2, 2026.​ ​ 


Andrew Bahlmann founder and joint Chief Executive of Deal Leaders International
Can your business run without you? How to close the succession gap

Most owners I meet built their businesses by being indispensable. They won the first contracts, solved the problems nobody else could, and they still take the call when a client’s plant goes down... 


Phathutshedzo Mushanganyisi
Energising Africa, with people at the centre

The African continent’s energy transition will be judged by two main measures: the megawatts that reach the grid, and the difference that power makes to the lives of the communities that host these... 


Vertiv Simplifies High-Density AI Infrastructure Deployment Across Data Centre Environments
Vertiv Simplifies High-Density AI Infrastructure Deployment Across Data Centre Environments

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today introduced the Vertiv™ SmartIT solution, a pre-engineered architecture designed to simplify high-density... 


Schneider Electric South Africa wins F’SACCI award for youth skills development
Schneider Electric South Africa wins F’SACCI award for youth skills development

Schneider Electric South Africa, a global energy technology leader, has walked away with the Skills Development and Future Talent Award at the recent Team France Business Excellence Awards 2026,... 


Partnerships that power a new energy future
Partnerships that power a new energy future

South Africa’s energy transition will not be delivered by technology alone. It will require partnerships - between businesses, energy providers, investors, communities and government - built around... 


Akwandze Celebrates 20 Years of Growth, Partnership and Prosperity in Nkomazi
Akwandze Celebrates 20 Years of Growth, Partnership and Prosperity in Nkomazi

Akwandze Agricultural Finance is celebrating 20 years of empowering small-scale sugarcane growers, supporting rural development and driving economic growth in the Nkomazi region. The milestone will... 


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Is your dust control driving performance?

A mining road is the lifeblood of every mine. It affects health and safety, vehicle movement, maintenance, fuel consumption, water use, productivity and, ultimately, profitability. So dust control... 


Rows of overburden and discarded straddle carrier tyres formed the impact mattresses, laid out across the quay along each crane's planned landing line.
Draco Group engineers the moment gravity takes over

Demolition and environmental solutions contractor Draco Group judges every demolition method on safety first, and few structures test that principle like a ship-to-shore (STS) crane. Each is a... 


Sustainable mining and the circular economy
Sustainable mining and the circular economy

South Africa’s mining industry stands at a pivotal moment. As the global transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy accelerates, demand for critical minerals and metals continues to... 


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Accelerating Africa's industrial AI future

While much of the global conversation around AI focuses on algorithms and computing power, the future of industrial AI in Africa will depend on far more than digital technologies alone. Realising... 


Huawei and SARA jointly launched the African Railway Intelligentization Initiative (AIRI).
Huawei, SARA launch new initiative to advance intelligent rail development

Huawei introduces Intelligent RAIL 2.0 to the regional market as industry leaders explore digital solutions to improve railway efficiency, safety and connectivity. 


Mogale City Local Municipality Speaker of Council, Councillor Doreen David
Partnership turns community skills development into opportunity

Community skills development succeeds when business, local government and communities work towards a shared goal. Committed leadership, active stakeholder involvement, credible training providers... 


Jodan and Tjeka Build Skills for the Future
Jodan and Tjeka Build Skills for the Future

In an industry long defined by hands-on experience, Jodan Construction treats training as a business imperative. By investing in people, the firm builds a capable workforce, improves performance... 


Africa’s growing open access energy markets spark investment opportunities

By: Alexandra Clüver and Alexandra Felekis - co-heads of the Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Practice, and Busisiwe Nhlapo, partner at African law firm Bowmans Energy access is essential for... 


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Complete pump solutions from SAM Engineering

For over four decades, local pump manufacturer SAM Engineering has provided locally manufactured pumping solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service and a thorough understanding of... 


Interroll puts modularity at the heart of smarter conveyor automation
Interroll puts modularity at the heart of smarter conveyor automation

As manufacturers, warehouses and distribution centres contend with changing volumes, product requirements and space constraints, conveyor infrastructure increasingly needs to do more than simply... 


Proof That Travels: ADI Foundation and SAGINT Partner to Bring Verified Origin to Every Lot of Critical Minerals Worldwide

 ADI Foundation, an institutional gateway enabling public and private sector organisations to adopt blockchain technology and SAGINT®, a digital asset developer transforming tangible assets into... 


Southern Africa's Gas Challenge: The Next Step Is Getting Energy to Market

Southern Africa has significant natural gas potential, with major LNG developments in Mozambique, emerging domestic resources and growing international interest in the region's energy sector.... 


Bull machinery keeps farm infrastructure working as hard as the fields
Bull machinery keeps farm infrastructure working as hard as the fields

From irrigation and drainage to access roads, livestock areas and storage facilities, Babcock’s Bull range of backhoe loaders and skid-steer loaders gives farmers the equipment they need to keep... 


Vertiv Targets Up to 30% More Cumulative AI Token Output in First 12 Months Using NVIDIA DSX, Polar Deploys Approach at Norway Site
Vertiv Targets Up to 30% More Cumulative AI Token Output in First 12 Months Using NVIDIA DSX, Polar Deploys Approach at Norway Site

 At NVIDIA GTC Berlin, Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) and NVIDIA today introduced an AI factory approach that combines rapid configuration and virtual validation of pre-engineered reference... 


Incentives a strategic lever as SA’s auto sector transforms rapidly
Incentives a strategic lever as SA’s auto sector transforms rapidly

An influx of new international brands, evolving consumer expectations and mounting operational pressures are reshaping how manufacturers and dealer networks compete in South Africa’s automotive... 


Sunrise View Secondary School’s Keamogetswe Rametsi Named Third Recipient Of The Prestigious Impala Rustenburg Peter Davey Award 
Sunrise View Secondary School’s Keamogetswe Rametsi Named Third Recipient Of The Prestigious Impala Rustenburg Peter Davey Award 

Impala Rustenburg has named Sunrise View Secondary School learner, Keamogetswe Rametsi, the third recipient of the Peter William Davey Award, an annual recognition of academic excellence in the... 


Jansen Calls for Renewed Critical Inquiry and Humanities Thinking in Higher Education

Universities must cultivate questioning, deep reading and independent judgement alongside disciplinary expertise. This was a central message from Prof Jonathan Jansen MASSAf at the Academy of... 


NEW POLL: 89% of South African Adults Surveyed Support Action to Reduce Methane Emissions

According to a new poll, 89% of South African adults surveyed support action to reduce methane emissions, while 92% are concerned about climate change. Concern is also high around immediate... 


What 2026 has taught us about cybersecurity

A convincing request to change a supplier’s banking details. A software update that keeps being postponed. An AI tool connected to confidential company files. Cybersecurity risks can sit within... 


Theewaterskloof Entrepreneurs Build Businesses – And Better Futures
Theewaterskloof Entrepreneurs Build Businesses – And Better Futures

For eight small-business owners in Botrivier, Grabouw and Villiersdorp, building a business is about more than making a living. It is about creating greater stability for their families, serving... 


Plastics SA Leads Recycling Initiative To Unlock The Value Of Waste In Bushbuckridge
Plastics SA Leads Recycling Initiative To Unlock The Value Of Waste In Bushbuckridge

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the entire local plastics industry, is helping turn waste into economic opportunity through its Innovative Solutions for Waste (ISOW) project and a newly... 


How Lithium-ion Power Is Driving Greater Productivity At Agricultural Operation
How Lithium-ion Power Is Driving Greater Productivity At Agricultural Operation

For agricultural operations, peak season leaves little room for downtime. When harvesting and fruit handling are running at full capacity, every hour counts. Reliable equipment can make the... 


HPHT Oil & Gas Sealing:  How Parker S-Seals Improve Reliability in  High-Pressure, High-Temperature Applications
HPHT Oil & Gas Sealing: How Parker S-Seals Improve Reliability in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Applications

Parker will exhibit at ADIPEC 2026 under the theme "Engineered to Keep Energy Moving” in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 5 November, demonstrating how its products help energy operations run without... 


What Does It Cost South Africa When Transport Stops Working?

As operating costs rise and supply chains face mounting pressure, October Transport Month highlights a critical question: what will it take to keep South Africa moving reliably? South Africa’s... 


Slr Consulting Builds Engineering Skills Pipeline For The Future
Slr Consulting Builds Engineering Skills Pipeline For The Future

Nurturing specialised engineering skills for the business, the consulting sector and the broader local economy has become a strategic function for SLR Consulting. According to Thembi Montsho,... 


Vertiv helps enterprises move from AI pilots to production
Vertiv helps enterprises move from AI pilots to production

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, and Deloitte Center for Integrated Research today introduced a collaboration to help enterprises address a... 


SEW-EURODRIVE marks 40 years of driving industrial progress in South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE marks 40 years of driving industrial progress in South Africa

Four decades of engineering expertise, sustained local investment and close customer partnerships have positioned SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa as a significant drive technology and lifecycle... 


Upward Spiral 1471 introduces large-scale belt filtration at ERPM to reduce water loss and reliance on conventional tailings storage
Upward Spiral 1471 introduces large-scale belt filtration at ERPM to reduce water loss and reliance on conventional tailings storage

East Rand-based, privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 has introduced new belt filter technology at its ERPM operation in Benoni, a move expected to lower operational costs, improve... 


New machinery, live demonstrations and practical solutions at Propak Cape
New machinery, live demonstrations and practical solutions at Propak Cape

New machinery launches, live demonstrations and technologies addressing real production and operational challenges will give visitors plenty to explore at Propak Cape 2026, taking place at the Cape... 


Vesconite strengthens pump reliability and efficiency across pump systems
Vesconite strengthens pump reliability and efficiency across pump systems

Engineered bearings and wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings continues to expand its presence in critical water-pumping applications globally, with growing evidence that its bushings and wear... 


Tetra Pak at Propak Cape 2026: Connecting the Whole Line
Tetra Pak at Propak Cape 2026: Connecting the Whole Line

When Propak Cape 2026 opens at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 27 October, Tetra Pak will bring a clear message to food and beverage producers: the biggest gains now come... 


Eastern Cape Operations Reduce Capital Pressure With Rental And Pre-owned Equipment Solutions
Eastern Cape Operations Reduce Capital Pressure With Rental And Pre-owned Equipment Solutions

For Eastern Cape businesses facing seasonal demand, project pressures and tighter capital budgets, rental and pre-owned equipment offer a smarter way to keep capacity reliable without tying up... 


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Rentech
Rentech

Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

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Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD
Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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ASTPM
ASTPM

Established in 1983, the ASTPM is an industry association and representative body of the welded carbon steel tube and pipe manufacturers of South...

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Willard Batteries
Willard Batteries

Willard Batteries is one of the leading brands in automotive battery power products. With a rich history spanning over 70 years, Willard batteries...

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