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Engineering News

Engineering News is a South African weekly newspaper and online publication covering engineering, mining, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors across Africa and internationally. Published by Creamer Media, the title serves professionals, executives, policymakers and investors with news, analysis, project updates and technical features. The publication reports on major capital projects, technology developments, regulatory changes, commodity markets and corporate activity in sectors including mining, construction, transport, power generation, water, manufacturing and telecommunications. Engineering News maintains both a print edition and a comprehensive website offering daily updates, multimedia content and searchable archives. The newspaper's coverage extends across sub-Saharan Africa with particular focus on South Africa, where it reports on infrastructure programmes, industrial policy, state-owned enterprises and private-sector investment. Editorial content includes interviews with industry leaders, project profiles, market data, tender announcements and event coverage from conferences and trade shows. Engineering News is widely read by engineers, project managers, procurement specialists, consultants and government officials involved in infrastructure planning and industrial development. The publication has built a reputation for authoritative reporting on complex technical and commercial issues affecting capital-intensive industries. It also produces supplements, special reports and yearbooks on specific sectors and themes. Engineering News was established in 1981 and has become a leading source of business intelligence for the engineering and mining communities in southern Africa.

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On-The-Air (29/05/2026)
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about mining's economic edge, mineral rights and copper in the Northern Cape. 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


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Collaboration embeds resilience 
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 


Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
Creamer Media launches new IN FOCUS video and podcast series
21st May 2026

Creamer Media is expanding its multimedia offering with the launch of IN FOCUS, a new long-form video and podcast series aimed at providing deeper insight into the forces shaping industry, mining,... 


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On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


Omnia financial director Stephan Serfontein
Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 


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On-The-Air (08/05/2026)
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen’s growing role in energy storage, a new refuelling station at North-West University, and the need to lower manganese rail costs. 


Manganese port activity.
Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese... 


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South Africa’s manganese mines must not be denied competitive logistics
1st May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Engineering News & Mining Weekly is repeatedly hearing that the countries that will shape the next phase of the global manganese ore market are making infrastructure decisions now and South Africa... 


Panellists participating in the ‘From cost burden to competitive advantage: A business-led blueprint for South Africa's freight system reform’ webinar, hosted on behalf of dmg events, discuss how business and industry can actively contribute to building a more efficient, resilient and growth-enabling freight system for South Africa.
Panellists discuss the progress made in rail reform and possible future actions
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s freight system sits at a critical crossroads, with logistics costs estimated at between 11% and 12%, inefficiencies no longer just pose operational challenges, but create a direct... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa’s green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
24th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


ICMM drives consolidated global standard to strengthen traceability in critical minerals
ICMM drives consolidated global standard to strengthen traceability in critical minerals
24th April 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

There is an increased push to improve transparency and traceability, and implement a definitive global standard, across critical mineral supply chains – particularly those rooted in Africa, mining... 


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On-The-Air (17/04/2026)
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about N Cape investment, BHP workshops and Namibia's green hydrogen breakthrough. 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


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