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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, specializing in energy management and automation solutions. The company operates across more than 100 countries and serves industrial, commercial, and residential sectors with a comprehensive portfolio of electrical distribution, power protection, and automation products. Schneider Electric is recognized as a global leader in electrical equipment manufacturing, with particular expertise in circuit breaker technology, switchgear, and power management systems. The company has established significant operations across Africa, including East Africa, where it markets and distributes electrical protection products tailored to regional infrastructure needs. Schneider Electric's product lines include the EasyPact series of circuit breakers, which are designed for industrial and commercial electrical distribution applications. The company emphasizes innovation in electrical safety and efficiency, regularly launching new products to address evolving market demands in emerging markets.

Schneider Electric News


Putting ESG commitments into action – mining’s decarbonisation journey starts now
3rd June 2026

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... 


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Revealing Africa’s great potential
2nd June 2026

By Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for SSA at Schneider Electric The well-known Richard Mullin quote: The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look... 


How DCS can step off the hardware obsolescence treadmill
How DCS can step off the hardware obsolescence treadmill
29th May 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric As sayings go, there are few as apt as “the sum of its parts”.  And it certainly holds at its truest when it... 


Schneider Electric’s Alliance Programme turns System Integrators into trusted technology partners
Schneider Electric’s Alliance Programme turns System Integrators into trusted technology partners
29th May 2026

By: Oriel Soupen - Channel Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric South Africa Leading System Integrators (SIs) across Africa are under increasing pressure to grow beyond completing one-off PLC,... 


How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
28th May 2026

By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with... 


Africa on the edge of a digital future
Africa on the edge of a digital future
27th May 2026

By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its... 


Schneider Electric unveils EcoExpert partner programme for Field Services to accelerate partner-centric growth
Schneider Electric unveils EcoExpert partner programme for Field Services to accelerate partner-centric growth
27th May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is accelerating its partner‑centric growth strategy with the launch of the EcoExpert partner programme for its Field Services division in... 


Centralised control rooms – where growth is elastic, not physical
Centralised control rooms – where growth is elastic, not physical
27th May 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s control rooms are evolving; slowly but surely, we’re seeing the dense landscape of humming... 


The retail industry’s next smart move must be data driven
The retail industry’s next smart move must be data driven
26th May 2026

By: Charles Coetzee - Buildings & C&SP Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Large-scale retailers operate with notoriously tight margins while managing some of the most... 


Thriving through uncertainty: why human-centred strategy is Africa’s competitive advantage
Thriving through uncertainty: why human-centred strategy is Africa’s competitive advantage
21st May 2026

By: Yewande Ayowole‑Oso - Talent Leader for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric In a challenging economic climate, no organisation across Sub‑Saharan Africa is immune to shifting market... 


Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
21st May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the launch of its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in East Africa, addressing a critical gap in the... 


 Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus
Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus
20th May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is reinforcing its commitment to Southern Africa’s energies and chemicals sector’s growth with the appointment of Prevashen Naicker as the... 


 Fire prevention must be designed into West Africa’s electrical future
Fire prevention must be designed into West Africa’s electrical future
19th May 2026

By Opeyemi Olaniyan, Offer Manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric West Africa The safety of electrical infrastructure is non-negotiable, particularly in a time when industrialisation and... 


Africa’s AI ambitions face critical infrastructure questions
18th May 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President... 


The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone
The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone
13th May 2026

By: Steven Santini - Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric In most walks of life, AI’s presence can already be felt. In healthcare, the benefits are, quite frankly,... 


Why Services is the new frontier for ambitious talent
Why Services is the new frontier for ambitious talent
8th May 2026

By: Lloyd Perumal - Operations Manager at Schneider Electric As technology reshapes every aspect of modern industry, Services has emerged as one of the few career paths where innovation meets... 


What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
7th May 2026

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, we are seeing history unfold.  In Uganda and Tanzania., for example, the acceleration of... 


Celebrating the unsung heroes who innovate and power the digital age
Celebrating the unsung heroes who innovate and power the digital age
6th May 2026

By: Faith Waithaka - Cloud and Service Provider Segment Lead for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The digital age is not solely built on glossy logos or headline-grabbing brands; it is... 


Green, smart cities must be secure by design
Green, smart cities must be secure by design
5th May 2026

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric Around the world, countries are investing heavily in the development of smart, green cities. These... 


Schneider Electric Foundation and Enactus two-year- partnership reaches over 30 000 students across Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric Foundation and Enactus two-year- partnership reaches over 30 000 students across Sub-Saharan Africa
4th May 2026

Schneider Electric, in partnership with Enactus, is reflecting on two years of successful collaboration across Sub-Saharan Africa, advancing youth entrepreneurship, sustainable energy innovation,... 


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