I have never seen operational excellence fail in mining because people stopped caring. More often, it slips away quietly while everyone is doing their best to keep things moving. Change rarely arrives as a single, disruptive event. It arrives in […]
Why operational excellence is hardest when mining organisations are changing. Read More »
Geopolitical tensions are disrupting oil supply chains, putting global energy markets under strain, and creating uncertainty around pricing and availability. For South Africa, which relies heavily on imported fuel, this has caused rising fuel costs, delays at ports and congestion
A flexible workforce strategy is critical as fuel supply pressure impacts operations. Read More »
The Western Cape’s construction sector continues to expand. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the province added 42,000 construction jobs, reflecting significant growth in sector capacity and delivery momentum (Western Cape Government). More recently, the 2026 Western Cape State
Compliance First: Safeguarding the Western Cape Construction Sector. Read More »
In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS). Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology & Marketing at BME, said AXXIS™ Titanium facilitates
Precision blasting powers safer, smarter, lower-cost mining in Africa. Read More »
SKF Kenya is setting a new benchmark in customer experience with the adoption of a new logistics framework that reduces landed costs, accelerates delivery and integrates seamlessly with global distribution models, ensuring customers benefit from a smarter, modernized and more
Local industrial water treatment specialist G-Chem Aquacare is partnering with global specialists to improve water, energy and carbon efficiency within Free State hospitals. Known as the FASEP ODYAFRICA project, this groundbreaking initiative is supported by the French government through the
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, the flawed document will not achieve
As South Africa’s renewable energy market expands and matures, more companies are turning to private energy infrastructure to manage costs, reduce reliance on the grid and secure long-term power supply. Commercial solar installations, hybrid systems and off-grid solutions are increasingly
Maintaining safe and comfortable working conditions in the cabs of construction, earthmoving and mobile mining equipment is critical to both operator wellbeing and overall productivity. In demanding environments characterised by extreme temperatures, dust and airborne contaminants, effective climate control and
The Manufacturing Indaba has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 Conference Programme, setting the stage for a dynamic and solutions-driven gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and investors committed to advancing Africa’s industrialisation agenda. Taking place on 14–15 July 2026 at