Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, has officially commissioned the Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV Substation near Swakopmund, marking Africa’s first fully digital substation. The facility strengthens grid reliability, unlocks future load growth in the Erongo region, and sets a new benchmark for digital […]

Stringent manufacturing standards play a key role in operational reliability in most industries, including harsh bulk materials handling environments, where equipment is exposed to impact, abrasion, misalignment and continuous duty. OST-Africa’s commitment to the highest standards encompasses the integration of

Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of social transformation that can be enhanced by more effective dialogue between public and private sector players. As Cape Town hosts

Telkom Business has deployed new mobile connectivity infrastructure in a highly remote part of the Eastern Cape, adjacent to the construction site of the Mthentu Bridge near Lundini, which is set to become the tallest bridge in Africa. The LTE

Environmental stewardship and sustainability will undoubtedly stimulate discussion at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with Omnia Holdings company BME’s teams from its blasting solutions and mining chemicals divisions on hand to offer their insights.

As a new academic year approaches, leading fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is emphasising the importance of robust and compliant fire safety measures in student accommodation across South Africa. With large numbers of young people living in shared residences, the

As Mining Indaba 2026 convenes under the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships” from 9-12 February in Cape Town, the message couldn’t be more timely. Africa’s mining sector stands at a critical juncture where collaboration isn’t just beneficial but essential.

AECI is a South African‑rooted mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation to help operations work safely and predictably, will be showcasing IntelliShot X, a shock‑resistant electronic detonator designed for precise functionality in high‑shock and variable environments, as part

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot afford downtime, and their performance relies heavily on stable and resilient Medium Voltage (MV) electrical

Best known for its work in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems has successfully applied its depth of expertise to resolve transfer point challenges in the wet plant of an iron ore mine in Sierra Leone. According to Dewald