Professor Chris Roth was successfully inaugurated as the 123rd South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) president, during a momentous ceremony held on 27 November 2025. The event celebrated leadership continuity, professional excellence, and the enduring role and relevance of […]

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry – a testament to its customer-centric approach, says National Sales and Marketing Manager Jonathan McKey. “Twenty years ago,

Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to identify the optimal solution for the site’s

“In the hustle and bustle of mining production and associated activities, the focus on the servicing of lifting equipment can unintentionally be sidelined” commented Johan Naude, Agreements Specialist, South Africa and Africa, for Konecranes South Africa. “The problem though, is

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture (“the Venture”) wishes to announce that following recent engagements with Eskom, a proposal regarding electricity tariffs was presented on Friday, 28 November 2025. The Venture has undertaken a comprehensive review to assess the feasibility of the

The International Zinc Association (IZA) has urged South Africa’s public and private sectors to accelerate the use of zinc-based corrosion protection technologies as the country works to revive its deteriorating infrastructure. According to Simon Norton, Director of IZA Africa, zinc

Both crop and livestock farmers employ a wide range of vehicles on their farms. From the faithful, hard-working farm bakkie to more specialised equipment for harvesting, livestock maintenance and even minor earthworks, keeping these machines running well is a key

Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective workwear manufacturers. As AI accelerates, Sweet-Orr is calling for balance — urging that

BASF in South Africa proudly announces its achievement of a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating, marking a historic milestone as the first non-South African multinational chemical company to attain this top status. This accomplishment underscores BASF’s unwavering