South Africa’s technical industries, from construction and engineering to logistics, energy, and manufacturing, are the backbone of South Africa’s infrastructure and innovation – essential to the nation’s development. Yet, despite major strides in gender equity in our country, women remain […]

With electricity tariffs set to rise by 5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027, South Africans are increasingly seeking ways to curb their energy bills. This trend was on full display at the 2025 KragDag Expo, where visitors explored practical

South Africa’s water systems face significant pressure from ageing infrastructure, pollution, climate variability and inconsistent monitoring. At the recent Citizen Science Water symposium hosted by The Independent Institute of Education’s (IIE) MSA, researchers, government officials and NGOs agreed that greater

Namibia’s aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ǁKharas Region and other high-resource areas. The country’s abundant sunshine, strong coastal winds, and strategic export position have already attracted international investment,

Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Industrial Manufacturing Systems South Africa (IMS-SA) to introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell, a breakthrough solution combining precision robotics with cutting-edge laser technology. Marking a first for the local market, the fully integrated system

In an industry where small improvements can yield significant cost savings and productivity gains, mining companies are increasingly turning to automation and data-driven optimisation to stay competitive. ABB’s Advanced Process Control (APC) system, powered by its Expert Optimizer platform, is

Leading engineering consultancy Zutari is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Andisiwe Rweqane as Office Manager in Gqeberha. A Professional Civil Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with 13 years’ experience across Africa, Andisiwe has managed major water, dam, and hydropower projects,

Leading engineering consultancy Zutari is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Gcina Deliwe as Office Manager in East London. Gcina brings over 22 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, with deep expertise in project and programme management, infrastructure

Weather variability due to climate change is now a complicating factor for South Africa’s mines, as they engineer solutions to traditional water-scarcity challenges. As water-intensive operations, mines generally require large volumes of water in their processing plants to facilitate effective

As the mining sector grapples with a turbulent commodity cycle, rising costs, constrained capital, and the increasing operational complexity of delivering production now while ensuring access to future reserves, capital optimisation has become a strategic necessity. Increasingly, mining firms are