The Eskom tariff increase is changing the way industrial and commercial sectors perceive dependency. While the 8.76% is substantial and comes at a time of relatively weak growth and tight margins, it creates an opportunity for companies to change their […]
Changing energy dependence to energy resilience in the South African context. Read More »
In March 2026, oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as geopolitical conflict shut down 20% of global crude supply. While fossil fuels power the modern world, they are also a major bottleneck to energy security. Two forces are now
As the world marks Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday 22 April, ABB is highlighting the role of low-voltage (LV) smart power solutions in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling more sustainable infrastructure. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day
Powering Earth Day 2026 with smart, low-voltage solutions. Read More »
Freedom, in its most profound sense, is not only the right to vote, but the ability to access jobs, services and opportunities. Without a reliable and well-maintained infrastructure system, South Africans will not be free. As South Africa observes Freedom
INFRASTRUCTURE AS AN ENABLER OF INCLUSION IN SOUTH AFRICA. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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