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The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As  Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African Mining,’ ABB emerges as a pivotal player in enabling the sector to navigate challenges […]

Being able to get instant, real-time and portable detection of wire rope flaws can make a significant difference for operational teams as it allows them to quickly address an issue before it escalates and requires more expensive and time-consuming maintenance.

In South Africa, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) comprise 91% of formalised businesses, provide approximately 60% of employment and contribute as much as 34% to the  GDP. Their success is critical to the nation’s economic growth, particularly regarding job creation

On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, following extensive stakeholder engagement and multiple draft iterations. The ERAA aims to usher the South African electricity sector into an era of change, continuing

Many South African business leaders have gone on record saying they are cautiously optimistic about our economic prospects for 2025.  However, it remains essential that organisations continue to seek cost-saving opportunities, such as inefficient spending habits, without compromising quality or

The future of 5G technology has great potential to transform industries by improving connectivity, speed and capacity, especially as this standard for cellular networks is seeing such rapid adoption that it is set to outpace previous mobile generations due to

Localisation is, by definition, a broad term used to describe a myriad of products, services and operations – all developed to meet the needs of a particular market or community.  And whilst it sounds quite dry, it’s anything but.  The

SINOVA is a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities. Siemens Southern Africa, the trusted technology leader, has launched SINOVA, a range of low-voltage electrical products that are designed

The global data centre industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by an insatiable demand for advanced computing power. Market reports predict the industry will grow from $244 billion in 2020 to $519 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth

The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating opportunities for mining operators, African governments, and communities alike. These trends include the West’s growing interest in Africa’s mining