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South African business sentiment rose to its highest level during 2024, as constant electricity supply and political stability supported better business conditions. The challenge this year will be to translate sentiment to action. This will hinge on greater collaboration between […]

Since the start of 2024, the world’s first energy island has been under construction in the Princess Elisabeth zone, 45 kilometers from the Belgian coast. The six-hectare “Princess Elisabeth Island” will serve as an energy hub from about 2030 and

Atlas Copco is committed to delivering efficient and sustainable solutions that contribute customer plant optimisation through the development of top-tier products and cutting-edge technologies. Atlas Copco Power Technique’s range of world-class generators deliver superior performance, rugged reliability and efficiency over

Malben Engineering, an established Level 4 BBBEE supplier of stampings and welding components to local vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),  has been certified in terms of the global Responsible Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI) standard for the automotive industry. The Responsible

The emergence of quantum computing represents a transformative shift in technology, promising unparalleled computational power while posing significant risks, particularly cybersecurity. For South African businesses, navigating this duality—where quantum computing can be both a friend and a foe—requires a strategic

The current rate of decarbonisation is too slow to meet science-based targets. As the mining industry looks towards a new year, it needs to urgently commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation targets. “Decarbonisation will be one of the key

ArcelorMittal (SA) has made a final decision on mothballing its long-steel operations at its Newcastle Works, Vereeniging Works, and the rail and structural subsidiary, AMRAS. The announcement will have a devastating impact on a number of fronts, surrounding communities, suppliers,

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has been recognised as the number one provider among Established Leaders in the Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research. The analyst firm has ranked Infobip first of 18 vendors in its

The growth trajectory of e-fuels, primarily targeted toward road, aviation, and marine sectors, is shaped by policy frameworks. The EU has established mandates through ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations, implementing escalating RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) targets. The

Wire ropes are hard-working components in many different applications, from mines to lifts, ports, construction sites, and drainage systems. Ron Byrnes, Senior Technical Sales Representative and Wire Rope Specialist at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, has over 30 years of