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Choosing a Pipe Welding Machine for Large-Diameter Pipes
Updated 3 hours ago

Contractors and plant owners comparing pipe welding machines for pressure piping, pipeline tie-ins and oil & gas work ask a predictable set of questions. The answers below use three FYID-Feiyide... 


African Youth Put Their Mars Rovers to the Test at the Cars4Mars African Rover Challenge 2026!
Updated 3 hours ago

South African and other African students and learners put their Mars rover prototypes to the test on 19 September 2026, taking part in a simulated mission to Mars at South African National Space... 


How digital payout solutions are helping manufacturers improve workforce engagement
How digital payout solutions are helping manufacturers improve workforce engagement
Updated 6 hours ago

South Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to operate under significant pressure as businesses balance productivity targets, workforce management, rising costs, and evolving operational demands.... 


 Schneider Electric to showcase the Grid of the Future at AMEU 2026
Schneider Electric to showcase the Grid of the Future at AMEU 2026
Updated 6 hours ago

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will participate in this year’s Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU) Convention and Exhibition 2026, taking place from 4–7... 


International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
Updated 6 hours ago

As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September under the theme “Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste”, Professor Lembe Magwaza,... 


Is Your House Trying to Tell You Something? Five Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Updated 6 hours ago

Homes make all sorts of noises and do all sorts of strange things. Pipes bang, doors creak, and the fridge occasionally sounds like it is preparing for take-off. But when your house starts doing... 


Sage unveils the Financial Symphony – a musical composition that reveals the hidden rhythms of business
Sage unveils the Financial Symphony – a musical composition that reveals the hidden rhythms of business
Updated 7 hours ago

Every business, sector, and economy has its rhythms and patterns, but these are often hidden within complex data.  Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and... 


Absa Becomes First Bank in Africa to Secure Regulatory Approval for Digital Asset Custody
Absa Becomes First Bank in Africa to Secure Regulatory Approval for Digital Asset Custody
Updated 7 hours ago

Absa has become the first African bank to  launch an institutional digital asset custody proposition for South African clients, marking an important development for the bank and the evolution of... 


IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s Awards
Updated 7 hours ago

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards - among the highest accolades in South Africa’s ICT... 


From boardroom to show floor: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is where South Africa's automotive conversation turns into business
From boardroom to show floor: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is where South Africa's automotive conversation turns into business
Updated 7 hours ago

After industry leaders set the agenda in Cape Town, the aftermarket meets in Johannesburg from 27 to 29 October 2026 to make it happen. Investment, policy and affordability dominated the discussion... 


Preparing SA’s Automotive Aftermarket for the Electromobility Era
Preparing SA’s Automotive Aftermarket for the Electromobility Era
29th September 2026

It is tempting to look at the measured pace of fully electric vehicle adoption on South African roads and conclude that the automotive aftermarket still has time to adapt. That perspective is... 


France-south Africa Trade Ties Gain Momentum
France-south Africa Trade Ties Gain Momentum
29th September 2026

As business and government leaders gather at the 5thFrance-South Africa Business Forum today, France and South Africa are exploring new opportunities to deepen trade, investment and industrial... 


Wits Cultural Precinct to breathe new life into Jozi
29th September 2026

Major gift from Wits alumnus Chris Seabrooke will help fund R341 million arts, culture and lifestyle precinct that will connect Wits to the City.  Wits University is proud to announce the... 


Mission-critical technology has to understand the industry
Mission-critical technology has to understand the industry
29th September 2026

On paper, two customers may appear to need the same technology. Once you look at how they operate, the requirements can vary widely. That is why Sentiv starts with the working environment and the... 


Engineering faculties turn to AI detection to protect graduate skill standards
Engineering faculties turn to AI detection to protect graduate skill standards
29th September 2026

South Africa’s industrial sector relies on a steady flow of skilled graduates coming out of the nation’s engineering and technical universities. As digital systems change manufacturing, building... 


Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
Why Critical Circular Supply Chain Initiatives Stall
29th September 2026

Supply chain leaders are integral to the transition to a circular economy. From sourcing and production to logistics, recovery and reuse, supply chains play a key role in determining whether... 


Building the skills behind the skills
Building the skills behind the skills
29th September 2026

Employers are investing in digital skills, artisan development, occupational training and new technologies. But what happens when the people expected to use those skills lack the foundational... 


Schneider Electric South Africa Celebrates 55 Years of Driving Energy Innovation, Industrial Growth and Transformation
Schneider Electric South Africa Celebrates 55 Years of Driving Energy Innovation, Industrial Growth and Transformation
29th September 2026

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is celebrating 55 years of operations in South Africa, marking more than five decades of... 


PPS to showcase innovative enclosure solutions at 71st AMEU convention
PPS to showcase innovative enclosure solutions at 71st AMEU convention
28th September 2026

A leading South African Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the low-voltage electrical enclosure sector, Power Process Systems (PPS), will participate in the 71st Association of Municipal... 


When Equipment Health Matters: The Role of Rittal Services
When Equipment Health Matters: The Role of Rittal Services
28th September 2026

(Virtual Showroom) In the food and beverage sector, strict hygiene requirements leave little room for equipment failure. Keeping critical equipment clean, well maintained and operating reliably is... 


NRF symposium puts the next generation of researchers at the centre of South Africa’s research future
28th September 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) will bring together South Africa’s next generation and emerging researchers, leading scholars, research institutions, industry and other National System of... 


One death every 13 minutes: why South Africa can’t let its 2027 clean-fuels window pass
28th September 2026

South Africa's vehicle-emission standards have not been updated  since 2006, leading citizens to breathe pollution-filled air linked to life-threatening illness and even premature death. Research... 


On the road to better health: Engen supports truck drivers this Transport Month
On the road to better health: Engen supports truck drivers this Transport Month
25th September 2026

Every October over Transport Month, Engen rolls out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa.  This annual initiative reaffirms its commitment to the health, safety,... 


The heritage South Africans share with electric vehicles
The heritage South Africans share with electric vehicles
25th September 2026

SOUTH AFRICANS marked Heritage Day recently, whilst also an opportunity to reflect on the country's electric vehicle history, and what it will take to write the next chapter. The James Hall Museum... 


Companies making sustainability work in Africa bring their solutions to Sandton
Companies making sustainability work in Africa bring their solutions to Sandton
25th September 2026

What does sustainability look like when it moves from a corporate commitment into a working business solution? At the fifth edition of the Sustainability and ESG Africa conference and exhibition... 


Rocketeers choir celebrates Heritage Day
Rocketeers choir celebrates Heritage Day
24th September 2026

A group of employees at a Cape Town-based renewable energy company has come together to form a choir and record its own rendition of one of the most celebrated songs ever written about the... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
23rd September 2026

 A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


GIBB Group Marks 70 Years Of Engineering, Architecture And Investment Solutions
GIBB Group Marks 70 Years Of Engineering, Architecture And Investment Solutions
23rd September 2026

For 70 years, GIBB Group has helped shape South Africa through the engineering expertise, infrastructure and partnerships that enable communities, industries and economies to thrive. Founded in... 


Schneider Electric strengthens commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders with One Young World 2026 partnership
Schneider Electric strengthens commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders with One Young World 2026 partnership
23rd September 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is strengthening its commitment to Africa’s next generation of leaders through its partnership with One Young World, as the global youth... 


Green Public Procurement: 2026's Biggest Missed Opportunity?
23rd September 2026

Public procurement represents an estimated 15–22% of GDP in many developing economies (World Bank), making it one of government's most powerful tools for driving economic, social and environmental... 


What Does Our Heritage Say About Who We Are? Prof Rozena Maart Reflects
What Does Our Heritage Say About Who We Are? Prof Rozena Maart Reflects
23rd September 2026

As we mark Heritage Day and Heritage Month, the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) in the Study of the National Question explores the meaning of heritage. SARChI Chair in the Study... 


Water mist fire suppression provides precision protection for high-value assets
Water mist fire suppression provides precision protection for high-value assets
22nd September 2026

When it comes to protecting critical assets in demanding environments, traditional sprinklers and gaseous systems are not always the best fit. Water mist fire suppression has emerged as a highly... 


AI is not a quick fix, nor should it be
AI is not a quick fix, nor should it be
22nd September 2026

AI is undoubtedly already changing the way industrial organisations think about maintenance. And rightly so, as it packs quite the punch; analysing equipment data, identifying patterns and... 


Road Freight and Logistics Bargaining Council faces questions over R2.59 billion in workers’ benefits
Road Freight and Logistics Bargaining Council faces questions over R2.59 billion in workers’ benefits
22nd September 2026

An analysis of the audited financial statements of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has raised alarm bells over the Council’s financial... 


Most of South Africa's hazardous waste still goes to landfill. The health risk does not stay buried
22nd September 2026

South Africa generated close to 67 million tonnes of hazardous waste in 2017, and more than 93% of it was sent to landfill, according to the country's National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS).... 


Telkom to Explore the Future of the Sustainable Digital Enterprise at SATNAC 2026
22nd September 2026

Telkom has announced that the Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) 2026 will take place from 11 to 14 October 2026 at Champagne Sports Resort in the... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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ECG Engineering
ECG Engineering

ECG provides specialised electrical engineering services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling and Industrial industries, with extensive and...

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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TEBA
TEBA

TEBA is a trusted workforce solutions partner to the mining and industrial sectors, providing end-to-end SLP compliant recruitment, candidate...

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Aluminium Federation of South Africa
Aluminium Federation of South Africa

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA), is the voice of the South African aluminium industry.

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EKATO Africa
EKATO Africa

Established in 1933, EKATO is the world leader in agitation technology, supplying agitators for processes and applications such as chemicals and...

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