Engineering News | Latest News https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/latest-news Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:25:33 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Newly launched Innovation Ecosystem Policy Hub launched https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/newly-launched-innovation-ecosystem-policy-hub-launched-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger INNOVATION POLICY Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200 727963 1786718086 1786717920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Chery SA calls on South Africans to name its new bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-sa-calls-on-south-africans-to-name-its-new-bakkie-2026-08-14 Tasneem Bulbulia AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200 727962 1786717459 1786717380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292754_resized_cherybakkie08261022.jpeg 511 287 Professional development programme launched for women in logistics, supply chain https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/professional-development-programme-launched-for-women-in-logistics-supply-chain-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger LOGISTICS TRAINING Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200 727958 1786715699 1786715520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 SADC can be a testing ground for turning African minerals into development – UN ECA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sadc-can-be-a-testing-ground-for-turning-african-minerals-into-development-un-eca-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200 727940 1786710637 1786709280 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292701_resized_unecaexecutivesecretaryclavergatete1022.jpg UN ECA executive secretary Claver Gatete 511 287 Schneider Electric launches electrical engineer mentorship programme in Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/schneider-electric-launches-electrical-engineer-mentorship-programme-in-africa-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200 727932 1786704622 1786704420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 UASA to embark on protected strike in sugar industry https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uasa-to-embark-on-protected-strike-in-sugar-industry-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger SUGAR STRIKE Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200 727927 1786704318 1786704180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Blu Label dragged by Cell C https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/blu-label-dragged-by-cell-c-2026-08-14 Natasha Odendaal TRADING UPDATE Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200 727913 1786701277 1786701240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 South Africa's top court blocks Shell's Wild Coast exploration plans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-top-court-rules-shell-exploration-off-wild-coast-cannot-proceed-2026-08-14 Reuters OIL & GAS Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200 727898 1786706300 1786698720 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292565_resized_shellsacommercialoilandlubricants022017shellsajpg1022.jpg 511 287 South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-infrastructure-plans-and-possible-industrial-renewal-2026-08-14 Creamer Media Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200 727894 1786702262 1786695660 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292602_resized_1022x575secondtakeen1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97164_2026-08-14_second_take_en.mp4215747662South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal South Africa urged to adopt climate-ready wastewater monitoring https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-urged-to-adopt-climate-ready-wastewater-monitoring-2026-08-14 Natasha Odendaal WATER Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200 727881 1786694796 1786694760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 EVs to constitute 25% of global fleet by 2040; 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Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority project finance specialist Thabani Nomvalo discusses the uMkhomazi Water Project Phase 1, a major bulk water infrastructure scheme in KwaZulu-Natal. John Thompson to build 320 t/h bagasse-fired boiler for Indonesian client https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/john-thompson-to-build-320-th-bagasse-fired-boiler-for-indonesian-client-2026-08-13 Schalk Burger BOILER MANUFACTURING Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200 727833 1786633361 1786626540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292435_resized_untitled13august2026at170136.jpeg 511 287 Sansa launches contest to develop a national space mascot https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sansa-launches-contest-to-develop-a-national-space-mascot-2026-08-13 Rebecca Campbell SPACE Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200 727808 1786624048 1786623900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292349_resized_untitled13august2026at1356571.jpeg 511 287 Ramaphosa outlines next Eskom restructuring objectives, highlights grid industrialisation potential 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