Terna, the company that manages the Italian national electricity transmission grid, led by Pasqualino Monti, and STEG, the Tunisian electricity and gas grid operator, have awarded Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, a contract worth around €770 million for the construction of the converter stations for the Elmed project, […]
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Cold-store facilities that support citrus farming operations demand far more from material handling equipment than standard warehousing environments. Between temperature-sensitive produce, strict export compliance requirements, seasonal throughput pressures and the need to minimise bruising, fleet performance plays a direct role in profitability and supply chain reliability. As KwaZulu-Natal’s citrus sector […]
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) notes the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ confirmation of significant fuel price increases effective 1 April 2026, alongside short-term tax relief measures, announced with National Treasury. On 31 March 2026, the Department confirmed sharp April fuel hikes driven by a surge […]
Stringent manufacturing standards play a key role in operational reliability in most industries, including harsh bulk materials handling environments, where equipment is exposed to impact, abrasion, misalignment and continuous duty. OST-Africa’s commitment to the highest standards encompasses the integration of engineering, fabrication, assembly, painting and inspection at one facility. This […]
In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African […]
The world premiere of a documentary film depicting an extraordinary, record-breaking underground marathon drew an audience of hundreds on the second day of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 today. The movie World’s Deepest Marathon follows novice and seasoned runners – including representatives from 20 mining companies – as they prepare […]
South Africa’s wheat industry is under severe pressure and facing mounting financial strain due to a prolonged delay in reviewing the wheat import tariff, Grain SA has warned. The organisation, which represents grain and oilseed producers of all sizes, from smallholders to large commercial operations, said many producers were now […]
John Deere Africa Middle East is proud to announce the introduction of the 325G Tracked Skid Steer, the first tracked skid steer of its kind introduced to the African market. Compact in size but heavy on performance, the 325G is built to excel in tough environments while delivering powerful breakout forces […]
West Africa has entered a new chapter in global shipping as the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) becomes the first carrier to bring ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) of 24 000 TEU capacity to the region. The breakthrough in maritime logistics for the Gulf of Guinea, more of often in the news […]
Generating energy from waste is a concept that is finally gaining traction in South Africa. SRK Consulting was appointed by Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) to be the independent environmental consultants to undertake the requisite environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria for industry pioneers BEH. According to […]