Summer is over and the risk of your property being struck by lightning has dramatically decreased, but that thought-train leads to complacency, warns Johannesburg-based lightning protection specialist Pro Lightning Protection Services. “Now is the best time to re-assess your system and run a maintenance schedule to ensure that everything is […]
Since announcing a partnership in 2022, leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari and AltX-listed 4Sight have refined their unique service offering by working on some of the largest and most complex mega projects in the Middle East, as well as major projects in South Africa. “We offer a […]
“The installation of a condition monitoring system that provides valuable insight into machine and equipment health is always a smart move,” states SKF Connected Technologies Manager, John Storm. “The benefits associated with early fault detection, and the subsequent prevention of potential premature machine failure through proactive maintenance scheduling, can be […]
HPE Africa’s newly launched Hyundai HX380L Series crawler excavators – which are classified in the medium to large category – are now available locally. “These robust machines – already hard at work in tough African conditions – have impressive performance features that are welcomed in demanding industries, like mining, quarrying, […]
CEG and ESP – part of Invicta Holdings Limited – have made a donation to the Manger Care Centre (MCC) as part of the Group’s commitment to developing meaningful and sustainable social responsibility initiatives. “Our team is pleased to be able to assist a deserving organisation in our area, that […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his satisfaction following the failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, May 19. During an interview broadcast on his X account on Monday, May 20, 2024, Ramaphosa emphasized that the coup’s success would have been a “devastating blow” for […]
Zimbabwe is making strides in its efforts to enhance its lithium industry, with four mining companies presenting proposals to produce battery-grade lithium within the country. This move reflects Zimbabwe’s ambition to refine lithium locally, a mineral crucial for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage, aiming to bolster its economy. […]
The Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) season marks the world’s first 100% electric national touring car championship with the EPWR concept, reflecting a significant step towards sustainable motorsport. SKF, a leading supplier in various motorsport areas and partner of championships such as Formula 1 and NASCAR, expresses enthusiasm alongside EPWR, […]
New technological developments have thrust the local machine tools industry into a novel growth phase. The incorporation of automation and intelligent functions, as well as CNC machines for increased accuracy and efficiency are now common in contemporary manufacturing facilities. In addition, real-time data analysis and monitoring, made possible by the […]
Positive developments are underway for the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). Zambian Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali announced that negotiations to revitalize TAZARA are expected to conclude by September 2024. This milestone will pave the way for a concessionaire agreement with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to recapitalize the […]