Engineering News

27/07/2024

Join Creamer Media for an insightful webinar on Health & Safety in Industry and Mining, sponsored by Rand Mutual - RMA & Alcohol Breathalysers Pty Ltd.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: August 14
🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 2PM

The expert panel will address the main causes of injuries in mining, construction and other industries; lessons from high-profile incidents; strategies to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities; as well as the effectiveness of South Africa’s Occupational Safety and Health Act enforcement, and the role of AI and other technologies in advancing health and safety.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://ow.ly/Vy1h50SI0Oy

27/07/2024

Register for the Vertiv Industrial Solutions webinar facilitated by Creamer Media on August 6 at 11am for an in-depth discussion on how to tackle industrial challenges with cutting-edge technology infrastructure solutions. Led by neutral strategist Nils Gerstle, industry experts will shed light on key issues and impactful solutions.

A leading player in data centre infrastructure, has successfully expanded its critical infrastructure portfolio into commercial and industrial sectors. The company is enhancing operational efficiency with smart technologies that measure operational data.

Discover Vertiv's unique portfolio of solutions, including adaptable IT infrastructure, hybrid and energy solutions for pump and PLC applications. With expertise in low- and medium-voltage applications, Vertiv offers turnkey customised solutions from data halls to power applications.

📅 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://ow.ly/1z1F50SCaJ6

26/07/2024

[𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈] 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

1) Ramaphosa signs legislation establishing single public procurement framework
https://bit.ly/4cPYUzX

2) Eskom makes shock objection to issuance of trading licenses
https://bit.ly/4d6QZxU

3) Balancell expands plant tenfold; seeks govt backing for energy storage industry
https://bit.ly/3Sj3EpA

26/07/2024

[LISTEN] SAfm spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly.

Martin Creamer talks about creation, and energy and .

Reported here is this Friday's At the Coalface: https://bit.ly/4cTSosb

26/07/2024

The most important new reform priority for stimulating inclusive growth will be to help municipalities, especially the large metros, restore and improve service delivery.

It was far from certain only weeks ago how a government of national unity (GNU) of ten political parties, some with strongly divergent ideological positions, was going to agree on a common programme of action. In the event, that programme arguably found the GNU rather than the other way around.

26/07/2024

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26/07/2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a viable option for fleets, particularly in the short-haul deliveries sector, and these fleets are likely to drive the adoption of EVs in South Africa, says telematics solutions provider Webfleet South Africain this week's magazine.

Read more on 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟔𝟎 > https://bit.ly/3WbCMZK

26/07/2024

𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃: The July 26 – August 1 edition of Engineering News & Mining Weekly looks into the opportunities and challenges associated with South Africa’s e-commerce sector as it gets closer to achieving a billion transactions a year.

This week’s edition has features on Central & East African Mining & Industry, Automotive Industry, Railway Locomotives & Wagons, Project Management and Iron-Ore.

Bühler Southern Africa MD Marco Sutter is profiled in this week’s Business Leader.

MyBuhler Southern Africa

26/07/2024

Speakers at the upcoming ‘Health & Safety in Industry and Mining’ webinar on August 14 will delve into critical topics such as the main causes of injuries in various industries, lessons from recent incidents, strategies to reduce workplace injuries and the impact of technology on health and safety.

The distinguished panel includes:
• Dr Jessica Hutchings from Rand Mutual Assurance;
• Dr Sanjay Munnoo from Saiosh (facilitator); and
• Chris Campbell from Consulting Engineers South Africa.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 > https://ow.ly/h4AP50SI1iG

Sponsors: Rand Mutual - RMA & Alcohol Breathalysers Pty Ltd

26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

[𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇] https://bit.ly/4cWe7Qc

Mining and industrial machinery developer and manufacturer Komatsu’s Smart Services Centre, in eMalahleni, is capitalising on data to assist mining companies to optimise productivity, ensure reliable equipment, and strive for , at the lowest possible costs.

This week's 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 explains.

25/07/2024

South Africa’s 2030 decarbonisation target at risk, climate commission warns https://bit.ly/3SmCPRI

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is cautioning that South Africa may miss its 2030 decarbonisation target in light of a decision to further delay the decommissioning of three aged coal power stations and if new clean sources are not introduced in line with the country’s electricity genera...

25/07/2024

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] Designed to prevent any internal sparks or heat from igniting the hazardous materials in its surroundings, lighting solutions provider (LKP) introduced its explosionproof lighting for environments “where even a small spark can lead to catastrophic explosions”.

This week's & feature has more > https://bit.ly/46iEzkC

25/07/2024

Hear from industry leaders like Eric Bruggeman (SA Capital Equipment Export Council), Mpho Mokwena (Shell Lubricants SA), Tafadzwa Chibanguza (SEIFSA), Mervyn Naidoo (ACTOM), and Amith Singh (Nedbank Commercial Banking) on July 31 at 2PM as they discuss strategies to revitalise South African manufacturing.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 > https://ow.ly/5r2P50SxG1L

Sponsored by Nedbank, Shell, Seifsa, Electra Mining Africa, ACTOM and .

25/07/2024

Join us at the 3rd ESG Africa Conference and Expo hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre on 1-2 October 2024.

We're empowering leaders in Africa to drive a more sustainable future. Be part of this impactful event, bringing together forward-thinking minds to address the challenges of embedding ESG practices in organisations.

Our core theme, "Sustainable Future Through Leadership," highlights the crucial role leaders play in aligning their organisations with ESG principles. Don't miss this chance to join change-makers shaping Africa's sustainable future!

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://ow.ly/sEfR50ShWrH

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:
https://ow.ly/6jay50ShWrI or email [email protected]

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Contact [email protected]

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩/𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
[email protected],

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
[email protected]

25/07/2024

Windaba Conference and Exhibition 2024 is finally here! 🎉 Join us for three days filled with networking, and insightful discussions.

📅 : 1 - 3 October 2024
📍: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2

Here's a list of what to expect:
✅ Connect with industry leaders, experts, and innovators
✅ Explore the latest trends and advancements in wind energy
✅ Discuss cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions
✅ Shape the future of wind energy together

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the forefront of sustainable energy
development!

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖: https://ow.ly/2Imj50SIW2S

Sawea - South African Wind Energy Association.

2024

24/07/2024

Standard Bank backs 500-MW-worth of decentralised electricity projects post reforms https://bit.ly/3Yb3btw
Africa

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory changes allowing such projects to proceed without a licence. Operation Vulindela, which oversaw the regula...

24/07/2024

SOEs to report to line departments while reform unit oversees creation of Holdco https://bit.ly/3SliRH0

The State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) that were previously under the stewardship of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) will report to their respective line departments in terms of policy and regulatory matters, President Cyril Ramaphosa told lawmakers on Wednesday. Replying to the debate on the...

24/07/2024

Opinion: The idea of justice in the Just Transition

The concept of ‘just’ in the Just Transition, associated with processes such as Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs), should not be viewed as a splendid island of bliss from which justice will effortlessly emerge, as this is not feasible in reality. There is also a common tendency among b...

24/07/2024

[𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑] This week we profile Jacques van Tonder, executive director and COO of mining company Vedanta Zinc International.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3SmaHhz

This week we profile Jacques van Tonder, executive director and COO of mining company Vedanta Zinc International

24/07/2024

Rittal South Africa is expanding to boost production capabilities and meet growing customer demand more efficiently.

Find out more via Engineering News > https://ow.ly/g4nw50SHYCi

Or visit their 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 > https://ow.ly/7ABr50SHYCh

24/07/2024

Port of Richards Bay moves to diversify beyond bulk exports while bolstering climate resilience https://bit.ly/4d5ZDgw
Africa

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, is progressing with planning for infrastructure and terminal investments aimed at consolidating its position as a bulk export hub for key minerals such as coal and chrome, while also diversifying its activities to include more containers, as well as the im...

24/07/2024

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] By providing a secure, scalable and cost-effective recovery solution, software company Commvault Systems is empowering organisations in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to better protect their data and maintain business continuity in the face of increasing cyberthreats.

This week's explores in more detail > https://bit.ly/4cTcXFc

24/07/2024

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] With technological advancements vastly improving within the lighting sector, lighting manufacturer Spazio has begun to integrate solar, automation and LED technologies into its light fittings.

This week's Industrial & Commercial Lighting feature has more info > https://bit.ly/4diea8R

With technological advancements vastly improving within the lighting sector, lighting manufacturer Spazio has begun to integrate solar, AI and LED technologies into its light fittings. Spazio marketing manager Moynene Bredenkamp says that solar lighting technology has seen massive improvements over....

24/07/2024

More is not always the right approach when it comes to using oil additives. In many instances, blending more additive into the oil, does not result in improved performance. Sometimes, adding more additive actually causes the oil’s function to deteriorate.

In other cases, while the performance of the additive doesn’t improve, the duration of service does, in fact, improve.

Visit the WearCheck 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 for more > https://ow.ly/Eqkj50SGXvs

24/07/2024

Rand Water prepares for final phase of maintenance
Rand Water

Rand Water is set to embark on the final phase of its extensive five-week maintenance project across Gauteng, with the water utility warning that it may take up to two weeks to fully recover after the completion of the maintenance work. The project, which started on June 22 and is expected to wrap u...

24/07/2024

[𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍-𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍] The July 19 – 25 edition of Engineering News & Mining Weekly looks into developments around Cape Town’s Atlantis Special Economic Zone and its focus towards green technologies.

This week’s edition has features on Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Hydropower; Air, Gas, Fumes & Dust Control; Industrial & Commercial Lighting; and Security.

Vedanta Zinc International executive director and COO Jacques van Tonder is profiled in this week’s Business Leader.

23/07/2024

Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a conference on coal and the energy transition. Speaking on behalf of Eskom CEO Dan Marokane, Mashigo repo...