Above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) play a critical role in the handling of petroleum products, particularly in refineries, fuel depots, and bulk distribution hubs. However, their very design and function mean that they present some of the highest fire risks in the energy and petrochemical sectors. ASP Fire, a leader in...
The outcomes of the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit have placed a spotlight on one of the most pressing challenges facing emerging markets: the high cost of capital and the urgent need to de-risk energy investment. For Africa — a continent with the world’s fastest-growing population and rising electricity demand...
The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is reinforcing the importance of zinc galvanizing technology in mitigating corrosion, a natural process that compromises the integrity of steel structures and components across South Africa particularly at the coast.
Extractive metallurgy transforms mineral ores into usable pure metals such as iron, zinc, aluminium...
Africa continues to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing demand curves for infrastructure, with the African Development Bank estimating an annual financing gap of USD 130–170 billion across energy, transport, water, digital and logistics sectors. Despite this shortfall, the continent’s infrastructure investment landscape is entering a period of transformation, driven by...
By integrating real-time monitoring with precise flow control, SKF’s Flowline Oil Monitor Meters have significantly improved the flow rate control and performance of oil circulation lubrication systems installed on a paper mill.
The customer, who is a specialist in high-quality paper production for various applications, based on Johannesburg’s East Rand,...
Gothenburg, 11 September 2025: SKF has been awarded an ‘A’ score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), placing the company among the global leaders in supplier climate action and transparency. This recognition follows SKF’s earlier A rating for Climate from CDP, underscoring the Group’s commitment to environmental...
– Bühler Southern Africa successfully hosted its first-ever customer day in Madagascar at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Waterfront in Antananarivo in early September. The event brought together stakeholders from the rice, pulses, and spice sectors, alongside representatives from government initiatives focused on food security and industrialisation.
“From our...
South African electrical enclosure specialist Power Process Systems (PPS) has successfully completed the full refurbishment of four mini substations in the Katlehong area, reaffirming its leadership in delivering cost-effective infrastructure modernisation solutions for municipalities and utilities.
The project scope included a complete renewal of the substations’ outer shells and critical...
ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions will showcase its latest medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and smart grid technologies at the annual Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU)Convention, taking place from 5 to 8 October 2025 at the East London International Convention Centre.
The AMEU Convention is the premier gathering for municipal electricity distributors,...
On 17th September 2025, SKF South Africa, in collaboration with SAIMechE, hosted a compelling technical talk bringing together engineers, thought leaders and industry professionals for an evening of learning, networking, insight, innovation and forward-thinking discussions.
During the event, a lineup of experts representing SKF and SAIMechE, shared valuable, thought-provoking insights...
Atlas Copco is extremely proud to unleash its new robust lineup of PAS-PAC H/SH super high head portable pumps that are built tough to conquer Africa’s harshest environments, sustainably taking operations to new efficiency heights.
With an industry-leading 235m maximum head and exceptional flow rates up to 1 980m³/h, these...
As the adoption of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems continue to rise in South Africa, so too does the risk of electrical fires. “Li-ion batteries pose unique fire risks due to their chemical composition and the environments in which they are used,” explains Eldon Kruger, Marketing Director at Pratley.
“Overheating, electrical faults, and...
South Africa’s leading black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier, Shumani Industrial Equipment, has announced the launch of the Bheka rough terrain forklift. This strategic addition makes Shumani only the second company in the country to offer this specialised equipment, further cementing its position as a dominant player in the...
When transporting sensitive, refined or hazardous materials on rails, Kiruna Wagon’s Side Dumper offers an extremely simple but safe option for sealed transports. This technology is developed in the Arctic part of Sweden, proven to resist the harshest of climates.
As the Side Dumper is equipped with a roof, it...
In the past few years the agricultural industry has changed. From corn, soy, & fruits, to the newly added hemp & cannabis, the industry has grown. As the industry has grown, so has the technology that supports the industry, from software & hardware to tractors, watering devices, and even...
The newly developed BHOS 1000 from Buschhoff is an extremely robust and powerful hammer mill, which can produce very different feed structures and ensures particularly a very high energy efficiency. This is achieved thanks to the compact design, the extra-large screen area, the low-wear carbide hammers and the quick-change...
Perry of Oakley Ltd., a British company with a 73 year heritage in the design, manufacture and installation of grain handling, drying and storage equipment, is pleased to announce the establishment of Perry East Africa Ltd, with registered offices in Kampala, Uganda.
This will complement its existing Africa office, Perry...
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Weather is an inherent companion to agriculture. Practical weather instruments can help agricultural operations react to changing weather conditions throughout the growing season.
Large, sophisticated operations can deploy expensive equipment and employ specialized skills for their operations. But, small farmers often lack the knowledge or resources to employ or purchase...
Australian headquartered online technology company Real Time Instruments (RTI) believes that strong demand for their AllScan Online PGNAA Analyser reflects a renewed focus on quality and processing efficiency by the mining and mineral processing sector. The AllScan is a new-generation online elemental analyser that uses PGNAA (prompt gamma neutron...
