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While every bearing carries the promise of long, reliable service, an alarming proportion fail well before their time, often with devastating repercussions for businesses. Unplanned stoppages disrupt operations, halt production, erode efficiency, and drive-up maintenance and replacement costs. Apart from the financial impact, these failures introduce unnecessary safety risks forContinue Reading

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The Witwatersrand Basin has produced nearly half of all gold ever mined. In the 1970s, South Africa accounted for almost two-thirds of global gold production. This wealth supported the Bank of England, maintained sterling as the world’s reserve currency, and funded imperial trade. However, little of the resulting industrial capabilityContinue Reading

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In a decisive win for SKF, the bearing and rotating specialist successfully regained a critical Ball Mill application after the customer’s previous transition to a competitor solution. This achievement underscores SKF’s ability to reclaim customer trust and reaffirm its position as the preferred solutions partner, especially in demanding industrial environments.Continue Reading

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SKF has extended its trusted, industry-proven LGNL 2 lithium‑free bearing grease portfolio with a solution designed to perform alongside established EP greases both within and beyond the SKF range. “Customers have long asked for lubricators with EP 2 grease and this product line expansion now enables us to provide aContinue Reading

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Botswana is targeting electricity exports of at least 100 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2027, with Zambia among the potential regional markets it aims to supply as it expands domestic generation and cross-border transmission infrastructure. The target forms part of Botswana’s broader strategy to achieve electricity self-sufficiency and transitionContinue Reading

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The South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) have launched FM FORWARD, a joint initiative to advance the professional recognition of facilities management in South Africa. SAFMA President, Batabile Sibaca, says FM FORWARD represents a major step towards statutory professionalContinue Reading

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Siemens announced Meet at the Machine, a new initiative designed to bring together machine builders, software and automation technologies to accelerate innovation across the machine tool industry and help manufacturers achieve productivity faster. Meet at the Machine provides a framework for Siemens and machine builders to jointly deliver integrated machiningContinue Reading

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As industries continue to prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and operational reliability, dry-type transformers are increasingly replacing traditional oil-filled units across a diverse range of applications. From mining and mineral processing to manufacturing, commercial buildings, data centres, transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects, the technology is proving its valueContinue Reading

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Its presence at Electra Mining Africa 2026 confirmed to SEW-EURODRIVE that customers are seeking not only the highest levels of innovation and workmanship, but also comprehensive support throughout the full lifecycle of their drive solutions. This commitment to lifecycle support has been central to SEW-EURODRIVE’s evolution in Africa in recentContinue Reading

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nbspRockwell Automation (www.RockwellAutomation.com), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a new collaboration with Mimosa Mine and Mine Elect to support the mine’s ongoing modernization program in Zimbabwe. Mimosa Mine, a platinum‑group metals (PGM) and base metals operation located in the Midlands Province ofContinue Reading