The new Draft Construction Regulations, now closed for public comment, which are intended to enhance occupational health and safety in the construction industry, are a step in the right direction but certain areas are still too vague. This is according to Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk andContinue Reading

Countless industrial plants rely on compressed air to power operations. Flexibility, reliability, efficiency and cost control are fundamental to long-term sustainability. Rental solutions deliver exactly that. Subsequently more businesses are turning to Integrated Air Solutions for rented on-demand compressed air, without the burden of capital expenditure. “The argument for rentingContinue Reading

One of South Africa’s leading sugar producers made strategic use of their off-crop season, turning scheduled downtime into an opportunity for both essential maintenance as well as valuable skills development. The company, a key SKF customer, focused the skills development initiative on three core areas: Upskilling their artisans in basic mechanicalContinue Reading

CASE Construction Equipment is expanding its lineup with the launch of four new mini excavator models, designed for easy transport, flexible use on smaller projects, and optimal performance in confined job sites. The new additions include three diesel-powered machines from the D Series and one all-electric model, offering a rangeContinue Reading

Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan 2020-30 (Source: ABiQ). Supporting this ambition, the 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country’s largest construction event, will take place from 26-28 June at the Millennium Hall inContinue Reading

The Government of Niger has announced plans to nationalise the Somair uranium joint venture (JV), currently operated by French nuclear fuel company Orano, according to a report by Reuters, citing official sources. This development represents a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between Niger and France, particularly in the aftermathContinue Reading

Sandvik Mining has earned an internationally recognized certification for its product development processes, demonstrating its commitment to industry-leading cybersecurity. Sandvik achieved IEC 62443-4-1 certification at Maturity Level 2 after an independent external audit of its development lifecycle. The IEC 62443-4-1 standard is a leading global benchmark for secure product development inContinue Reading