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Sedna Africa helps mining companies turn fragmented operational data into a single source of truth
As mining companies accelerate investment in automation, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, access to trusted operational data has become a strategic priority. Yet many operations continue to rely on fragmented reporting processes involving spreadsheets, messaging platforms, emails and manual data…
Ten insights into how technology is changing decision‑making in the mining industry
South Africa’s mining industry is operating at a critical moment. As mines operate at greater depths, ageing infrastructure, skills shortages and growing pressure to improve safety, sustainability and productivity are forcing companies to rethink how they operate. In this environment,…
Absa Deepens BYD Alliance as South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market Surges
South Africa’s transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) is gathering momentum, prompting Absa and BYD Auto South Africa to expand their strategic partnership first established in 2025. The enhanced collaboration reinforces both companies’ commitment to accelerating electric mobility by providing…
USP&E brings advanced AI Digital Twin technology to African power projects
As artificial intelligence and data-centre growth place new pressure on power systems around the world, USP&E is bringing AI-powered digital twin technology to African power projects – not as an imported off-the-shelf tool, but as a platform built around the…
Engineering resilience into Africa’s energy future
Africa’s energy transition is often discussed in terms of generation capacity, investment pipelines, and megawatts added to the grid. While these metrics matter, they only tell part of the story. The real challenge facing the continent is not simply producing…
What Africa’s Energy Transition Means for the Next Generation
The African Energy Forum runs over four days. On the fourth day, at the same venue, the forum hosts YES, the Youth Energy Summit, its sister event for students and young people entering the sector. Students attending YES have the…
”Smart Cities Are Moving Beyond Pilot Projects”
Smart cities are no longer being judged by exhibition halls, glossy renders or isolated pilot schemes in one carefully chosen district. The real test is whether everyday urban systems now work better across whole neighbourhoods, towns and regions. A connected…
Liberia Secures $125m Boost for Energy, Digital Connectivity
Liberia has signed a series of major financing agreements with the World Bank to accelerate development across energy, digital connectivity, and transport infrastructure, in a move aimed at supporting long-term economic transformation and regional integration. The signing ceremony was held…
Fortune 500 solar manufacturer enters SA market
SOLARWORLD Africa and IBC SOLAR South Africa (Pty) Ltd, this week announced a significant new partnership that will bring Tongwei’s premium photovoltaic (PV) modules to the South African market. As the first preferred distributors in the country to announce the…
Farhat Bengdara is The Economist Who Ran the Oil Field
A profile of one of the Arab world’s most versatile financial and energy executives, and what three decades of institutional leadership actually produced. Farhat Bengdara was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Libya in March 2006, at 39 years…
Spiro Secures $215M to Accelerate Africa’s EV Revolution
African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million investment round to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The funding, backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and…
SAPVIA and City Power Forge Collaborative Path for Sustainable Solar Energy in Johannesburg
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and City Power, the power utility of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), have entered high-level talks to resolve the Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) registration backlog and stabilize Johannesburg’s distributed energy framework. The meeting,…
Vodacom Calls for Collective Action to Decarbonize Africa’s Digital Economy
As climate pressures intensify and energy demand grows, Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion. Yet many sectors—from telecommunications and healthcare to mining, logistics and manufacturing—still depend on…
The Future of South African Mining
South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals but also by leveraging the knowledge, skills and research capacity required to extract them responsibly, efficiently and competitively. As…
Puma Energy & Hass Petroleum Group Announce Lubricant Distribution Partnership
Puma Energy, a downstream energy company, and Hass Group today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement marks the introduction of the Puma Energy lubricants brand into the DRC for the first time.…
RS Group–SolarAid Collaboration Targets Safer Solar Access to 150,000 People Across Africa
 RS Group plc, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, announces a new 3-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid. The partnership forms a central part of RS Group’s 2030 ESG action plan and champions the…
