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The Potential cost reduction in new nuclear deployments based on recent AP1000 experience report details the challenges and issues of the AP1000 reactors that have been built and are being built, both in the US and in China. Based on this report, we address the question of whether the second of a pair of nuclear …
Edenvale – Getting the right materials for a drywall or ceiling project is only part of the challenge. For builders, contractors, homeowners and DIY customers, knowing exactly what products and quantities are required can be just as important. Fundi Interior Systems is combining product supply with practical industry expertise to help customers approach projects with …
Africa’s electric two-wheeler sales jumped from under 1,000 to more than 70,000 in a single year. Five industry leaders explain what could stall that growth. That figure, drawn from the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026, set the tone for an online panel discussion RMI hosted on 31 August, bringing together voices from policy, …
The AP originally stood for Advanced Passive reactor, stemming from its revolutionary design. First built as the AP600 (with 600MW electrical power), Westinghouse subsequently upgraded the design to 1,000MW (hence AP1000), after no sales were achieved. Here we track the AP build in the US. Why is the AP1000 both evolutionary and revolutionary? Evolutionary, …
Table of Contents Vehicle fitment has moved to the top of Cloud Camper’s agenda this September. The Johannesburg based rooftop camping specialist, working out of Genesis on Fairmount in Sandler Road, says the questions it hears most often from first time buyers are the ones that decide whether a setup succeeds, so it is bringing …
Table of Contents Ask most people what stands between them and selling a wrecked vehicle, and they will say the money. Damaged Cars Wanted, the Johannesburg buying division of Lou Appel’s Auto Spares, is spending September 2026 pointing at a different answer: the documents. Operating from Selby, the yard purchases accident damaged, non-running and high …
Table of Contents African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate change. These commitments form part of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted in 2015 in which countries agreed to take steps to limit global warming. Doing this requires billions of …
Why did the first projects to build nuclear reactors in the US since 1978 (four AP1000s: two at Vogtle and two at Summer) go so disastrously wrong, and end with Westinghouse being forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy by massive cost overruns and building delays? While this topic is covered in detail by a four-part series …
A new SANAS-accredited Water Meter Verification Laboratory strengthens Conlog’s growing smart water offering, building on the company’s established capabilities across electricity, manufacturing and utility technology services. As an established manufacturing and technology services provider, Conlog has built decades of capability around electricity metering and the technologies that support smarter utility management. Now, the company is …
AMEU President Rob Ferrier says 2026 will test municipal power utilities on three fronts, namely new regulation, rooftop solar eating into revenue, and rising infrastructure crime. Ferrier heads the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU), which represents municipal electricity distributors across Southern Africa. Speaking with ESI Africa on the association’s priorities for the year ahead, …
During the US 1950-70s power plant build, the business model of a consortium of utilities handling most of the work in building an NPP had several advantages. The first advantage of the US model is that it offered flexibility. A project was easily customisable, so a plant suitable for a particular geographical area could be …
Africa’s solar panel manufacturing output is set to quadruple in 2026, reaching around 3,500MW as two large new plants ramp up in Egypt and Tanzania, according to new analysis from Ember and the African Tech Futures Lab. Almost none of that capacity is destined for African roofs. Egypt’s EliTe Solar began production at Ain Sokhna …
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for Prominent Roofing through precision-targeted Google Ads marketing campaigns. With its Google Ads campaigns, Cape Marketing Agency has successfully helped South African roofing company Prominent Roofing earn more than R2,575,431 in revenue for R93,838 spent on Google Ads marketing campaign. It has resulted in 75 leads generation with 30 …
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for The Green Zone through a conversion-focused website, strategic branding and precision-targeted Google Ads marketing campaigns. There was a total of 144 leads from the campaign, 38 of which turned into sales, producing a sales conversion rate of 26.39% and a return on advertising spend (ROAS) of 3,000%+. It …
PPG recently announced the launch of the PPG ONE RANGE™ portfolio of five one-component marine coatings at the SMM 2026 maritime industry trade fair in Hamburg, Germany. Designed to simplify onboard fleet maintenance, the portfolio helps crews complete maintenance projects more efficiently with ready-to-use, one-component coating solutions. “Coatings maintenance is essential for extending vessel lifecycles, …
AkzoNobel announced it has opened a new multi-million dollar innovation lab at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands, strengthening the company’s largest global R&D center. Officially opened by Dutch minister of climate and green growth, Stientje van Veldhoven, the facility—primarily focused on powder coatings—will help to accelerate the development of more sustainable, solvent-free and energy-efficient coating solutions. “We’ve established a global reputation …
OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. OMODA JAECOO Sandton received the Sales Volume Dealer of the Year award. Dealers were recognised across large, medium and small categories for their performance in key areas of the business. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa recognised the leading performers within its national dealer network at …
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable results for Industrial Hygiene Consultants through a precision-targeted digital marketing campaign. Industrial Hygiene Consultants recorded a turnover of R147,750 following a Google Ads campaign that cost them only R8,993.20, clearly proving how successful a well-crafted, data-driven digital marketing campaign can be. The total number of leads captured through the campaign …
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Changan Automobile unveiled the new DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, alongside the return of its commercial vehicle range. The launch marks another step forward in Changan’s regional footprint within South Africa’s growing new energy vehicle market. Designed in Italy and engineered in …
Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an especially expressive canvas Customers can choose from decals, individual panel treatments and partial or full-vehicle wraps. Wraps are priced from R3,600 including VAT and may be financed as part of the vehicle purchase. The offering …
Between 2023 and 2025, Africa installed an estimated 20GW of distributed solar — rooftop systems built behind customers’ meters, largely without government incentives. That is 75% of everything the continent added in solar over the period, according to new analysis from Ember and the African Tech Futures Lab. “We were finally able to pin down …
In their Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says that current annual uranium demand of close to 70 kilotonnes of natural uranium equivalent will increase strongly as global nuclear generation capacity expands. Still, while requirements for uranium generally increase as more nuclear plants are built, improving fuel utilisation and reactor …
Cape Marketing Agency delivers measurable lead generation results for Absolute Ablutions through precision-targeted Google Ads campaigns. Absolute Ablutions have managed to generate 416 leads through a carefully managed Google Ads campaign managed by Cape Marketing Agency, with the campaign gaining 6,508 clicks using an advertisement budget of R44,635. This campaign has achieved an average CPC …
The L4 EV, L6 EV and L8 PHEV will lead a five-model display showcasing the future direction of Lepas in South Africa. The L4 EV, L6 EV and L8 PHEV will lead the Lepas display at the Festival of Motoring. A special L6 EV pre-order package will include a home charger, installation and charging credit. …