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Midrand-based repair centre pulls back the curtain on its collection-based process, addressing the uncertainty homeowners feel when handing over a broken appliance. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide walking homeowners through precisely what to expect when booking a tumble dryer repair, from the first phone call to the moment the …
Table of Contents With the Changan CS75 Pro and Toyota Corolla Cross regularly cross-shopped by South African SUV buyers, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a full total cost of ownership comparison that goes beyond the sticker price to work out what each car actually costs to own over five years. Sticker price tells buyers …
Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa’s energy transition with the continent’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility. The CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production, and energy storage in a single operational ecosystem, demonstrating how clean energy can be produced at industrial scale while supporting industrial …
Lithium demand globally of 275kt in 2025 represented a 23% year-on-year growth, well above that seen in other commodity markets. “The expansion reflects the continued acceleration of electrification. Demand from EVs rose by 20% to 170kt, while demand from battery storage reached 30kt,” said the IEA in their Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026. [embedded content] …
Azwimbavhi Mamanyuha, Eskom General Manager: New Business Engineering, Innovation and Localisation, shares how collaboration, technical expertise and knowledge exchange are helping South Africa strengthen grid stability. He explains how South Africa is fortunate enough to have engineers who are well-versed in grid stability techniques. “We know that by sharing that with other people, we benchmark …
Taking place March 9-10, 2027, in Las Vegas, the Hardlines Supplier Event is where the hardlines industry—including tools, hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden, outdoor living, storage, plumbing, electrical, sporting and recreational goods, housewares, automotive and more—will gather for the two-day event. The experience brings together retailers, brands, distributors, wholesalers and private label leaders with …
Leigh Waters-Maine shares her insights on the importance of diversity, networking and industry partnerships in advancing sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. Co-founder and CEO of Phoka M Holdings, a sustainable infrastructure and clean technology company recognised for developing a chemical-free wastewater treatment system, Waters-Maine makes the case for women to be included in the clean technology …
The price of copper surged to record highs in 2026, exceeding $14,000 per tonne in May. The global demand for the refined metal reached almost 28Mt in 2025, an increase of 3.7% from 2024 say the IEA in their Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026. [embedded content] This webinar brings together industry leaders, technical experts and …
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is a resource giant that perpetually promises more than it delivers. It is weighed down by fiscal uncertainty, regulatory drag, and international operators who have redirected capital elsewhere, while the country’s reserves sit undeveloped. However, 2026 appears to be the year to revise this assessment; at least on the hydrocarbons …
As important as water and sanitation may be to humans, the infrastructure remains seriously underfunded. Read More at ESI Africa
Recently, geopolitical events have reminded us how strongly global economics depend on secure and resilient mineral supply chains Read More at ESI Africa
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Discover the topics mapped out in 2025 that the sector is still building out today Read More at ESI Africa
The SANEA 2026 Symposium takes place 9 to 10 September in Johannesburg Read More at ESI Africa
Interconnected power grids is key to improving energy security in the region Read More at ESI Africa
Discover which topics trended in 2024 that, two years on, are still relevant Read More at ESI Africa
R1.7 billion investment completed, bringing the latest global tyre manufacturing technology to Dunlop Tyres South Africa’s uMnambithi manufacturing facility. Expanded production capability for passenger, SUV and light truck tyres to support growing demand in South Africa and across African export markets. New-generation low rolling resistance tyre manufacturing capability to support future vehicle emissions, efficiency and …
Infrastructure South Africa is coordinating a massive national infrastructure build programme Read More at ESI Africa
Will ATLAS shape shipping routes and introduce climate-friendly vessels or bring new threats to our oceans? Read More at ESI Africa
Protecting critical electricity lines requires more than physical security Read More at ESI Africa
As the official mobility partner of the Black Coffee Foundation, Lepas supported the delivery of the Gift of Sight initiative at Zenzeleni Primary School in Alexandra. The four-day programme provided learners with comprehensive eye screenings and vision assessments, while introducing oral health assessments and access to essential dental care for the first time. Through its …
With winter’s final chill giving way to spring across Gauteng, Magnificent Garage Doors is highlighting just how varied its product line-up has become for homeowners beginning to map out property improvements. Operating out of Pretoria and Johannesburg, the business focuses on garage doors, automation and repairs, and the seasonal shift offers households a fitting reason …
With money getting tighter across South Africa in the closing months of 2026, Pawn Your Car and Still Drive It is spelling out precisely what a vehicle owner must have in place to raise fast, short-term cash without parting with their car. Based in Gauteng, the service allows people to borrow against a vehicle they …
A major undertaking to provide piped water to people, schools, hospitals and support irrigated agriculture Read More at ESI Africa