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When developing policies that govern water management, regulators and institutions need to take their cue from the molecule and create flexible, adaptable rules and regulations that account for how water moves, for whom, and why Read More at ESI Africa
Inflation rose in May to the highest rate in three months, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all items index rose 4.2% for the 12 months ending May, after rising 3.8% for the 12 months ending April. The index for energy rose 3.9% in May, after …
Epicor recently announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as chief revenue officer (CRO). Barger brings over two decades of global technology leadership experience spanning enterprise software and SaaS and will be responsible for strategy and execution across global sales and recurring revenue teams. “Rachel brings an exceptional combination of global scale, operational discipline, and customer-first …
AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of automotive search and digital vehicle discovery. AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in …
The OMODA C5 has recorded 16,948 local sales since launching in April 2023. Over the past 13 months, OMODA has kept the range fresh with the C5 X Series, updated Street+ and Style X derivatives, and the new C5 SHS hybrid. The new C5 SHS broadens the range with one of SA’s most accessible hybrid …
The offshore wind industry saw 9.3GW of new installations in 2025, which is forecast to double in 2026 Read More at ESI Africa
Retail sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers’ continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas …
Construction As Built Drawing Outsourcing allows contractors to delegate the creation of final project documentation to specialized architectural drafting firms. This strategy reduces internal labor costs, ensures compliance with strict industry standards, and frees up your internal construction teams to focus on core project management tasks, ultimately improving overall project profitability and structural accuracy. What …
The alliance was established 15 years ago Read More at ESI Africa
The single biggest threat to the continent’s energy security is transmission powerline bottlenecks Read More at ESI Africa
Vehicle listings on AutoTrader can now be discovered through natural language prompts inside ChatGPT. AutoTrader, South Africa’s leading automotive marketplace, is expanding how dealers connect with in-market car buyers through a first-of-its-kind integration with ChatGPT, named AutoTraderGPT. As the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to make vehicle listings searchable within ChatGPT, AutoTraderGPT is opening …
As South Africa expand its electricity network, local manufacturing and equipment services are becoming increasingly important for energy security and infrastructure resilience Read More at ESI Africa
A credit rating assesses a borrower’s ability to repay debt on time and in full but perceived biases, inaccuracies and high costs in international credit ratings place Africa at a disadvantage Read More at ESI Africa
To support its BESS strategy, Eskom is pairing it with a small-scale embedded generation framework to restructure the national grid Read More at ESI Africa
Do it Best Group and The Sherwin-Williams Company have entered into a long-term strategic partnership designed to strengthen the future of paint for Do it Best members and True Value retailers. The partnership combines Do it Best Group’s brand ownership, retailer relationships and channel expertise with Sherwin-Williams manufacturing depth, innovation capabilities and supply chain support. …
The decision to replace an engine rather than repair it comes up more often than most car owners expect. After enough kilometres on the clock, mechanical issues mount up and the cost of repair starts approaching the value of a complete engine swap. The market for replacement engines exists precisely for this situation, and it …
Data-driven solutions are helping municipalities improve efficiency, sustainability and service delivery Read More at ESI Africa
A burgeoning population is putting strain on basic services, so the country’s action plan is making for a valuable case study on how to deal with the underserved Read More at ESI Africa
Whether a customer is looking to fill wall holes before they move, patch a spot to prepare for a painting project or just looking to freshen up their space, stocking a variety of repair products for holes in walls, ceilings and wood is a good way to bring in quick sales and keep your inventory …
While switchgear is a stable industry with mature technologies, one of the biggest environmental drivers for a change in technology approach is the need to eliminate the use of fluorine gases. While stable and inert, these gases do contribute to global warming. Rhett Kelly, Design & Development Manager for ACTOM MV Switchgear is very excited …
A mixture of technologies, as well as balancing generation and demand, can go a long way to preventing blackouts Read More at ESI Africa
Energy planning must move beyond a rural-urban binary to capture the continents urbanisng dynamics Read More at ESI Africa
Only about one third of African utilities recover their operating and debt costs, which highlights the widespread financial sustainability problems Read More at ESI Africa
Improper fall protection was the most-cited OSHA violation in 2025. OSHA violations carry a financial penalty that the assessed company must pay. Last year, those penalties were $16,550 for each violation, as well as each day an employer fails to abate a previously cited violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations is $165,514 …