Africa: Utilities must ground AI use in strategy, not hype
Utilities in Africa must critically assess their needs before investing in new technologies, says Barry MacColl, EPRI Senior Regional Manager Read More at ESI Africa
Why is Eskom going into a court battle with NERSA?
Listen to this exclusive podcast in which Professor Vally Padayachee unravel why South Africa’s electricity utility is taking the electricity regulator to court Read More at ESI Africa
How can investors capitalise on water resilience for future growth?
There’s money to be made in having innovative solutions to water security and water access. Read More at ESI Africa
Spain blackout: What the grid’s ‘black box’ revealed
The incident underscores the critical importance of electricity security, said the International Energy Agency Read More at ESI Africa
Water vs green hydrogen: Where is the balance in Africa?
Namibia and South Africa have significant similarities when it comes to green hydrogen development Read More at ESI Africa
Namibia secures N$2.08bn for green hydrogen
A cross-border hydrogen pipeline pre-feasibility study covering two provinces in South Africa and southern Namibia was completed in December 2024 Read More at ESI Africa
Sealing the Deal: How To Expertly Merchandise Your Caulk and Caulk Tools Section
For many contractors, caulking is like a second arm—an item many can’t work without. DIYers are also in need of caulk products, but often need direction to know what to buy. While caulk and caulk tools are small categories by size in many paint and decorating stores, this department can make a significant impact in …
Shopping Disconnect: Uniting Store Offerings With Customer Wants
Brick-and-mortar stores are still a critical component to retailers’ growth, but a recent study from Jumpmind, a point-of-sale software platform, found that the in-store experience frequently falls short of customer expectations. The study found that while 85% of retailers say brick-and-mortar stores remain their primary growth strategy, many are still struggling to meet evolving customer …
Brand Impersonation Fraud & How to Protect Your Business
By Luke Vander Linden, VP of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC With high volumes of daily transactions and access to customers’ personal data, such as phone numbers, addresses and credit card numbers, retailers are highly targeted by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, cyberthreats for retailers continue to rise. As brands expand their digital footprints with the …
Transformative Takeaways: IHI Conference Tackles the Topics Challenging the Independent Channel
Bringing the independent channel together in Orlando, Florida, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) combined learning and leisure, sending attendees home with best practices on retail operations and insights to address current market conditions. Attendees of the event, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association and the Hardware Conference, included retailers …
Desalination key to water-smart hydrogen ambitions in Africa
Water availability is a critical consideration in scaling up the hydrogen economy in Africa, experts noted during an ESI Africa webinar Read More at ESI Africa
The High Cost of Using Unverified Home Maintenance Artisans
There can be no doubt that considering the soaring costs of living, higher interest rates and rising electricity prices, South African consumers are facing enormous financial pressure. With that in mind, when those unforeseen – and often pricey – household repairs hit it’s tempting to go with the cheapest contractor available, who may be unregistered, …
Power failures cripple healthcare centres in Kenya, SSA
A new report by SEforALL and CLASP says that in Kenya and SSA, healthcare facilities face high rates of equipment under-utilisation Read More at ESI Africa
Eskom issues a solar PV tender for Komati Power Station
This forms part of the Eskom Just Energy Transition Project (EJETP) Read More at ESI Africa
IHI Conference Day 1 Casts Vision for Industry Future, Shares Leadership Lessons
The first day of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference kicked off with education, networking and celebrations of the industry. During his State of the Industry address, NHPA COO Dan Tratensek shared that even though the pandemic was five years ago, the entire industry is still “shell shocked.” “We are still facing challenges that were …
Namibia: Nuclear tech from South Africa to power oil refinery
The HTMR-100 small modular nuclear reactor is set to power the facility in Walvis Bay Read More at ESI Africa
Nigeria: How Discos are changing the electricity landscape
Ikeja Electric is the largest power Distribution Company (DisCo) in Nigeria Read More at ESI Africa
Won the Lottery? Here’s What You Can Buy Among the Most Exclusive Cars Listed on Autotrader
You’ve got the winning ticket in your hand — now, which million-rand car do you fancy? SA’s elite face deliciously expensive dilemmas. It’s a question that has plagued pondering minds for many years: If I won the lottery, what would I buy first? Some would splurge on a grand mansion, others on a year-long vacation. …
From Sandton to Swakopmund: The Luxury SUVs That Can Handle Both
Not all luxury SUVs are soft-roaders. These are built to handle more than just the school run. One thing is for sure in the poshest cities and suburbs worldwide: the roads will be crawling with luxury crossovers and SUVs. While many of these high-end pretenders look like they can go off-road, they would be flummoxed …
Electricity demand: Clean energy races to meet global surge
It is driven by the rapid electrification of industrial processes, rising appliance use, expanded air conditioning, the proliferation of data centres and the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) Read More at ESI Africa
Quiet Luxury, Smart Money: Premium Used Cars on Autotrader for Less Than R600,000
Understated, comfortable, and built to last—these are the kinds of cars that say more by saying less. The term “conspicuous consumption” has been around for decades, but it gained particular traction in the late 1980s and early 1990s—an era when greed was good, the stock market was booming, and yuppies were snapping up BMWs and …
Establishing a gas-to-power programme in South Africa
The request for proposals for SA’s gas-to-power programme is being reworked Read More at ESI Africa
Volvo Car South Africa to Expand Electrified Lineup With Four New Models on the Way
The future arrives in 2025: Volvo Car South Africa to expand electrified lineup with four new models on the way . Volvo Car South Africa will launch four new electrified models in the coming year, expanding its electric vehicle lineup. Releases include the rugged EX30 Cross Country, refreshed XC60 and XC90 SUVs, and the luxurious …
SA: Necsa and EWSETA unite on nuclear energy skills drive
The organisations will collaborate to deliver high-impact education, training and skills development programmes Read More at ESI Africa