Prognosis & Predictions: Ifey Ikeonu – Energy Policy Consultant
Looking at the world that was and what could be in our annual power and energy feature Read More at ESI Africa
White House Announces Delay in Tariffs on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets, furniture and vanities, with tariffs on furniture set to increase …
Unicrimp adds OB41 Anti-Corrosion Zinc Galvanising Spray
Unicrimp, a leading supplier of cable accessories, has further enhanced its market-leading OB41 portfolio of sprays and cleaners, with the addition of the Anti-Corrosion Zinc Galvanising Spray. This product offers an effective solution for cold galvanising of welded fabrications and metal structures that are susceptible to rapid corrosion without adequate protection. The OB41 Zinc …
Eskom power system enters 2026 with key performance gains
The utility said the Generation Recovery Plan and sustained planned maintenance have delivered measurable improvements Read More at ESI Africa
Prognosis & Predictions: Chanda Nxumalo, MD – Harmattan Renewables
Looking at the world that was and what could be in our annual power and energy feature Read More at ESI Africa
Finding Reliable Roofers Near You
Table of Contents Toggle Why It’s Important to Choose the Right Roofer What Roofing Contractors Do When to Get Roof Repairs Done How Roofing Companies Help Homeowners Common Roofing Problems Homeowners Face What to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer The Importance of Regular Roof Maintenance When It’s Time for a Replacement How Weather Affects Roofing …
Women’s Labor Force Participation Steadily Grows, but Gaps Persist
According to the March 2025 Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the women’s labor force participation rate remained steady at 57.5% with women now representing almost half (47%) of the total U.S. labor force. Prime-aged women, or women aged 25 to 54, represent a significant and growing portion of the U.S. …
NHPA’s New RetailWise Features Microtraining Videos to Deliver Low-Effort, High-Impact Results
As it continually strives to make independent home improvement retailers better and more profitable, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is leaning into technology to bring efficient and time-saving training offerings to the channel. The new RetailWise program delivers fast, high-impact two-minute training videos developed with artificial intelligence that are designed to strengthen …
Street Food in Mombasa: How City Life Shaped the Modern Meal
As Kenya’s cities grew, more and more people left their rural homes and subsistence farming systems to go to urban settlements like Mombasa to find work. In the city, meals were paid for with cash, a major transformation in Kenya’s food systems. A new book called Preparing the Modern Meal is an urban history that …
Show-Ready Strategy: Prepare for the 2026 Spring Market Season
With the uncertainties of 2025 in the rearview, independent paint retailers are heading into 2026 looking for any ways to face the potential headwinds the new year may bring. One way retailers can start the year strong is by attending spring markets to take advantage of deals and special pricing terms and find new products …
Accessorize for Success: Merchandising Strategies for Paint Accessories
While paint tools and accessories are a broad category with a large number of items that could fall under that department in a store, it’s important to utilize smart merchandising so customers can find the products and information they need and you can better manage inventory. Thoughtful merchandising also makes a store look fully stocked, …
The Path to Progress: Housing Affordability Key to Unlocking Growth
In mid-December the Federal Reserve took measures to lower interest rates for the third time in 2025, by an additional quarter point, attempting to bring inflation rates back down to 2% long term and as insurance policy against a weakening labor market due to policy uncertainty and tariffs. In a press conference detailing the measure, …
Construction Sector Job Growth Holds Steady
Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District of Columbia saw nonfarm payroll employment increases in September compared to August 2025, which saw …
Prognosis & Predictions: Vally Padayachee – Energy Expert
Looking at the world that was and what could be in our annual power and energy feature Read More at ESI Africa
Prognosis & Predictions: Sarah Malm – CEO, GOGLA
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Prognosis & Predictions: Benoît le Roy – CEO, Water Ledger SA
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Powering industry: 4 energy lessons from a coal mine
The power required to run massive machinery deep underground represents one of the most significant mining operating costs Read More at ESI Africa
Renewables at mines: Difficulties, limitations, possible solutions
While renewables such as solar, wind and hydrogen are increasingly being considered for off-grid and hybrid mining applications, the path to large-scale integration remains fraught with technical, economic and structural challenges Read More at ESI Africa
Nigeria: TCN logs 131 vandalism cases in 2025
TCN described vandalism as one of the most persistent threats to the stability of Nigeria’s power transmission system Read More at ESI Africa
GIS-driven Digitalisation: Unlocking the power grid
Data-rich, GIS-driven digitalisation forms a strong base for integrated, intelligent grid management Read More at ESI Africa
5 Hidden truths about minerals powering the green revolution
The real pressure points in the mineral supply chain Read More at ESI Africa
Prognosis & Predictions: Ayodeji Stephen – Hydrogen Energy Advisor, Nigeria
Looking at the world that was and what could be in our annual power and energy feature Read More at ESI Africa
Eskom: Stable system to meet festive season energy demand
The Energy Availability Factor (EAF) rose to 66.12% month-to-date in December 2025, an improvement of 8.43% from 57.69% recorded over the same period last year Read More at ESI Africa
Navigating financial instruments and the role they play
To better understand some of the terms you will come across in the finance and investment sector, here is a non-exhaustive list of financial instruments and investment market terminology Read More at ESI Africa