Industry

Saudi Aramco has taken a decisive step in global energy infrastructure this week by awarding approximately $12 billion in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for the next major expansion…

South Africa’s industrial energy landscape crossed a decisive milestone this week as Eskom confirmed the commissioning of the first operational phase of its flagship Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) programme, bringing 144MW of grid-scale storage into…

South Africa’s industrial base received a significant boost today as a new R2.4 billion lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility officially commenced operations, marking a decisive step toward localising energy infrastructure and…

South Africa’s industrial sector is entering a decisive expansion phase, driven by large-scale manufacturing investments, accelerated energy buildouts, and renewed infrastructure execution across key provinces. What is emerging is not…

For decades, South Africa’s industrial heart was tied to the coal-rich basins of Mpumalanga. However, as of early 2026, the economic "heartbeat" has officially migrated west. The Northern Cape Industrial Corridor has…

The first week of 2026 has solidified a new narrative in the South African mining landscape: the rise of the high-scale, black-owned service titan. Leading this charge is MySol Holdings and…

The first week of 2026 has presented a starkly divided industrial landscape in South Africa. While the manufacturing sector is currently navigating its steepest contraction since the 2020 pandemic, the…

DURBAN – Today, January 1, 2026, marks the official end of state monopoly in South Africa’s port operations. As of this morning, the Philippine logistics giant International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has formally assumed…

JOHANNESBURG – While the consumer economy celebrates a retail boom, South Africa’s heavy industrial sector is entering 2026 facing an existential deadline. With just six months remaining until June 2026, the "Gas…

JOHANNESBURG – As 2025 draws to a close, the focus of South Africa’s economic growth is shifting from traditional central business districts to the heart of its townships. Driven by a…