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A flame rises from a gas flare at the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertiliser plant site in the Ibeju-Lekki district of Lagos, Nigeria. Image credit: Reuters/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo

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Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

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Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal application

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Combining AI and IoT can make structures safer

27 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

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Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Human-machine interaction is ready for AI disruption.

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Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

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The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

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The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

SEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

24 Jan 2024

Team Woolridge and Dreyer at the 2024 Daka Rally

SA teams flew local manufacturing flag high at 2024 Dakar Rally

22 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

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Jobin Joejoe, deputy managing director at Sony MEA

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M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

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iglide ECO P210 is a super-tough chemical resistant bearing from recycled plastic.

Igus harnesses circular economy for new plain bearing

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A steel blast furnace. Source: Foresaken Films/Unsplash

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PG Bison rises to the challenge to address the MDF (SupaWood) shortage in Southern Africa

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SEIFSA concerned over scrap metal export ban extension

SEIFSA concerned over scrap metal export ban extension

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Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

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The concrete mixes piloted in Quincy include one with biogenic limestone, one with fly ash and slag that are activated with alkaline soda ash, and a third with both the alkali activated cement and biogenic limestone. Source: Dan DeLong/Microsoft.

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

PPC opens new Highveld blending plant to secure cement supply

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