https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/646.html South Africa news 15 Science & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/646.html en-us Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:39:32 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-woman-to-lead-engens-langlaagte-is-fuelled-up-to-break-more-barriers-297547a One small step for Lerato Ntuli, one giant leap for women in the fuels industry. Ntuli landed the role of terminal manager at Engen’s Langlaagte Terminal in Johannesburg, becoming the first woman to reach this major career milestone—a testament to what’s possible when women are given opportunities in male-dominated sectors. 1-271030 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasols-30-emission-drop-plan-is-not-all-smoke-and-mirrors-745522a A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study — published in Energy Conversion and Management — found that Sasol’s roadmap to a 30% emission reduction by 2030 is not all smoke and mirrors. 1-270982 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fueled-by-sisterhood-engens-melissa-graham-is-ready-to-strike-oil-634441a She may have started her career making cold calls at a call centre, but Melissa Graham is ready to strike oil as Engen Lubricants’ new marketing manager. Her marketing career has taken her through finance, broadcast, and consumer electronics, and she’s now ready to lead the way in the South African petroleum industry. 1-270941 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-showcases-the-technologies-shaping-tomorrows-industry-290007a As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. 1-270940 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerias-dangote-hopes-to-strike-gold-in-south-africa-634111a The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has engaged with Nigeria’s Dangote Group, and a spokesperson told Reuters that the company could list its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO. 1-270581 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-push-for-cleaner-energy-comes-at-a-cost-for-its-farmers-412379a Mining lithium for batteries is a growing part of South Africa’s plan to use the global shift towards green energy to revive its economy. Still, it now faces a challenge from thousands of angry farmers who fear losing productive land to open-pit mines. 1-270495 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-goes-all-in-on-namibia-as-sa-stays-stuck-on-orange-basin-exploration-412329a The Orange Basin petroleum province shared by Namibia and South Africa has become a test case for how African states balance the demands of oil companies and local groups, with billions of dollars in investment, jobs and tax revenues at stake. 1-270445 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iza-africa-marks-seven-years-of-advancing-zinc-use-across-southern-africa-078725a The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is celebrating seven years of propagating zinc-use across South Africa and the wider African market. 1-270337 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-sharp-fall-in-gas-supplies-in-2028-threatens-south-africas-economy-how-to-manage-the-fallout-634671a South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas supplies from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields will begin to fall after 2028 as their production declines. The fields have supplied roughly 90% of South Africa’s gas for more than two decades. Mechanical engineer and lecturer Davies Tsikayi sets out why the looming supply shortage poses serious risks for the country. 1-270121 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bosch-celebrates-120-years-in-sa-with-renewed-focus-on-local-innovation-and-growth-856153a For more than a century, Bosch has been part of South Africa's industrial story. Now, as the global technology and engineering company celebrates 120 years in the country, it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, skills development, sustainable technologies and industrial innovation. 1-270059 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering South Africa