Sunday, October 25, 2026

Manufacturing Sector

New blueberry sorter combines optical grading with gentle fruit handling

Earlier this year, Milbor PMC unveiled its new optical blueberry sorter, the MXM BN.2. Fruit Attraction 2026 was another event where the machine was presented and grabbed the attention...

Washington Raises South Africa’s Sugar Quota as Local Sales Keep Falling

South Africa's sugar producers are finding more room to sell abroad just as the domestic market tightens around...

Automated fruit sorting and defect detection target packing efficiency

Sorma Group is attending Fruit Attraction, demonstrating two new technologies designed to make fruit handling faster, more precise,...

Maersk earnings forecast raised to US$14.3 billion despite oversupply risks

Clarksons Securities has raised its earnings forecasts for Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk but maintained its sell recommendation,...

US Importers Brace for Leaner South African Lychee Season Amid Supply and Cost Pressures

MIAMI — United States fruit importers are preparing for a tighter supply of South African lychees this winter,...
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Tru-Cape marks 25 years in South African apple and pear exports

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is marking its 25th anniversary, highlighting the company's role in South Africa's apple and pear export sector since its establishment in...

Growing solar partnership offers a capex-free path to energy independence

Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the shift to renewable energy for businesses...

Strengthening African bulk materials handling capabilities with new hub

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape...

Sany’s $4.2 Billion AI Gamble and Reinvention

Chinese heavy-machinery giant Sany Group is staking its future on a RMB30 billion research and development offensive, aiming to transform from a traditional manufacturer...

AECI Targets Underground Efficiency Gap with SmartShot Nano

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one...

Green Innovation Leads LiuGong at Mining Indaba 2026

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be...