Lindsey Schutters articles

Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe

Materials & Equipment

Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeover

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jul 2024

Koeberg will join a growing list of nuclear power stations that are extending their lifespan beyond 40 years

Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is back on the table for South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jul 2024

Minister Malatsi is supported by his predecessor Mondli Gungubele as his deputy.

Technology

Malatsi unveils R3.9bn budget, but still mum on cybersecurity crisis

Lindsey Schutters 15 Jul 2024

Waste pickers will have slight exemptions in the new scrap metal regulations.

Materials & Equipment

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jul 2024

The Western Cape is in the clutches of its second major storm in 2024. Source: Unsplash/Hennie Stander

Infrastructure & Utilities

Western Cape uses #CapeStorm to call for decentralised emergency housing fund

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2024

Minister Dean Macpherson spent the week sketching his vision for the department

Infrastructure & Utilities

Macpherson pledges to redirect funds to ‘building SA’

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2024

Lithium batteries are not being recycled at the rate that they should

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Lithium alternatives needed to avoid 'forever chemicals'

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2024

Samsung South Africa is launching all the devices except for the Galaxy Ring on 24 July

Hardware

Samsung folds, flips and rides the Ring wearable wave with new AI products

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2024

Dean Macpherson was quick to take the country into his confidence on the cyber breach

Cybersecurity

R300m DPWI cyber theft the latest signs of failing state IT infrastructure

Lindsey Schutters 10 Jul 2024

New minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has had a busy first week.

Construction & Engineering

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure sets vision for SA

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

Energy

Ramokgopa highlights SA’s biggest electricity challenges, and it isn’t supply

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

Samsung definitely knows how to build a quality handset, but it may not be enough to get the youth on board.

Hardware

Review: Samsung Galaxy A55 is another lost ship in the Android sea

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

Balancell is moving to a larger facility because the demand has grown exponentialy.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Balancell is keeping SA in the battery game

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jul 2024

Meta is making full use of its GPU investment by rapidly developing its AI offering in WhatsApp.

Mobile & Apps

WhatsApp taking the AI lead while Google and Apple stall on devices

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jul 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has shed 8% of its workforce since January 2023

Mining

11,000 jobs lost in 18 months at Sibanye-Stillwater

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jul 2024

Todd Ashton, VP and head of South and East Africa at Ericsson MEA

Telecoms & Networks

Ericsson VP on 5G's transformative potential for SA

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jul 2024

Solly Malatsi may have no technology or ministerial experience, but will build on a strong policy foundation.

Technology

Malatsi is fourth Minister of Communications in Ramaphosa presidency

Lindsey Schutters 2 Jul 2024

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Energy

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Lindsey Schutters 1 Jul 2024

The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

Mining

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024