Grey Areas in Insurance Cover for Cyberattacks
Traditional machinery breakdown insurance (MBI) does not cover (underwrite) damage caused by cyberattacks on plant and machinery, a key source of recent claim disputes. It is therefore timely for both…
Traditional machinery breakdown insurance (MBI) does not cover (underwrite) damage caused by cyberattacks on plant and machinery, a key source of recent claim disputes. It is therefore timely for both…
This is the first instalment of WearCheck’s new series – When Good Oils Go Bad – in which we explore the main ways lubricants degrade in service and how these…
Sandvik has received a major underground mining equipment fleet order from the China-based mining contractor JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., to be used at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana.…
With energy costs continuing to rise, the integration of PowerFlex 755TS drives into industrial systems is enabling significant efficiency gains, cost savings and improved uptime across Africa's most demanding operations,…
Electra Mining Africa is one of the most significant dates on the industrial calendar, and this September, VEGA will be bringing its world-class measurement technology to the Johannesburg Expo Centre,…
MONTHLY MAGAZINE MAY 2026 ISSUE NO. 05 The Reliability Brief The Predictive Maintenance Paradox “We have not been experiencing significant breakdowns since adopting the predictive maintenance approach two years ago. As a…
Diesel powers the backbone of our economy. Trucks, tractors, mines, generators, factories—if it operates, it is likely to run on diesel. Yet that essential fuel has become a prime target…
Can Africa industrialise? The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba puts action on the table, challenging stakeholders – governments, the private sector, and advocacy bodies -  to move from dialogue to delivery. The…
Advanced polymer manufacturer igus has developed a new cleanroom energy chain with an innovative guide system that allows for abrasion-resistant travels over distances of up to 30 metres. It is ideal…
"We have not been experiencing significant breakdowns since adopting the predictive maintenance approach two years ago. As a result, we are reducing the maintenance budget." It's 10:00 am on a…