Plastics in South Africa's industrial sector

CONSUMER-driven economic growth plus the emergence of an industrial sector pushing demand for raw materials, equipment and advanced technologies will see South Africa having all the opportunities to encourage industrial expansion – including in its plastic industry.

Jaw crusher for sale in Kenya

Advanced crushing technologies

Ore flotation equipment

West Africa: New iron ore frontier

With the increasing global demand for steel products, iron ore exploration initiatives in the region will intensify in the near-tolong term, says Frost & Sullivan

Innovative machineries unveil at Steelfab

In a clear indication of rising demand from the regional steel fabrication and metal working industry, a slew of new machinery, equipment and technology is set to make their debut in the region for the first time.

Smallholder advocate wins AGRA prize

A Hunger-Free Africa

Making food security a key priority amidst climate change challenges

Surgical technique spots cancer invasion with fluorescence

Injectable fluorescently labeled molecules, when used in mouse models, show where the cancer has spread with high sensitivity and specificity

Contrast agent for brain tumors could enhance neurosurgery

Using the contrast agent in conjunction with laser-scanning 3D microscopy caused tumors to ‘glow’ with fluorescence at each of the tumor margins

Hormone-releasing IUD best treatment for heavy periods

Major trial shows that levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is more effective first choice than conventional treatments

Rapid assay for fungus that caused injection deaths

Test is a highly sensitive and robust method for early detection of the fungus, Exserhilum rostratum, in patients