Ben Selier appointed Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Secure Power VP

Schneider Electric has appointed Ben Selier as Anglophone Africa Secure Power VP. In this strategic role, he will lead the Secure Power business across 24 countries within Schneider Electric’s... 

Actom takes over manufacturing facility in Kenya

Electrical equipment and services supplier Actom will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric as part of Actom’s... 

VSDs in mining – how to protect this vital operations’ component

By Michael Young, Pre Sales Engineer, Secure Power at Schneider Electric  Variable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy optimised solution integrated into... 

New app uses NFC to scan TeSys GV4 circuit breakers

Schneider Electric has released a TeSys GV4 multifunction mobile app that connects to its new TeSys GV4 motor circuit breaker to provide basic and advanced protection settings configuration, using... 

Schneider Electric South Africa creates new opportunities for young graduates

Established by Schneider Electric in conjunction with the Schneider Electric Foundation, and the French Ministry of Education, the French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (F’SASEC)... 

Electricity supply in Africa driven by market rather than player – PowerGen panel

The energy industry in Africa is faced with more opportunities than challenges, a panel of speakers at the PowerGen conference agreed on Tuesday. Power Utility Leadership platform founder Izak du... 

Mechanisation of mines inevitable

The African mining sector is under pressure to become three times more efficient in minerals processing to ensure its sustainability amid low commodity prices, producing more product at a lower... 

MeerKAT telescope project, South Africa

Germany’s Max-Planck-Society and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy are investing an estimated R150-million in South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array programme.