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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK




                e open this issue with a story grounded in    numbers on the box, and what’s behind Eskom’s quietly
                infrastructure, intelligence and intent. Schneider   controversial smelter deals. Across the border, Zimbabwe
        WElectric’s new Innovation Hub is built for real-     faces rolling blackouts while Zambia edges forward — a split
        world conditions — designed to anchor sustainable     worth watching.
        industry with local capability at its core.
                                                              We dig into asset management strategies for 2025 and
        This edition follows the current running through our sector.   examine the tools making separation processes more
        We look at how affordable pressure sensors are shifting   accurate and efficient. In education, we explore how global
        smart manufacturing, why fibre speeds don’t match the   certifications like BTEC are changing digital readiness in
                                                              South African schools, alongside a spotlight on the country’s
                                                              emerging science talent.

                                                                                    Each story tracks a shift in thinking
                                                                                    — some quiet, some seismic —
                                                                                    but all part of the industries that
                                                                                    power our planet.

                                                                                    Glad you’re with us.



                                                                                    Justin Render
                                                                                    Editor, EngineerIT



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