ABB has won an order from JSPL Mozambique Minerais, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel and Power, for a 220/33 kV turnkey substation to electrify the Open Cast Coil Mine Project at its mining concession near the Chirodzi village in the Tete Province in Mozambique.
ABB’s scope of supply includes, taping power from Electicidade de Mozambiques, the construction of a double circuit overhead line from taping point to the substation site and the construction of the substation. The installation will be compatible with the existing system of service provider EDM.
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In 2023 the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) announced a special opportunity for engineers in South Africa to reinstate their registration status if it had been cancelled. This exclusive offer is available until the end of August 2024.
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Leveraging 30 years of continuous innovation and reliability, ABB’s updated Freelance 2024 distributed control system (DCS) offers greater plant adaptability, faster and more reliable device communication, improved system security, and seamless data exchange.
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Over 200 learners at Monene Primary School in rural Limpopo have received their own containerised library. This is the fifteenth library since 2011, provided by Hytec South Africa and the Nelson Mandela School Library Project to schools across the country.
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In a significant advancement for the company’s rugged tablets, the Teguar TRT-5380-10 heavy-duty tablet from Vepac has successfully acquired 11 international certifications, setting a new standard in quality, safety, and security across global markets.