In high-risk industries, the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical competence can have life-or-death consequences, writes Ruan Janse van Rensburg of KBC. Despite the best intentions, traditional safety training often falls short, with curricula either being too generic, too passive, or ultimately unmemorable. Enter gamification, a shift in training that is redefining how businesses train for safety and, more importantly, live by those principles.

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2025 (INWED) on 23 June, ABB is proud to highlight the stories of two inspiring women shaping the future of engineering through innovation, resilience, and a commitment to inclusivity.

With the world requiring up to 3 billion metric tons of copper by 2050 to support green energy transitions and developing nations’ infrastructure, far exceeding the 23 million metric tons mined in 2024, pressure on supply chains is mounting. This could drive copper prices above $20,000 per metric ton, nearly double today’s $9,000, incentivising new mines but also risking a flood of substandard products, including cables critical to electrical systems.

Lightning protection is fundamentally a risk management exercise that prevents financial losses through assessment based on asset owner-determined tolerable thresholds, writes Richard Evert of the Earthing and Lightning Protection Association (ELPA).

South Africa is one of the most lightning-prone regions in the world. Given this, external lightning protection systems (ELPS) are essential in mitigating risk to buildings, electrical installations, and occupants. ELPS solutions from ACDC Dynamics are engineered to safely intercept and direct lightning currents into the ground, protecting structures and critical systems.