Following at least four fatal construction site accidents in 20 months, the Master Builders Association (MBA) North has called for urgent measures to improve oversight and accountability in the construction sector. Gavin Morrow, the newly-elected president of the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, describes the current situation in the localContinue Reading
The pump manufacturer Tsurumi is expanding its portfolio and will be collaborating with the Italian specialist Dragflow in future. The aim is to offer users in the construction, mining and municipal infrastructure sectors a broader range of solutions for dewatering, slurry pumping and sediment management. The technologies of both companiesContinue Reading
Exhibiting this year at Hillhead – the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition – Pilot Crushtec will showcase its latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile crusher while accelerating its drive to build a stronger European distribution footprint. Taking place from 23 to 25 June 2026, Hillhead isContinue Reading
• Wacker Neuson is presenting three new Mini-excavators in the 2-ton class and a remote-controlled trench roller, among other things, this spring. • These innovations make construction sites more efficient and customers more successful More than just a mini-excavator! ET18, ET20 and ET25With the three models ET18, ET20 and ET25,Continue Reading
Finlay®, a global leader in mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, has launched FinlayTV, a new digital content platform designed to provide customers with practical, real‑world insights to help keep their machines operating at optimum performance. The new, video‑first broadcast network has been created to position Finlay as a definitiveContinue Reading
Cementation Africa is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana mine at Kitwe and to improve its mining efficiencies. The scope of work comprises construction and erectionContinue Reading
As South Africa begins to rehabilitate and repair ageing water infrastructure, Colossal Concrete Products (CCP), Africa’s largest concrete railway sleeper manufacturer, says its comprehensive range of precast concrete products can provide meaningful solutions. “Drawing on decades of experience in high-load, high-durability concrete manufacturing for the rail sector, CCP has theContinue Reading
Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo CE will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. For more than four decades, Rokbak, formerly Terex Trucks, has proudly delivered reliable off-highway articulated haulers to customers worldwide. However, rising operational andContinue Reading
The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at AfriSam’s annual Budget Breakfast event in Sandton in February, Econometrix Chief Economist Dr Azar Jammine said the exceptional surge in commodity prices couldContinue Reading
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity isContinue Reading
