Johannesburg, South Africa – The Southern African lifting industry reached a historic milestone on 29 August 2025, when the first-ever Lifting Awards, hosted by Lifting Africa, took place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg. The prestigious event – proudly sponsored by Yoke Industrial Corp, RiConnect, Electra Mining, HaggieContinue Reading
Atlas Copco is extremely proud to unleash its new robust lineup of PAS-PAC H/SH super high head portable pumps that are built tough to conquer Africa’s harshest environments, sustainably taking operations to new efficiency heights. With an industry-leading 235m maximum head and exceptional flow rates up to 1 980m³/h, theseContinue Reading
Kita Machinery Industry has taken a bold step toward transforming Japan’s construction sector by renting electric excavators to customers nationwide. The company is supporting efficient and sustainable construction sites with the ECR25 Electric, which is clean, quiet, and considerate to the natural environment. Kita Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., a leading companyContinue Reading
SKF South Africa has proudly served as a key service provider for Sishen Mine in Kathu, Northern Cape, for the past fifteen years. The qualified on-site SKF team is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of quality products and services for the mine’s mobile equipment. SKF Area Supervisor, Burger Maritz,Continue Reading
In the construction sector, many smaller and mid-sized contractors are so focused on securing the next contract that they overlook crucial details in their contracts and construction insurance, which could put them at a serious disadvantage. This is the warning from Dan Payton, CEO of CivilSure, a niche risk adviserContinue Reading
Develon has introduced the DX270WMH-7, a 27-tonne wheeled material handler engineered for recycling, demolition, timber, and scrap handling, now available in Europe and North America. The machine is powered by Develon’s six-cylinder DL06V diesel engine, delivering 141 kW at 1,900 rpm. Key updates include a redesigned undercarriage, boom and arm,Continue Reading
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has redefined West and Central Africa’s energy landscape, ending decades of reliance on imported fuels and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of refined petroleum products. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, it is the largest refinery in Africa and has swiftly altered regionalContinue Reading
Members of Liebherr-Australia’s executive team travelled to Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in Western Australia to unveil a cheque for AU$50,000. These funds were donated to Australia’s National Breast Cancer Foundation and were based on the performance of an R 9800 at Roy Hill mine in the month of June.Continue Reading
New Rokbak product manager Graeme Blake brings valuable hands-on experience from the factory floor and test workshop to the company’s product management team, where he will work with customers to help shape the future of Rokbak trucks. At Rokbak, every articulated dump truck (ADT) that leaves the Motherwell factory inContinue Reading
Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees health care workers and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families inContinue Reading
