With a focus on building a resilient mining sector in a volatile global economy, the 2026 Joburg Mining Indaba taking place on 7 and 8 October 2026 in Sandton – will be looking for practical ways of converting its substantial mineral potential into sustained mining investment. As geopolitical volatility continuesContinue Reading
Dar es Salaam Port is handling ships faster while processing record cargo volumes, strengthening Tanzania’s role as an Indian Ocean gateway for trade extending into Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. The port ranked 255th globally in the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index, or CPPI, with a score ofContinue Reading
Bobcat employees across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have joined colleagues around the world to support local communities through Doosan Bobcat Community Days, the company’s global volunteering initiative. Over 650 employees participated in 20 activities across eight EMEA countries, supporting projects focused on environmental protection, biodiversity, responsible resourceContinue Reading
In South Africa’s Northern Cape province, a leading iron ore mine is unlocking significant gains in efficiency, safety and cost savings thanks to the SKF Cooper 03 Series Split Cylindrical Roller Bearings fitted on conveyor systems at the operation. SKF South Africa Key Account Manager, Duncan Mngomezulu, explains that theContinue Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with its most significant frame redesign since the models were introduced in 1998. The updates give customers more flexibility to use the machines for different jobs, while improving service access and everyday operation. Making their publicContinue Reading
Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02 October in Randburg, Gauteng. Held under the theme: “The Next Frontier: Emerging Scientists Driving Change,” the event will bring togetherContinue Reading
Jaltech, one of South Africa’s largest commercial solar owners, is targeting more than R500 million in acquisitions of existing solar and battery systems within the next six months. This allows solar owners to sell their systems, with Jaltech then optimising the system to increase energy savings for the original owner.Continue Reading
From tractors and mowers to chainsaws and brushcutters, farmers and property owners have an array of equipment to keep land productive and well maintained. Each has its role, and a brushcutter is particularly useful for tackling grass, weeds and dense vegetation that larger machinery can’t always reach. Across Zambia, brushcuttersContinue Reading
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched Accenture Construct, a new global business to help project owners plan, deliver and optimize large infrastructure and capital projects, from airports and power grids to data centers, rail networks and advanced manufacturing facilities. Accenture Construct brings together Accenture’s capital projects business—which has grown four times overContinue Reading
Wirtgen has been developing smart 3D-machine control systems for the road construction sector for the past 30 years, and continues to set benchmark standards when it comes to precision and automation. What began in the mid-1990s with the development of the first 3D interface for slipform pavers is today anContinue Reading
