Wacker Neuson brings Weidemann to Africa with the debut of the T7042 Telehandler
Etienne Pignon Weidemann Market Development Manager & Stefan le Roux Wacker Neuson MD South and Sub Sahara Africa.
Southern Africa
In the Southern Africa category, we bring you the latest updates, breakthroughs, and developments from the mining and engineering sectors across Southern Africa. This section is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of regional trends, project launches, policy changes, and technological advancements impacting the industry.
Our readers will find comprehensive reports on the exploration, extraction, and processing activities shaping the future of mining in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. From critical minerals and rare earth elements to traditional commodities like gold, diamonds, and platinum, we cover it all.
Stay informed about infrastructure projects, engineering innovations, and sustainable practices driving progress in the region. We also feature interviews with key industry leaders, analysis of market dynamics, and insights into the regulatory landscape to help professionals navigate the complexities of the Southern Africa mining and engineering environment.
Bidvest International Logistics Launches Rosslyn Container Yard in Strategic Partnership with BMW and Maersk
Pretoria, South Africa, 28 November 2025 Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) has officially launched its new Rosslyn Container Yard, unveiled on 17
Solar Explochem Zambia Ltd.: Powering Africa’s Mining Sector with Safe and Innovative Solutions
With a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Zambia, SEZL caters to a wide array of industries including copper, coal, limestone, and emerald mining, as well as tunneling, stone quarrying, and construction.
Financing & De-Risking African Energy: G20 Outcomes Underscore the Urgency of Unlocking Capital for Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa Energy Indaba- where bold commitments turn into bankable energy projects.
Navachab Gold Mine adopts STEINERT KSS EVO 6.0 sorting tech to raise gold recovery and lower OPEX
The new STEINERT KSS comes with faster and safer service, maintenance and accessibility. Railings and ladders are now a permanent feature of the machine design and vastly improve handling.
Photo: STEINERT
Minister Mantashe to Speak at G20 African Energy Chamber (AEC) African Energy Investment Forum
Minister Mantashe’s participation at the G20 African Energy Investment Forum comes as South Africa advances major mining, oil and gas projects.
Mukona Group strengthens geotechnical expertise across Southern Africa with Mega Pile acquisition
Mukona Group MD and founder Solly Phalanndwa.
Critical Minerals & the Green Transition: Africa’s Strategic Role in Powering the Global Clean-Energy Future
Africa Energy Indaba to spotlight Africa’s mineral wealth.
Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables and Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future
Africa Energy Indaba spotlights the dual imperative of clean growth and reliability
Congo Produces First 1,000 Tons of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt
Artisanal miners work at the Tilwezembe, a former industrial copper-cobalt mine, outside of Kolwezi, the capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
