Expanding representation across major African markets The Wirtgen Group is pleased to announce Panafrican Equipment Group as new authorised dealer, offering its full range of products and technologies in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi (East Africa), and in Ghana, Sierra Leone (West Africa). In Nigeria, the group of company’s mineralsContinue Reading
Demand for Rokbak’s robust and reliable articulated haulers remained strong in 2025 despite the challenging market conditions seen in the construction equipment industry. The company celebrated milestones, new dealers and lots of Rokbak trucks out working for customers on demanding job sites around the world. As the year draws toContinue Reading
New Holland Construction has launched its next-generation telematics and fleet management platform, myNewHollandConstruction, marking a significant advancement in connected equipment technology for mining, construction, and large-scale earthmoving operations across Africa. The platform replaces the existing FleetForce Telematics system and will come standard on 2026 model year equipment. As mining operationsContinue Reading
John Deere has announced an agreement to acquire Tenna, a US-based construction technology company specialising in mixed-fleet equipment tracking and asset management solutions—a move expected to significantly enhance digital fleet optimisation for mining and heavy industrial operations worldwide, including Zambia. As mining operations across Zambia increasingly adopt data-driven decision-making toContinue Reading
ESI Africa is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 6 of Powering Mines & Industry, addressing one of the most critical themes shaping Africa’s future: the intersection of mining, industrial power, and the global energy transition. This volume is essential reading for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape ofContinue Reading
Industry expert outlines the importance of government–industry collaboration as Automechanika Academy drives the region’s transition to a circular, low-emission automotive future Automechanika Dubai was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre and took place until Thursday, 11 December. Dubai, UAE: Automechanika Dubai, the largest international trade exhibition for the automotiveContinue Reading
Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to identify the optimal solution for the site’s specific conditions. The need to raise throughput levels at theContinue Reading
FQM strengthens local content strategy by awarding full load-and-haul contract to Zambian-owned Mineral Link First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has reinforced its commitment to Zambia’s socio-economic development by transferring key mining operations to a local contractor, Mineral Link Limited. The move represents a significant stepContinue Reading
Modern mining operations are becoming increasingly complex, with vast equipment fleets generating enormous volumes of operational and sensor data. This shift has created new opportunities for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape maintenance management, productivity optimisation, and long-term capital planning. The integration of AI capabilities with traditional heavy-equipmentContinue Reading
MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 will feature a panel on integrated infrastructure and logistics connecting regional resources to global markets Major milestones across the MSGBC basin are accelerating the region’s rise as a leading African energy hub, with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project commencing commercial operations andContinue Reading
