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Johannesburg – Lifting Africa, the leading media platform dedicated to the continent’s lifting and materials handling industry, has announced the launch of the prestigious Lifting Awards. The inaugural ceremony, set for 29 August 2025, will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements across the African lifting, rigging, and materials handling sectors. “We …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – In a move set to empower young people and boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $129.71 million loan for the “Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiatives for Agribusiness” program. This ambitious initiative, launched on September 20th, 2024, aims to create …

Menzies Aviation, the global leader in aviation services, has officially opened its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM). This strategic move expands Menzies’ footprint in East Africa, positioning the company to capitalize on the region’s growing air cargo market. The new facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology and high-end …

…for battery electric large mining trucks Caterpillar Inc. showcased a new solution to support battery electric truck charging – the Cat® Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Arizona. Cat AETS utilizes robotics, robust …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Wacker Neuson, a global leader in light and compact equipment, has unveiled its latest generation of 4-stroke rammers, the BS62-4 and BS68-4. These new models represent a significant advancement in rammer technology, continuing the company’s legacy of innovation. “Wacker Neuson has a long history of pioneering …

Atlas Copco, a global leader in sustainable productivity solutions, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the launch of its new energy recovery system. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the wasted heat generated by air compressors, transforming it into a valuable resource that can significantly reduce energy consumption and …

Sinotruk, one of the world’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers, has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to announce its participation at Futuroad Expo 2024. The Chinese truck giant looks to expand its presence in the South African market at the event slated for the 19th to 21st of November …

Job Title: SHE Officer SADC Division: Weir Minerals Location: Swakopmund – Namibia Onsite Purpose of Role: To ensure health, safety and environment compliance Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us …

Marula Mining, an African mining and development company, has unearthed a significant high-grade manganese ore deposit in Kilifi County, Kenya, a discovery that could significantly boost the profitability of its Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant. The company revealed that channel samples taken from the Ganze region, a key area for supplying …

Uganda minister of energy and mineral development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu says the East African nation is poised to become one of the great new energy frontiers on the continent. Minister Nankabirwa will deliver her keynote presentation on the upstream oil and gas opportunities that the dynamic East African nation offers …