Thursday , September 17 2026

Equipment

SKF Morocco’s full value chain approach secures major order

Through a coordinated effort spanning SKF Northwest Africa’s sales and technical teams, SKF’s regional supply chain and its authorized distributor in Morocco, an order for a total of 144 bearings of varying types was secured from a prominent business in Morocco’s steel industry. The seamless collaboration is delivering an integrated …

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Part 1 – Oils don’t die, they degrade

When Good Oils Go Bad There are certain things in life that improve with age. Wine and whisky develop deeper, more complex flavours. Bonsai trees mature into highly valued works of art and even acoustic guitars and violins are said to improve in tone as the wood ages and the …

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SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings

SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings offer what standard bearings cannot, a powerful combination of an innovative split design coupled with premium quality and excellent craftsmanship. The pairing enables rapid installation, seamless replacement as well as simplified repair and maintenance, delivering minimal disruption to operations and securing swift turnarounds. …

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Martin Engineering introduces conveyor dust control innovations

The global leader in belt conveyor technology, Martin Engineering, introduced the next generation of safe and effective transfer point dust control equipment. After rigorous testing across many applications, the Martin® ApronSeal™ Urethane Skirting, GravitySeal™ Self-Adjusting Urethane Skirting, and the A.I.R. Control™ Dust Curtain outperformed similar products in tackling fugitive dust …

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AECI Targets Underground Efficiency Gap with SmartShot Nano

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

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Caterpillar launches the new Cat® 707 wide body truck

Built for long life and high uptime availability, the durable new Cat® 707 wide body truck features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, including a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles. With its 66-tonne maximum payload, the versatile new wide body truck design offers the option of …

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SADC Convenes in Victoria Falls to Scale Clean Energy Investment

VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …

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Green Innovation Leads LiuGong at Mining Indaba 2026

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be trade-offs. Building on strong engagement at last year’s event, the global equipment manufacturer will use the Cape Town gathering from 9 to 12 February to highlight …

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