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Southern Africa

Southern Africa is a subregion of the African continent comprising the southernmost countries and territories of Africa. The region typically includes South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and Angola, though definitions vary depending on whether they are based on geography, economics or political groupings. The area is characterised by significant mineral wealth, including deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum-group metals, coal, copper and other strategic resources that underpin much of the region's economic activity. South Africa serves as the dominant economic hub, with the most developed industrial base, financial markets and infrastructure on the continent. The region is home to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-member intergovernmental organisation established to promote economic integration, peace and security. Key economic sectors include mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and increasingly services, with major trade corridors linking landlocked countries to ports in South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia. The region faces shared development challenges including infrastructure deficits, energy security concerns, skills shortages and the need for economic diversification beyond resource extraction. Southern Africa's population exceeds 200-million people, with diverse linguistic, cultural and economic profiles across its constituent countries. The subregion plays a strategic role in continental trade and investment flows, serving as a gateway for international business entering Africa.

Southern Africa News


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground
Updated 7 hours ago

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 


TEBA Candidate and Community-Centred Recruitment Model
TEBA Candidate and Community-Centred Recruitment Model
16th September 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Whether mines are replacing critical skills or ramping up for new operations and projects, they are constantly required to balance operational urgency with community expectations... 


Southern African VC shows growing maturity and attractive exit pipeline
14th September 2026

Southern Africa's venture capital (VC) industry continues to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and growing maturity, with investors deploying R2.48 billion across more than 200 funding rounds in... 


Image of a site inspection by Chryso Southern Africa
Technical support helps improve construction project quality
11th September 2026

Technical field service support aimed at optimising concrete performance, finding solutions to challenges and reducing on-site risks is an essential part of construction and infrastructure... 


a small seedling growing at the fore of an openpit mine
Next-gen chemicals optimising extraction efficiency
11th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

Developing custom reagent formulations that enhance flotation selectivity and hydrometallurgical efficiency has enabled mining chemicals and metallurgical processing group BME Metallurgy to address... 


PROCESSING RELIABILITY
Allied Fittings Africa provides piping solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of mineral processing, refining and other industrial applications
Beneficiation drive raises demand for specialised piping solutions
11th September 2026

Africa’s drive to move further down the mineral value chain is creating demand for increasingly advanced processing and refining infrastructure, with piping systems facing greater requirements for... 



Goodwin Submersible Pumps operations director Rui Gomes spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from September 7 to 11, 2026.
Goodwin strengthens regional support for heavy-duty submersible pumping
8th September 2026

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is strengthening its support for mining, industrial and water and wastewater operations across Southern Africa, backed by a Johannesburg-based facility established... 


Barloworld Equipment Executive Head: Sales and Marketing Doug Morris spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Barloworld Equipment on display at Electra Mining Africa
7th September 2026

As the official Caterpillar dealer in Southern Africa, Barloworld Equipment has built a 98-year track record supporting the mining, construction, agriculture, energy and transportation sectors.... 


Calcamite partners with Schneider Electric and 4Sight to deliver Cloud‑to‑Edge solution for smart water management
3rd September 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology partner, its industrial software subsidiary AVEVA and trusted Strategic Alliance Partner, 4Sight OT Automation, a subsidiary of 4Sight Holdings, are... 


From reagent dosing to thickener underflow: Choosing the right pump and hoses for mining operations
From reagent dosing to thickener underflow: Choosing the right pump and hoses for mining operations
28th August 2026

In mineral processing, operational efficiency is often determined by how well critical process streams are managed. From reagent dosing circuits that demand pinpoint accuracy to thickener underflow... 


Pilot Crushtec delivers crushing performance for mines of every size
Pilot Crushtec delivers crushing performance for mines of every size
28th August 2026

Mobile crushing and screening solutions provider Pilot Crushtec continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to Africa’s mining sector by delivering crushing and screening solutions... 


Allied Pipe & Fittings South Africa
Building South Africa’s gas infrastructure with global expertise
28th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its energy transition. As natural gas becomes a larger part of the country’s long-term energy mix, investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import... 


EXTREME DUTY The HHD9 is the largest heavy-duty off-road vehicle available in the Iveco product line-up
Purpose-built off-road hauler ideal for African conditions
28th August 2026

While used extensively in mining and earthmoving applications on other continents, Italian truck brand Astra’s HHD9 extra heavy-duty, off-highway trucks are ideal for African operation, having been... 


The Danfoss iC7-Automation drives
Integrated engineering solutions on display at EMA 2026
28th August 2026

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more... 


MAXIMISING UPTIME
FLS ensures every service intervention is carried out to original equipment manufacturer standards, helping customers maximise equipment uptime  and extend the operational life of critical assets.
FLS strengthens African mining strategy ahead of Electra Mining Africa 2026
26th August 2026

As mining operations across Africa continue to focus on productivity, improved sustainability and operational efficiency, mining services provider FLS is strengthening its regional strategy through... 


Danie Pretorius
Master Drilling to focus on improving fleet use, consolidating its revenue base after ‘mixed’ first-half performance
25th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Specialised drilling services company Master Drilling has posted strong results for the six months ended June 30, with group revenue having increased by 17% year-on-year to $155.8-million and... 


Chryso Field Service Support Helps Projects Achieve Consistent Concrete Performance
Chryso Field Service Support Helps Projects Achieve Consistent Concrete Performance
25th August 2026

As construction and infrastructure projects become larger, more technically demanding and increasingly focused on quality, the role of field service support has evolved far beyond product delivery.... 


An image of the inside of a battery storage container
Storage can complement hydrogen solutions
14th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As hydrogen energy and fuel cells attract significant policy and investment attention across Southern Africa, battery storage systems play a complementary role, demonstrating the need to accelerate... 


Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
11th August 2026

Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the... 


Electra Mining
Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa
30th July 2026

Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to... 


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