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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


Mintek mineral processing executive manager Dr Lawrence Bbosa
Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation
5th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy must become a practical roadmap for beneficiation, industrialisation and regional development, State-owned mineral research organisation Mintek... 


Canon South Africa Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Imaging Technology & Solutions Growth
Canon South Africa Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Imaging Technology & Solutions Growth
4th June 2026

Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in Southern Africa.... 


Dr Akinwumi Adesina
Former AfDB president Adesina appointed Diamonds for Development Fund chairperson
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Botswana government and De Beers have announced the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina as chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund – a... 


NEXT-GEN TECH BMG has introduced the next generation Hansen I4 industrial gear units which deliver high torque capacity, dimensional accuracy and operational reliability in underground and surface mining and conveying applications
Next generation IGUs introduced
29th May 2026

The next generation Hansen I4 industrial gear units (IGUs) – recently introduced by industrial solutions provider BMG – have been developed for safe and efficient use in tough mining and conveying... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region
25th May 2026

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


Image of Metso crushing and screening equipment
Renewed distributorship agreement extends supply of crushing and screening solutions
22nd May 2026

Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company says the award highlights its strong sales performance, technical... 


An image of a product demonstration
German-engineered solutions meet evolving local demands
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Advanced technologies, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA GRIESHABER KG brings German-engineered solutions to Southern Africa’s mining industry, improving efficiency, safety and... 


The above image depicts a Marlboro Crane Hire crane with the companies employees in front of it
Third generation crane enters S African market
22nd May 2026

Following its recent arrival in South Africa, manufacturing company Liebherr’s LICCON3 crane technology has generated strong interest from the heavy lifting industry. Two of the country’s leading... 


The above image depicts one of BMG's specialists working on a crane
Lifting, rigging range enhanced by technical advisory service
22nd May 2026

Designed for simplified, efficient and safe procedures in every application, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated lifting and rigging team supplies and supports a broad range of quality... 


An image of Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Maximilian Butek
German investors remain cautiously optimistic amid challenging landscape
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

German companies have remained committed to developing a strong South African footprint, despite various structural challenges, and overall investor sentiment among German companies remains... 


Launch of the Intelligent Power Substation Solution
Huawei launches intelligent substation solution for sub-Saharan Africa
21st May 2026

Information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei recently hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier... 


Mantengu CEO Magen Naidoo (left), Averi Finance founder and CEO Gaspar Lino (right)
Averi Finance, Mantengu set out to create an enlarged pan-African investment platform
20th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

African investment and advisory firm Averi Finance and JSE-listed mining investment company Mantengu have entered into substantive negotiations for a reverse merger that will create a pan-African... 


 Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus
Schneider Electric strengthens Southern Africa Energies & Chemicals focus
20th May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is reinforcing its commitment to Southern Africa’s energies and chemicals sector’s growth with the appointment of Prevashen Naicker as the... 


MMD Africa business development manager Mark Peeters
MMD, MAGNA showcase high-capacity, digitalised mobile crushing solutions
15th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral processing solutions company MMD Group and MAGNA, a Terex Brand, has showcased a strategic drive towards high-capacity mobile crushing solutions, faster mine deployment, hybrid and... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Uranium demand, Northern Cape copper, Cementation Africa make headlines
15th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole in the Northern Cape which has revealed a significant zone of... 


Aviocean Global
Advanced Wear Protection for Africa’s Mining Industry
15th May 2026

High-wear industrial protection products supplier Aviocean Global supplies advanced wear protection solutions tailored for the demanding conditions of the mining and industrial sectors across... 


An image of MIASA executive secretary Vusi Mabena
Zambia resurgence signals regional growth opportunities
8th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Zambian mining industry is resurgent and is on track to sustain double-digit growth in its production of copper, positioning the country to facilitate regional growth across Southern and East... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Much stronger emphasis must be placed on energy that can be produced domestically
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

We South Africans need to take a fresh look at our energy system. We need to place much stronger emphasis on energy that is already produced domestically and also look hard at new opportunities... 


An image of STC's automotive oil pump
Vehicle oil pump heart of lubrication system
1st May 2026

Comprising a broad product offering of oil pumps, timing belt tensioners and idlers, timing chain kits and related components, wheel bearing kits, Micro-V belt tensioners and idlers, the Shimizu... 


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