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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


Southern Africa's Gas Challenge: The Next Step Is Getting Energy to Market
27th October 2026

Southern Africa has significant natural gas potential, with major LNG developments in Mozambique, emerging domestic resources and growing international interest in the region's energy sector.... 


DOMINIC GONCALVES 
Developers and independent power producers are beginning to consider not only who will buy electricity, but how output can be divided, shaped, firmed, traded and reallocated over its operating life
Renewable fixed-tariff PPA no longer only option – company
23rd October 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The dominance of the long-term, fixed-tariff power purchase agreement (PPA) as the sole bankable contract for renewable energy in Southern Africa is ending, says financial advisory company Cresco... 


Tetra Pak at Propak Cape 2026: Connecting the Whole Line
Tetra Pak at Propak Cape 2026: Connecting the Whole Line
22nd October 2026

When Propak Cape 2026 opens at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 27 October, Tetra Pak will bring a clear message to food and beverage producers: the biggest gains now come... 


Strengthening rail networks through intelligent low-voltage infrastructure
Strengthening rail networks through intelligent low-voltage infrastructure
21st October 2026

As governments, rail operators and technology providers prepare to meet at the Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference from 20 to 23 October, one theme is likely to dominate... 


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Critical minerals present new opportunities for increased manufacturing
16th October 2026

With the global race for critical minerals entering a new phase, the next opportunity will be turning resources into processing, manufacturing and long-term growth. In addition to critical mineral... 


Regional integration necessary to enable value addition from critical mineral mining across SADC
Regional integration necessary to enable value addition from critical mineral mining across SADC
13th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As demand for critical minerals continues to grow amid a global energy transition, Southern Africa’s abundance of minerals, including copper, cobalt and lithium, offers opportunities to establish... 


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Generators support electrical equipment
9th October 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As mining operations increasingly electrify fixed and mobile equipment, the role of diesel engines is shifting from driving machinery directly to providing reliable and dispatchable electricity,... 


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Investing in South Africa - Industrial resilience through localisation
9th October 2026

The value of localisation becomes most apparent when a plant stops. When critical equipment fails, the theoretical availability of a replacement component on another continent offers little... 


Africa’s Rail Future Takes Centre Stage at SARA Rail 2026
7th October 2026

The future of Africa’s railway sector will come under the spotlight in Johannesburg this October as industry leaders gather for the 15th Annual SARA Rail Conference and Exhibition. Taking place... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Eskom to facilitate construction of more data centres in South Africa, Ramokgopa tells Windaba delegates
6th October 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Power utility Eskom will soon make a major announcement about facilitating the construction of data centres in South Africa. This was announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho... 


New UNIDO Representative for Southern African appointed
New UNIDO Representative for Southern African appointed
1st October 2026

Mr. Fakhruddin Azizi assumed office as the new United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative for Southern Africa at the beginning of August 2026. Mr. Azizi formally... 


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground
1st October 2026

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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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... 


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