VEGA is on the front cover of this first issue of MCA for 2026, with a cover story about the role of the VEGA Inventory System (VIS) in integrating advanced instrumentation with secure, cloud-based inventory management.
VEGA Inventory System transforms supply chains
This article highlights the role of the VEGA Inventory System (VIS), which seamlessly integrates VEGA’s advanced instrumentation with secure, cloud-based inventory management software to transform material-flow operations in the process industries. Read more....
MATO’s high-performance belt cleaners
Benjamin Sibanda, managing director of MATO, highlights the expanding range of high-performance belt cleaners, which are ideally suited to coal, diamond, copper, and platinum conveying operations. Read more....
Chute systems deliver at Palabora
More than a decade after installation, Weba Chute Systems’ custom-engineered transfer chutes at the Palabora Copper Mine continue to perform reliably with minimal maintenance. Read more....
Multotec redefines screening media attachment
Multotec’s hammer-less screening media attachment systems significantly reduce the number of hammer blows required during installation or removal of screen media. Read more....
Sandvik Rock Processing strengthens footprint
Sandvik Rock Processing is strengthening its footprint in West Africa with a robust multi-tiered service offering that includes on-site engineering, parts warehousing, training and condition monitoring. Click to read in the online magazine…
WEG Turbine Services: the long-term service offering
MCA visits the Benoni facilities of WEG Turbine Services for an introduction to WEG’s comprehensive steam turbine-related supply, installation and long-term service offering now available to operators across Africa. Read more....
Unlocking Investment to close Africa’s energy gap
This year’s Africa Energy Indaba is mobilising development finance institutions (DFIs), private capital and governments to accelerate bankable energy projects. Click to read in the online magazine…
Condensate return and waste heat recovery
Dennis Williams of Associated Energy Services (AES) highlights opportunities for thermal energy users to optimise condensate return (CR) and waste heat recovery. Read more....
Weir’s WARMAN® DWU: the dirty water workhorse
The WARMAN® DWU (dirty water unit) is a high-head hybrid pump for mine dewatering applications that combines the efficiency of a clear-water pump with the robustness of a WARMAN® slurry pump. Marnus Koorts of Weir highlights the features and niche uses of this locally manufactured workhorse. Read more...
Integrated Pump Technology redefines dewatering
Jordan Marsh of Integrated Pump Technology highlights the company's rapid rise to official recognition as the world's largest Grindex distributor in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more....
Maximising dewatering efficiency at extreme depths
The Atlas Copco PAC SH self-priming centrifugal single-stage pump range from IPR provides a suitable dewatering solution for deep mining environments. Click to read in the online magazine…
Osmotic Engineering’s landmark year
Osmotic Engineering Group (OEG) has marked 2025 as a defining year of growth, influence and international expansion. Click to read in the online magazine...
Ceramat retractable sensor fittings: the solution for extreme conditions
Henning Springer of Mecosa presents the key advantages of using Knick Ceramat fittings to protect and manage process control sensors in harsh, corrosive, abrasive, toxic, sticky or fibrous processing applications. Read more....
AI-led mine shaft scanning takes centre stage
ABB’s AI-driven solutions in automated visual and LiDAR scanning technology for mine shafts were on display at ‘Shaft Inspections 4.0: A New Revolution’ held in Johannesburg. Read more....
Practical skills for real opportunities in Africa’s automotive sector
Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions, highlights the role of skills development in transforming and automating the local automotive industry. Click to read in the online magazine…
SEW-EURODRIVE’s expanding gearbox repair and refurbishment services
SEW-EURODRIVE is addressing the lack of OEM support in the South African market. MD Raymond Obermeyer highlights what is to come after the 2026 move to the new service and repair facility. Read more....
KSB SupremeServ: SA’s comprehensive aftermarket pump service
MCA meets with KSB Pumps and Valves’ SupremeServ team members, who offer industry-leading pump services, including repairs, spares, refurbishments, upgrades, and engineering solutions for in-service pumps from KSB and other brands. Read more....
Ventilation-on-demand and the Venetia Underground Project
MCA talks to Russell Hattingh, MD of BBE Consulting, about the role of advanced ventilation-on-demand in helping Venetia to deliver the mine’s enhanced air quality and operational efficiency. Read more....
HVAC solutions enhance operator safety and compliance
Booyco Engineering’s advanced HVAC systems for mining machinery cabs, which include Sy-Klone filtration units, ensure compliance with ISO 23875 by managing air quality, cab pressure and CO₂ levels in harsh environments. Read more....
Liquid cooling in African data centres
This article from WSP highlights the strategic opportunity that liquid cooling offers for Africa’s growing digital ecosystem. Click to read in the online magazine…
Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa has partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner production (RECP) assessments. Read more....
Towards greater screening productivity
Duncan High of Haver & Boecker Niagara, highlights the advantages of adopting advanced vibrating screening technologies, including double eccentric screening with shear rubber mounts to improve screening performance and productivity. Read more....
Peter’s comment: 2026: reasons for optimism
Peter Middleton looks for positive signals suggesting South Africa’s future outlook may be slowly but sustainably improving. Read more....
Products and industry news
A collection of articles from BMG, REV Designs & Installations, SKF and AECI. Click to read in the online magazine…
Back page: 140 MW San Kraal wind farm advances Koruson 1 project
EDF Power Solutions’ 140 MW San Kraal wind farm, which forms part of the 420 MW Koruson 1 project cluster, is now in commercial operation. Read more....