ON THE COVER: The mining and quarrying sector across South Africa and the broader African continent is undergoing a decisive transformation. Market consolidation, stricter compliance requirements, and relentless pressure to maximise throughput while minimising waste and downtime are redefining operational priorities. In this environment, intelligent connected systems that provide real-time visibility and actionable insight are no longer optional - they are fundamental to sustainable performance. Loadrite, an international brand of smart scales for heavy equipment, is at the forefront of this shift, with a comprehensive, locally supported approach through Loadtech Loadcells that makes it possible to weigh in real time, optimise loading operations, and access live data from anywhere on the continent.

ON THE COVER: ELB Equipment dominates the mobile crushing and screening market, and it’s no accident. The local equipment giant has maintained a single-minded strategy: giving quarry operators access to the best machines money can buy, backed by knowledgeable people and a solid support infrastructure.

For more than 30 years the company has worked in partnership with global crushing and screening manufacturer Powerscreen to provide solutions that are tailored for the local market. In South Africa - and throughout the southern African region - uptime matters above almost everything else. Considering that production targets dictate productivity which in-turn dictates profitability it is clear that stable outputs are essential and require reliable machines able to work the back-breaking hours around the clock.

ON THE COVER:  Accurate, real-time data is key to strategic decision-making. Traditional methods-tally sheets, spreadsheets, and manual systems are often unreliable and slow, making it hard to manage large data sets or adjust operations mid-shift. The L5000 changes that.

Built for performance and ease of use, the L5000 provides unparalleled weighing accuracy and instant access to critical production data, empowering managers and operators to make smarter decisions in the moment.

In an increasingly competitive landscape, precision and efficiency in bulk material handling have never been more critical. The Loadrite L5000 advanced weighing system stands apart from standard loader scales, offering innovative features and integration capabilities that enhance productivity on the job site.

ON THE COVER: With a wide range of new Volvo machines making the official debut, Babcock is marking a new era for its Southern African customers. At an official launch event to be held at its Middelburg branch in June, Babcock will unveil a new range of excavators in the 21-30 tonne (t) class, together with the much-anticipated new-generation articulated haulers. Latest from Babcock, the sole Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) distributor in Southern Africa, is a range of new-generation Volvo excavators that places a special design focus on simplicity, without sacrificing innovative features that speak directly to increased reliability, productivity and fuel efficiency.

ON THE COVER: To further strengthen its product lead in the articulated dump truck (ADT) market, Babcock will introduce the new generation Volvo articulated haulers in Southern Africa by mid-2025. Among the first four models to arrive will be the new 45-tonne (t) A50, an entirely new class size machine which takes the proven full hydraulic suspension concept to the next level. Having pioneered the ADT concept with the 1966 launch of the world’s first articulated hauler, dubbed “Gravel Charlie”, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is reinforcing its leading position in this market segment with the launch of its most technologically advanced haulers to date.