Having previously served as financial director, Tim Ward has been appointed managing director of Babcock’s Equipment business. Building on the strong foundation already in place and his extensive organisational knowledge, Ward – who has been with the company since 2002 – will oversee operations across southern Africa, ensuring Babcock continues delivering quality support and long-term value to its customers in the region. By Munesu Shoko.
Existing mines and quarries often regard Environmental Due Diligence as a ‘grudge purchase’ because it is generally perceived as a costly regulatory burden rather than a value-adding investment. Yet, according to Lynn Jones of Umhlaba Environmental Consulting, this proactive process helps owners identify, assess and manage potential environmental risks before they escalate into major costly problems or disruptions. By Munesu Shoko.
In what represented the largest research and development (R&D) project as part of the company’s strategy to expand its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) range, Bell Equipment launched its own motor grader range in 2025. At the heart of the initial three-model range are four key differentiators – precision, technology, intuitive cab and the ZF hydromechanical transmission. By Munesu Shoko.
As the electromobility shift gathers pace in the mobile crushing and screening space, Sandvik Rock Processing has brought its first dual-powered machine into southern Africa, a QA452e tracked mobile, three-deck sizing screen with Doublescreen technology. Sold by S&R Enterprises, the southern African distributor, the unit has immediately been delivered to a contractor working on a flagship dam project in Lesotho. By Munesu Shoko.