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Thriving in uncertainty

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Held under the topical theme, “Thriving in Uncertainty”, the 2026 Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) Conference and Exhibition, in collaboration with ASPASA, highlighted the remarkable resilience and adaptability of the quarrying industry in the face of overregulation, skills shortages, illegal mining and rising input costs. A record turnout of delegates and exhibitors demonstrated a strong commitment from both the industry and its supply chain to overcoming these challenges and enabling the sector to thrive amid uncertainty. Munesu Shoko attended the event and filed this report.

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Delivering value beyond the first lifecycle

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In a clear demonstration of its commitment to the southern African market, TruckStore, the used-truck division of Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Gauteng. Strategically located along the N14 highway on the West Rand – a fast growing used-truck hub – the investment aligns with TruckStore’s strategy of delivering value beyond the first lifecycle. By Munesu Shoko.

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New era in trucking efficiency

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In response to growing pressure on transport operators to reduce operating costs while maintaining reliability, productivity and uptime in demanding operating conditions, Scania Southern Africa has introduced the Scania Super 13-litre, 6-cylinder inline powertrain into the domestic and regional market. Starting May this year, every locally assembled 420, 460 and 520 horsepower (hp) heavy-duty truck that rolls off Scania’s assembly line in Aeroton, south of Johannesburg, is now fitted with this optimised combustion engine powertrain, which lowers overall fuel consumption by 8% compared with the previous generation. Quarrying Africa’s Chantelle Kotze visited the assembly plant to find out more.

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Picking up steam

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Following the 2025 launch of its own motor grader range, Bell Equipment reports strong early adoption across key mining and construction markets. Initial rollout has focused on South Africa and neighbouring countries, with machines expected to enter international markets by the end of 2026. By Munesu Shoko.

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