Capital Equipment News Magazine

Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of buzz about AI. Will it reshape the world as we know it, or is it all just hype? While all of this debate is going on, there’s a compelling use case for this technology, and it’s one that most probably wouldn’t expect. It turns out that AI is really good at detecting – and preventing - a major cause of road accidents: driver fatigue. “Our fleet clients have forward-facing and rear cameras on their vehicle, and many of them also have cameras focused on drivers’ faces,” explains Mark Forbes, General Manager Fleet Bureau Services at Netstar. “Each camera has its own processor, and it’s taught to detect certain behaviours that indicate that a truck driver is become dangerously fatigued. https://lnkd.in/dq9yfMgr

Confidence levels among local manufacturers increased by a healthy 8 points to reach 36 index points during the fourth quarter – the highest level since the first quarter of 2022. According to the Q4 Absa Group Manufacturing Survey, production, domestic and export sales, as well as new orders have improved – and recorded levels better than initially expected. Whilst both domestic and export selling price inflation eased, the total cost of production per unit also declined significantly. The reduction in the raw material price per unit contributed the most to the overall production cost dropping sharply by 20 points, quarter-on-quarter. https://lnkd.in/dKDm6jYF

“On a continent like Africa, with its significant developmental requirements, it’s critical that construction be delivered at the highest standards,” says Barloworld Equipment Executive for Operations in South Africa, Bongani Miya. “Africa’s contractors, the equipment they choose and the operators who use it need to ensure that our infrastructure can handle massive capacity challenges efficiently.” https://lnkd.in/dCt2t_K7

Proficiency, efficiency, quality, and accountability are at the core of reliable engineering practices in the mining construction industry. Specialised engineering firms that can deliver on all four ensure that quality always surpasses cost, providing clients with value beyond what was expected. By Wouter Koen, QA/QC Manager at TDS Projects Group (Pty) Ltd. https://lnkd.in/d28YFsxn

We are living in an era of unprecedented transformation as Artificial Intelligence takes productivity and profits to new heights. Imagine cutting product development timelines in half, boosting productivity by more than 20%, or unlocking entirely new revenue streams through hyper-personalised customer experiences. By Vukani Mngxati, CEO for Accenture, Africa https://lnkd.in/dFuCHckn

Powerful new mini excavators from Kubota Corporation are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where its smaller size and manageability is proving to be a game changer. https://lnkd.in/dFQgSA9d

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) plays a vital role in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion, as well as in identifying the individuals behind these activities. FICA’s Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols have never been more critical. These requirements are not merely regulatory formalities — they are essential measures to safeguard your business from inadvertently becoming complicit in criminal activities. To learn more about FICA and what is expected from you as a High-Value Goods Dealer, download the DocFox Africa FICA Handbook - request yours in the article below. https://lnkd.in/dx_2jSd3

Develon SA specialists understand how important the selection of the correct excavator hammer attachments is, to optimise productivity in demolition, construction and mining projects. A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for.

A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for. https://lnkd.in/dcNP-KqJ

In the ever-demanding world of construction and mining, efficiency, strength, and durability are paramount. Capital Equipment News Magazine’ Juanita Pienaar had the opportunity to speak with Johann Viljoen, National Sales Manager at Develon SA, about how the company is stepping up its offerings to support Southern Africa's construction industry. https://lnkd.in/dK3Kdx6G