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Saudi’s Zahid to reopen talks with Barloworld’s shareholders
10th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group will start fresh negotiations with the shareholders of South Africa’s Barloworld, after an initial acquisition offer was rejected. The consortium led by Zahid will seek... 


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Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African continent
28th January 2025

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a connection to... 


Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
Caterpillar’s 100-year history on the African Continent
16th January 2025

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a connection to... 


Citi says deals from Gulf into Africa are keeping bankers busy
5th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rich investors from the Middle East are scouring Africa for deals in agricultural projects, critical minerals and renewable power, according to Citigroup. They’re looking at countries such as Kenya... 


Barloworld group CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld optimistic of prospects for 2025, but cautions about impact of geopolitical risk
25th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Barloworld reported a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue to R41.9-billion for the 12 months ended September 30. Barloworld group CEO Dominic Sewela said at its financial year-end results... 


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South Africa’s Barloworld in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group
15th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Barloworld is in talks with a group of investors that includes a unit of Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group about the acquisition of the African distributor of Caterpillar Inc. equipment. The... 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Barloworld group CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld characterises 11-month performance as ‘resilient’ despite overall decline
26th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified industrial company Barloworld has reported a 7.4% decline in group revenue from R40.4-billion to R37.4-billion for the 11 months ended August 31, compared with the same period last... 


Barloworld Equipment's new dealership in Botswana
Barloworld opens new dealership in Botswana
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Phakalane, Botswana. Barloworld Equipment has had a presence in Botswana since... 


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Embrace tech but retain focus
2nd August 2024

Given the wave of technology and process innovation currently sweeping the construction industry, it is important to stay focused on the goal of all innovation, says original-equipment manufacturer... 


Kumba appoints new independent nonexecutive director
3rd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified mining major Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore subsidiary has announced the appointment of Neo Violet Mokhesi as an independent nonexecutive director with effect from July 1. She will... 


MAJOR SERVICE The 50 000-hour component replacement project is intended to bring heavy-wear components back into a serviceable state that is in line with original equipment manufacturer specification
Electric shovels receive 50 000-hour service
28th June 2024 By: Halima Frost

A 50 000-hour component replacement project on one of the large 7495-series Caterpillar electric rope shovels owned and operated by diamond producer Debswana for its Jwaneng mine is going to plan,... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Two of the projects are now fully licensed. 


Barloworld profit dips as local mining industry slows
14th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld’s South African businesses continued to face a myriad of challenging trading conditions, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Announcing the group’s financial results for the six months ended March... 


Thungela unveils new teacher’s communal facilities at KwaZamokuhle School in Mpumalanga
Thungela unveils new teacher’s communal facilities at KwaZamokuhle School in Mpumalanga
28th March 2024

Thungela’s Goedehoop Colliery in partnership with Barloworld Equipment handed over fully kitted teacher’s communal facilities consisting of a staff room, kitchen, and boardroom, to the KwaZamokuhle... 


Barloworld expects slowdown in mining equipment sales as commodity cycle cools
8th December 2023 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld expects a 10% to 15% decline in the 2024 Southern African mining equipment industry on the back of slowing commodity demand and weak commodity prices. “Having said that, we are... 


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Barloworld expects slowdown in mining equipment sales as commodity cycle cools
20th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld expects a 10% to 15% decline in the 2024 Southern African mining equipment industry on the back of slowing commodity demand and weak commodity prices. “Having said that, we are... 


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SA distributor announced
18th August 2023

Materials handling solutions provider Barloworld BayWa (BHBW) has introduced Yale lift trucks to the South African market following its appointment by lift trucks and aftermarket parts manufacturer... 


Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld expects construction sector to rebound in coming months
22nd May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Industrial processing, distribution and services company Barloworld expects the construction industry in Southern Africa will recover in the coming months as infrastructure and energy projects gain... 


Aveng CEO Sean Flanagan
Aveng on track to settle its legacy debt by June
21st February 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Aveng remains on track to settle the remaining R353-million of its South African legacy debt this year, CEO Sean Flanagan said on February 21. At its height in 2018, this debt amounted... 


Vehicle availability, tourism seen improving in 2023
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 


Barloworld says Russia order book in sharp decline, Avis to exit group this year
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld’s Caterpillar equipment trading business in Russia is starting to feel the heat from international sanctions imposed on the country on the back of its invasion of Ukraine. This is... 


Barloworld plans gender-bond sale in first for South Africa
15th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

Barloworld, the South African car dealer and supplier of equipment to the mining industry, is marketing the nation’s first sale of debt linked to gender-diversity targets. The Johannesburg-based... 


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Minimizing downtime in mining operations with set to spec equipment
14th June 2022

Machine downtime has a major impact on profit and productivity in any mining operation. It is critical that mining companies have access to reliable heavy equipment and machinery 24/7 to achieve... 


Barloworld posts solid interim HEPS, but lower BEPS amid Eurasian headwinds
23rd May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified group Barloworld has delivered a noteworthy increase in group operating profit of 34.7% year-on-year to R2.8-billion for the first six months ended March 31, despite starting to feel... 


World Coal Association welcomes new South African members
16th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry body the World Coal Association (WCA) has welcomed two new members to the growing alliance of responsible coal participants. These are Seriti, a major South African mining company that... 


The future of mining in South Africa
The future of mining in South Africa
12th May 2022

Mining can’t continue as it has: that’s the core of this year’s Mining Indaba with a theme that centres on greening a historically harmful industry. With carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere at... 


Financial support is key to growing emerging business owners
6th April 2022

A closer look at the benefits of access to funding in the agriculture and construction sector Growing any business is no easy feat. Challenges range from access to market, limited customer base as... 


Increase productivity with the new Cat® R1700 Underground Loader
5th April 2022

The South African mining industry contributed 7% of the total GDP in 2021 (Stats SA, 2021). As such, it is no secret that with effective and appropriate selection of fleet, operators are enabled to... 


Barloworld says Russia operations have sufficient facilities to operate
1st March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Heavy-duty equipment multinational Barloworld says all local payments from customers in Russia to its Russian operation Vostochnaya Technica (VT) are effected through the Russian central bank... 


Genuine CAT® parts at the click of a button
3rd February 2022

GETTING CAT® PARTS MADE SIMPLE Barloworld Equipment is all about simplifying everything for you, from purchasing a machine to purchasing parts for your machine. We understand your need for speed,... 


Think SEM. Think reliable. Think affordable
3rd February 2022

SEM MACHINES, CHANGING THE GAME Barloworld Equipment is proud to present to you, SEM machines. Machines that have been manufactured for more than 60 years and under the Barloworld Equipment... 


Cat® certified rebuild program – from end-of-life to good-as-new
3rd February 2022

GIVE YOUR END-OF-LIFE MACHINE A SECOND LIFE If our experience of partnering with you has taught us anything, it is that loss in efficiency will influence your bottom line. Statistics show that if... 


Barloworld Power & Cat® power systems brings you smarter energy solutions for Africa
2nd February 2022

CUSTOM POWER SOLUTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Discover the gas generator sets we offer. 


The global impact of Cat® power systems & Barloworld Power
2nd February 2022

YOUR POWER SOLUTION Discover our power systems. 


Maintenance tips to keep your cylinder clean
2nd February 2022

MAINTAIN & REPAIR TO SAVE Discover the Repair Options we offer. 


Get the right size and fit
2nd February 2022

PERFORMANCE BUILT FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND Discover the Ground Engaging Tools we offer. 


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Russel Morena
26th November 2021

This week we profile Russel Morena, CEO of the South African Institute of Government Auditors, which is a professional body for auditors and accountants in the public sector  


Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis and Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa CEO Emmy Lekka during the ribbon cutting and key handover
Barloworld hands over Caterpillar equipment to Tharisa
16th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Barloworld Equipment South Africa on November 16 handed over two CAT 785D Mining Trucks to platinum group metals and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa for its mining operations near Rustenburg... 


Barloworld reflects on resilient group performance
28th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed equipment and services company Barloworld says the group achieved a resilient performance for the 11 months to August 31, in what remains a tough operating environment. The resilient... 


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FlexClub CEO makes case for vehicle subscription over ownership
23rd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Imagine not buying a car. Imagine buying the use of a car for a minimum of a month, all costs included, and then simply changing that car through logging on to a website and having a new car... 


Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
8th March 2021

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is launching its next generation of excavators, the 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators, into Southern Africa in 2021. “In 2018, Cat introduced its medium-sized... 


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