With South Africa confirmed as a key partner, the DRC has announced the construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in the world – critical to optimal mining.

South Africa's relations with Canada will come under the spotlight on Tuesday when President Jacob Zuma hosts the governor-general of Canada, David Johnston, for a state visit.

Last month a rare 25.5-carat blue diamond was found at the Cullinan Mine, the third biggest diamond producer in South Africa.

The world economy is projected to grow 3.5% this year and 4.1% in 2014. Extracted from a recent US article by J. Nielsen, demand for equipment is invariably correlated with economic activity.

High Power Equipment Africa – the sole distributor of Hyundai earth-moving equipment in southern Africa – in February officially launched its range of new and improved Hyundai -9 Series wheel loaders.