Lifting Africa

Lifting Africa is the official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) Lifting Africa is the only magazine in Africa dedicated exclusively to lifting equipment. Lifting Africa is the leading publication dedicated to the full spectrum of lifting equipment and materials-handling solutions across Africa. Our content covers every major category in the lifting sector, including attachments, aerial platforms, beam crawls and clamps, crane brakes, lifting chains and clamps, high-performance ropes, slings, steel wire rope, rigging gear, load cells, vacuum lifters, magnets, winches, telehandlers, forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers, loaders, mini cranes, spider cranes, straddle carriers and more. We feature in-depth coverage of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, jib cranes, truck-mounted cranes, telescopic cranes, crane hire services, crane spares, repairs, maintenance and inspection services. Our editorial also includes hoists, hydraulic tools, hose and cable reels, lifting points, lifting tackle, water bags, non-destructive testing (NDT), load testing and re-certification, remote control systems, training providers and compliance information to support safe and efficient lifting operations. Lifting Africa provides industry news, product innovations, expert insights and regulatory updates for professionals across the lifting and materials-handling industry. Lifting Africa is the proud host of the 2026 Southern African Lifting Awards. Raising standards and supporting safer lifting across Africa. Visit to read all about the African lifting equipment industry. To enter the Southern African Lifting Awards, visit