AVEVA Pushes Industrial Digital Scaling Across Africa
The company is focusing on transitioning industrial firms from localized pilots to comprehensive enterprise-wide adoption.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Manufacturing
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AVEVA is prioritizing the scaling of digital pilot projects for industrial firms across Africa. The initiative follows the company's 2025 decision to separate its Middle East and Africa business units.
Why it matters
Industrial transformation relies on moving from localized test cases to enterprise-wide adoption. Establishing reliable data platforms is essential for supporting automation and demonstrating clear return on investment.
Lonmin Mining Company achieved a R300 million cost savings through technology centralization, while Black Rock Mine Operations increased in-shift reporting from less than 50% to 90%.
The players
AVEVA
This industrial software company provides digital solutions designed to improve operational metrics through data centralization and automation.
Khaled Salah
He began serving as the leader of the Africa business unit for AVEVA in January 2026.
Black Rock Mine Operations
This mining entity implemented new control room technology to improve its internal reporting metrics.
Lonmin Mining Company
This corporation achieved measurable efficiency gains and cost savings by centralizing its technology infrastructure.
The details
Customers are scaling operations by building data foundations and utilizing digital twins that connect fixed plants with mobile equipment. These deployments aim to provide the consistency necessary for larger industrial productivity gains.
Timeline
2025: AVEVA separated its Middle East and Africa business units.
January 2026: Khaled Salah assumed leadership of the Africa business division.
Coming years: Large African companies are expected to move toward enterprise-wide digital adoption.
Market Landscape
This strategy reflects a broader industrial trend where companies are moving away from isolated experiments toward enterprise-wide digital adoption. By scaling these frameworks, AVEVA positions itself to capture market share as regional firms prioritize long-term automation.
For customers of these industrial firms, the adoption of enterprise-scale software may lead to improved supply chain reliability and consistent product availability. These operational upgrades are designed to drive efficiency that eventually influences the costs and delivery timelines of raw materials.
The takeaway
Achieving industrial digital maturity requires moving beyond the initial testing phase to integrate data across an entire enterprise. Companies that successfully bridge this gap often see significant improvements in both efficiency metrics and total cost savings.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest trends in the Manufacturing sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Africa Mining & Construction Magazine.
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