Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has highlighted the effective work its machines are doing on the ‘Toshka Project’ in Egypt The megaproject is a multi-phase project set to add 600,000 acres to the current agricultural patch of Egypt by redirecting water supply from the Nile for much-needed crop irrigation. A 50Continue Reading
Yanmar Compact Equipment, a global player in the industrial machinery industry, is undergoing a shift in its approach to the market According to global director of brand development, Elsie de Nys, one of the most striking decisions the company has undertaken in the last few years has been to depart from theContinue Reading
Liebherr has unveiled its new Used Equipment Marketplace, a new digital platform allowing customers to find used construction and materials handling machines, used attachments and accessories, as well as spare parts from certified sales and service partners With an extensive portfolio ranging across earthmoving, building construction, concrete technology and materialsContinue Reading
Caterpillar has unveiled multiple design enhancements to tis PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers to boost their performance, operator comfort and milling power The PM300 Series, which integrate the Cat C9.3B engine to deliver increased gross power and more available torque, is built to excel in small to medium applicationsContinue Reading
Oxford Business Group, a global research and consultancy firm, has published a focus report on the African data centre market, noting that it is primed for substantial growth According to the report, published in collaboration with Africa Data Centres, rising Internet penetration and a blossoming digital economy are lighting aContinue Reading
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has extended its Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion double-conversion, on-line uninterruptable power supply (UPS) system for 5kVA-10kVA Global Voltage applications Designed for smaller spaces typical of the network edge, the Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion models are designed with a convertible rack/towerContinue Reading
With NRG Bloom repurposing flared gas to power Bitcoin mining in Nigeria, Gus Anyim, commercial development at the organisation, explains how Bitcoin offers new opportunities for African countries As the end of the current iteration of 210,000 blocks passed, we reached a milestone for the biggest cryptocurrency in the worldContinue Reading
AMN has unveiled its first operational base station, utilising LEO backhaul provided by SpaceX’s Starlink In 2023, AMN disclosed a commercial pact with Starlink, SpaceX’s array of satellites orbiting low Earth, to link AMN’s mobile network base stations with high-speed, low-latency broadband services. By employing Starlink terminals for low-latency satelliteContinue Reading
IN recent years, Zimbabwe’s construction industry has faced numerous challenges, including an economic downturn, limited access to financing, and political instability. These factors have affected growth and investment in the sector. However, the industry has shown resilience and witnessed some positive developments, such as, the recent influx of investments intoContinue Reading
Francis Mangwendeza, Owner and CEO of Asphalt Products, shares some insights into the inception of the company and its evolution over the years. “Asphalt Products was established in 1996 by myself and a colleague. Since then, we have undergone significant growth and evolution. Initially focused on providing road surfacing productsContinue Reading
