Mining Ministries from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) showcased measures driving beneficiation of mineral resources during the Ministerial Forum held today at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines, DRC said the country is prioritizing the development of special economicContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC Minister of Mines, urged industry leaders to partner with the country in driving sustainable mining sector growth.Continue Reading
Donaldson Filtration Solutions, a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, is launching the Contura Pulse Controller. This new dust collector control solution has iCue™ Connected Technology built in, strengthening Donaldson’s position as a global leader in filtration solutions. The Contura Controller is designed to simplify connectivity andContinue Reading
Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Antonio Oburu Ondo announced that the country’s next licensing round will be launched in April 2026 at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference on Monday. The country is finalizing timelines for the licensing round and is invitingContinue Reading
Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed commercial property lawyer Ernest Maboko as a partner in its Johannesburg office Commercial Property Practice. He has a wealth of hard-to-find expertise acquired as senior legal counsel at a top South African financial institution, in addition to considerable experience in commercial property financeContinue Reading
SKF South Africa, in collaboration with SAIMechE, hosted a compelling technical talk bringing together engineers, thought leaders and industry professionals for an evening of learning, networking, insight, innovation and forward-thinking discussions. During the event, a lineup of experts representing SKF and SAIMechE, shared valuable, thought-provoking insights into the evolving landscapeContinue Reading
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has successfully completed the Grid Restoration Project on the Loiyangalani–Suswa 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line. The project marks a significant milestone in enhancing the reliability and resilience of Kenya’s national power grid. The restoration works involved the design, supply, and erection of six newContinue Reading
BUMAX bolts are now available with built-in preload sensors to enable remote preload monitoring, analysis and insights. Strainlabs – a provider of comprehensive smart-bolt systems – has made this possible by adding their sensor technology to BUMAX bolts. BUMAX bolts with Stainlabs sensors give peace of mind by verifying inContinue Reading
the SKF Super-precision centre in Airasca, Italy, is inaugurated. This highly automated facility with a digitally connected environment is SKF’s new global centre of excellence for Super-precision bearings. It includes all key functions to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer value for high-performance bearing solutions. The Airasca facility integrates SKF’s manufacturingContinue Reading
Bi (Bearings International) is proud to announce its strategic entry into the local pumps market, through an exclusive distribution agreement with leading Italian pump manufacturer – SAER. “As a leading supplier and distributor of premium mechanical industrial consumables to key industries across Southern Africa for six decades, our decision toContinue Reading
