Business

Paratus goes live with Starlink

…for industries’ reliable and constant connectivity Paratus, the telco, data center and network services provider, has signed a reseller agreement with Starlink. Marius van Vuuren, Country Manager of Paratus Zambia applauded the hard work done by government, regulator, and other authorities, in conjunction with Starlink, in ensuring this leading-edge technology …

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Barrick’s transformation giving strong impetus to govt’s thrust to revive copper industry

Barrick Gold’s transformation of its Lumwana mine into a world-class producer will provide strong impetus for the government’s thrust to revive the country’s copper industry, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said yesterday after a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Barrick is investing almost $2 billion in an expansion …

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Hichilema’s visit China to seek solutions to development challenges

…cooperation in digitalization, electric cars President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent visit to China was to seek practical solutions to development challenges confronting Zambia, according to Fredrick Mutesa, Secretary General of the Zambia-China Friendship Association. “He is looking for affordable capital and technology and offering Zambia’s natural resources, particularly strategic minerals that …

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Kansanshi Mining kickstart S3 expansion

The Africa Energy Indaba, a leading business platform for the energy sector on the African continent, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Solar Indaba. This new addition to our annual event line-up is aimed at advancing the renewable energy landscape across Africa and fostering sustainable development. The …

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Africa Energy Indaba Launches Inaugural Solar Indaba

The Africa Energy Indaba, a leading business platform for the energy sector on the African continent, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Solar Indaba. This new addition to our annual event line-up is aimed at advancing the renewable energy landscape across Africa and fostering sustainable development. The …

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KCC PROMOTES CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG CONGOLESE, SUPPORTING THE INTENT OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

KCC recruiting for 50 graduate and apprenticeship positions over the course of 2023 Partnerships and scientific visits established between KCC and local schools and educational institutions to assist with aligning theory and practice Up to 245 on-site internships for university students, ranging from two weeks to six months, offered in …

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RETURN OF BWANA MKUBWA LAND

The Government has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for empowering 338 of its employees, local traditional leadership, the community and the government through ownership of land at its former Bwana Mkubwa mine in Ndola. The return of land this week set an industry benchmark in the rehabilitation and closure process …

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Zambia, Vedanta saga on Konkola Mine on the verge of a settlement

VEDANTA Resources was on the cusp of bringing four years of dispute with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines to a close, this is according to media reports. The reports quote the Indian firm as saying it was at an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with Zambia that could …

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KIBALI SET TO ROLL OUT NEW 10-YEAR PLAN ON BACK OF PRODUCTION RAMP-UP AND RESERVE REPLACEMENT

Barrick Gold Corporation, Africa’s biggest gold mine, Kibali, stepped up production significantly in the past quarter as part of its planned ramp-up and is well on track to achieve its annual guidance.  At the same time, successful exploration is expected to more than replace reserves depleted by mining again this …

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Epiroc and SSAB to explore sustainable options for manufacturing spare parts and components

Earlier this year Epiroc and SSAB announced a further expansion of their partnership to secure fossil-free steel for use in the production of Epiroc’s mining equipment. Since then, the two companies have expanded their collaboration into also exploring the possibilities to use fossil-free steel when manufacturing spare parts and components …

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