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Vertiv to Sponsor C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025

Vertiv,  a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced its participation as a bronze sponsor of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, a gathering of industry leaders, policy makers, innovators, and customers focused on addressing power challenges in the region. The company’s sponsorship reflects commitment to advancing energy …

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The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of …

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Cummins South Africa’s Midrand ‘Power Hub’ to Rebuild 120 Engines This Year

Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …

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Celsius Sells Opuwo Cobalt Project, Takes Major Write-Down

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …

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Zambia Launches Critical Minerals Guide for Green Future

A new guide to Zambia’s critical minerals highlighting the country’s current and potential resources such as cobalt, lithium, and graphite was launched this week in Lusaka. The publication, Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia, is a collaboration between Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the British Geological Survey (BGS), …

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Batteries, AI and Hydrogen Drive Energy’s Future

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

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Zambia: Lighting Up Africa, One Connection at a Time

A quiet revolution is underway in Zambia, a nation historically grappling with power deficits, as the state-owned Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) embarks on an ambitious journey to transform the country into the energy heartbeat of the African continent. This monumental shift, highlighted at the recent Invest Zambia International …

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Zambia Taps Mining Sector to Power Renewable Energy Expansion

In a bid to stabilise the 330kV electricity network in Zambia’s North-Western Province, ZESCO, in partnership with First Quantum Minerals (FQM), Barrick, and technical collaborators ADC and Zutari, is implementing a significant infrastructure upgrade to enhance power stability and reliability, an essential move to support expanding mining operations. FQM is …

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JVChantete Earthworks Ltd Mining & Machinery Online De-Fleet Auction

Upcoming JVChantete Earthworks Ltd Mining & Machinery Online De-Fleet Auction – Nuco Auctioneers Returns with Exclusive De-Fleet Auction in Zambia Nuco Auctioneers, a trusted name in asset disposal and fleet reduction auctions, is proud to announce its upcoming Zambia-based online auction, featuring a diverse range of quality assets across multiple …

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KSB SupremeServ Academy Trains Future Pump Experts

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

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