Zambia’s Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) has taken decisive action to ensure worker safety, suspending operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company failed to account for all underground personnel. The Mining regulator said in a statement on 13 February 2026 that the decision follows recent accidents at Mopani’s …
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By ANDREW KAMANGA* Electricity remains key to Zambia’s economic development as it is an essential input to various economic sectors such as mining, agriculture, commercial, manufacturing, social services and households. The key players in the Zambian electricity supply industry include: ZESCO, the national public utility which is vertically integrated and …
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Sedna Africa has completed the design and deployment of a high-performance wireless network supporting autonomous drilling operations at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine. According to the company, the project demonstrates robust network engineering, designed for mobility and harsh operating conditions, enabling automation systems to operate safely, continuously and at scale …
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The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …
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Built for long life and high uptime availability, the durable new Cat® 707 wide body truck features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, including a Cat C13 engine, Cat automatic transmission and proprietary Cat axles. With its 66-tonne maximum payload, the versatile new wide body truck design offers the option of …
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The Zambian government is using the global stage of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to signal that its mining reform agenda is moving from policy to execution, with President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed as keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 February 2026. As …
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As the Mining Indaba 2026 approaches in Cape Town, South Africa, industry stakeholders are turning their attention to the sector’s evolving focus on sustainability and value-chain development. The annual event, taking place from February 9-12, remains a key forum for discussion, deal-making and innovation in African mining. Speaking to Channel …
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VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …
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Sixth and final review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the 38-month extended credit facility arrangement supporting the national reform agenda has been completed. The evaluation aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, building economic resilience, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth has shown economic strength amid external and domestic shocks. …
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JOHANNESBURG—Africa’s lifting and materials-handling sector is preparing to spotlight its top performers as nominations officially open for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards. Following a successful inaugural event that established a new benchmark for the industry, the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 30 October at the Birchwood …
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