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CEC receives Energy Transformation Leadership award

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Owen Silavwe, has received the Energy Transformation Leadership Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing energy transition at the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) in Lusaka. The recognition reflects CEC’s long-standing commitment to diversifying Zambia’s energy mix. Before the country …

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Multotec opens new facility to celebrate 25 years

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …

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CEC scoops awards at ZCMCA 2026

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has won the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and the Most Liquid Stock of the Year awards at the Zambia Capital Markets Conference and Awards (ZCMCA) 2026 gala dinner held at Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone on 2 October. The ESG Award recognises CEC’s continued …

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Atomic signs binding funding commitment

Australian Stock Exchange-listed uranium development company focused on advancing a portfolio of uranium assets in Africa, Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder, Menel Energy and Resources has signed a binding commitment to exercise an aggregate of 35,149,113 options at an exercise price of $0.31 per option. Under the commitment, Menel has irrevocably …

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Five more years for President HH

By THEMBISA FAKUDE* President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has won the elections, giving him five more years in power. The Zambian economy has been performing relatively well, with the Zambian Kwacha often stronger than the South African Rand, a development most Zambians celebrate. Notwithstanding, Zambia remains poor and underdeveloped; Hakainde …

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SKF SA extends engineering excellence across Africa

SKF South Africa’s Application Engineering Services cover a wide suite of solutions including installation, lubrication systems, condition monitoring and bearing remanufacturing. At the core of the company’s Application Engineering strategy is a commitment to move beyond the development and installation of housings, bearings and sealing systems by integrating reliability services …

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Ground Mobility sponsor the Forklift Driver Competition

Lifting Africa is proud to announce Ground Mobility Systems as the Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor of the Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. As one of South Africa’s leading providers of heavy-duty ground mobility, aluminium …

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Atlas Copco leads portable power charge

Southern Africa’s industrial and mining growth is powering a sharp rise in demand for dependable portable energy. With sustainability and compliance at the forefront, businesses are seeking solutions that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. Standing at the innovation forefront is Atlas Copco Power Technique, offering advanced generator technology and adaptable, …

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Zambia Tightens Grip on Mining Rights Approvals

The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) Mining and Non-Mining Rights Licensing Committee has begun sittings to review applications for various mining and non-mining rights submitted to the Commission. Established under the Minerals Regulation Commission Act No. 14 of 2024, the Committee represents an important institutional mechanism for ensuring that the administration …

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BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration. Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the trial is showing meaningful …

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