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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is investing in Zambia’s energy infrastructure to support the nation’s target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually while strengthening power supply for national development. Speaking at the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, FQM’s Infrastructure Lead for Zambia, Jed Goldstein, said the company is pursuing …

Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.   What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radical reactions. …

Indus Towers Limited today announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held earlier in the day, reviewed and deliberated on strategic opportunities to expand the Company’s footprint across select international markets. Recognizing the growth potential in emerging geographies, the Board has approved the Company’s foray into African markets, …

Sarens, a global leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport, has been recognized for its work in southern Africa, receiving the Excellence in Engineering and Best Project of the Year awards at the recent Lifting Africa Awards. The awards highlight the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and technical innovation within …

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Residents affected by a large-scale toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February have demanded $420 million in compensation from the Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. The claims follow reports that the disaster may be one of the worst of its kind globally. Two separate legal firms representing …

Critics have recently argued that Zambia is being left shortchanged by mining giant Barrick, as the country has failed to secure equitable benefits compared to its regional peers. In 2024, Barrick generated US$1.063 billion in revenue from its Tanzanian operations, recording an EBITDA margin of 52% and paying US$95 million …

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 …

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 …

In the heart of Zambia’s copper belt, a perilous shadow economy is thriving, luring young men and children into dangerous illegal mining operations. The trade, fueled by political connections and weak state institutions, is claiming lives and exposing a complex network of exploitation that extends across Southern Africa. The recent …