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WiMSA’s Bold Call for Women Leading Mining’s Next Shift

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) has launched 2026 with a strong new theme: ‘Break the Ground, Own the Shift’, positioning women as central drivers of innovation, safety and inclusivity in South Africa’s mining sector. The organisation also announced Mogaleadi Seabela as its new President, succeeding Raksha Naidoo, whose tenure …

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Mining Taxes in Yuan: What the Policy Shift Means for Zambia’s Economy

By DR. LUBINDA HAABAZOKA Zambia has quietly made economic history. By allowing mining companies to pay statutory taxes and royalties in Chinese currency, the Yuan (Renminbi), the country has become the first in Africa to take such a step. While the decision may appear technical, its implications are far-reaching for …

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Molefe Mine development agreement deal sealed

By: TRUST NDEBELE Jubilee has concluded execution of a co-operation and project development agreement with Galileo Resources for the implementation of an accelerated resource exploration program and the development of Molefe Mine. The agreement combines Jubilee’s established in-country operational and processing expertise with the exploration and geological expertise of Galileo. …

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Zambia Targets Investment-Led Growth to End ‘Begging’ Era in Strategic US Partnership – Update

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has declared a strategic shift toward sustainable, investment-driven collaboration with the United States, aiming to reform the nation’s economy and end its dependency on foreign aid. Speaking in Lusaka during an engagement with visiting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic …

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Metal fabricators of Zambia

The CBI- electric Group is a member of Reunert (Pty) Ltd which is a leading South African company listed on the JSE in the industrial goods and services (electronic and electrical equipment) sectors .Reunet manages a number of businesses focused on electronics and electrical engineering and regularly runs among the …

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RMB Highlights Africa’s Top Investment Hotspots for 2025/26 – Update

Building on the success of the 2024/25 edition, RMB has released its Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report, revealing the continent’s leading investment destinations and emerging opportunities. The latest report provides an in-depth analysis of economic trends, policy shifts and market dynamics shaping Africa’s investment landscape, helping investors and …

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US Links $1.5 Billion Health Aid to Mining Concessions, Signals New Transactional Era in Africa

The United States government has abruptly postponed the scheduled signing of a $1.5 billion health funding agreement with Zambia, instead making the aid contingent upon “collaboration in the mining sector” and broader business sector reforms. The move, which links humanitarian assistance to geopolitical and economic concessions, is being described by …

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CEC supporting young minds through engineering

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in partnership with Launcher Engineers Hub, successfully supported the December 2025 Kids Robotics Club held from 8th to 12th December 2025. The initiative was designed to inspire young learners by exposing them to practical engineering concepts, with a particular focus on robotics, coding, and drone technologies. …

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FMF and the African Copperbelt Lead Creation of a New Global Copper Traceability Standard

As the world races toward electrification and digital transformation, copper has emerged as one of the most strategically contested minerals of the 21st century. Yet the global supply chain still lacks a unified, internationally recognised standard for traceability. That is now changing and driven not from traditional centres of global …

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The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …

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