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Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the shift to renewable energy for businesses across Africa, cemented by a 100 MWh corporate agreement. This strategic alliance leverages SolarSaver’s capex-free solar solutions, SIAAC’s robust distribution network, and Sigenergy’s advanced energy storage …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

By Jimmy Samuels – Africa Executive at Workforce Staffing The Lobito Corridor is one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure initiatives. Planned as a west-to-east rail link from the Port of Lobito in Angola through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, with onward access to Tanzania’s eastern ports, it aims …

A copper mine in Zambia has become the site of a genuine global first, with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Hitachi Construction Machinery commissioning the world’s first ultra large battery-electric mining truck at the Kansanshi copper and gold operation, a milestone that positions Zambia at the leading edge of sustainable …

The AI-driven mining company backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, KoBold Metals,has commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, with production targeted for the early 2030s. “We have started mine development. We’re now full swing into our permitting process for us to get approvals to start building …