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Article by Boniface Mwila The business community in Zambia has clearly been dismayed by recent electricity price increases, but it is comforting to know that the hikes are part of a plan to upgrade the energy infrastructure more generally. My last column highlighted the power generation deficit in Zambia, which is …

Earnings from proceeds of gold sales in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s leading producers of the metal dropped 30% as global market demand slumped, according to a report. The ministry of trade in Ethiopia said the slump in gold production has resulted in the north African state earning a paltry US$369.31 …

Gemfields plc has raised US$33.5m in Singapore from an inaugural auction of rubies from its new mine in Mozambique. The auction was held in Singapore from June 12-17, 2014 and comprised high and low quality ruby and corundum extracted by Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada, in which Gemfields has a 75 …

More than 300 delegates, including 40 exhibitors have registered for the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference billed for Lusaka from 24-25 June this year. The fourth mining indaba dubbed; “securing Zambia’s growth by ensuring the sustainable development of its mineral and energy resources” and to be graced by Vice …

South African leaders in cooling towers and cooling solutions, IWC, announced that is have acquired Tektower, a South African cooling tower manufacturer andrelated services provider. Tektower, formerly known as Suzler Cooling, has been providing innovative cooling solutions for 40 years completing projects in South Africa and on the sub-continent including …