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Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple its copper output to three million tonnes annually could be derailed by a proposed minerals regulation law that mining industry heavyweights warn could scare away investors and cripple the sector. The heart of the controversy lies in the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill, a piece of …

Maamba Energy Limited (MEL) announces commencement of its 300 MW Phase II power plant expansion project. The development marks a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards energy security. According to the company, the expansion, which will add an additional 300 MW to the existing capacity, aims to double MEL’s …

The search is on for the world’s top forklift driver, with entries now open for the prestigious Forklift Driver of the Year competition. The thrilling showdown will take place at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September 2024. Organised by Lifting Africa and LEEASA …

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) anticipates linking project promoters in the country to a wide range of investors through presenting local investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, inviting investors to pursue the prospects. AFSIC is the largest annual Africa investment summit taking place outside of Africa, slated for 7th to …

As Africa welcomes more independent power producers, one of its biggest challenges is how to integrate that power into a finite grid system, writes Globeleq general counsel MARLISE SCHMIDT. But that complexity offers room for great innovation. There has been much excitement around Eskom’s recent changes to grid connection requirements …