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Zambia is poised for a technological leap in its mining sector, with a planned $6 million investment aimed at increasing mineral production while prioritizing sustainability, productivity, and safety. This ambitious initiative will be spearheaded by the establishment of the Mining Technology (MinTech) hub, envisioned as a collaborative hub for innovation …

Facing a looming power shortage, Zambia is turning to its neighbours for help. The state-owned electricity company, Zesco, announced plans to import electricity to avoid blackouts that could cripple the country’s vital copper mining industry. Africa’s second-largest copper producer relies heavily on hydropower, but a severe El Nino-induced drought has …

Organisers of the annual Africa focused investment conference AFSIC- Investing in Africa expect over 1400 delegates, at C level or similar from both Africa and the rest of the world, to engage in the African investment ecosystem. With over US$6bn worth of deals and investment opportunities profiled on site last …

Zambia’s economic engine, the mighty copper mining sector, faces a potential power cut. But fear not, a lifeline is on the horizon. To avert an energy deficit that could cripple production, the state-owned electricity utility, Zesco, has announced it’s seeking to import power from neighboring countries. This move comes as …

With Africa holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the industry is poised for further investment as operations scale across the continent, notably in Southern and central Africa. Bata Industrials South Africa, a South African-based safety shoe manufacturer, believes in the need to begin with the basics of a …