A major step toward energy transformation is underway in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the long-anticipated Katende Hydropower Plant prepares to bring new life to the nation’s central provinces. A consulting firm managing the project has confirmed that the first phase will deliver 32 megawattsContinue Reading
Zimbabwe and Zambia are ramping up efforts to revive the long-stalled $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by exploring a controversial plan to divert water from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to stabilize Zambezi River flows. The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), which jointly manages the Kariba Dam for bothContinue Reading
“To introduce and lead our game-changing technology.” This is the vision of Sabelo Dube, Electrical Technician for Atlas Copco Power Technique’s Service division – PTS. Having successfully attained his National Diploma in Engineering, his Electrical Trade Test as well as his Wireman’s Licence, Sabelo kicked off his career journeyContinue Reading
ZESCO’s Lusaka Control Centre Senior Manager, Boniface Syasipa, has expressed optimism about the country’s improving power situation, pointing to stronger local electricity generation as a key driver of increased reliability for homes and businesses. In an interview with ZESCO’s in-house media on April 16, Syasipa noted that the state utility,Continue Reading
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved that the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets submitted by Flender conform with the SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standards and Guidance. SBTi is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating theContinue Reading
Battery-operated outdoor power equipment is a game-changer Do you need to update your outdoor power equipment but you’re not sure if battery or petrol-operated is the better option? With the recent advancements in technology, choosing between the two makes for an interesting debate. Brad Barthorpe, Sales Manager – Distributors AfricaContinue Reading
Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring that maintenance crews are properly trained in key aspects of the condition monitoring process. So says Steven Lumley, technical manager at specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck. ‘The rate at whichContinue Reading
Water levels at Lake Kariba are slowly increasing due to the ongoing rainy season, raising cautious optimism for improved hydropower generation in the coming months. However, despite this gradual rise, current levels remain significantly lower than those recorded at the same time last year, according to the latest data fromContinue Reading
A new MacLean Mine-MateTM utility vehicle has arrived for underground hard rock mines in Africa! The global mining vehicle manufacturer MacLean Engineering recently celebrated a product launch with the company’s first ML5 Multi-Lift having arrived at its Australian branch in late 2023, with minesite trials set to take place inContinue Reading
Securing a stable and efficient national power grid is paramount to achieving Zambia’s ambitious target of 3 million tonnes annual copper production, according to First Quantum Minerals (FQM), the country’s largest copper producer. “Ahead of new mine production, ensuring sufficient and reliable power, efficiently transmitted through the national grid, cannotContinue Reading
