Zambia’s Copperbelt continues to expand its role as a key global source of copper and cobalt. With mining activity increasing, efficient and reliable water management has become a critical success factor. Mine dewatering not only ensures uninterrupted production but also protects the safety of underground operations. Groundwater seepage and drillingContinue Reading
Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radicalContinue Reading
Black Cat Wear Parts Expanding Distribution in Zambia and DRC Black Cat Wear Parts is strategically building its distribution network in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve access to its advanced technology for the mining, construction and road maintenance industries. Founded in 1968, Black Cat is amongContinue Reading
Kinshasa/Washington, D.C. — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a major step toward solving its chronic power shortages and driving industrial growth, signing a $1.5 billion agreement with Hydro-Link, a subsidiary of Symbion Power, to deliver 1,200MW of clean energy from Angola’s hydropower plants to the DRC’s mineral-richContinue Reading
Bell Equipment Mining & Construction has officially unveiled its new Bell G140 Motor Grader in Zambia, marking a significant step forward in supporting the country’s mining and construction industries with reliable, high-performance machinery. The launch event, held in Kitwe, drew industry leaders, long-term customers, and Bell’s local partners, who witnessedContinue Reading
Zambia strengthens renewable energy expansion with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s ambition to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 continues to gain traction, with the launch of the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in NdolaContinue Reading
The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL) officially launched the Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training on Monday, 29 September 2025, under the FEF Project — a strategic initiative aimed at developing the National Geoscientific Data Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This programme is a collaborative effort between the BureauContinue Reading
Maamba, Zambia – Maamba Solar Energy Limited has officially launched construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, marking a bold move to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and reduce the impact of load-shedding. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 22 September, was attended by government officials,Continue Reading
Zambia has taken a decisive step toward a greener future with the commissioning of a 121.8kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system—complete with 125kWh battery storage—at the Ministry of Energy’s headquarters in Lusaka. Spearheaded under the Presidential Solar Initiative, the project is a strategic response to the crippling 2024 drought, whichContinue Reading
GoviEx Uranium has launched its 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia, marking a major step forward in its strategy to enhance the project’s long-term economic viability and expand its mineral resource base. This new exploration phase follows four years of technical work, culminating in a positiveContinue Reading
