Viridien has joined the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA) as its Scientific Compute Anchor Partner to help the next generation of AI-powered scientific and industrial technology companies accelerate the journey from breakthrough innovation to commercial deployment. Through this partnership, RAVA early-stage partners will gain access to Viridien’s scientific computing expertise,Continue Reading

nbspRockwell Automation (www.RockwellAutomation.com), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a new collaboration with Mimosa Mine and Mine Elect to support the mine’s ongoing modernization program in Zimbabwe. Mimosa Mine, a platinum‑group metals (PGM) and base metals operation located in the Midlands Province ofContinue Reading

Siemens—a global leader in industrial AI and automation technology—announced the launch of SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements, an IT-like engineering application for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified system. This application empowers automation engineers to build, perform version control, and deploy visualization engineering projects with the same workflows used by IT softwareContinue Reading

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa has officially announced the programme for the 2nd Africa Technology Conference (ATC 2026), taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Following a successful inaugural edition in Tanzania in 2025, the conference will travel to West Africa for the first time, bringingContinue Reading

TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). TwinThread’s positioning in the Front Runners upper right and most favored quadrant recognizes the company’s comprehensive product innovation, scalable architecture, and distinct and pragmatic approach to deploying agenticContinue Reading

Case Construction Equipment has introduced its next-generation N Series small dozers, bringing a combination of proven pushing power and enhanced operator-focused technology—developments that could benefit mining and infrastructure projects across Southern and Central Africa. The new 650N, 750N, and 850N models are expected to replace the previous M Series lineup,Continue Reading

BUILT FOR ZAMBIA’S TOUGHEST TERRAIN. Introducing the All-New ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T Zambia doesn’t offer gentle terrain. From remote mining corridors and industrial access roads to seasonal water crossings and long provincial highways, mobility demands strength, endurance and efficiency. The all-new ISUZU MU-X 1.9 4×4 LS A/T hasContinue Reading

As infrastructure development and mining activity continue to expand across Zambia, equipment suppliers are introducing more advanced, versatile machinery to meet the demands of both large-scale and contractor-driven operations. Among these is the HB640 backhoe loader series from Hyundai Construction Equipment, available in the region through HPE Africa. Part ofContinue Reading

Taisei Corporation is leading innovation in tunnel construction through its work on the Shinnozoki Tunnel, a major infrastructure project spanning 1.148 kilometres along the border of Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. With more than 150 years of experience, Taisei has built a strong reputation in civil engineering, energy, and environmentalContinue Reading

Airborne pollutants and extreme temperatures remain persistent hazards in the mining and quarrying industries, posing risks to both operator health and productivity. As regulations become more stringent and the focus shifts toward proactive risk management, companies are increasingly prioritising solutions that monitor, control and report worker exposure to environmental dangers.Continue Reading