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GLOBELEQ CONFIRMS ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN ZAMBIA’S LUNSEMFWA HYDRO POWER COMPANY

Globeleq is the leading developer, owner, and operator of electricity generation in Africa, delivering tailored energy solutions and supporting the region’s energy transition. Since 2002, Globeleq has built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants generating 1,850 MW across eight countries, with 665 MW under construction and more than 2,000 MW in development.

Featured, Southern Africa, Supplier Showcase

4 Key Trends Shaping South Africa’s Bulk Logistics Industry in 2026

Chrome Carriers, the specialist bulk transport division of Reinhardt Transport Group, provides dedicated bulk haulage solutions that connect mines to smelters and export corridors. As global demand for chrome, lithium, and mineral commodities grows, the depot’s strategic location ensures responsive, high-volume transport support for industry stakeholders.

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Mining Indaba: Resources key to revitalising Africa

President Hichilema described how his government had placed the revitalisation of Zambia’s mining sector at the centre of its economic agenda, creating regulatory certainty, transparency, stronger institutions, and by deploying game-changing mining technologies for long-term growth.

Featured, Southern Africa

Cape Mining Mixer 2026 to drive collaboration, innovation, and investment across Africa’s mining sector

The Cape Mining Club will host the Cape Mining Mixer 2026 on February 11 at Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town. This third annual event aims to foster high-level networking among mining professionals. With the theme ‘Cultivating Thriving Partnerships,’ it emphasizes collaboration to tackle industry challenges and promote sustainable growth across Africa.

Articles & Editorials, Featured, Southern Africa, Supplier Showcase

Young Innovators Engineer Sustainable Solutions at the 2025 Bokamoso Creative Essay Competition

Phodisho Samuel Maganyela, a 15-year-old, Grade 10 learner from Lesedi Secondary School in the Tshwane District, in Bronkhorstspruit, has claimed top honours in the 2025 Bokamoso Creative Essay Competition. He is pictured with (L-R) Mevashnee Naidoo, HR Director of Knight Piésold South Africa; Edoardo Zannoni, Director at Knight Piésold South Africa; and Vishal Haripersad, MD of Knight Piésold Southern Africa.

Articles & Editorials

Empowering Women in Logistics

Veli’s vision is to expand Thamco beyond transport into warehousing and distribution. To help realise this ambition, BIL has funded two 8-ton tautliner trucks and a single-cab bakkie, all fully Hazchem compliant for the safe transportation of hazardous goods.

Articles & Editorials, Southern Africa

Barrick accelerates Lumwana expansion to develop tier one copper mine

The expansion will double copper production to 240 000 tpy, supported by a 50 million tpy processing plant. Site construction is underway, long-lead equipment orders have been placed, and infrastructure upgrades – including a new power transmission framework developed in partnership with ZESCO – are progressing to support both the mine and the wider region.

Articles & Editorials, Expert Analysis, Featured

How telematics can alter construction fleet management

When used in concert with a cloud-based fleet management system, telematics devices provide insight into several facets of equipment operations, including how optimally equipment is utilized, how it’s operated and its state of health. Managers can leverage this data to make more informed, more cost-effective decisions about equipment fleet size and maintenance frequency.

Minerals Council
Industry News, Southern Africa

The Minerals Council South Africa launches its comprehensive Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

The Minerals Council’s multi-party Masoyise Health Programme launched the guide in English, isiXhosa, Sesotho and Portuguese to assist former mineworkers across the Southern African Development Community in understanding their healthcare rights, compensation benefits, and how to contact support structures for lung diseases incurred while working on South African mines.

UralActiv Ltd
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UralActiv Ltd: Company profile

The company UralActiv Ltd. offers refining units with a loading capacity of up to 10 kg., designed for the extraction of high-purity gold from various types of raw materials, including complex ores, concentrates, electronic scrap and other semi-finished products containing gold.

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