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Egypt is moving to convert its landmark hydropower success in Tanzania into a much broader economic footprint, with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan discussing a large-scale agricultural land reclamation project, a new maritime shipping route and expanded port cooperation during talks in Dar es Salaam, …

In a global environment shaped by Middle East conflict, disrupted supply chains and rising commodity prices, Rwanda’s first-quarter 2026 economic performance delivered a counterintuitive result. The country’s external position improved sharply, providing a crucial buffer at precisely the moment it was needed most. Exports grew by 63% in the first …

DODOMA — Tanzania is attempting to strike a balance between aggressively commercializing its critical minerals and preserving priceless archaeological history, as booming mining revenues place its subterranean wealth at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. Government revenues from mining surged to more than 1.071 trillion Tanzanian shillings ($400 million) …

Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), Lda. is moving to expand one of Southern Africa’s strategic fuel supply routes, with a major capacity upgrade of the Beira-Harare corridor set to increase the volume of petroleum products transported into regional markets. CPMZ will break ground on 2 September 2026 in Nhamatanda, Sofala …

TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-Final Investment Decision …

DAR ES SALAAM — The Tanzanian government has issued an eight-day ultimatum to domestic cement manufacturers, demanding an immediate increase in market supplies and a sharp reduction in prices following recent retail cost spikes. The directive follows an urgent meeting convened on August 18 by the Ministry of Industry and …

Achieving optimal throughput, high classification efficiency and a long service life from a mineral processing screening solution requires careful consideration of every element of the screening system, from screen deck design to screening media selection. Yet many operations continue to face challenges such as blinding, pegging, excessive wear, and reduced …

ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Scheduled for 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems …

South African mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe secured a procedural reprieve in a $195 million legal battle over a Tanzanian graphite project, after the High Court of Tanzania struck the damages suit from its roll. The court removed the claim brought by U.S.-based Pula Group without ruling on the underlying allegations …

Rwanda based mining company Trinity Metals has begun its inaugural sonic drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine, a step the company says will materially expand its understanding of one of its core tungsten assets. The programme comprises up to 106 planned drill holes at depths ranging from 12 to 20 …