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South Africa’s largest privately owned insurance group Hollard International has extended its footprint in Africa through the finalisation an agreement to acquire a significant interest in Apollo Investments Limited, the holding company of Kenya-headquartered insurer APA Insurance. This strategic investment, subject to regulatory approvals, gives Hollard International a presence in …

The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield is now open for applicants to submit research proposals for this year’s competition. Investing in African Mining Indaba and the Development Partner Institute have launched the 2024 Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield. The Battlefield is a high-profile platform for innovators and researchers to share …

Building on the new focus areas of research at its DigiMine Laboratory, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) brought together industry experts at its annual WMI seminar to delved into crucial topics shaping the future of mining. The recently held WMI seminar was aimed at shedding light on innovative strategies for …

Day 1 of the Green Energy Africa Summit at CTICC2, Cape Town, saw a range of high-powered speakers and delegates from across the energy sector sharing insights and ideas around how to help pave the way for a just energy transition in Africa. Several Speakers advocated for policy reforms to …

Managing South Africa’s transmission network more strategically could unlock significant amounts of renewable energy capacity, to make more power available to the country, its people and its economy. This was one of the messages emerging from a presentation at the Green Energy Africa Summit on Tuesday by Segomoco Scheepers, Managing …

Tanzania and Barrick Gold Corporation are working together to create sustainable value for all stakeholders, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow. Bristow said Barrick’s pioneering Twiga partnership with the government, which equally shares the economic benefits generated by the North Mara and Bulyanhulu mines, should be a model for …

Introduction: Collaborating for growth Barrick Gold, the second largest gold producer in Tanzania, is dedicated to fostering local mining sector growth through its sites at North Mara and Bulyanhulu. These mines are esteemed by the government and communities for their responsible business practices and for contributing significantly to Tanzania’s socio-economic …

Issued by: Wood Mackenzie Africa is yet to see anything close to a full return on its massive oil and gas resources. With one-third of the continent – almost 500 million people – still having no access to electricity, ending energy poverty across Africa is among the planet’s most urgent …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently opened the doors to its second laboratory in India – this one in Durgapur – after the success of its Chennai-based laboratory, which has operated successfully since 2010. The South Africa-based company, recognised as a leader in the preventive maintenance sector across the African …

Pan-African telco and network services provider, Paratus Group announces that it has entered an agreement as a distributor for Starlink’s high-speed services across the African continent. This agreement will allow Paratus to provide Starlink to its customers across Africa, as operating licenses are awarded to Starlink in those countries.  Initially, …