Projects

Ethiopia and Djibouti are turning to the same industrialist who has already bet billions on the region’s energy infrastructure. Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote plan to build a $660 million refined petroleum pipeline connecting the two countries, a Spokesperson in Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office said. The …

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …

When Kenyan President William Ruto stepped onto the vast grounds of the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, fresh off his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, he was expecting a major industrial facility. What he encountered, by his own account, was something far more transcendent, a high-tech …

Southern African Independent Power Producer, Sturdee Energy has partnered with Upepo Energy on the 200MW Masaiti Wind project. The collaboration will grow Sturdee Energy’s regional footprint, allowing the IPP to deliver reliable, flexible power. Sturdee Energy is building on its existing 280MW of renewable energy capacity in SADC by entering …

In the modern landscape of resource development, cultivating a resilient corporate infrastructure is much like preparing the soil for a bumper harvest it requires patience, calculated strategy, and the right expertise at the helm. Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper, which is actively driving mine development projects across Ethiopia and Saudi …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. formalized the appointment of a local engineering firm to lead development at its Imwelo gold project in northwestern Tanzania, satisfying strict domestic regulatory mandates while moving closer to construction. The Vancouver-based miner, through its wholly owned subsidiary Tembo Gold (T) Limited, received approval from the Tanzania …

KAMPALA — Bilateral trade between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates surged to $4.7 billion in 2025, laying the groundwork for a major investment drive as both nations prepare to host their fifth business forum in the Gulf state. The high-level summit, scheduled for October 26 to 29 across Abu …

Nairobi — Critical Metals Corp. has advanced to the final stage of a government tender to develop one of Africa’s largest undeveloped deposits of rare earths and niobium, strengthening a Western push to counter China’s dominance over critical supply chains. The Nasdaq-listed miner, leading the Mrima Earth Consortium, is one …

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 …