Projects

Speed Read: Sun King closes a $156 million (KES equivalent) securitisation, the largest and first majority commercial-bank-backed deal of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. Backed by private capital from Absa Bank Kenya, Citi, The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, KCB Bank, and Stanbic Bank Kenya. The new deal …

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a display of unwavering commitment despite a challenging global nickel market, U.S. mining firm Lifezone Metals has unveiled an updated, streamlined investment plan for its ambitious Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania. A newly published feasibility study, released on Friday, July 18, details a revised …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA – In a significant move set to bolster the East African oil and natural gas sector, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA), and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, inked …

Construction is officially underway at Perseus’s Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania, and is gathering strong momentum, authorities at the company have revealed. According to the company, the recent progress at the project include focus on bulk earthworks, laying the groundwork for future infrastructure, new camp establishment ramping up and significant …

The Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy programme has empowered over 38,000 youth across Anglophone Africa through education and entrepreneurship initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. The programme offers training in technical skills, renewable energy and business development, equipping young people to participate actively in Africa’s green economy. The company …

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a leading provider of industrial gearboxes, drive systems and automation solutions, is accelerating the rollout of its ‘African Strategy’, aimed at extending technical services and support across the continent. The initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen its presence and improve customer responsiveness in …

Tanzania has firmly positioned itself as a key player in the global energy transition, showcasing its vast reserves of critical minerals at the recent Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum 2024. The conference, held at the Julius Nyerere Convention Center, drew over 1,500 delegates from across the globe, highlighting the nation’s …

The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3rd to 6th. Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, …