The global leader in belt conveyor accessories and bulk material flow technology, Martin Engineering, is exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 and will unveil several new products. Developed at the company’s Center for Innovation (CFI), the latest heavy-duty accessories, from belt sealing systems to state-of-the-art flow technology, will be on display. Martin …
Read More »Tanzania’s Mining Sector Pivots to Value Addition and Green Capital
DAR ES SALAAM – The African mining landscape is undergoing a seismic shift where success is no longer dictated by geological abundance alone but by the sophistication of financial architectures. As the continent pivots from mere extraction to value addition, the ability to forge collaborative financing models has emerged as …
Read More »Tanzania Secures B1 Rating Affirmation as Post-Election Recovery Ignites 6% Growth Projection
DAR ES SALAAM—Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed Tanzania’s long-term issuer ratings at B1 with a stable outlook, providing a significant vote of confidence in the sovereign’s economic resilience following a volatile 2025 election cycle. The ratings agency projects that the East African nation will maintain a robust growth trajectory of at …
Read More »Paratus switch on new fibre route to globally link East Africa
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a major new fiber route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial network. The newly activated 2000 km G2M (Goma-to-Mombasa) fiber route …
Read More »WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing …
Read More »Trust is key to moving mining forward in Africa
By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year Stronger …
Read More »Schneider Electric Expands East African Reach with New Distribution Strategy – Updated
Schneider Electric SE, the French multinational specializing in energy management and automation, is rolling out a new distribution strategy in East Africa to boost sales and optimize inventory. The initiative, dubbed the Pro Retailer program, aims to expand the company’s market reach by leveraging a network of accredited local resellers. …
Read More »Schneider Electric Celebrates GivingTuesday, Showcasing Impact of Volunteerism Across English-Speaking Africa
Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric marked GivingTuesday with an engaging virtual event, highlighting the significant impact of employee volunteerism across English-speaking Africa. Under the theme, “Everyone Can Make a Change,” the occasion united volunteers, beneficiaries, and leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, demonstrating the company’s deep-seated commitment to …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 13: Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the additives that thrive under pressure
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 12: anti-wear additives – the metal guardians in your oil
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …
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