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Kenya Sets Up Committee to Restart Kilimapesa Gold Mine – Update

London-listed Imara Gold, formerly Caracal Gold, has announced that Kenya’s Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has proposed the establishment of a Kilimapesa Gold Mining Resumption Committee to resolve outstanding disputes between Imara’s Kenyan subsidiary Kilimapesa Gold and the Moyoi community in Narok County. The …

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Zanzibar Fuel Prices Surge Amid Higher Global Costs, Food Imports Get Relief

The Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA) announced on Saturday, November 8, 2025, that prices for most petroleum products have been adjusted upwards. The increase is a direct response to rising global import costs, according to a statement issued by ZURA Director General Omar Ali Yussuf. The key changes see the …

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PRECISION IN EVERY DROP – Powered by ICP Technology

by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …

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Pix4D to provide an accurate data capture workflow with PIX4Dcatch and Trimble Connect

PIX4Dcatch is a user-friendly 3D scanning and AR visualization tool used by professionals in industries such as underground utility mapping and construction. Paired with the Trimble® Catalyst™ DA2 positioning system, this comprehensive solution combines photogrammetry, LiDAR technology, and RTK positioning to deliver centimeter accuracy, making it a value-added tool for …

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The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil

Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.   What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radical reactions. …

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Sun King Refreshes Logo and Brand

Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled a refreshed logo marking a major milestone in its continued growth and evolution. The new logo reflects the company’s expanding product portfolio – from solar home systems and solar inverter solutions to pay-as-you-go smartphones – all designed to provide …

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WearCheck launches dedicated Lubrigard website

WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management division. Built in collaboration with WearCheck, the Lubrigard platform clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to Lubricant‑Enabled Reliability (LER) – the principle that maintaining lubricants in peak condition promotes optimal asset …

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The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck   The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of …

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KSB SupremeServ Academy Trains Future Pump Experts

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 …

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The lube kitchen part 4: foam inhibitor additives – bursting your bubble

The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …

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