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Zutari’s 90-year journey of making an impact and building Africa

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Durable drives for belt conveyor systems

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Efficient metric sized ISO unitised plummer block bearings

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MISINFORMATION SPREADS REGARDING SUPPOSED DISCOVERY OF ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED ROCKS IN DRC

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South Africa: Responsible mining demands multidisciplinary teams

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ZAMBIA’S PRESIDENT FINALIZES $2 BILLION SOLAR AGREEMENT WITH UAE

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VOLVO SHIFTS FOCUS FROM LARGE MINING TRUCKS TO SMALLER VEHICLES

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AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2022, GÉCAMINES PRODUCED 4,562 TONNES OF COPPER

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TANZANIAN ASSETS SET RECORD PRODUCTION AND SECURE LONG-TERM VALUE.

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The perfect lift to the top shelf

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Rosond safety mascots Sindile and Sindisa promote Zero Harm

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Persistent loadshedding raises the cost of doing business, says Shumani

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ZAMBIA TO START CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY MANUFACTURING PLANT IN THREE MONTHS

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FIRST DEMONSTRATION OF EV PILOT BATTERY PASSPORTS SUCCESSFUL

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2023 marks 75 years of Pratley innovation

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UGANDA APPROVES BUILDING OF CONTENTIOUS OIL PIPELINE WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT.

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BUFFALO COAL DUNDEE SECURES USD$30,000,000 FROM SARB

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THE US SIGNS MOU WITH DRC AND ZAMBIA TO ENHANCE EV BATTERY VALUE CHAIN.

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BLT WORLD’s Capacity terminal tractors ensure efficient handling in many industries

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IN A FIRST IN ASIA, ADANI TO DEPLOY HYDROGEN POWERED TRUCKS FOR MINING

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A change to hotter conditions is a looming challenge in the agricultural sector in the Southern African region

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An expert has raised concern about the change from favourable rains to drier conditions, at a time of the deepening energy...

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Mining, Agri sectors attracting much-needed FDI

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Mining and agriculture are two key sectors of the Zambian economy that are attracting foreign direct investment, which is expected to...

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A shorter growth cycle for higher lettuce profits

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Lettuce is beholden to an inconsistent market, with demand often dependent on the weather. Sustainable production therefore requires careful management of...

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Kuhn ECO Ranger sprayer so precise it can spray a logo in a field

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Such is the accuracy of the ECO Ranger boom trailed sprayer from Kuhn, distributed locally by ValtraC, that it is ideal...

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Zinc plays a small but critical role in ensuring food security in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a “perfect storm” due to the ongoing electricity, fuel and fertilizer crisis, exacerbated by the war in...

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Natafim SA expands drip-line manufacturing plant

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Netafim South Africa has expanded its dripline manufacturing capacity, an investment with potential to increase economic activity, build capacity and create...