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Legrand-Structured-Cabling-System-lcs3

Legrand’s electrical and digital solutions for building infrastructures – which encompass control and connection interfaces, cable management, energy distribution and data distribution networks – are designed to efficiently manage lighting, energy, networks and building access. The Legrand Group has made a substantial investment in the development of high-performance structured cabling systems that meet the demands of rising data volumes exchanged in buildings, the escalation of networks and the need for higher data speeds, as well as guaranteed continuity of service. The advanced LCS³ structured cabling system has been developed by…

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BMG-tsubaki-br-ht-backstop-cam-clutches

BMG’s range of Tsubaki cam clutches comprises the BR-HT (Backstop Reducer High Torque) series, designed for use in equipment that includes inclined conveyors and bucket elevators. These backstop cam clutches offer optimised speed over-running and higher torque than conventional cam clutches, to prevent reverse rotation of drive shafts, thus avoiding damage to machinery and expensive equipment and also enhancing safety. The BR-HT series – which is available from BMG in a selection of 65 units, with bore sizes from 20 to 320 mm, – provides torque capacities from 105 Nm…

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GROUNDBREAKING 

Ndola Lime retrenches all employees

All Ndola Lime company employees are set to be jobless effective 31st July as the company reportedly issued an internal retrenchment notice. According to a source, a memorandum signed by the interim business rescue administrator, Stephen Bwalya, employees will receive letters of retrenchment together with computations of amounts due to each of them. “Kindly take note that the last day for all employees under Ndola Lime Company Limited has been set for 31st July 2020. In this vein, all employees should expect to receive letters of retrenchment together with computations…

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ROQ STEEL

ROQ Chrome Carbide applications in underground mining FRONT LOADER ROQ CRC wear liners are used both as structural and wear plate for the LHD bucket. Wear parts on the bucket can be produced with ROQ CRC wear liners. DUMP TRUCK ROQ CRC wear liners enables the design of low weight bodies. ROQ CRCwear liners are most commonly used in dump truck applications. In some cases, ROQ CRCwear liners are used in the discharge end. BUFFER BIN ROQ CRC wear liners steel wear plates are used to line the walls of buffer bins. It is designed to increase wear life but not…

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Bmg-kabelschlepp-cable-carrier-systems-s/sx-series-extreme-applications

BMG’s extensive portfolio of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp cable carrier systems and safety cables includes S/SX steel cable carriers, which have been designed for carrying heavy mechanical loads in harsh environments, including corrosive conditions. “The S/SX series comprises robust steel cable carriers, with a chain-link sandwich design, consisting of two plates welded together for high stability,” says Carlo Beukes, business unit manager, Power Transmission division, BMG. “This link design, with optimised geometry, allows contaminants found in harsh environments to fall through the system when the cable carrier is in motion. Dirt build-up,…

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African and global philanthropists team-up to manufacture COVID-19 medical equipment in Africa

African and global philanthropists have teamed up to help African nations secure urgently needed ventilators, breathing support devices and other medical equipment, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Strive Masiyiwa, co-founder of Higherlife Foundation, who has recently been appointed as an African Union Special Envoy to mobilise the private sector response to COVID-19, is leading a private partnership to start local manufacturing of the equipment. Working with fellow philanthropists Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Skoll, the group have identified two solutions which will be manufactured in South Africa.  The…

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Agriculture NEWS 

Zambia moves to regulate gold mining by engaging the Artisanal and small-scale miners

Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) in Zambia have been rushing to extract newly discovered deposits of gold and manganese across the country. Ideally, these operations are supposed to purchase licenses, provide environmental plans and pay fees. However, many don’t, resulting in some of the commodities being smuggled out of the country. The operations are consequently characterized by poor health and safety standards, In a bid to prevent the smuggling as well as regulate gold mining, Zambia’s mining investment arm ZCCM-IH is working to increase engagement with the ASM sector. This…

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Boterekwa road collapses due to illegal mining activities

Boterekwa road which is an international passage for trade and tourism has collapsed on Friday leaving transporters at great risk since they are now using one way this has been caused by the illegal gold panners. Langton Mupeta district administrator Shurugwi has engaged different stakeholders like the road department, Shurugwi ZRP and all responsible authorities to work on the road as a matter of emergency. Unki mine also promised to cheap in if the road department does not have enough resources. “The situation is pretty bad and I had proposed…

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Listed Companies 

BLT World

BLT World has a commitment to its people, the industry as a whole and the communities within which it operate BLT World is not just about meeting the sales target BUT giving our customers a peace of mind by offering reliable solutions and providing highest quality products and back up with the most responsive after market service and technical support.

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Aspöck – The Art of Lights

Aspöck is Europe’s leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated lighting systems for towed vehicles of all types. Our company has focussed on fulfilling the maximum demands on precision and perfection for over 40 years now. Aspöck was founded in 1977 as a manufacturer of lighting systems for agricultural vehicles. In 1996, the first rear lamps for automobile trailers were presented. In 2007, the Austrian company took over their longstanding main supplier – Fabrilcar from Portugal, which was subsequently renamed Aspöck Portugal. The Aspöck Group currently employs approximately 1,550 employees. Our headquarter is located…

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