Thursday , June 1 2023

Andrew Maramwidze

Keeping up with its culture of proximity to customers and markets, Grupel is expected to attend two important events in Africa, this Summer.

The Portuguese manufacturer and seller of gensets and electric engineering projects is set to participate in both the Africa Energy Forum 2023 (Kenya, June 20th to 23rd) and FILDA (Angola, July 18th to 22nd). With an experience of more than 45 years providing energy solutions for numerous applications, Grupel has …

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Trelleborg Forsheda® V-Ring a proven versatile sealing solution

Originally developed in the 1960s, the Forsheda® V-Ring has long been the standard sealing solution in rotary applications that are subject to heavy contamination, successfully preventing ingress of external media and retaining lubricants. Widely used in sectors including agriculture, mining, transportation, machine tools, renewable energy and general industry, the single-piece …

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Atlas Copco adds mobile electric compressors to diesel range

The challenges presented by inconsistent power supply, exacerbated by the everyday reality of rising fuel and energy costs, have to be navigated by businesses across all sectors of the South African economy to ensure their future sustainability. Within this context, the pressure to find ways to operate more efficiently and …

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NMG expands operations in Namibian market

Advisory and intermediary firm NMG Consultants and Actuaries has opened an office in Windhoek as it looks to offer a range of retirement fund, investment and actuarial consulting services to Namibian businesses, pension funds and medical aid funds. The new office will allow NMG to enhance its service levels to …

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Glencore affirms commitment to biodiversity protection at its DRC industrial assets in recognition of un international day for biological diversity

Artificial wetland R&D project partnership with the University of Lubumbashi which has the potential to play an important role in local ecological infrastructure as well as naturally treating stormwater using native aquatic flora species Variousrojects underway at Glencore’s operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Kamoto Copper …

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Namibia moves a step closer to green revolution

President Hage Geingob’s Cabinet agreed this week to sign a feasibility and implementation agreement (FIA) with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for a $10-billion project to produce two-million tonnes of green ammonia yearly by 2029. Hyphen, which is a Namibian-registered joint venture between Nicholas Holdings Limited and Enertrag, was awarded preferred-bidder status …

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Government endorse Energy Invest: Namibia 2023

Authorities in the mines and energy ministry have endorsed Energy Invest: Namibia 2023, the investment report for Namibia’s gas, petroleum, power and mining sectors. Produced by Energy Capital & Power, the publication will serve as a comprehensive investment guide to Namibia’s resource and energy potential through first-hand analysis, quantitative research …

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Digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Part 1

Mining CEOs and their executives are being deliberate with digital transformation Since 2021, mining CEOs have focused on innovation rather than top-down initiative-based approaches to digital transformation. We’re now seeing digital and 4IR as de facto parts of mining, instead of having to prove its value through top-down initiatives. According …

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Powering oil and gas production through the energy transition: a four-step guide

The energy transition can be a source of angst for oil and gas producers, but it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern – at least not in every context. In fact, when it comes to powering oil and gas production assets  which are typically reliant on diesel power …

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Diamond Production boosting Namibia’s mining sector

Driven predominantly by the significant boost in diamond production, Namibia’s mining sector continued to expand in 2022, posting a growth rate of 21.6 percent. This is according to Namibia’s Chamber of Mines Annual Review for 2022 released recently. In addition to the strong economic performance of mining, the report says there …

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