Africa

The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration. Mike Salawou, Bank Group Director for Infrastructure and Urban Development signed on behalf of the …

When Kenyan President William Ruto stepped onto the vast grounds of the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, fresh off his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, he was expecting a major industrial facility. What he encountered, by his own account, was something far more transcendent, a high-tech …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

By: Ulla Setswalo South Africa’s mining modernisation and infrastructure needs are opening a new commercial front for Italian technology companies, with eight firms using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to pursue partnerships across mining, energy, automation and industrial technology. The Italian delegation, assembled under the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) with support …

A new exhibition platform aimed squarely at the continent’s energy buyers was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa on 9 September 2026 and the message from the podium was unambiguous. Electricity is no longer a line item to be managed quietly in the background. It has become a board level concern …

For pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves, keeping Africa’s mines, power stations and water utilities running depends less on manufacturing capacity than on knowing exactly where a spare part needs to be, before a customer even asks. The company’s dedicated service, maintenance and spare parts division, SupremeServe, holds …

Now in its thirteenth year as Africa’s premier investment conference, AFSIC 2026 agenda has been unveiled. Scheduled mid-October at the Park Plaza Westminster, London, this year’s programme is the most comprehensive in the conference’s history, spanning critical industry sectors, drawing an exceptional calibre of investors, and backed by unprecedented sponsor …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …