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SkyJacks, a leading provider of access, lifting and material handling solutions, is proud to announce that it has been appointed as the authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa by HD Hyundai XiteSolution. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies and reinforces their shared commitment to …

Africa’s renewable energy revolution is moving beyond just generating power; the focus has decisively shifted to connecting these projects to unlock a true regional energy market, according to experts at SRK Consulting (South Africa). The surge in wind, solar, and hydro schemes across the continent is now being leveraged by …

In the stark expanse of the Namib Desert, the Husab Mine, a pivotal global uranium operation, is becoming a crucible for more than mineral extraction; it is actively reshaping Namibia’s human capital and regional economic landscape. Operated by Swakop Uranium, an affiliate of China General Nuclear Power Group, the site …

By: Eugene Dube As the year draws to a close, Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF) has delivered a strong operational performance for the quarter ended 30 November 2025, reinforcing the Uis Mine’s role as a scalable production base at a time of tightening global tin supply and rising …

A major African copper mine has dramatically turned around its operational efficiency and profitability, thanks to the deployment of Valmet’s advanced Flowrox peristaltic pump. The mine, which had been crippled by frequent, costly downtime and high maintenance requirements stemming from its previous slurry pumping system, found a definitive solution in …

By: Eugene Dube Namibia has taken a significant step toward expanding its water infrastructure, with Swakop Uranium and the national water utility NamWater finalising a joint venture to build the country’s second desalination plant near Swakopmund. The project, long on the national agenda, is expected to bolster water supply for …

The European Commission has reconfirmed the Barroso Lithium Project as a strategic project for the EU under the CRMA Savannah Resources. According to the developer of the Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal, a ‘strategic project’ under the European Critical Raw Materials Act and Europe’s largest spodumene lithium deposit is pleased …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …

Namibia’s economic expansion is set to slow in 2025, with real gross domestic product projected to ease to 3.0%, down from an estimated 3.7% in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s December 2025 Economic Outlook Update. The bank attributed the weaker outlook to subdued performance across several key sectors, …