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Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in AfricaLovemore Kamuzangaza

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

By Lindsey Schutters 16 hours

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Photo: Better Diamond Initiative

Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds is failing, says Impact

18 Dec 2017

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Bizcommunity.com 13 Dec 2017

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Off-grid power goes mainstream for financing

13 Dec 2017

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Investors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

13 Dec 2017

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Photo: Egypt Today

Cairo, Moscow sign contract for Egypt's first nuclear plant

12 Dec 2017

Kapichila hydro power station. Photo: Afriem

Drought behind worsening power outages in Malawi

11 Dec 2017

Changing the renewable landscape in West Africa

Changing the renewable landscape in West Africa

8 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe, European Union Economic Commission for Africa’s executive secretary

Africa needs energy to grow

7 Dec 2017

SRK's Andrew van Zyl and Marcin Wertz

Mining in Africa: Take a calculated risk

5 Dec 2017

Photo: Oil Change International

Shell 'liable for rights violations' in Nigeria: Amnesty

29 Nov 2017

Photo: Informante

Vedanta invests $200m more in Namibian mining operations

28 Nov 2017

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

27 Nov 2017

Photo: Daily News

Environmental rehabilitation liability of BCL deters buyers

Allan Seccombe 21 Nov 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

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Amnesty warns companies on child labour in DRC cobalt mining

17 Nov 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Daughter of Angola's ex-president sacked as state oil chief

16 Nov 2017

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

16 Nov 2017

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Ivory Coast inaugurates huge China-funded dam

7 Nov 2017

Photo: Eltoma Corporate Services

Why 100% renewable energy by 2025 may be possible for Cape Verde

Erik Nordman 6 Nov 2017

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister

Nigeria's former oil minister blasted over court bid

3 Nov 2017

Saleem Karimjee, IFC country manager for Southern Africa

There's trillions to unlock in climate-related private investment

2 Nov 2017

Drones are disrupting the power & utilities industries

Drones are disrupting the power & utilities industries

26 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

China's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

China's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley 19 Oct 2017

Colin Logan, technical executive for GIBB’s dams, hydropower and underground works services sector

It's time to have an honest conversation about energy

Colin Logan 18 Oct 2017

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

13 Oct 2017

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

Algeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

Algeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

3 Oct 2017

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Photo: Better Diamond Initiative

Energy & MiningKimberley Process on conflict diamonds is failing, says Impact

18 Dec 2017

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Marketing & MediaOwn space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Bizcommunity.com 13 Dec 2017

Photo: M-Kopa

Energy & MiningOff-grid power goes mainstream for financing

13 Dec 2017

Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityInvestors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

13 Dec 2017

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Photo: Egypt Today

Energy & MiningCairo, Moscow sign contract for Egypt's first nuclear plant

12 Dec 2017

Kapichila hydro power station. Photo: Afriem

Energy & MiningDrought behind worsening power outages in Malawi

11 Dec 2017

Changing the renewable landscape in West Africa

Energy & MiningChanging the renewable landscape in West Africa

8 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe, European Union Economic Commission for Africa’s executive secretary

Energy & MiningAfrica needs energy to grow

7 Dec 2017

SRK's Andrew van Zyl and Marcin Wertz

Energy & MiningMining in Africa: Take a calculated risk

5 Dec 2017

Photo: Oil Change International

Energy & MiningShell 'liable for rights violations' in Nigeria: Amnesty

29 Nov 2017

Photo: Informante

Energy & MiningVedanta invests $200m more in Namibian mining operations

28 Nov 2017

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

Energy & MiningNew Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

27 Nov 2017

Photo: Daily News

Energy & MiningEnvironmental rehabilitation liability of BCL deters buyers

Allan Seccombe 21 Nov 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Marketing & MediaDramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

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Energy & MiningAmnesty warns companies on child labour in DRC cobalt mining

17 Nov 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Energy & MiningDaughter of Angola's ex-president sacked as state oil chief

16 Nov 2017

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Marketing & MediaThree key trends for African economic growth in 2018

16 Nov 2017

Image source:

Construction & EngineeringIvory Coast inaugurates huge China-funded dam

7 Nov 2017

Photo: Eltoma Corporate Services

Energy & MiningWhy 100% renewable energy by 2025 may be possible for Cape Verde

Erik Nordman 6 Nov 2017

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister

Energy & MiningNigeria's former oil minister blasted over court bid

3 Nov 2017

Saleem Karimjee, IFC country manager for Southern Africa

Energy & MiningThere's trillions to unlock in climate-related private investment

2 Nov 2017

Drones are disrupting the power & utilities industries

Energy & MiningDrones are disrupting the power & utilities industries

26 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

ESG & SustainabilityRobben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

China's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

Construction & EngineeringChina's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley 19 Oct 2017

Colin Logan, technical executive for GIBB’s dams, hydropower and underground works services sector

Energy & MiningIt's time to have an honest conversation about energy

Colin Logan 18 Oct 2017

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

Energy & MiningRussian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

13 Oct 2017

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Construction & EngineeringThe attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

ESG & Sustainability'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

ESG & SustainabilityR16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

Algeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

Energy & MiningAlgeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

3 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Here's to the African entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship#EntrepreneurMonth: Here's to the African entrepreneurs

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2017

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

Construction & EngineeringPPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

28 Sep 2017

Susa Maleba, SRK Consulting country manager: DRC

Energy & MiningDRC mining on the up

27 Sep 2017

Africa is rich in diamonds but still poor

Energy & MiningAfrica is rich in diamonds but still poor

21 Sep 2017

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

AgricultureDangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

21 Sep 2017

The case for RE projects in Africa

Energy & MiningThe case for RE projects in Africa

Theuns Ehlers 20 Sep 2017

Uganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

Energy & MiningUganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

13 Sep 2017

Zim looks at solar power

Energy & MiningZim looks at solar power

12 Sep 2017

32.33 carat pink diamond extracted from Williamson Mine in 2016. Photo: Petra Diamonds

Energy & MiningTanzania seizes diamonds from British mining company

11 Sep 2017