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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 12 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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Finding the connection for power supply in Africa

Finding the connection for power supply in Africa

Andrew Galbraith 14 May 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 11 May 2018

Photo by Seth Doyle on Unsplash

How children are lured into mining

Syriacus Buguzi 11 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

De Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

De Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

Rebecca Campbell 8 May 2018

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Peter Leon 4 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Pemba in northern Mozambique has seen a surge of new arrivals in step with investments to exploit off-shore gas deposits. Flickr

Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique

Gerhard Toews and Pierre-Louis Vézina 26 Apr 2018

Laúca Hydropower Plant. Photo: Lahmeyer

Laúca sets milestone as Angola's largest hydro project

25 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

Shift Social Development 23 Apr 2018

Kornelia Shilunga, Namibia's deputy mines minister

Namibian mineral exports generate N$23bn

Kuzeeko Tjitemisa 18 Apr 2018

Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

16 Apr 2018

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Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Namibian Mines and Energy Deputy Minister, Kornelia Shilunga

Namibian women largely observers in mining

Albertina Nakale 11 Apr 2018

Nick Holland, CEO: Gold Fields

Gold Fields adds to its Ghanaian assets with stake in Asanko Gold

Allan Seccombe 3 Apr 2018

Photo: AFP

For youth in Tunisia mining region, it's 'mine or die'

23 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

19 Mar 2018

President of the DRC, Dr Joseph Kabila

DRC president vows 'constructive dialogue' over mining levy

12 Mar 2018

Special African energy report launched

Special African energy report launched

7 Mar 2018

African energy investment set to grow

African energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 2018

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2018

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

2 Feb 2018

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

26 Jan 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

Bizcommunity.com 25 Jan 2018

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Finding the connection for power supply in Africa

Energy & MiningFinding the connection for power supply in Africa

Andrew Galbraith 14 May 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Energy & MiningMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 11 May 2018

Photo by Seth Doyle on Unsplash

Energy & MiningHow children are lured into mining

Syriacus Buguzi 11 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

De Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

Energy & MiningDe Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

Rebecca Campbell 8 May 2018

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Energy & MiningTanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Peter Leon 4 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

ESG & SustainabilityInaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Pemba in northern Mozambique has seen a surge of new arrivals in step with investments to exploit off-shore gas deposits. Flickr

Energy & MiningWhy natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique

Gerhard Toews and Pierre-Louis Vézina 26 Apr 2018

Laúca Hydropower Plant. Photo: Lahmeyer

Energy & MiningLaúca sets milestone as Angola's largest hydro project

25 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

Construction & Engineering2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

ESG & SustainabilityTwo SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

FinanceThe Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

Shift Social Development 23 Apr 2018

Kornelia Shilunga, Namibia's deputy mines minister

Energy & MiningNamibian mineral exports generate N$23bn

Kuzeeko Tjitemisa 18 Apr 2018

Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

ICTGhanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

16 Apr 2018

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AgricultureProper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Namibian Mines and Energy Deputy Minister, Kornelia Shilunga

Energy & MiningNamibian women largely observers in mining

Albertina Nakale 11 Apr 2018

Nick Holland, CEO: Gold Fields

Energy & MiningGold Fields adds to its Ghanaian assets with stake in Asanko Gold

Allan Seccombe 3 Apr 2018

Photo: AFP

Energy & MiningFor youth in Tunisia mining region, it's 'mine or die'

23 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

ESG & SustainabilityHow local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

Energy & MiningShell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

19 Mar 2018

President of the DRC, Dr Joseph Kabila

Energy & MiningDRC president vows 'constructive dialogue' over mining levy

12 Mar 2018

Special African energy report launched

Marketing & MediaSpecial African energy report launched

7 Mar 2018

African energy investment set to grow

Energy & MiningAfrican energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Marketing & Media#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 2018

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Energy & Mining#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2018

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

Energy & MiningAfrica's gas market: Primed to boom

2 Feb 2018

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

ESG & SustainabilitySolar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

26 Jan 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

Energy & MiningNew spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

FinanceBizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

Bizcommunity.com 25 Jan 2018

Energy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

Energy & MiningEnergy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

24 Jan 2018

Key trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

Energy & MiningKey trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

23 Jan 2018

Martin Kabwelulu, DRC minister of mining. Photo: Mining News

Energy & MiningDRC revises mining code to make most of battery-driven cobalt boom

18 Jan 2018

Hydropower plays a massive role electrifying many countries. Photo: Shutterstock

Energy & MiningNew dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line

Declan Conway 15 Jan 2018

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Energy & MiningUnauthorised gold mining in Cameroon reaps deathly toll

11 Jan 2018

Training workers to properly install solar panels at health clinics in Rwanda provides clean energy and creates green jobs. Photo: Walt Ratterman, Sunepi

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2018: Africa's solar era is dawning

10 Jan 2018

Michal Kotzé, PwC Africa energy utilities & resources leader.

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2018: Mining in Africa - a changing landscape

Michal Kotzé 9 Jan 2018

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Energy & MiningFuel shortage in oil-rich Angola tests new president

28 Dec 2017

Unki Mine. Photo: Amplats

Energy & MiningAmplats close to completing $62m smelter in Zimbabwe

Allan Seccombe 27 Dec 2017

Launching the Debmarine Namibia campaign.

Marketing & MediaCampaign promotes road safety in Namibia

22 Dec 2017