West Africa’s political whirligig won’t keep investment dollars from its gold
IN 1997, when Randgold Resources listed on the London Stock Exchange, about 2.5% of world gold production was being dug in West Africa, of which most was from Ghana. In
SA records largest current account surplus on record
South Africa’s current account balance has widened to its largest surplus ever at R343 billion, for the second quarter. The current account surplus has been aided by a stronger trade
2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba to be held 9-12 May
The 2022 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba (https://MiningIndaba.com), originally scheduled for 7-10 February 2022, will now take place 9-12 May 2022 at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.
ETG Logistics introduces VST Tillers Tractors to Southern Africa
ETGL launches VST in Southern Africa Introduction of Tractors, Power Tillers, Weeders and Reapers in the Farm Equipment Space Johannesburg, South Africa ETG, a global conglomerate with expertise across various
How telecommunication companies are using technology in agriculture and healthcare in Africa
Connected phones can save lives and secure food In Africa, the internet of things (IoT) plays an increasingly important role in sectors like agriculture and healthcare. Traditionally the provider of
Nigeria: AfCFTA – Dangote Group Projects $12 Billion Annual Revenue
By Dike Onwuamaeze The President of the Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would offer his conglomerate a business opportunity that
Danfoss South Africa tests energy savings for fixed scroll versus inverter scroll technology
Alistair Bell, Technical Support Engineer at Danfoss South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa, 02 September, 2021 – There is no question that energy efficiency is swiftly becoming a key concern within
Magnum AFS Connect: next level data monitoring and management with new cab comfort
Case IH has launched the seventh generation of its flagship conventional tractor; the new Magnum AFS® Connect. The launch comes three decades after the first Magnum tractor was unveiled to…
Scharf battery underground mining machines shipped from South Africa to Polymetal in Russia for testing
Back in August 2020, Polymetal announced that it and underground equipment supplier, Hamm, Germany-headquartered SMT Scharf, had agreed to cooperate in development, implementation and testing of zero-emission battery electric vehicles
FAO Deploys New Application to Combat Locust Outbreak in Namibia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) developed the eLocust3m application to improve early warning through rapid detection, surveillance and monitoring of locust outbreaks. The eLocust3m app