Cement firms seek alternative products

 Cement makers are exploring opportunities for alternative building materials with a view to diversifying their product offering in a bid to stay afloat in the competitive industry, a top official said yesterday.   Savannah Cement managing director Ronald Ndegwa said the industry hopes to increase production capacity for ready-mix concrete deliveries for small to large building projects.   This will complement the existing bagged cement sales.   “We are.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th October 2016

Hashi Energy lands Sh14 billion supplies deal from Dubai venture firm

 Hashi Energy Holdings has inked a lucrative Sh14.18 billion ($140 Million) partnership deal with Dubai's business group S.S. Lootah International.   It is targeting deals in supply of food and petrol, logistics and infrastructure in East and Central Africa.   Under the agreement, the two firms will collaborate to supply the United Nations' mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo with petroleum products, trucks for logistics, food, and financing.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th October 2016

Three steps for mining’s national rebirth

 THE Zambezi Protocol was developed on the banks of the river of that name at a meeting hosted by former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo. Its opening lines state: "Africa’s mining sector is in crisis. At its root is a lack of trust between mining companies, governments and, indeed, the very nations they lead. A failure to tackle the crisis will result in serious, adverse implications for both economic growth and employment prospects at the moment when the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Rwanda: Oral Hygiene - Why You Must Change Your Toothbrush Often

 How many toothbrushes do you own? Well, many a people will say I have one. But for how long have you used it? This is a question most people have never bothered to think about. While most people own a toothbrush and brush at least two to three times a day, many take months using the same toothbrush.   Well if you are one of those people who use the same toothbrush for months without discarding it, then you need to think twice because you are seated on a health time.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Africa: Rougier upbeat despite sales dip

 French-based African hardwood and plywood producer and distributor Rougier expects growth to resume in the second half, after a difficult first six months. The company reports sales down 8.5% to July at €79.3m. The second quarter was stronger, but revenue was still below the same period last year.   Rougier said its French import and distribution business had grown thanks to improved product range and customer diversification.   Its Afrique International.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Spices farmers to benefit from training on packaging

 TANZANIA Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE) has organized a six-day training to build capacity for 200 farmers of spices and horticulture on packaging of their produce.   The other partners in the workshop that started yesterday and set to end on Saturday are Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) and the National Network of Farmers’ Groups Tanzania, known in Swahili acronym as (MVIWATA).   According to a.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Toll Plazas Get Energy-Efficient Lighting Retrofit

 BEKA Schréder, leading local manufacturer of LED luminaires, is proud to have supplied an LED lighting solution for four major toll plazas along the N3 Toll Route in South Africa. The lighting in and around De Hoek Plaza, Wilge Plaza, Tugela Plaza and Mooi River Plaza has been retrofitted with LED technology. Energy conservation and reduced maintenance needs of the luminaires were the main reasons for this change.   Because this was a retrofit solution, the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Fixturlaser South Africa expands its product offering with the introduction of the ONEPROD Hawk from Fixturlaser

 The Hawk is a machinery diagnostic tool designed to give mechanics instant, on-demand feedback of the health of their rotating assets. The Hawk will identify machine defects, provide advice on how to fix the problem, and generate a detailed report on the health of the machine, says Managing Director of Fixturlaser South Africa, Steve Gething. The Hawk is a mechanic's tool. With its built-in engineering expertise, straightforward three-step process and graphical user interface,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

East Africa: Kigali Waste-Energy Firm Seeks to Expand in East Africa

 A Kigali-based sanitation company is considering selling its waste-to-energy business model to cities across East Africa as it seeks to tap into the region's garbage disposal crisis.   Pivot Works Ltd, which runs its demonstration facility in Kigali, converts human waste into solid fuel then sells it to local manufacturing companies as a replacement for coal.   The plant uses a dewatering machine to transform toilet waste into sludge cakes, which are later dried to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

South Africa: Government Continues to Invest in Infrastructure

 Pretoria — Government has made huge investments and will continue to invest in road infrastructure and public transport, which is safe, reliable, affordable, and accessible, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi.   Speaking during the launch of Transport Month in Tshwane, on Monday, MEC Vadi said government's investment was guided by the 25-year Integrated Transport Master Plan.   "The goal of course is to incentivise commuters of every.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Tanzania: Our Own Motorcycle Engine Is Here

 Hussein Rashid, 38 is the first Tanzanian creator of motorcycle engine. He has always loved mechanics since he was five years old. His father inspired him into fixing and creating toy cars.   "When I was younger my friend's parents used to buy toys for them but for me my father would always encourage me to create mine and that is how I developed the passion in mechanics" he says.   Talking about when he started making motorcycle engine Hassan said it was.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016

Digitisation – revitalising mining operations and local communities

 A raft of highly-matured existing technologies are now, available to miners in their quest to transform their operations, enhance efficiency and productivity, improve safety levels, and revitalise a struggling mining industry.   Much has been spoken and written about technology’s role in rescuing the mining industry, which continues to suffer volatile labour conditions and rising input costs, combined with soft commodity markets worldwide.   But, while the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 5th October 2016