Oceana Group investing US$13mn in Angola and Namibia

Speaking at a recent marine industry event, the company’s CEO, Francois Kuttel, had said that the company is going to upgrade its existing operations in Namibia. Oceana will replace its fishmeal production facility in the country that will increase its production capacity by 2,000 tonnes. “We are putting a new fishmeal plant in our cannery in Namibia with better technology and better quality. It will deal with trimmings from our canning operations,” Kuttel said. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd October 2015

Gulfstream Energy’s Mining fuel supply solution : An African mining site

Gulfstream Energy’s Molecule Management Solution will be deployed at the Gamsberg Project Site in the South African mining town of Aggeneys The Gamsberg Project involves the development, construction and commissioning of a four mtpa open-pit zinc mine, concentrator and associated infrastructure. Gulfstream Energy’s mining solution involves an ‘over and above’ procurement of actual fuel products, through the investment of on-site fuel infrastructure (including.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd October 2015

Indian firms now show interest in the new construction project in Africa

 Top firms in India are now seeking an opportunity to be involved in the construction of new capital in Egypt after Egyptian Minister of Housing, Moustafa Madbouli, met with representatives of top Indian construction companies to look for ways they can be involved  in the construction of the new city.   Mr  Madbouli said that there are many open opportunities for companies and countries that are looking to participate in the mega project that will kick off.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd October 2015

Commercially viable biogas plant in Africa begins operation

 First commercially viable biogas plant in South Africa has began operation supplying renewable energy to automotive manufacturer BMW.   A year ago,  energy company Bio2Watt and BMW SA signed a deal for power generation which saw the first power supply happen early October.   The two companies have a ten year deal that will see to it that up to 30 percent of 12MW of energy is delivered to the Rosslyn plant from the 4.4MW Bronkhorstspruit plant which was.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd October 2015

Mining Industry Pivotal to SA's Economic Growth

Johannesburg — Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the mining industry must work with government to achieve South Africa's economic growth objectives.   "We are aware that alone as government, without working with the stakeholders, we won't be able to do that," Minister Zwane said.   Speaking on Tuesday following a site visit to Harmony Gold Doornkop Mine, he said government wanted to grow South Africa, create jobs and ensure that.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Mozambique: Joint Venture to Mine Alluvial Gold

London — The British based company Xtract Resources has entered into a joint venture with Mineral Technologies International to develop an alluvial gold mine in the central Mozambican province of Manica.   A statement from Xtract released on Tuesday said that the two companies plan to begin gold production within six months and expect to extract 32,000 ounces of gold per year. The current price of gold is around 1,200 US dollars an ounce.   According to figures.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Majwe Mining Extends Partnership

Jwaneng — The Ministry of Education and Skills Development initiated the adopt a school programme in 2011 to bring on board the private sector, individuals and the community in the provision of education. As a result, one company that immensely contributed to the education sector is Majwe Mining Joint Venture.   In 2013, the company adopted four primary schools and two junior secondary schools in Jwaneng and Mogale Junior Secondary School in Mookane.   The schools.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Uganda: Shs20 Billion Fish Project Launched

Kabarole — Authorities in Kabarole District have launched a fish restocking project in selected crater lakes.   The project, which is being implemented in conjunction with FERDSULT Engineering Services Ltd, was launched on Saturday at Saaka Crater Lake in Kicwamba Sub-county.   The Kabarole LC5 chairperson, Mr Richard Rwabuhinga, said the project would cost Shs20 billion.   Mr Rwabuhinga said the project would create employment opportunities for a number of.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Kenya: Free Tractors, Seeds for Machakos Farmers

Some 1,000 farmers in all wards of Machakos county can take advantage of the free tractor programme.   Speaking when he launched the programme in Machakos town yesterday, Agriculture chief officer Nimrod Mbai said 38 tractors are ready for use.   He said in the next three weeks, all selected farmers will have their farms tilled in readiness for the El Nino rains.   Targeted areas are Masinga, Yatta, Mwala, Matungulu, Kangundo and Kathiani subcounties.   The.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Nigeria: Securing Crude Oil With Drones

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has promised to deploy drones in fighting crude oil theft. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps perhaps, as a result of synergy with the NNPC, has been reported to have procured one to fight pipeline vandalism. It is certain that other agencies will find the machine invaluable in the days ahead. Some tips have been put together, in conjunction with a United Kingdom based drone expert, to assist end-users make informed.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Dar-Kenya trade scales East Africa high

 Addressing the Kenya’s National Assembly in the capital, Nairobi, President Kikwete said the growth in trade between the two countries demonstrated how much the two countries’ contribution is critical to the greater EAC integration agenda.   “I am told trade between our two countries accounts for over 80 to 90 per cent of trade in the EAC market. This demonstrates in no uncertain terms how much our two countries are critical to the EAC integration.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Kenya- Tanzania launch new road to improve Trade connectivity

 Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and his Tanzania counterpart Jakaya Kikwete have heaped praise on the ongoing construction of 90KM Mwatate-Taveta road.   The two leaders said the road is in the East African Community programme of the developing missing links along the regional infrastructure corridor.   Speaking during the launch of the road, President Kenyatta said he is impressed with the progress being made saying it will enhance integration in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015