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TRAC concession kicks off almost a billion rand in construction work in July
Engineering News
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Trans African Concessions (TRAC) this month kicks off roughly R1-billion in upgrade and rehabilitation work on the N4. The N4 toll route is a build-operate-transfer road, and is about 570 km long. TRAC has a 30-year concession with the South...
TotalEnergies’ $20bn Mozambique LNG project gears up for restart
Offshore Technology
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July 7, 2025
TotalEnergies’ $20bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique is taking steps towards resumption, with companies involved beginning preliminary site preparations, Bloomberg has reported. The move comes four years after the...
Vietnam Cement Industry Report 2025 Output To Grow By 6.6% To Reach $4.12 Billion This Year - Size & Forecast By Value And Volume Across 80+ Market Segments To 2029
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Vietnam's cement market is set to grow at 6.6% annually, reaching $4.12 billion by 2025. Despite challenges like sluggish domestic demand and export reliance, sustainability and green tech investments are...
Nestlé expands Zimbabwe Cerevita production
The Masvingo Mirror
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July 7, 2025
MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Nestlé Zimbabwe has completed installation of the all-new Roller Drier four at its local facility and has increased output for its flagship breakfast cereal, Cerevita by more than 35% to meet growing demand. Nestlé East...
Mozambique President Urges Total LNG Restart Despite Risks
Rigzone
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July 3, 2025
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo said his government and private companies will have to collectively ensure the necessary security is in place to enable TotalEnergies SE to restart construction of a $20 billion gas project that has stalled due to...
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Reaffirms Support For West African Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 Delegation Heads To Aberdeen
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( ) – the leading voice of Africa's energy industry – is proud to reaffirm its support for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen, Scotland. In...
Aiteo’s Strategic Investments to Boost Production, Industry Stability
The Will
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July 6, 2025
July 06, (THEWILL) — The strategic investment in frontier energy infrastructure by the Aiteo Group will contribute towards achieving the Nigerian government’s objective of boosting production and stabilising the oil and gas sector. The Nigerian...
Russia Increases Fertilizers and Agricultural Exports to Africa
The News Chronicle
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July 6, 2025
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly changing with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opened new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time...
Mozambique after 50 years of independence: what’s there to celebrate?
IOL
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Luca Bussotti Mozambique’s government, led by the Frelimo party, has long been planning celebrations for 2025. It is 50 years since independence, won after an anti-colonial war against Portugal led by the same party. Something has gone wrong,...
Mozambique-India: 50 Years of Diplomatic Ties
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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July 1, 2025
In 2025, the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of India mark the golden jubilee of their diplomatic relationship—a significant milestone that reflects five decades of friendship, cooperation, and strategic alignment. This enduring...
Mozambique: Buddhist charity helps over 2,000 malnourished children since 2021
Macau Business
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June 30, 2025
The Buddhist charity Tzu Chi has helped over 2,000 malnourished children in the province of Sofala, central Mozambique, since 2021, the organisation said on Monday. In a statement, the charity said it assisted the children as part of an ongoing...
Bridging Science and Impact: Monitoring Progress and Fostering Collaboration Across Groundnut Programs in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
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July 4, 2025
“This partnership with CIMMYT’s Dryland Crops Program has been instrumental in revitalizing the legume research program; it has helped keep the legume program at ZARI-Msekera on the map.” —Gibson Mandas, Program Officer, ZARI, Zambia “The newly...
EU Mining Investment in Africa 2025 Surges as Europe Commits €1.3 Billion to Critical Minerals
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 4, 2025
Key Takeaways The European Union significantly expanded funding and technical assistance for African mining projects in early 2025. Initiatives target critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earths, aligning with Europe’s clean energy...
TotalEnergies eyes Mozambique LNG project resumption in 2025
Zawya
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Energy major TotalEnergies is looking at resuming operations at the Mozambique LNG project in 2025. The company declared force majeure in 2021 due to security concerns, but is eyeing resumption later this summer. Once completed, the $20 billion...
Lomiko Metals posts industrial and corporate update
Resource World Magazine
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July 3, 2025
Lomiko Metals Inc. [TSXV: LMR] provided a graphite industry update and corporate update. Gordana Slepcev, CEO, President, and Director, stated: “We are excited to see that world leaders are focusing on what matters most and obviously, critical...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders
International Cement Review
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July 4, 2025
Huaxin Cement is making an impact in Africa. The Chinese cement producer is revitalising and modernising its overseas portfolio. In recent weeks, it has transformed the former InterCement Simuma plant in South Africa. Moreover, it is pushing...
Mozambique Grants Zambia Land for Dry Port in Nacala
Zambian Observer
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June 29, 2025
Mozambique Grants Zambia Land for Dry Port in Nacala Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says a dry port has been bequeathed to Zambia by the Government of Mozambique. The development was revealed by Mozambique’s Minister of Transport...
Nestle Zimbabwe ramps up CEREVITA production
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 3, 2025
Nestle Zimbabwe has ramped up production of its iconic breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, following a US$7 million investment aimed at modernising local manufacturing and meeting surging demand both at home and across the region. The multinational food...
How to engineer a ‘swift and silent’ rescue of a container line
Riviera
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July 3, 2025
The sixth of June was another banner day in the renaissance of Pacific International Lines (PIL). The Singapore-based liner company launched the 8,200-TEU dual-fuel container ship, Kota Ocean, at PSA Singapore’s Keppel Terminal, marking a...
‘FCB revolutionized banking industry in Malawi’ – Anadkat
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
First Capital Bank (FCB) Chairman and Founder, Hitesh Anadkat has blown his own trumpet describing the Bank as the champion of banking revolution in the country. Anadkat (2nd right) giving a gift to Mafuta Mwale (middle) flanked by the Anadkats...