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The facility pairs a 1.6MWp solar park with nearly 3MW/h of battery storage and is projected to save the university about ₦30 million monthly on electricity and diesel costs.
Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has commissioned a 1.6 MW captive solar hybrid power plant expected to reduce its electricity expenditure by approximately N30mn per month
The facility was inaugurated by Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe at the university's Permanent Site Campus. It was delivered under Phase III of the Federal Government's Energising Education Programme (EEP), implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
The installation comprises a 1.6 MWp solar park, a Power Conditioning System and an Energy Storage System. Together, these components are designed to stabilise electricity supply, manage periods of peak demand and maintain power to critical facilities after sunset.
The project is expected to improve electricity reliability across the university while reducing its dependence on conventional power sources.
Supporting education and research
Speaking at the commissioning, Tegbe acknowledged President Bola Tinubu's focus on energy as a driver of national development. He also recognised Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule for supporting renewable energy initiatives.
The minister described the installation as an important development for the university, reiterating the Federal Government's commitment to addressing Nigeria's electricity challenges.
He said FULafia and other institutions participating in the programme now benefit from uninterrupted electricity, adding that the government intends to extend similar improvements to other communities across the country.
Governor Sule welcomed the project, highlighting its potential to strengthen the university's teaching and research capabilities. He also commended the minister for facilitating the intervention.
“My opinion is that we should build as many mini-grids as possible. That is the future of Nigeria’s electrification. To reach those without access, we can focus on mini-grids.
“This is the practical way to solve our problems. I appreciate that we have a practical President and a practical Minister to tackle these problems head-on,” Sule said.
University vice-chancellor prof. Mohammed Isa Kida said the institution had experienced uninterrupted electricity since the system's test run began approximately three months earlier.
He highlighted the importance of dependable power for teaching, digital learning, laboratory operations and research activities.
The installation is expected to serve more than 30,000 students and staff, while supporting improved digital services and practical training in renewable energy. Kida also highlighted the project's accompanying training programme for women in STEM and pledged to ensure the facilities are properly maintained.
Expanding renewable energy access
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu said the Federal Government was transitioning from fragmented electrification interventions towards coordinated programmes that could be expanded across the country.
He acknowledged the contributions of funding and development partners, particularly the African Development Bank (AfDB), which supported the programme's pilot phase. He also commended Governor Sule for his leadership in renewable energy development.
Aliyu added that REA had financed 22 mini-grid projects in Nasarawa State, with another 37 expected to be developed shortly.
“Our ambition is to build a renewable economy around the electrification of Nigeria,” Aliyu said.
The commissioning was also attended by representatives of Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd. and International Consolidated Contractors.
Kamoa-Kakula copper project (Image source: Ivanhoe Mines)
Germany’s DHYBRID Power Systems GmbH has reported on its work supplying the battery energy and storage system (BESS) and control platform for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
It marks Africa’s first solar baseload plant, delivering 30 MW of power around the clock, and has already saved the mine site US$11mn during the first month of operations.
The Kamoa-Kakula copper project is owned and operated by Ivanhoe Mines, which also gave an update on the project in its Q3 results recently (Kamoa-Kakula on-site power costs tumble).
Sixteen months after a power purchase agreement was signed, DHYBRID’s Universal Power Platform (UPP) coordinates 233 MWp of solar and a 526 MWh battery system at the complex into a guaranteed 30 MW of baseload energy, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with peaks of 55 MW.
In its first month of operation, the plant displaced around 4 million litres of diesel, DHYBRID noted in a statement.
DHYBRID engineered the battery system and provides the control platform for the facility that CrossBoundary Energy developed, owns and operates at the site, near Kolwezi.
The UPP is the central control layer for the entire plant, according to the company: 513 photovoltaic inverters, 90 battery inverters, 180 battery containers, more than 200 power quality meters, protection relays, meteorological sensors, UPS and HVAC units, and more than 400 managed network switches, over 1,300 devices in total.
“For the operator, the power output of the plant is controlled by one button: ask for 30 MW and you get 30 MW, ask for 50 MW and you get 50 MW of stable output,” said Tobias Reiner, CTO and managing director of DHYBRID Power Systems GmbH.
“Our forecasting algorithm tells the operator 24 hours ahead what the plant can deliver, and the UPP holds that setpoint by coordinating more than 1,300 devices in real time to make sure intermittent solar power becomes renewable, reliable baseload.”
Four OEMs, one plant
The facility combines 357,048 Aiko solar modules, Sungrow photovoltaic inverters and medium-voltage stations, Risen SYL battery containers and EPC Power power conversion systems.
None of the four makes the control layer. DHYBRID’s platform is manufacturer-independent by design, which let CrossBoundary Energy choose each component on its merits and still operate the result as a single power plant.
The same platform runs DHYBRID systems at more than 100 sites in around 30 countries, from Maldivian atolls and critical infrastructure in Europe to the Rio Tinto QMM mine in Madagascar and mulitple Nigerian Breweries projects.
DHYBRID also customised the 180 battery containers for the project’s logistics, including road-weight limits on the 3,080 km route from Durban port to Kolwezi.
Each unit was factory-tested in China before shipping and commissioned on site by engineers.
The plant exported its first electricity in June 2026, 13 months after site access, and reached commercial operation on 12 August.
CrossBoundary Energy expects the facility to produce around 300,000 MWh a year and avoid roughly 78,750 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Planned expansion work
Separately, DHYBRID has been awarded the contract to expand the Kamoa-Kakula battery system by a further 35 MWh to an installed capacity of 561 MWh, with commercial operation targeted for January 2027.
The additional capacity will be integrated into the existing control layer without changes to the plant’s operating interface.
Kamoa-Kakula plans to further raise its on-site solar baseload capacity to 120 MW within 18 months.
Founded in 2013, DHYBRID is headquartered in Gauting near Munich and has a subsidiary in Midrand, South Africa.
EAAIF commits US$18.15mn to Ghana's 100MWp solar project
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One, has committed US$18.15mn in financing to Ghanaian conglomerate LMI Holdings
The funding, channelled through its subsidiaries Solar for Industries Ltd (SFI) and Enclave Power Company Ltd (EPCL), will support the construction and operation of a 100MWp ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Dawa, Ghana.
The facility will provide lower-cost renewable electricity to more than 95 energy-intensive manufacturers operating in the Tema Free Zone and Dawa Industrial Zone.
The financing consists of US$15.65mn from EAAIF and US$2.5mn from Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities strategy. SFI has been established as a special-purpose vehicle focused on solar generation, while EPCL serves as LMI Holdings’ principal operating utility. EPCL is Ghana’s first and only licensed private electricity distributor, offering an alternative to reliance on state off-takers and demonstrating a privately operated utility model for Africa’s energy transition.
The project’s first phase has a total cost of US$88.6mn. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) led the financing, contributing a direct loan of US$24.2mn and working with EAAIF, Ninety One and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to mobilise a further US$60.6mn in debt. LMI Holdings provided the remaining US$28mn through an equity investment.
During Phase 1, the 100MWp solar plant is forecast to produce 129.5 GWh of electricity annually. EPCL will transmit the generated power over approximately 40 kilometres of Ghana’s national grid under a Transmission Service Agreement (TSA), delivering electricity to more than 95 industrial customers in the Tema Free Zone and Dawa Industrial Zone.
The development is expected to advance industrial decarbonisation while supporting LMI Holdings’ backward integration strategy. By providing a more predictable and affordable electricity supply to manufacturers in Ghana’s key industrial hub, the project aims to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental credentials and export competitiveness of businesses in sectors such as cocoa, cement and steel.
Exports represent approximately 35% of Ghana’s GDP, making reliable and competitively priced energy an important factor in sustaining the performance of export-oriented industries.
The project also contributes to Ghana’s Renewable Energy Master Plan, which targets a 10% share for renewables in the country's electricity generation mix by 2030. It is consistent with PIDG’s 2023–2030 Strategy, which focuses on expanding climate finance, transforming markets and mobilising private investment across emerging economies.
Martijn Proos, co-head of Emerging Market Alternative Credit, Ninety One, the fund manager of EAAIF, stated: “This transaction highlights EAAIF’s commitment to financing transition infrastructure that accelerates green growth and delivers affordable, reliable power to Ghana’s manufacturing heartland.”
Kojo Aduhene, founder, chairman, and CEO of LMI Holdings, said, “Following the success of our 16.8MWp Helios Solar rooftop project in Tema, we are privileged to be part of this structural evolution in Ghana’s power and energy sector by effectively demonstrating how private innovation can drive the nation’s sustainable economic development.”
Nathalie Kouassi Akon, IFC division director for West Africa Gulf of Guinea, said, “Ghana’s clean energy transition is also an investment in the country’s industrial growth and competitiveness. This solar project will help manufacturers lower electricity costs and reduce emissions strengthening their capacity to expand production, create jobs, and compete in regional and global markets ”
Allied Gold has poured first gold at its Kurmuk mine in Ethiopia
Allied Gold Corporation has achieved first gold production at its Kurmuk Mine in Ethiopia, bringing its newest producing asset into operation
The milestone marks the start of production at what the company describes as its lowest-cost mine, strengthening its portfolio and supporting its longer-term growth plans.
The company's management and board of directors recognised the contributions of the development and operations teams in completing the project.
“The project, operations, and in-country teams have done an outstanding job bringing Kurmuk from a greenfield site to its first gold pour. It has been a privilege to see our Ethiopian and international teams working side by side in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration to make this milestone a reality. We also recognize the strong support and collaboration of the Government of Ethiopia in advancing Kurmuk, which is among the first large-scale mechanized mines in the country. This is a landmark development that supports the country’s ambition to establish a modern, large-scale mining industry.”
Production ramp-up planned through 2027
Allied Gold expects to complete the remaining power supply infrastructure installation during November, enabling the mine to receive full power thereafter. Mobilisation of the complete haulage fleet is also expected this month. With these developments, the company plans to increase production towards commercial operations by the end of 2026 and reach nameplate capacity in early 2027.
Gold recovery rates are expected to improve progressively through the end of 2026, reaching design specifications by early 2027.
Kurmuk is forecast to produce between 25,000 and 35,000 oz of gold in 2026. Output is expected to increase to 55,000–65,000 oz in the first quarter of 2027, followed by 240,000–270,000 oz for the full year. By 2028, annual production is projected to reach approximately 300,000 oz.
Over its first four years, the mine is expected to average approximately 300,000 oz annually, compared with an estimated life-of-mine average of 240,000 oz per year. Allied Gold is also pursuing exploration opportunities to extend the mine's operating life, with an emphasis on identifying higher-grade, near-surface deposits. Its objective is to sustain annual production of approximately 300,000 oz for a greater number of years.
Kurmuk supports wider production growth strategy
The Ethiopian operation is expected to play a central role in increasing Allied Gold's production volumes and cash flow, while strengthening the scale and longevity of its asset portfolio.
The company forecasts consolidated gold production of 400,000–435,000 oz in 2026, with a greater proportion expected in the fourth quarter. This is projected to rise to 615,000–670,000 oz in 2027, representing an approximately 54% increase over the midpoint of its 2026 guidance and nearly 70% growth compared with 2025.
Looking beyond 2027, Allied Gold is targeting sustainable annual production of approximately 800,000 oz by 2029, supported by the planned expansion of its Sadiola operation.
With higher free cash flow generation anticipated, the company's capital allocation strategy will focus on further growth investment, maintaining a strong balance sheet and delivering shareholder returns. These returns are expected to include the introduction of a base dividend in 2027 and a normal course issuer bid covering up to 10% of its public float, subject to approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange, as previously announced.
Somalev’s crane fleet now includes the 750 t LR 1750/2 crawler crane
Moroccan heavy-lift and specialised transport company Somalev Cranes & Logistics is strengthening its operational capacity with an order for ten new Liebherr mobile cranes
The all-terrain LTM series machines offer lifting capacities between 50 and 250 tonnes, adding to the company's equipment portfolio as it pursues further growth in domestic and international markets.
The investment reflects Somalev's focus on expanding its fleet with advanced lifting technology while maintaining high safety and operational standards. The company selected Liebherr for its technical capabilities and established local presence through Liebherr Maroc S.A.R.L.
Partnership supporting long-term expansion
For Somalev, the latest acquisition forms part of a wider strategy to increase its ability to serve customers across different industries. ‘Our guiding principle is clear: we want to continuously expand our fleet to support our customers and partners with ever more innovative solutions,’ emphasises company founder and managing director Mohamed Moufid. ‘This step puts us in the big league. Africa is ready for the new generation of mobile cranes, and we are planning further investments in Liebherr machinery – for us, Liebherr is far more than just a supplier: it is a strong partner that has been supporting our growth for twelve years.’
Founded in 2014 by Moufid, Somalev has developed into a business employing approximately 400 people across four divisions: heavy-lift technology, port handling, industrial relocations and project cargo, and specialised transport. Its equipment portfolio includes mobile and crawler cranes, specialised transport vehicles and heavy-lift handling machinery. The company's largest crane is the 750-tonne LR 1750/2 crawler crane.
Liebherr equipment accounts for approximately 70% of Somalev's fleet. Explaining the company's preference for the manufacturer, Moufid said: ‘Our machines are more than just tools – they are assets. That is why they must be of the highest quality. Liebherr is a premium brand that stands for reliability and value retention.’
New cranes equipped for connected operations
The order consists of six cranes with lifting capacities of 50–60 tonnes, two LTM 1110-5.1 models rated at 110 tonnes, one LTM 1230-5.1 with a 230-tonne capacity and one LTM 1250-5.1 capable of lifting 250 tonnes.
Liebherr will prepare all ten machines to its factory specifications, with the manufacturer's warranty included. Some units will feature Somalev's corporate colours and folding jibs. Each crane will also have a telemetry modem connected to Liebherr's Performance app, enabling the company to monitor equipment across its operating locations in real time.
Alongside location information, the platform provides operational data covering fuel consumption, wind speed and the current load on the hook. This will give Somalev greater visibility of fleet performance and support more efficient equipment management.
The new cranes will serve several sectors, including renewable energy, particularly as auxiliary equipment for wind power projects, as well as port logistics, oil and gas, chemicals, industrial operations and infrastructure development.
Somalev is also looking beyond the African market, with preparations under way for projects in Southern Europe and partnerships with international lifting service providers. ‘We are also preparing projects in Southern Europe and partnerships with international lifting service providers,’ adds Moufid.
Moroccan company gains international recognition
Somalev's expansion follows its recognition at the 2025 ESTA Awards, where it became the first Moroccan and African company to reach the finalist stage. The company secured European runner-up position in the Lattice Boom Crane category at the awards ceremony in Munich.
Its operations are supported by triple ISO certification covering quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001).
‘We are a 100 % Moroccan company, both in terms of capital and employees, and we hold triple certification to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Our goal is clear: we want to prove that a company founded in Casablanca can compete with the very best,’ says Moufid.
Africa must invest in its own AI and data centres (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The artificial intelligence (AI) rout in the US recently, fuelled by concerns that the Democrats’ victory in the congressional mid-term elections could threaten much-needed data centre development, comes amid growing investor concerns about the financial viability of the infrastructure boom
The potential for construction delays or cancellations in the US is yet another reason why Africa cannot afford to be reliant on other economies to store its information, according to Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) president David Gowu.
UBS estimates that almost a third of pending 2028 capacity additions are at risk, and with Bank of America putting the total pipeline at as much as US$2trn, that implies roughly US$600bn of investment in the balance.
An October 2025 report by Access Partnership, AI Beyond Data Centres, estimates that by 2030 sub-Saharan Africa will have a 98% gap between projected AI inference computing demand and available data centre capacity.
At the same time, Africa currently accounts for approximately 0.6% of global data centre capacity, despite having around a fifth of the world’s population, according to research by the Africa Data Centres Association.
“Africa’s ability to participate meaningfully in the global AI economy will depend not only on its ability to develop AI applications, but also on access to the infrastructure needed to train, run and deploy them,” said Gowu.
He added that, without sufficient local computing capacity, data centres and cloud infrastructure, the continent risks becoming predominantly a consumer of AI technologies developed and hosted elsewhere, paying foreign providers to access services built on infrastructure over which it has limited control.
If Africa remains dependent on infrastructure built and controlled elsewhere, it risks having limited influence over the availability, cost and terms of access to the computing resources its economies increasingly need.
In addition to the need for Africa to have full control over data in line with various sovereignty requirements driven by governments and heavily regulated industries such as financial services, for Africa to realise any AI potential and be the driver of her own destiny, local data centre and computing capacity will be necessary.
There is also the need to address data governance and sovereignty, said Gowu.
“As AI systems increasingly process information relating to businesses, governments, financial transactions and citizens, where that data is stored and processed becomes increasingly important.”
The Centre for International Governance Innovation, in Digital Sovereignty in Africa: Moving beyond Local Data Ownership, makes the point that keeping sensitive government data, including electoral information, within national borders is important for safeguarding digital sovereignty.
Local infrastructure can give countries greater control over how sensitive information is handled, subject to applicable laws and cross-border data arrangements.
“This requires investment in local technological capacity and stronger data governance frameworks,” said Gowu.
“Developing local capacity is therefore not simply about data sovereignty, but about ensuring the continent can participate in, and capture economic value from, the AI economy.”
Gowu continued: “We also need to take into account the economic considerations as data centres and their associated digital infrastructure attract investment, support high-skilled employment, create demand for energy and connectivity, and provide the foundation for local technology businesses to develop and commercialise products.”
In addition, Gowu makes the point that greater access to computing capacity could also lower barriers for African start-ups, universities and researchers that might otherwise struggle with the cost and availability of processing resources.
“Africa cannot expect to capture the full economic benefits of AI if it does not invest in the foundations that make AI possible,” said Gowu.
Powering up the DRC's Kamoa-Kakula mine (Image source: Ivanhoe Mines)
Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the new on-site hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) facility at its Kamoa-Kakula mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to slash energy costs by US$0.10/lb. to US$0.20/lb. of payable copper produced
In its Q3 update, it noted that the on-site power plant with battery energy storage system (BESS) was fully ramped up by the end of the quarter, delivering 60 MW of continuous baseload electricity to the DRC complex.
“This is expected to reduce energy costs by $0.10/lb. to $0.20/lb. of payable copper produced, as Kakula dewatering is switched over from being powered by back-up diesel generators, to the new facility in mid-October,” the company reported in early November.
Kamoa-Kakula is now advancing plans to double baseload power from the hybrid solar facilities to 120 MW by the end of Q1 2028.
Two tenders, totalling 60 MW, were awarded, along with accompanying power purchase agreements (PPA) signed in Q2 and Q3.
In addition, discussions are underway to expand the existing hybrid solar facilities by a further 30 MW, bringing total on-site planned capacity to 150 MW, Ivanhoe Mines added.
Founder and co-chairman Robert Friedland said operational improvements made are now delivering tangible results.
“Our phased investment in solar power is already displacing very expensive diesel-powered generation,” he said.
“These structural improvements will strengthen Kamoa-Kakula’s competitiveness long after our current challenges have been overcome.”
Kipushi zinc mine
A similar blueprint is in place to provide power for its Kipushi zinc mine as well.
The tender for Kipushi’s hybrid solar PV project is expected to be awarded in the first quarter of 2027, the company said in its Q3 update.
The facility will be designed to provide 10 MW of continuous baseload power, providing approximately 50% of the site’s energy needs.It is expected to be operational by mid-2028 and will “significantly reduce diesel consumption from on-site backup generators,” the statement added.
Since quarter-end, Kipushi’s operations have also been supported by an additional 10 MW of grid-supplied power from third-party providers.
“The additional power is expected to reduce power instability at Kipushi and reduce power costs from the back-up diesel generators,” the company noted.
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In the final webinar of its African Review-hosted 2023 campaign, Convergent Group explored its modern, eco-friendly concrete solutions for African projects
Such solutions – delivered to cut maintenance costs by eliminating hazardous silicate products – were showcased by company experts in the form of Jean-Claude Biard, SEO of Convergent Group SA; Mputu Schmidt, former CEO of Convergent Group SA and founder of Bondeko MB (exclusive distributor of Convergent Group in Africa); Carlos Garcia, technical and sales for ADI Group (Spanish distributor for Convergent Group); and Amritpal Singh Sura, external consultant for flooring treatments, former distributor of Convergent products in the Middle East.
“A number of projects we were doing in the Middle East required protection,” remarked Sura. “Longevity of protection requires a system which basically impregnates and becomes a densified surface as opposed to something which is topical and lifts off due to moisture migration. I found that being exposed to Convergent, it was important to stay focused on those systems in the Middle East. Jean-Claude, Mputu and I met several times in Dubai and there was emphasis on providing systems which were affordable and still ending up having a robust, lasting longevity of product. So you are not spending money all the time in order to maintain the finishes which you have already paid for.”
Over the course of the session, the participants guided the audience through the potential of cutting-edge lithium silicate technology for enhancing the protection of concrete surfaces, maximising cost-effectiveness and meeting sustainability targets.
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In a comprehensive webinar hosted by African Review, a panel of professionals associated with Convergent Group explored new generation lithium silicate technology and why it is emerging as the optimum solution for concrete floor protection.
Robert Daniels, editor of African Review, was joined by Jean-Claude Biard, CEO of Convergent Group; Mputu Schmidt, former CEO of Convergent and founder of Bondeko MB, an exclusive distributor of Convergent; Hicham Sofyani, president of Texol; Carlos Garcia, technical and sales for ADI Group; and Marc Puig, commercial manager of Comace Import.
Each providing a unique angle, the panellists combined to provide a masterclass around concrete treatments and the increasing challenges around them, explaining to attendees how to choose the right formula for their requirements and touching on issues such as why lithium densifiers are better than sodium and potassium densifiers.
Throughout the session, those watching were treated to informative case studies showcasing how Convergent eco-friendly products are increasing abrasion resistance, raising ease of maintenance, and ensuring the highest quality gloss retention.
By the end of the webinar, a majority of attendees (many of which had not had much experience with Convergent) expressed their interest in using the company’s new generation lithium silicate technology with the rest indicating their desire to learn more about Convergent and its products. Watch the webinar, in full, to discover why viewers were convinced and learn more about advanced floor care solutions for your operations.
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Presenting on an African Review-hosted webinar, Martin Provencher, global industry principal for mining, metals and materials at AVEVA, explored the digital transformation of mining operations and its impact on sustainability.
“Sustainability is becoming a key aspect for mining operations,” remarked Provencher. “If we look at the latest EY research on the top ten business risks and opportunities for mining and metals globally in 2023, ESG remains at the top. Of course, most companies have environmental goals or are expected to reach a net zero emission by 2050, which is a pretty aggressive target. Many of them are targeting 30% reduction by 2030; seven years from now. So there is a lot of action that needs to take place quickly to get there. It is possible to get there, but we need to make sure we are doing this correctly.”
Fast becoming a huge part of ESG initiatives is fleet electrification where particular progress is being made in underground mines. While some countries are certainly more advanced than others here, Provencher noted that 40% of total emissions from the mining industry come from diesel trucks, making EVs a very attractive low-hanging fruit for companies to pursue.
There are, however, a number of challenges associated with bringing in electric vehicles which remains a barrier for introduction. One of the predominant reasons, is the limited range of EVs against diesel counterparts. To mitigate this, Provencher continued, data management is key and ensuring a strong grasp of real-time information coming in will show operators when machinery needs to be charged, allowing them to plan effectively for maximum efficiency on site.
Indeed, this is but a small advantage that digitalisation can bring to the mining industry as it grapples to meet ESG goals while achieving production targets. By getting a better grip of their data and using it to empower tools such as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and machine learning, companies can achieve tangible benefits such as reduce downtime, enhance worker safety, cut operating costs and, of course, ensure compliance with environmental regulations and targets.
Through the course of the webinar, Provencher outlined this in more detail and explored AVEVA’s suite of cutting-edge software solutions, specifically designed to help mining companies make progress on their digitalisation journey and empower their operations.
Watch the full webinar, completed with detailed case studies and an insightful Q&A session.
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Convergent, in association with African Review, has held a detailed webinar exploring the usage and effectiveness of lithium silicates and densifiers over traditional methods of concrete surface management which often struggle to meet the increasing challenges posed by concrete surface management.
Convergent experts including Mputu Schmidt, CEO of Convergent; Carlos Garcia, product manager end-user solutions, construction chemicals, Spain and Portugal for the RD Group; Matteo Mozzarelli, CEO of concrete Solutions Italia; and Jean-Claude Biard, global senior executive for the Convergent Group, presented across the session.
Together, they delved into the latest cost-effective application methods for long lasting finishing of concrete that can help reduce maintenance costs and avoid unexpected repair action. In addition, they examined the advancements in technologies that can sustain increased abrasion resistant stains and ensure gloss retention to the highest quality.
As part of the webinar, the representatives explored case studies including a case in DRC where a medical centre had been constructed with a low-quality concrete floor. The customer was considering completely replacing the floor but instead, Convergent put forward a special treatment with its 244+ Pentra-Sil lithium hardener, densifier and sealer. With this solution, Convergent can increase the hardness of a surface by up to 40% and therefore saved the customer significant recuperation costs over a complete replacement. Convergent were happy to report that the solution was perfect for the facility and the customer was pleased to avoid the extra construction work that would have been required for a complete replacement.
Watch the full webinar, including more information about Convergent’s innovative solutions.
EAAIF commits US$18.15mn to Ghana's 100MWp solar project
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One, has committed US$18.15mn in financing to Ghanaian conglomerate LMI Holdings
The funding, channelled through its subsidiaries Solar for Industries Ltd (SFI) and Enclave Power Company Ltd (EPCL), will support the construction and operation of a 100MWp ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Dawa, Ghana.
The facility will provide lower-cost renewable electricity to more than 95 energy-intensive manufacturers operating in the Tema Free Zone and Dawa Industrial Zone.
The financing consists of US$15.65mn from EAAIF and US$2.5mn from Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities strategy. SFI has been established as a special-purpose vehicle focused on solar generation, while EPCL serves as LMI Holdings’ principal operating utility. EPCL is Ghana’s first and only licensed private electricity distributor, offering an alternative to reliance on state off-takers and demonstrating a privately operated utility model for Africa’s energy transition.
The project’s first phase has a total cost of US$88.6mn. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) led the financing, contributing a direct loan of US$24.2mn and working with EAAIF, Ninety One and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to mobilise a further US$60.6mn in debt. LMI Holdings provided the remaining US$28mn through an equity investment.
During Phase 1, the 100MWp solar plant is forecast to produce 129.5 GWh of electricity annually. EPCL will transmit the generated power over approximately 40 kilometres of Ghana’s national grid under a Transmission Service Agreement (TSA), delivering electricity to more than 95 industrial customers in the Tema Free Zone and Dawa Industrial Zone.
The development is expected to advance industrial decarbonisation while supporting LMI Holdings’ backward integration strategy. By providing a more predictable and affordable electricity supply to manufacturers in Ghana’s key industrial hub, the project aims to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental credentials and export competitiveness of businesses in sectors such as cocoa, cement and steel.
Exports represent approximately 35% of Ghana’s GDP, making reliable and competitively priced energy an important factor in sustaining the performance of export-oriented industries.
The project also contributes to Ghana’s Renewable Energy Master Plan, which targets a 10% share for renewables in the country's electricity generation mix by 2030. It is consistent with PIDG’s 2023–2030 Strategy, which focuses on expanding climate finance, transforming markets and mobilising private investment across emerging economies.
Martijn Proos, co-head of Emerging Market Alternative Credit, Ninety One, the fund manager of EAAIF, stated: “This transaction highlights EAAIF’s commitment to financing transition infrastructure that accelerates green growth and delivers affordable, reliable power to Ghana’s manufacturing heartland.”
Kojo Aduhene, founder, chairman, and CEO of LMI Holdings, said, “Following the success of our 16.8MWp Helios Solar rooftop project in Tema, we are privileged to be part of this structural evolution in Ghana’s power and energy sector by effectively demonstrating how private innovation can drive the nation’s sustainable economic development.”
Nathalie Kouassi Akon, IFC division director for West Africa Gulf of Guinea, said, “Ghana’s clean energy transition is also an investment in the country’s industrial growth and competitiveness. This solar project will help manufacturers lower electricity costs and reduce emissions strengthening their capacity to expand production, create jobs, and compete in regional and global markets ”
The facility pairs a 1.6MWp solar park with nearly 3MW/h of battery storage and is projected to save the university about ₦30 million monthly on electricity and diesel costs.
Kamoa-Kakula copper project (Image source: Ivanhoe Mines)
Western Cape advances a R1.165 billion road upgrade to improve Franschhoek Pass safety. (Image source: Western Cape Government)
The Western Cape Government is advancing a R1.165 billion (approx. US$12.25mn) road improvement and flood-recovery project along Franschhoek Pass, focusing on safer travel, improved regional connectivity and stronger infrastructure capable of withstanding extreme weather
Led by the Department of Infrastructure, the MR191 project includes road upgrades, resurfacing, drainage improvements and repairs to sections damaged by repeated flooding. Construction is expected to be completed in July 2027, subject to favourable conditions.
Franschhoek Pass is expected to reopen during the construction holiday, from mid-December to mid-January, with stop-and-go traffic controls in place. However, the reopening will depend on safety assessments, and the road will remain closed if conditions are considered unsafe.
Repeated flooding prompts major road repairs
Severe rainfall in October 2023 caused 16 slope failures and slips along Franschhoek Pass, leaving sections of the route damaged. Further heavy rainfall in May 2026 resulted in five additional slips and erosion at the Du Toits River bridge abutment on the Villiersdorp side.
The recurring damage has highlighted the challenges of maintaining transport links in areas exposed to extreme weather. The additional flood-recovery work has therefore been incorporated into the wider MR191 improvement programme, combining urgent repairs with measures intended to improve long-term road resilience.
Engineering measures target road safety and slope stability
The project covers several sections of the road network, with work focused on upgrading deteriorated surfaces, improving drainage and stabilising vulnerable slopes.
Approximately 9.57 km of MR191 between Old Paarl Road (MR189) and Helshoogte Road (MR172) is being widened and upgraded to a Class 1 road. Rehabilitation work also covers approximately 14 km between the Helshoogte intersection and the Franschhoek urban area, as well as approximately 16 km between Franschhoek and the Theewaterskloof Dam.
Construction activities include asphalt surfacing, pavement reconstruction, drainage upgrades and repairs to the Du Toits River bridge abutment. Specialist slope protection measures include soil nails, high-strength steel mesh, anchored gabion walls and reinforced concrete structures.
These engineering interventions are designed to address existing damage, improve road stability and reduce the risk of further deterioration during periods of heavy rainfall.
Road construction supports local employment and businesses
Beyond its transport benefits, the Franschhoek Pass project is creating opportunities for local workers, suppliers and emerging contractors.
The project has generated 94,090 person-days of local labour, exceeding its target of 70,160 person-days. A total of 357 work opportunities have been created against a target of 440, while 57 local enterprises have supplied goods and services, surpassing the target of 40.
Six emerging contractors have received subcontracting opportunities, meeting the project's target. Meanwhile, R141.15 million (approx. US$8.53mn) has been directed towards targeted enterprises, exceeding the planned allocation of R126.17 million.
These figures illustrate the wider economic contribution of infrastructure development, particularly through local procurement, employment and opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in major public works projects.
Minister Simmers emphasises on long-term infrastructure resilience.
Minister Simmers highlighted the importance of strengthening transport infrastructure following repeated flood damage and ensuring that public investment delivers lasting benefits for communities and businesses.
“The damage caused by successive flooding events reminds us why investing in resilient infrastructure is so important.
“We are not simply repairing damaged roads. We are strengthening vital transport connections, improving road safety and investing in infrastructure that must serve our communities and economy for years to come.
“Equally important is the economic value created during construction. With more than 94,000 person-days of local labour and over R141 million directed towards targeted enterprises, this project demonstrates how infrastructure investment can support livelihoods and create opportunities for local businesses
“Our commitment remains to deliver infrastructure that is safer, more resilient and capable of supporting economic growth across the Western Cape.”
Franschhoek pass upgrade targets July 2027 completion
Work on the MR191 road improvement and flood-recovery programme will continue across the affected sections, with completion anticipated in July 2027, subject to construction conditions.
The planned holiday-period reopening will depend on whether the route can be operated safely under the required traffic controls. The Department of Infrastructure will prioritise road-user safety if weather conditions or other hazards prevent the safe passage of traffic.
Once completed, the project is expected to provide improved road conditions, stronger slope protection and better drainage, helping safeguard an important regional transport connection while supporting economic activity across the Western Cape.
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Ghana’s mining industry is set for a major bauxite boost after RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, agreed to develop operations in the West African country
The Russian minerals giant has teamed up with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to develop bauxite mining operations with annual output of up to 5 million tonnes.
There are also plans to build an alumina refinery with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tonnes.“Our agreement with GIADEC marks an important step in implementing RUSAL’s strategy to strengthen its own raw material base,” said Evgeniy Nikitin, RUSAL’s general director, after the agreement was signed in Moscow during the Russia–Africa Forum.
“Ghana has some of the largest undeveloped bauxite reserves in West Africa, and we see an opportunity to establish an integrated production chain here – from mining 5 million tonnes of ore per year to producing 1.2 million tonnes of alumina.”
The mining project involves the construction and operation of a bauxite mine at the Nyinahin deposit in the Ashanti Region of southwestern Ghana.
Estimated mineral resources in the area of the deposit earmarked for development exceed 100 million tonnes of bauxite.
The second phase of the project envisages the construction and operation of an alumina refinery with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tonnes, using bauxite from the Nyinahin deposit.
The refinery will utilise natural gas, RUSAL reported.
Two joint ventures, Nyinahini Bauxite and Ghana Alumina Company, are to be established to coordinate the project, with RUSAL taking a majority stake in each.
RUSAL added that the joint ventures will be granted rights to explore for, mine and process bauxite in Ghana as part of the development of Ghana’s Integrated Aluminium Industry.
“RUSAL has been operating in Africa for more than 20 years, and this experience will enable us to implement the Ghanaian projects efficiently, from design through to reaching full production capacity,” added Nikitin.
The projects also envisage broad participation on the Ghanaian side.In addition to its equity stakes in the joint ventures, this will include job creation during construction and operations, the involvement of local contractors and suppliers, and the development of transport infrastructure in Ghana, to boost the local economy.
Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, CEO of GIADEC, said the agreements fully align with its goal of establishing an integrated aluminium industry in Ghana that can process bauxite domestically.
“In RUSAL, a company with extensive technological expertise and many years of successful experience in Africa, we have found a partner capable of delivering on these objectives. The Nyinahin projects will bring investment, thousands of jobs, improvements to rail and port infrastructure, and new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses.”
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Preferred bidders for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts on the 830-kilometre Zambia Lobito Railway Project have been named
It follows a competitive international tender process by lead sponsor and developer, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).
The consortium comprising Webuild S.p.A., Mota-Engil and IC İçtaş Construction has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Zambian section, while the consortium comprising Mota-Engil and Odebrecht Engineering and Construction has been selected as preferred bidder for the Angolan section of the project.
Preferred bidders:
Zambian section: Webuild S.p.A., Mota-Engil and IC İçtaş Construction
Angolan section: Mota-Engil and Odebrecht Engineering and Construction
AFC announced that contract negotiations will begin in November 2026, with the aim of concluding EPC agreements within eight to twelve weeks, subject to technical, commercial and legal negotiations.
Key infrastructure project
The Zambia Lobito Railway Project is expected to unlock billions of dollars in economic value through new opportunities for trade and industrialisation along the corridor connecting Zambia to Angola's Atlantic coast, facilitating value addition to the region’s strategic minerals, including copper and cobalt, as well as agricultural products.
According to the AFC, by reducing logistics costs and improving access to global markets, the railway will strengthen regional integration and enable African economies to process their resources locally.
The project is being developed by AFC through the Trans African Rail Company FZCO (TARC), the holding company, and the project companies, Zambia Lobito Railway Limited and Zambia Lobito Railway S.A.
“Africa’s growing market needs infrastructure that connects our resources to production, our producers to consumers, and our people to opportunity,” said Samaila Zubairu, AFC’s president and CEO.
“The Zambia Lobito Railway will help build competitive battery mineral and agricultural value chains, anchoring new industrial cities and creating jobs along the corridor.”
Zubairu said the selection of the preferred EPC bidders brings the project closer to delivery.
“Working with our partners, we are building the foundations for African economies to produce more, trade more and retain more of the value they create.”
Project makes headway
The announcement follows significant progress since the signing of a memorandum of understanding in October 2023 involving the governments of Angola, Zambia, the USA and Italy, as well as the European Union and the African Development Bank.
Subsequent milestones include the completion of feasibility and technical studies, the signing of concession agreements in 2024 and intergovernmental agreements in 2025, and the completion of preliminary engineering designs.
The Lobito Corridor is a flagship project under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa, a government initiative to strengthen investment and economic partnerships with African countries.
It includes a €250mn financing facility from Italian development finance institution CDP, backed by Italian export credit agency SACE, to support Italian participation in infrastructure projects, including the railway.
AFC and its partners have also advanced the Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Resettlement Action Plans, alongside preparations for the competitive EPC tender process.
Zubairu added that AFC remains committed to advancing this “transformative” infrastructure investment alongside its partners and mobilising capital to accelerate its implementation.
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Africa has an opportunity to convert geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade patterns into a catalyst for industrialisation and long-term economic resilience, according to a new Afreximbank report
Leveraging Geopolitics for Trade and Industrialisation in Global Africa examines trade and economic developments across the continent and globally, and outlines strategies for African nations to benefit from supply chain realignments and changing geopolitical dynamics.
“Africa stands at a critical juncture,” said Dr Yemi Kale, group chief economist and managing director of research and trade intelligence at Afreximbank.
“Geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation are reshaping global trade patterns, but they also present a historic opportunity for the continent. By strategically leveraging these shifts, Africa can build a more resilient, competitive and inclusive economic future.”
Despite a challenging global backdrop, the report highlights Africa’s strong recent economic performance.
While global economic growth slowed to 3.4% in 2025 and is projected to ease further to 3.1% in 2026, Africa’s real GDP growth accelerated from 3.4% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025, outperforming the global average.
Africa’s merchandise trade also expanded by 6.1% to approximately US$1.5 trillion, while aggregate inflation fell significantly from 21.6% in 2024 to 13.1% in 2025.
According to Afreximbank, these gains reflect improved macroeconomic management, ongoing policy reforms and the role of development finance institutions in supporting economic stability.
However, the report warns that significant structural challenges remain.
Africa’s trade finance gap is estimated at approximately US$74bn in 2025, limiting the continent’s ability to fully capitalise on trade and industrial opportunities.
The situation is compounded by foreign exchange constraints and a continued decline in correspondent banking relationships.
The report also notes that evolving shipping routes and persistent disruptions in global logistics networks are increasing freight costs and extending delivery times, particularly for economies dependent on imported inputs and external markets.
To strengthen resilience, Afreximbank identifies accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), expansion of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and reforms to the global financial architecture as key priorities.
The report notes that stronger industrial ecosystems, increased intra-African trade and sustained financial support will be critical if the continent is to transform geopolitical disruption into sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
“It is imperative for the continent to act decisively to strengthen regional value chains, deepen industrial capacity, expand access to trade finance, and accelerate continental integration,” said Kale, adding that Africa “cannot afford to delay.”
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Cameroon is stepping up efforts to expand domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported industrial goods, with steel processing playing a growing role in the country’s industrialisation drive
Rising demand from the construction, infrastructure and agricultural sectors is creating opportunities to develop more local value chains and increase the production of finished goods.
It is against this backdrop that Prometal SA is expanding its steel processing capacity, backed by €40mn in fresh financing from Afreximbank.
The funding comes from an African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) revolving working capital facility and will support processing and transforming semi-processed steel into a range of finished steel products, including agricultural equipment and construction materials.
Hayssam El Jammal, Prometal SA’s CEO, said it marked a new stage for the company’s growth plans.Jammal said the growth strategy combines “vertical integration across the value chain from the processing of raw materials to the production of finished goods…[to the]…horizontal expansion into new markets with the clear ambition of producing in Africa goods that are still largely imported today.”
This, in turn, would strengthen African production capacity, reduce dependence on imports and retain greater value within the continent.
African industrialisation
Jammal said the deal also reflects Afreximbank’s commitment to turning African industrial ambitions into reality “further contributing to the broader industrialisation and economic transformation of our continent.”
The facility is expected to the production of a wide range of finished steel products, including agricultural equipment and construction materials.
It will also boost Prometal SA’s capacity to meet growing demand for steel and metal products across the construction, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural sectors within Cameroon.
“By identifying and capacitating African industrial champions, like Prometal SA, the Bank is strengthening Africa’s domestic manufacturing capacity and creating domestic and regional value chains,” said Dr. George Elombi, Afreximbank’s president and chairman.
Growth plans
Prometal SA is a leading metallurgical and industrial group with a growing industrial footprint.
Over recent years, it has already implemented various investments aimed at developing local manufacturing capacity and replacing the import of products previously sourced from international markets.
The group is organized around two principal business lines: Prometal Acier and NOVIA Industries.
Prometal Acier is the group's core steel and metallurgical business and a key player in the regional steel industry with operations across seven industrial plants and an aggregate annual production capacity of approximately 360,000 metric tons of finished steel products.
NOVIA Industries, established in 2018, is the group's expansion into the agribusiness sector and has rapidly developed into one of the leading players in its market segment.
It has an estimated production capacity of 500 tons per day of edible oil and 160 tons per day of soap, positioning it as a significant producer of refined palm-oil products and related by-products.
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