The Chinese government has been providing engineering equipment and training to Kenyan students, which would enable them to produce machine parts
Mining
Exxaro Resources Limited acquires Total’s coal mining assets in South Africa
South African mining group Exxaro Resources Limited has signed an agreement to acquire coal mining assets belonging to French oil company Total for US$472mn
Schneider Electric launches new UPS units in southern Africa
Schneider Electric has launched the standard SMT and extended run SMX Smart UPS models in Africa
Murray & Roberts Cementation awarded US$245 million mining contract in South Africa
Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a US$245mn contract by diamond mining major De Beers for the transformation of the Venetia mine in Limpopo, South Africa
Mali awards greenfield concessions to Qatar Mining
Leading gold producer Mali has awarded four greenfield mining concessions to Qatar Mining in four zones, located in the west and south of the West African nation