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Thursday, 14 August 2025

Nampo Cape 2025 : Kenya scales up edible oil crop farming I Restoring waterlogged lands with indigenous solutions

Discover Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Resource Management at NAMPO Cape 2025

NAMPO Cape 2025, taking place from 10-13 September in Bredasdorp, is a pivotal event where agricultural innovation integrates seamlessly with practical applications. Under the theme "Smart Technology for Efficient Resource Management", the expo will present a forward-looking showcase of systems and solutions designed to increase productivity, minimise waste, and strengthen long-term farm resilience.

Kenya Scales Up Edible Oil Crop Farming to Slash Imports and Strengthen Rural Livelihoods

In a determined push to curb Kenya's soaring edible oil import bill, the country's Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has intensified nationwide efforts to boost domestic production of oil crops such as sunflower, canola, soybean, and coconut. At the heart of the strategy is the Sh981 million Edible Oil Crops Promotion Project (EOCPP), launched in July 2023 and set to run through 2028. Co-funded by the National Treasury (Sh400 million) and AFA's Nuts & Oil Crops Directorate (Sh581 million), the project aspires to more than double local oil output, from a baseline of just 34 percent of the 900,000-tonne annual demand to 50 percent by 2028.

Much Cooler: The Future of Off-Grid Post-Harvest CoolingAcross Africa, millions of farmers lose a significant portion of their harvests, not in the field but after harvest. Fresh food such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, and meat often spoils within hours or days due to lack of cold storage, especially in hot climates and remote areas without reliable electricity.

Farm the Unfarmable: Restoring Waterlogged Lands with Indigenous Solutions

Across Africa, millions of hectares sit underwater for months each year. Most people see these lands as useless, as farmers can't plant anything that won't rot. But communities throughout the continent figured out long ago how to make these soggy fields productive. Their methods work, they cost little and they turn problems into opportunities.

Western Cape apple and pear industry lost R1 billion to port inefficiencies

South Africa's apple and pear export industry is sounding the alarm over mounting losses caused by inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town, estimating that delays and logistical bottlenecks have cost the sector around R1 billion in 2024 alone.

How Rwanda's Rural Households Climb Out of Poverty Through Livestock Sharing Model

A project aimed at lifting Rwandan households out of poverty through the initial placement of animals in farms has transformed thousands of lives, boosting incomes, nutrition, and community resilience.

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DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum reveals agenda I Waco Modular sees surging demand amid copper boom in Zambia's mining sector I Containerised Sewage Treatment Plants

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Containerised Sewage Treatment Plants for Mining Companies

Mining operations, particularly those located in remote or temporary sites, face unique challenges in managing wastewater generated from workforce camps, offices, and associated facilities. Providing safe and environmentally compliant sewage treatment is crucial to protect local ecosystems, maintain health standards, and meet regulatory requirements. Waterman Engineers Australia manufactures STP plants, www.watermanaustralia.com

Waco Modular sees surging demand amid copper boom in Zambia's mining sectorThe demand for modular infrastructure in Zambia's mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining at very favourable levels, nearly all mines in the region are undergoing significant expansion projects.

DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum reveals agenda to "leverage foreign interest in critical minerals"

The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have revealed the agenda and theme for the third edition of this event that is taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi. Hosted under the theme of "Leveraging foreign interest in critical minerals to boost the country's economy," the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum provides unparalleled insights ...

Asante Receives C$237M from Equity Offering, Completes Kinross Debt Restructuring
Asante Gold Corporation has received C$237 million in net proceeds from its equity offering completed on July 7, 2025. The funds were released after the company met all escrow conditions on August 12, 2025, for its private placement of 163.3 million subscription receipts at C$1.45 each. The company has also completed, on the same date, the restructuring of its obligations to Kinross Gold Corporation. This included a cash payment, share issuance, and a secured convertible debenture.

Fibertex Nonwovens offers a sustainable solution to protecting groundwater from oil spills
Fibertex Nonowvens has developed a dependable and sustainable solution to protect groundwater from oil spills. EnviTex Oil is an advanced geotextile solution engineered to integrate passive filtration with enhanced bioremediation performance, to intercept and degrade petroleum hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater.

TOMRA Mining technology delivers transformative impact at the world's largest lithium sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals' Pilgangoora Operation
A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world's largest lithium ore sorting plant, TOMRA Mining's sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, contributing to the strongest quarterly production of FY25, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization.

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First Mining DRC-Zambia is a journal that focuses on creating a networking forum for the decision makers in businesses and Governments across Africa's Copper belt region, who are either directly or indirectly involved in mining Developments. We inform ,educate and create business and networking opportunities for all Companies that are interested in expanding their business across DRC, Zambia and beyond. FMDZ is a bi-monthly magazine for the mining industry.