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Mining

Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies Announce Conclusion of Strategic Ownership Transition

BrenaMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

by BrenaMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The strategic ownership transition of Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) has been concluded, strengthening their position for continued growth and ongoing delivery of high-quality...

Artificial Intelligence Major Events

AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA to anchor new era of inclusive AI and digital sovereignty for East Africa

BrenaMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by BrenaMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Kenya is set to catalyse a new phase of AI-driven digital transformation in East Africa as the region’s largest tech show, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X...

Equipment Technology

New camera technology measures water flow

BrenaMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

by BrenaMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

OTT HydroMet has launched a revolutionary new technology for monitoring water flow. The OTT HydroSight system uses video to measure flow without a requirement for...

Construction Industrial

Hassan Allam Holding Acquires MetiPro

BrenaMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

by BrenaMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Hassan Allam has agreed to acquire MetiPro, the engineering, procurement, and construction arm of Metito group. The acquisition forms part of the Group’s strategic efforts...

energy and power Industrial

Atlas Copco introduces X-Air 900-20: compressed air for tough drilling applications

BrenaMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

by BrenaMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a versatile and fuel-efficient solution designed for...

Industrial

Trafigura signs term sheet for the development of new aluminium smelter in Egypt

BrenaMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

by BrenaMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Trafigura Pte Ltd. (“Trafigura” or the “Company”), a global leader in the commodities industry, entered into exclusive negotiations with the Egyptian Aluminium Company (“Egyptalum”) and...

Equipment Mining

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Custom-Engineered Solutions Maximize Efficiency for Autonomous Haul Trucks

BrenaMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by BrenaMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway haul truck customization, announces that all of its fully custom-engineered solutions can be seamlessly integrated with autonomous haul...

Mining

SSH Group to acquire Elphinstone Mechanical Services to expand national mining services capability

BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

SSH Group Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire Elphinstone Mechanical Services (EMS), in a deal expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and...

Artificial Intelligence Industrial

The World’s Largest Tech Show Brand, GITEX, Unveils Expansion into Kenya with Inaugural 2026 Edition Set to Unlock US$2.4 Billion AI-Driven Economic Potential

BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

As Kenya invests heavily in key economic growth and national resilience drivers, from digital infrastructure and AI factories to hyperscale data centres and green industrialisation,...

Healthy and Safety

SKF’s engineered lubrication system upgrade reinforces efficiency and reliability across sixsugar mills

BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by BrenaMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

SKF’s Single Line automatic grease system has streamlined operations across six sugar mills, delivering peak efficiency while ensuring the producer upholds rigorous international health and...