Rare output A newly established demonstration plant at a mining project in Uganda has produced its first batch of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC), paving the way for full commercial production in… Read more
Energy buzz Residents and businesses in Cape Town wanting to instal solar PV panels can now apply online, streamlining the authorisation process. Engineering News reports that the City of Cape Town has… Read more
Local dose A US$12 million grant will help fast-track a foundation being set up in Kigali, Rwanda, to oversee the local manufacture of pharmaceuticals in East Africa. The AfDB approved the establishment… Read more
Earth power A Kenyan company looks set to build a new data centre that runs on geothermal energy. Following the signing of an MoU, the planned mega data centre will be located… Read more
Rich pickings Two major international energy players are buying a stake in a gas and oil exploration bid off the west coast of South Africa. According to Moneyweb, the two companies –… Read more
