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Annual Genset Buyers Guide

April 2014 Volume 48 Number 3

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UP FRONT

Editor’s Note

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April 2014

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his issue of African Review of Business and Technology has power as its central theme. The magazine’s annual Genset Buyers Guide (pages 47-91) offers a comprehensive resource for power sector stakeholders, with every key market supplier listed. Moreover, valuable insights are provided by companies including JCB, Himoinsa, Bredenoord, Atlas Copco Portable Energy, Cummins Power Generation, Teksan Jenerator, Jubaili Bros, Linz Electric, and Yamuna Power.

Before addressing energy, this issue offers insights into commercial and financial opportunities in Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana, and Mauritius (pages 20-41).

Construction (pages 88-99) and mining (pages 100-107) feature prominently in this issue, also.

There are articles about cement manufacture and use, on the practicality of wheel loaders and excavators, regarding the value of polyurea to constructors, and on the provision of support services to building firms.

Mining is covered, this month, with respect to improvements in opencast operations, the increased adoption of renewable energy to lower operating costs, and technical developments in diamond mining.

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Engineering

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Construction:

Power:

Technology:

The properties of polyurea P96

Combined heat and power technology P81

Selecting a printer for business P44

(Main cover picture: Ansaldo Energia Inset, bottom left: SNC Lavalin Inset, top right: Teksan Jenerator

Andrew Croft, Managing Editor

Contents

REGULARS 04 Agenda:

14 Bulletin:

Developments at all points of the compass

108 Solutions:

News flashes for African professionals

Equipment and services to source for industry

P28 FEATURES 20 Business and Finance Opportunities in Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana, and Mauritius; with assessments of developments in security and insurance

42 Technology East African telecommunications developments; and printing for business

47 Power

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The annual African Review Genset Buyers Guide, with profiles of key players and portfolios in Africa’s generator markets - including JCB, Himoinsa, Bredenoord, Atlas Copco Portable Energy, Cummins Power Generation, Teksan Jenerator, Jubaili Bros, Linz Electric, and Yamuna Power

88 Construction The increasing quality and quantity of cement; uses for wheel loaders; infrastructure at the centre of a Congolese debate; the versatility of excavators; why polyurea is cost-effective; engineers providing sanitation services to builders; and roadbuilding in South Africa

100 Mining Audit Bureau of Circulations Business Magazines

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Skills and tools for opencast operations; renewable energy installations in southern Africa; converging interests at South Africa’s largest mining conference; and x-ray technology for diamond extraction

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NEWS

Agenda / North A call for business finance in Libya Libya’s economy is being held back by a lack of funds for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) according to a new study by Nottingham Trent University in the UK. The study – led by academic Emhamad Elmansori, of the university’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment – suggests that nearly three quarters of Libyan SMEs say a shortage of financial resources is a major barrier to innovation. Other major barriers indicated in the study are a lack of innovation culture in schools, colleges and universities, and a shortage of skills in innovation management.

The study, which is based on a survey of almost 100 Libyan SMEs, indicates that 92 per cent of SMEs in Libya have no financial support. The vast majority only have the owners’ personal savings or money from their parents or partners as a form of equity.

“In many countries SMEs play a major part in the strategy for revitalising their economies,” said Mr Elmansori, originally from Libya. “This is especially important for a country such as Libya, which has an economy that is dependent on oil and which badly needs to diversify. Yet it is widely recognised that SMEs in Libya face more difficulties than large businesses do in terms of accessing the finances which are required to innovate.”

Moroccan insurance firm buys four companies in three African nations

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oroccan insurance company RMA Watanya has acquired four insurance companies operating in three key countries within the Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets (CIMA zone).

SES, Alruya to connect oil and gas Satellite operator SES has signed a capacity deal with Alruya, a system integrator and satellite ground station operator based in Libya, to deliver connectivity to oil and gas fields in the country.

Alruya will utilise the capacity on SES’s NSS-7 satellite at 20 degrees West to provide high-speed internet access and voice over IP services over its VSAT network to its corporate customers’ offsite oil and gas locations in Libya.

“We are pleased to have found a new partner in SES, which has enabled us to provide seamless connectivity to our customers. Not only is SES’s NSS-7 coverage

over Libya optimal, but also the professional SES team has made it easy for us to ramp up and double our capacity in the last few months,” said Murad Tantush, CEO of Alruya.

“In a vast country such as Libya, which has harsh terrain and limited infrastructure, satellite is seen as the most reliable form of connectivity - and demand for data connectivity is on the increase. We are honoured that Alruya has decided to work with us and we will continue to work closely with them to understand their needs and provide them the capacity they need to grow their expanding business,” said Hussein Oteifa, general manager Middle East at SES.

Satellite reaches 50mn homes Eutelsat Communications has released the results of a survey on TV reception modes and trends across the Middle East and North Africa. Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat chairman and CEO, said, “Our new survey confirms the exceptional dynamics of the video market in the Middle East and North Africa and the key role played by satellites that now reach into more than nine out of ten homes in the region. This result reflects longstanding partnerships between Eutelsat, Gulfsat, Nilesat, Noorsat, Viewsat and anchor media groups including Al Jazeera, MBC and OSN that are experiencing strong commercial success and are well placed for further expansion in the region.

“The survey also confirms the leadership of the Eutelsat-Nilesat 7/8 West neighbourhood whose audience of more than 50mn homes can receive an unequalled line-up of 1,050 Arabic and international channels.”

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RMA did not name the three African countries but said that they were targeted because of their market size and level of development

The move, which is the first step on the company’s path to expanding its business in Africa, is said to align with the company’s objective to establish presence in more than a dozen African countries at the end of the decade, and to aim for a level of cumulative premiums of 400 to 500 million.

According to media reports, these companies could be the four subsidiaries of the Ivorian Belifa Insurance Group, namely Beneficial Life Insurance SA Cameroon, Cameroon Beneficial General Insurance SA, Beneficial Life Insurance SA Insurance Belifa Togo and Côte d’Ivoire SA. RMA Watanya’s expertise is recognised in the area of bancassurance business control, financial capacity and its potential in the investment and asset management. www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / East yuMobile’s surprise sale Essar-owned yuMobile has sold its operations in Kenya for US$100mn in a surprise move that will alter the mobile telephony industry in the country. Two of Kenya’s mobile operators Safaricom and Airtel - will share out yuMobile assets in Kenya. Safaricom is to buy yuMobile’s infrastructure and retain about 130 employees in the technical department. On the other hand, Airtel will acquire yuMobile’s 2.7mn subscribers by taking over the mobile number prefix, allowing them to migrate to its network without changing their identities.

Statistics from the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) indicates that Safaricom has the lion’s share of the market at 66.5 per cent, followed by Airtel at 17.6 per cent, yuMobile at 8.8 per cent and finally Orange at 7.1 per cent.

Uptake of yuMobile’s subscribers by Airtel will increase the latter’s market share to over 25 per cent. The Indian-based Essar had invested about Ksh35bn (US$438mn) in the Kenyan business since its entry in 2009. However, the firm has accumulated losses of Ksh25bn and continued to incur a loss of Ksh3bn annually.

Last December, yuMobile sold its 10 per cent stake in the East Africa Marine Systems, an undersea fibre optic cable to Safaricom for US$11mn. Earlier this year, the company announced that it was sourcing Ksh8.5bn to roll out its 3G network to allow faster internet connectivity.

MMI Holdings acquires Cannon The Metropolitan International division of South African listed insurance-based financial services group MMI Holdings Limited (MMI) has acquired a significant majority stake in Kenyan insurer Cannon Assurance Limited (Cannon). The acquisition is subject to regulatory and other required approvals.

Metropolitan International, which operates in 12 African countries outside South Africa, has a presence in Kenya through Metropolitan Life Kenya, offering long-term

insurance products. The acquisition of Cannon will enable Metropolitan International to broaden its product offering to include short-term insurance and asset management. The shareholders of Cannon will acquire a minority stake in Metropolitan Life Kenya following the acquisition. This transaction will enable a merger of the two companies with the consolidation of the life licences into one and a standalone short-term insurance licence and business.

Tigo pioneers new money transfer Tigo, a subsidiary of international telecommunications and media company Millicom, has launched a pioneering cross-border mobile money remittance service between Tanzania and Rwanda. The new service allows Tigo subscribers in Tanzania to send money from their Tigo Pesa accounts to Tigo Cash subscribers in Rwanda and vice versa. The system integrates currency conversion, whereby money is sent in either Tanzania Shillings or Rwandan Francs and delivered already converted into in the currency of the recipient’s country.

Once the remittance is received, customers can use the funds to access all the services and benefits that Tigo Mobile Financial Services offer. These include airtime top ups, payments for water, electricity, TV and transportation, transfers to bank accounts, cash withdrawals at any Tigo agent across the country, and convenient transfers to other mobile money users. Tigo Tanzania general manager Diego Gutierrez said, “This new product will save customers’ time and money. International senders currently have to go to a money changer to exchange Rwanda Francs to dollars and then bring those dollars to remittance companies to send. They can now send money directly from their phone.”

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Tanzania and Burundi sign MoU to build cargo railway line

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anzania and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a 195km railway cargo line between the two East African countries.

According to government officials, the project is expected to cost US$700mn and would facilitate transport of cargo between Tanzania and Burundi. The line will be built between Msongati in Burundi and Uvinza in Tanzania, officials added.

Harrison Mwakyembe, minister for transport in Tanzania, said, “Since last year, we have been engaged in talks over this project and we are happy that it can commence after the endorsement of the attorney generals and other senior officials of the two governments.”

The project is expected to cost US$700mn

Apart from the Msongati-Uvinza project, Mwakyembe added that efforts are underway to improve the central railway line, which is currently undergoing rehabilitation in segments.

“We are planning to assign one company for this joint work to easily monitor performance. Letting each country secure its own contractor can positively affect the implementation of the project," added Mwakyembe.

Ciza Virginie, minister for transport, public works and equipment of Burundi, said the two countries will share costs of the projects. www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / South Trading ties for Zambia and China Trade between Zambia and China hit a record high at US$3.8bn in 2013 due to increased business links between the two countries. According to China’s ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao, the amount represents an increase from US$3.4bn recorded the previous year. Of the US$3.8bn, about US$3.2bn was recorded in exports to China. ‘’Zambia continues to enjoy a trade surplus. Our figures indicate that Zambia exported goods, mainly copper amounting to US$3.2bn while China exported about US$600mn worth of goods,’’ he elaborated.

The ambassador said Zambia recorded about US$130mn worth of Chinese investment mainly in the mining, manufacturing and construction sectors during the period under review.

Chinese companies plan to invest over US$500bn in many countries including Zambia over the next five years, hence the need for Zambia to position itself to benefit from the expected investments by ensuring favourable investment policies are upheld.

Chinese investment permeates various sectors of Zambia’s emerging economy – from telecoms, mining, construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, tourism, energy, education and health. There are around 300 Chinese companies operating in Zambia, representing over US$3bn investment.

UAS opens HQ in Johannesburg Trip support and logistics solutions provider UAS is extending its global reach from a new African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. As part of its broad programme of investment across Africa, the company is building new facilities, opening offices, implementing training programmes, recruiting staff, developing sales and marketing initiatives, and engaging in corporate citizenship.

To overcome market hurdles and deliver the VIP experience clients expect, the firm is training its African employees aggressively.

UAS’s staff are being developed to fulfil the company’s customer-centric approach to

UAS has opened its African headquarters in Johannesburg

service. It is providing intensive workshops on safety to ensure standards are recognised and maintained. Furthermore, staff are being equipped with the tools and skills needed to enable communications and maximise networking opportunities.

Valves for SA power project Fluid conveyance products and solutions expert Incledon has supplied more than R5.5mn (US$512,000) worth of butterfly valves and stainless steel ball valves to a large coal-fired power plant construction project in Mpumalanga, in South Africa.

The appointed underground service and general service piping contractor officially started taking delivery of 800 VAG butterfly valves and 100 Teji stainless steel ball valves supplied by Incledon in December 2013.

"The VAG EKN Series 13 butterfly valves were specified for the project, thanks to a unique design that ensures that the flow medium does not make contact with the valve's shaft, due to the fact that the O-rings protect the area of the shaft bearings. This eliminates the risk of premature piping system shutdowns as a result of valve failure,” said Incledon key accounts representative Dewald Hattingh.

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Westinghouse connects rural centre to Eskom

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estinghouse Electric Company has committed, with Sprinkle vzw, to supporting a South African rural child care centre close to the Drakensberg Ukhahlamba National Park in South Africa. Westinghouse is providing the necessary funding to connect the child care centre to the national electricity grid, operated by Eskom, as well as to cover the costs of the monthly power consumption.

When Westinghouse learned about this project, it immediately realised its value for South Africa and especially for the most vulnerable, the orphans diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Previously, this child care centre operated without any connection to the electricity grid. It relied on a power generator for warm water and to prepare meals. With the help of Westinghouse, the child care centre building will be connected to the power grid and the children will enjoy the same comforts that people often take for granted.

Westinghouse has been active in South Africa's nuclear industry, mainly through support to the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, since the 1990s, and is at the origin of the nuclear fleet technology in South Africa - its two reactors are Westinghouse-licensed.

Westinghouse’s main localisation drive started in 2007 when it acquired IST Nuclear (Pty) Ltd, now operating as Westinghouse Electric South Africa (Pty) Ltd. From offices in Cape Town and Centurion, Westinghouse supports Eskom’s Koeberg facilities, Necsa, other local nuclear industry partners and projects in China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. www.africanreview.com

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Agenda / West SkyVision deepens commitment to Nigeria’s oil & gas industry

Côte d’Ivoire to upgrade two major ports

Global communications provider SkyVision Global Networks Ltd has focused on becoming the corporate communications ‘solution of choice’ in Nigeria, with the establishment of hubs and PoPs in Lagos and Abuja to deliver quality communications to customers nationwide.

SkyVision’s growing presence in Nigeria, coupled with its vast suite of services for the country’s corporate sector and uniquely tailored end-to-end solutions pointed at the oil & gas industry, is proof of the company’s commitment to changing the face of communications in Nigeria.

SkyVision’s customised solutions for the oil & gas sector, are recognised for their multiple benefits, including the ensured, effective business communications between onshore and offshore teams, optimised business productivity, guaranteed bandwidth necessary for real time applications, support for mission-critical business applications and the enhanced crew welfare due to the provision of reliable satellite connectivity for high-speed voice, video and data applications.

“We are taking a lead role in one of the region’s most exciting and fast-paced markets,” commented Jean Daniel Tragus, SkyVision oil & gas director, adding that SkyVision “will further extend its commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with new partnerships, customers, and prospects”.

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EU to fund US$9.05bn for trade in West Africa The European Union (EU) has confirmed the approval of US$9.05bn funds to boost trade in West Africa from 2015 to 2020, according to European Commissioners Andris Piebalgs, for development policy, and Karel De Gucht, for trade policy.

The funds, the EU said, would greatly enhance trade and investment flows to West African countries, thus contributing to their development, sustainable growth and poverty reduction.

Beneficiaries of the funds in the region of West Africa project were said to include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cap Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Mauritania.

The EU regards the Economic Partnership Agreement Development Program (PAPED) as an essential element of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiated with West Africa.

uoyed by the economic recovery of the past two years and rising traffic levels, the Côte d’Ivoire government is implementing large-scale investments to upgrade its two international harbours — Abidjan and San Pedro.

The country has launched massive upgrades to its ports to support the growth of the natural resource sector and to attract more of the regional transit trade, according to Africa Report.

The Abidjan harbour is the site of a US$2.5bn expansion project, due to be completed in 2020. The project comprises the construction of a second container terminal, the expansion of a minerals terminal and the enlargement of the Vridi Canal. The plans will enable the port to handle 2.25 metres twentyfoot equivalent units (TEUs).

In the meantime, the western port of San Pedro, the country’s main port for cocoa exports, also aims to expand and boost its traffic by increasing transshipments.

The port has forecast that its traffic will rise 31 per cent in 2013 to 4.2mn tonnes from 3.2mn tonnes a year earlier. Transshipments were set to increase to 2.8mn tonnes from 1.9mn tonnes in 2012.

Ghana to create more outlets for card swipe Ghana will roll-out point of sale devices that will triple the number of people who can use debit cards to pay for purchases to draw more business through banks in West Africa’s second-largest economy. About 2.3mn people would be able to swipe their local debit or e-zwich card on 2,500 devices in Accra by May this year, said Archie Hesse, CEO of state-owned Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems. Currently, customers can only use

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them to withdraw money from the issuer’s automated teller machines (ATMs), according to a Bloomberg report.

The one million Visa cards issued by 14 banks, including Barclays Bank and Standard Bank, can be used to withdraw money from any ATM and pay for purchases through about 400 devices at mostly hotels and restaurants. The government was in talks with Visa and MasterCard to include those cards on the

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new machines, Mr Hesse said. The clearinghouse will hand out another 2,500 devices outside the capital by the end of the year. Ghana needed 60,000 to 70,000 machines to enable cards to be used as a primary means of payment throughout the country, Mr Hesse said.

MasterCard users would be able to make payments through the new devices by the end of July 2014. There were about 5,000 MasterCard customers. www.africanreview.com

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Events / 2014 May

8-14

18-20

interpack

electro, automation & energy

Düsseldorf, Germany www.interpack.com

Algiers, Algeria www.electro-automation.info

IFAT

10-13

20-21

Munich, Germany www.ifat.de

Indaba

East Africa Com

Durban, South Africa www.indaba-southafrica.co.za

Nairobi, Kenya eaafrica.comworldseries.com

Cloud World Forum Africa

13-14

22-23

Johannesburg South Africa africa.cloudworldseries.com

Clean Power Africa

UMEC

Cape Town, South Africa www.clean-power-africa.com

Kampala, Uganda www.umec-uganda.com

Morocco Oil & Gas

13-15

28-30

Marrakech, Morocco www.moroccosummit.com

African Utility Week

WAMPEX

Cape Town, South Africa www.african-utility-week.com

Accra, Ghana exhibitionsafrica.com

World Economic Forum on Africa

13-15

29-30

Abuja, Nigeria www.weforum.org

IFSEC South Africa

Libya Oil & Gas

Johannesburg, South Africa www.specialised.com

London, UK www.libyaoilgas.com

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6-7

7-8

7-9

8-11

SAMOTER Verona, Italy www.samoter.com

The demand for disinfection systems When IFAT was last held, in 2012, the management of water, wastewater and sewage took up around 115,000 sqm of space out of an exhibition total of 215,000 sqm. For the next IFAT, which takes place from 5 to 9 May 2014, event organiser Messe München is expecting exhibitor participation in these segments to again be high – not least, because of the ever-increasing importance of this whole field.

IFAT promotes innovations and services in water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. It is held in Munich. The last event attracted 2,939 exhibitors from 54 countries and 124,200 visitors from 182 countries.

The costs involved in bringing better water Revenues in the world market for disinfection systems for water and wastewater are set to reach close on US$3bn in 2019. That is the forecast in a recent study by international corporate consultants Frost & Sullivan. For 2012 the analysts put a figure of almost

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US$2bn on the world market. For the coming years, their prediction is for consistent market growth of over six per cent per year.

A number of reasons lie behind these high growth expectations. The global trends towards urbanisation and industrialisation, for example, are leading to ever more intensive use, treatment and re-use of the scarce resource of water. Frost & Sullivan analyst Vandhana Ravi said, "In addition to its function in the provision of drinking water supplies, disinfection will become increasingly important in the treatment of water for use in processing; for example, in non-food irrigation or industrial cooling."

In his opinion, the water-intensive industries in particular - such as energygeneration, food and beverages production or pharmaceuticals - will drive the market for water and wastewater disinfection. Other market drivers will be tighter regulatory measures. Currently, a good 60 per cent of worldwide revenues in water and wastewater

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disinfection systems are achieved in sales to local authorities, with around 40 per cent in industrial applications.

International manufacturers and system suppliers offer a wide spectrum of techniques for achieving bacteria-free or low-bacteria water, including: chlorination, ozonation, electrolysis, UV irradiation, microfiltration, thermal treatment. However, the relatively high investment and operating costs for some of these systems is hampering their use, in particular in developing and emerging countries.

"These nations still prefer cost-effective solutions, even if this means sacrificing product quality," adds Ravi. "Which means that in the Asia-Pacific region, in Africa and in the Middle East, chlorine gas is still generally used for disinfection, although there are considerably environmental risks involved in handling this poisonous substance." www.ifat.de www.africanreview.com

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Bulletin / Events Kirloskar Brothers’ leadership acknowledged at summit

UAE; the gensets of the new Series 4000 are

gathered to discuss requirements for

based on Series 4000 diesel engines from

bridging the skills gap and for developing a

Global fluid management company

MTU and deliver up to 3,400 kVA output -

platform on which partnerships can be built

Kirloskar Brothers Limited has been

the MTU Onsite Energy booth featured the

going forward.

conferred with the ‘Best Organization for

type DS02500D5S genset which is based on

Women Talent Development’ award for its

the MTU 16V 4000 G23 engine.

Coimbatore plant, in India, by the 3rd Africa

Increasingly international in Cape Industries Showcase

Mauritius; the Awards were organised by

AFC summit addresses infrastructure and investment

the Africa-India Partnership Summit to

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), an

the Cape Industries Showcase (CIS) has

identify and celebrate outstanding

African-led multilateral development

attracted a phenomenal response from

leadership and achievements

financial institution whose mission is to

many international companies; “Exhibitor

demonstrated by women leaders in various

improve African economies by proactively

interest for this exciting new multi-sector

private and public sectors.

developing and financing infrastructure

show has been stronger than expected,”

Women Leadership Awards, held in

Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 2 to 4 July 2014,

assets, has held its inaugural summit; ‘AFC

said John Thomson of show organiser

Expo shows that expensive conveyor belt systems are over

Live: Bridging the Infrastructure Divide’

Exhibition Management Services.

Pit to Ship Solutions, part of the

to address the scale of Africa’s infrastructure

The forums at IFAT

Intermodal Solutions Group (ISG),

requirements and its investment deficit,

Scheduled for 5 to 9 May 2014 in Munich,

débutsat the West African Mining and

which is conservatively estimated at over

Germany, environmental technology show

Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Ghana in May

US$40bn per annum over the next ten

IFAT offers panel discussions, seminars,

2014, showcasing its containerised bulk

years, bringing together African politicians,

exhibitors’ presentations as well as country

handling system; “We completed a major

business leaders and academics for a series

and theme specials; with its ‘intelligent

project for Exxaro in 2012 to move iron ore

of lively panel discussions at the Eko Hotel

urbanisation’ concept, event organiser

out of Point Noire, Republic of Congo,

& Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.

Messe München is using various

responded to the need to open a dialogue

competences in environmental technology,

involving 1,350 of these specialised containers,” said ISG’s CFO Julie Boden.

MTU Onsite Energy showcases gensets at MEE

Sasol signs MoU at energy event in Mozambique

infrastructure, logistics and ICT from its

The recent hydrocarbon discoveries in

together in a dedicated platform - which

international events and gathering them

Mozambique have resulted in a significant

covers the entire spectrum of urbanisation,

Rolls-Royce Power Systems brand MTU

increase in mining and exploration

in depth and breadth, and highlights

Onsite Energy presented a new product

activities - but the energy sector is

synergies between the different interest

line of gensets at the 2014 edition of

experiencing a lack of skilled local

groups.

energy industry trade show Middle East

resources to sustain these projects, so the

Electricity, recently held in Dubai in the

Government of Mozambique (GoM) has

The gensets of the new Series 4000 are based on Series 4000 diesel engines from MTU and deliver up to 3,400 kVA output

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prioritised skills development and capacity

Endorsement for Libya Oil & Gas Forum

building; this national imperative was given

On 29-30 May 2014 key figures from Libya's

a major boost recently when the managing

oil & gas industry will come to London in

director of Sasol Petroleum International,

the UK to meet with international players

Ebbie Haan, announced the signing of a

and prospective investors at the 3rd Annual

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

New Libya Oil & Gas Forum; endorsed by

with Eduardo Mondlane University at the

the National Oil Corporation of Libya, the

Getenergy Workshop in Maputo - where

event is co-organised by International

representatives of the GoM, together with

Research Networks, Oliver Kinross and

oil and gas companies, and a number of

Barcah Group.

education and training institutions,

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Bulletin / Energy Himoinsa’s Power Cube generates attention

A specialist provider of integrated fluid

Regarded as one of the key energy sector

Hydrasun was named Great Large

gatherings in the region, Middle East

Company at the Offshore Achievement

Electricity (MEE), which took place from 11

Awards (OAA) ceremony held in Aberdeen,

to 14 February 2014 in Dubai, attracted

Scotland; Bob Drummond, chief executive

more than 15,000 visitors from 120

officer of Hydrasun - which operates in

countries around the globe; notable

Angola amongst other geographies - said,

amongst the 1,250 exhibitors was

““Beyond recent developments in

Himoinsa, which showcased its Power

continuing to grow our global footprint, we

Cube generator set, which was shortlisted

have also further invested in our integrated

for the “Best Product Launch at Middle East

product and service offering to deliver

Electricity 2014” exhibitor award.

enhanced levels of service and added value

transfer, power and control solutions,

for our customers.”

WAPS showcases products and services at WAMPEX West Africa Pumping Services (WAPS) is

Siemens supplies components and services to Algeria

using its third appearance at the West Lahmeyer engineers are providing advisory services for the construction and operation of several power plant projects in the SADC region

African Mining & Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) - held in Accra, Ghana, from 28 to 30 May 2014 - to showcase pumping

construction and operation of power plant

equipment and spare parts, as well as

projects across the Southern Africa

details of its ongoing pump training

Development Community (SADC); projects

courses; “We plan to increase end user

include: rehabilitation works for a coal-fired

awareness of our product range and also all

power plant in Botswana; operations and

WAPS services available in country,

maintenance strategy for a CCGT power

including our extensive spare parts stockholding in Accra, and 48-hour response to urgent onsite maintenance requests,” said Jade King, marketing director at West Africa Pumping Services.

plant in Namibia; conversion to natural gas The proven Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbine, to be supplied to Algeria, is characterised by high performance, low power generating costs, long intervals between major inspections and an easy-to-service design

Mozambique; and the modernisation of thermal power plants in Zimbabwe.

Siemens Energy is set to supply two gas Engineering & Construction Corporation

Solar Capital leads on dealing with SA’s energy crisis

from South Korea for a new power plant in

Paschal Phelan, president of Solar Capital,

Biskra, Algeria; the plant will be operated by

has said investments in large-scale solar

Société Algérienne de Production de

power projects will transform the African

l'Electricité (SPE) - a company of the state-

continent, where rising populations and six

owned utility Socièté Nationale de

of the world’s 10 fastest-growing

l'Electricité et du Gaz (Sonelgaz) - with

economies have resulted in ever growing

commissioning is scheduled for August 2014.

energy deficits; in South Africa, the first

turbines and two generators to Hanwha

Hydrasun wins corporate oil & gas award

operation for a power plant in

phase of the Solar Capital De Aar Northern

Hydrasun has won “Great Large Company Award”, which recognises performance in the offshore energy sector

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Lahmeyer consults in various phases of SADC projects

Cape project will generate enough

Consulting engineering company

South African homes annually, with delivery

Lahmeyer International continues to

of the first 75MW into Eskom’s power grid.

electricity to power approximately 35 000

provide advisory services for the

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Lafarge to invest US$1.37 billion in Nigerian expansion Lafarge Cement Wapco PLC has revealed plans to boost cement production in Nigeria by investing an additional US$1.37bn in the next three to four years.

The French company said that it will double capacity of the plants in the west African nation from the current eight million metric tonnes to 16mn metric tonnes within this period.

Guillaume Roux, country CEO of Nigeria and Benin Republic, said that Lafarge had invested more than US$2.75bn in the country since 2008. http://www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/cement/

Murray & Roberts extends reach in Africa Construction group Murray & Roberts has sets its sights on expansion in Africa by entering into partnership with two key local construction companies in the east and west of the continent.

Two new companies, Murray & Roberts Kenya Ltd, situated in the Funzai Road Industrial Area, Nairobi, and Murray & Roberts Ghana Ltd, in the Movenpick Commercial Centre in Accra, were recently established.

"The decision to form two business hubs in East and West Africa was taken about 18 months ago by Murray Roberts Limited to address the vast geographical gap in our corporate presence between South Africa and Dubai," said Murray & Roberts Construction’s Leon Botha. http://www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/buildings/

Kenya to build first nuclear plant by 2025

Nigeria is one of the planet's fastest growing markets for cement production (PHOTO: DFID)

France to set up new mining company France plans to invest up to US$548mn in a new state-owned mining company in Francophone African countries.

France’s Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) and the Agency for State Participation (EPA) will be shareholders in Compagnie National des Mines de France (CMF).

According to the company, CMF’s exploration activities will focus on specialty metals including Lithium, Germanium, Tungsten, Antimony and rare earths in former French colonies in Africa. http://www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/quarrying/

Namibia gas-to-power plant to be built within three years Namibia's national power company NamPower and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) have agreed to develop a gas-to-power plant worth US$1.2bn in Kudu by 2017.

The 1,050MW plant will be connected to the Namibian and South African electricity grids for local and regional use. CEC will hold a 30 per cent stake in the

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project, which will source gas from the offshore Kudu field.

NamPower will provide US$1bn, while CEC is expected to contribute up to US$100mn, reports added. NamPower is currently looking for another equity partner to finance the balance US$100mn. http://www.africanreview.com/ene rgy-a-power/power-generation/

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BoKenya has announced that it will build a 1,000 MW nuclear plant worth US$3.5bn by 2025 to support the country’s growing energy needs.

William Ruto, deputy president of Kenya, said, “I have no doubt that Kenya will successfully implement its nuclear power programme safely and efficiently, borrowing from best practices in countries that have embraced and used the technology successfully for many decades.”

The plant is expected to be built near the country's Lake Victoria coastline, according to The Star. http://www.africanreview.com/energy-a-power/power-generation/

Kenya's government wants to develop nuclear energy to help meet rising electricity demands (PHOTO: Jarhead62/Wikimedia Commons)

Nedbank Capital to invest in African gold mining projects Nedbank Capital has announced that it is keen to invest in gold mining opportunities in a number of countries across Africa.

The South African financial institution is reportedly interested in investing in virgin ground Nedbank is reportedly interested in investing in gold mining projects in exploration projects for gold Tanzania, Ghana and Burkina Faso in Tanzania, Ghana and (PHOTO: CIFOR/Flickr) Burkina Faso, and has also been considering investing in Mozambique’s emerging coal industry.

The company has previously financed mining projects in Namibia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Kenya. http://www.africanreview.com/construction-a-mining/excavation/ www.africanreview.com

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KIA and Dana Motors sign deal to build assembly plant in Nigeria South Korean motor company KIA Motors and Dana Motors Ltd have signed an agreement to set up a vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria within two years.

Jacky Hathiramani, managing director of Dana Motors, and Homer Kim, an official from KIA Motors, signed the agreement in a bid to improve the West African country's auto industry.

KIA's decision to set up the plant in Nigeria followed the launch of the Nigerian government's

KIA's decision to set up a new plant in Nigeria followed the launch of the Nigerian government's latest auto policy.

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latest auto policy, which raised import duty on fully built cars to 70 per cent from 22 per cent. The policy will attempt to discourage vehicle importation and encourage local production.

When fully implemented, the policy will aim to create a number of employment opportunities and wide range of technologically-advanced manufacturing opportunities. http://www.africanreview.com/transport-alogistics/vehicles/

Malawian Airlines launches first flight to Johannesburg Malawian Airlines has announced the launch of its first flight to Johannesburg in South Africa. The airline is a strategic partner of Ethiopian Airlines for southern African region.

According to the airlines, flights will operate daily from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a stopover at Blantyre. The aircraft used is a new B737-800 Sky Interior with 154 seats, with cabins divided into business class and economy class. http://www.africanreview.com/tra nsport-a-logistics/aviation/

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Botswana

Tracking Botswana’s development curve The unfettered investment opportunities in an economically buoyant region

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here is no formula for affluence in Africa, nor a manual for the intrepid investor looking to integrate into one of the multiple emerging markets, positioned within its resource-rich Southern African Development Community (SADC).

However, were one poised to do so, he needn't look any further for indicators of stability and potential for prosperity than Botswana. In light of Botswana’s unique mantra, spirit of ‘best practices’ in sects breaking the mould and thriving amongst SADC nations, climate allowing for business to thrive and relationships from across the globe to foster with impunity, it was truly our pleasure and privilege to host the AfricanBrains Innovation Africa Summit in the capital city of Gaborone in October 2013.

Facts and figures behind Botswana’s transformative potential provided by Transparency International are staggering at first glance. Here we have a Republic with a literacy ratio of nearly 85 per cent, an ardent member-state of the OECD Anti-Bribery Commission with a deeply-rooted tradition of representative democracy and an African nation with a startling 80 per cent corruption ‘Control Rate’. By one economist’s estimate, the country has the fourth highest gross national income at purchasing power parity in the whole of Africa, giving it a standard of living around that of Turkey.

The prospect of investing safely in resource procurement for instance, is one too attractive to fathom for many, with mineral deposits abundant throughout the nation and the industry itself providing roughly 40 per cent of all government revenues. While discussing pivoting economic dependence from diamonds (initiated over concerns of a dry-out) ambitious miners have found massive deposits of uranium only in this decade, with mining presently underway.

From the dawn of its independence in 1966 and to serve as a beacon for African

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Botswana has the fourth highest gross national income at purchasing parity in Africa

opportunity today, Botswana has had to learn from the mistakes of its neighbours, both direct and indirect, in choosing to adhere to global standards of fiscal lucidity, and promote equality and free enterprise.

Rather than endorse indigenisation as a means of reparation from the days of colonisation (with documented cases of cronyism and near-inescapable corruption when put to practice throughout the continent), Botswana plays host to strict regulatory agencies which allow for the investment market climate to emanate as not only stable but competitive.

Further, the Republic’s constitution prohibits the nationalisation of private property (a recognisable trend often causing trepidation in foreign investors while considering operating within emerging ‘democratic’ markets for a prolonged, viable term without incurring the advances of political opportunists).

One of the key pillars found in a nation’s infrastructure and developmental trajectory is Botswana’s compliance to its constitution and promotion of a sense of fair play. The nation attractively supports an independent

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judiciary, incentivising the international community to integrate en masse and assuaging concerns through rule of law.

Bringing investors on board In light of pragmatic approaches to Botswana’s executive administration to galvanise global investment and raise awareness to sub-Saharan African opportunity, the timing could not have been better for our summit. AfricanBrains prides itself on connecting the political will of actors from across the continent - ministers and senior government officials alike, with the ambitions backed by the capital interest of private sector heads of industry from around the world. The summit also played a notable role in doing so with iconic brands and technological innovators such as HewlettPackard, IBM, Microsoft, Pearson, Intel, Google, Samsung and Oracle.

Through group and one-to-one prescheduled bilateral meetings spanning days, these representatives pooled their collective energies and aspirations and continued their track record of producing tangible arrangements that have circumvented the www.africanreview.com

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John Glassey, managing director of African Brains, which is part of the Brains Network

traditional bureaucratic red tape in integration and allowed for innovation. There was particular focus on education, to flourish and long-lasting partnerships to prospectively develop.

Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, minister of education and skills development of Botswana noted in her opening remarks at the Innovation Africa Summit, that over the course of the past five years, her nation has spent up to an astounding 30 per cent of the state budget on education. Understanding the sector’s role as a mainstay of a nation’s prolonged growth, minister Venson-Moitoi said, “Education isn't a subject you can just brush aside; its a subject that you take seriously, because it is serious business. It is about the future of this nation, this continent. It is about the future of this world, whether we like it or not. It is the only thing that is going to take nations out of poverty, the one thing that has liberated nations around the world”.

“Because it is education that will help us bring peace and order. It is when nations are educated that they understand why they must speak to each other, and not fight with each other. So maybe we should all spend more time talking about education.”

While the nation’s education sector and its subsequent embracing of innovative technology is praiseworthy, Botswana is not without its share of challenges. The spread of HIV/AIDS had at one point hit epidemic levels. Figures of life expectancy figures and child poverty are serious contemporary concerns; if gone unchecked, can discourage this history of growth and curb the potential of the next generation of African leaders.

However, today we understand that Africa is on the rise. The fastestgrowing nations in the world are sub-Saharan. Botswana is exceptionally leading the way and the old-world order based on aid and patronisation needs to come to an end. Trade is booming, foreign direct investment is at an all-time high and a growing regional middle-class are placing demands back on their own governments and societies.

We plan to look beyond the rhetoric, toward viable candidates to steward African business in to its next period of globalised ascendancy and remain grateful of the opportunity which was provided by the city of Gaborone and the nation of Botswana, who believe that its in our hands to bring about lasting change and no greater place to do so responsibly than in an evolving marketplace ready to take its rightful place on the global forefront. ■ John Glassey is the managing director of AfricanBrains, part of The Brains Network. The views expressed are his own. www.africanreview.com

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Zambia

Rapid economic expansion ahead Zambia increasingly acts as a key player in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic configuration

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frica’s top copper producer in May last year received a thumbs-up from a top world investment bank, Goldman Sachs Bank, a full service global investment banking and securities firm, which ranked it as the most promising and fastest growing country in sub-Saharan Africa.

It is a fact that the sub-Saharan region holds immense potential for companies looking for new growth markets as it is home to over 860mn people and boasts of a combined GDP of over US$1,268bn as of November 2012. The region is said to be the second largest growing region in the world in terms of economic growth with the Euro Monitor International forecasting in 2013 that five of the topmost rapidly expanding economies will come from subSaharan Africa.

It is not by chance that Zambia is recorded as one of the world’s fastest economically reformed countries, which is an impetus as it strives to become a middle income country by 2030.

Moving on with mining and more The momentum for diversification away from the century-old economic mainstay of mining is on the rise with other sectors — agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, gemstone mining, construction and energy — beckoning for investment. There is also growing potential in emerging sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), livestock, fisheries and forestry, real estate and services.

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is the kingpin in the government’s diversification agenda and job creation, as it is involved in promoting trade and investment through an efficient, effective and coordinated private sector-led economic development strategy.

According to ZDA director general Andrew Chipwende, Zambia’s lofty position

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Nkana is part of Kitwe, Copperbelt Province in Zambia and are among the largest copper mines in the world, estimated to have employed over 20,000 people

in the region is attributed to prudent macro-economic fundamentals and an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), which is not only about harnessing resources, but the benefits it creates such as job creation, technology development and access to markets.

In 2012, ZDA approved a total of US$10bn worth projects; a confirmation that Zambia is an attractive investment destination. This is bound to improve in the near future in view of the government’s reforms on investment and trade.

In 1991, Zambia embarked on liberal political and economic reforms. Since then, the private sector has been the engine of growth while the government has created a

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conducive environment for private sector participation and growth. The Zambian economy has been transformed into a burgeoning free market economy devoid of price, exchange and interest controls. The country’s investment climate today is characterised by a stable macro-economic environment and democratic political system; predictable laws and policies; and unrestricted repatriation of after-tax profits.

Undoubtedly, there is still need for Zambia to improve its export base, add value to its export products in addition to improving its supply side capacity both in quality and quantity to satisfy the strict export standards.

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Zambia

South Africa being the biggest market for Zambia’s non-traditional exports (NTEs), followed by DR Congo, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Key products exported within the region include copper wire, gold, raw sugar, cotton lint, electricity and maize.

COMESA is Zambia’s second largest market for its NTEs, absorbing a total of US$98.8mn worth of goods followed by the European Union (EU). Thus, in addition to making inroads in the region, Zambia has the capacity to increase exports to the EU and the USA under the African Growth Opportunity Initiative (AGOA) initiative. The country was also recently named as one of the top 10 economies in competitiveness in Africa - an accolade that has cheered the private sector, with the Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) and Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) ‘singing praises’ on the achievement.

Yusuf Dodia, the chairperson of PSDA, said such international ratings act as motivating factors for the development of any economy.

“International or foreign ratings give hope and help nations to set economic benchmarks and for Zambia, its a very good development when we see that the country keeps improving in competitiveness,’’ he said.

The government should develop other areas of competitiveness such as reducing the cost of doing business and improving access to affordable finance, Mr Dodia added.

According to ZAM, Zambia’s top ranking in Africa’s competitiveness index indicates that the country is moving in the right direction economically. Bright Chunga, the president of

Sector

1st and 2nd quarter 2011

Agric.

Manuf.

Service Transport Tourism Constr.

Mining Health R/Estate ICT Education Finance Energy Total

No. of applications 19 50 19 6 18 13 18 2 13 4 1 1 2 166

Value (US$) 294,149,294 374,248,408 82,241,302 17,248,500 510,008,420 62,621,465 375,365,208 13,298,000 175,580,000 19,950,000 549,633 50,000,000 1,068,000,000 3,043,260,230

1st and 2nd Quarter 2012 Pledged Employment 2,495 7,483 1,217 111 1,008 441 2,283 159 2,275 223 47 115 142 17,999

No. of applications 18 56 28 12 14 14 20 2 14 2 1 1 182

Value (US$) 299,031,822 454,747,902 137,809,860 67,260,496 104,919,409 56,603,000 2,384,943,662 1,507,000 49 644,636,660 2,095,300 21 250,000 403,954 4 4,154,209,065

Pledged employment 2,627 4,939 3,064 801 494 873 3,646 2,260

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Third Quarter 2012 Sector Agriculture Agro-Processing Construction Energy Finance Health ICT Manufacturing Mining Real Estate Service Tourism Transport Total

No. of Projects 11 3 8 1 1 2 1 18 7 7 12 10 5 86

Pledged Investments (US$) 30,152,963 43,500,000 14,736,000 700,000,000 530,000 1,001,800 14,000,000 92,610,999 1,798,480,010 28,060,224 22,947,577 78,505,197 10,873,000 2,835,397,770

Pledged Employment 365 413 693 115 5 18 41 754 1296 396 181 282 143 4702

Source: Zambia Development Agency

ZAM said the country is performing well and that despite the manufacturing sector facing a few challenges, it has contributed greatly to national development.

“Zambia’s ranking as one of the top 10 economies proves that we are moving in the right direction in terms of our economic development and in terms of focus as a

country,’’ he enthused. The country’s geographic position (landlocked) should be seen as land-linked as it is surrounded by eight neighbours, opening up export potential, thus thrusting Zambian products on the regional market and beyond. ■ Nawa Mutumweno

Huawei emphasises fruitful corporate social responsibility Chinese information and communications company Huawei heralded the need for corporate social responsibility (CSR) to help communities in Zambia, at a presentation ceremony in Lusaka.

Twenty-nine of Zambia's most deserving organisations received cheques worth US$40,000 at the ceremony, in a donation made by a partnership betweeb Huawei and the International Women's Club of Lusaka (IWC). The key beneficiaries were sick and orphaned children, hospices and artistic charities, and accounted for receiving the largest chunk of donations over the years.

Stanley Chyn, country director of Huawei Technology Zambia said CSR shouldn't just be a token gesture that fails to address underlying problems in the society. “Huawei and the International Women’s Club have developed a unique partnership that serves as a model for corporate philanthropy.

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Country Director Stanley Chyn presents a cheque to Udie Soko of the Zambia Cancer Trust

lead and take their responsibilities to society seriously,” he said.

Chyn pledged to continue helping the underprivileged, after praising the efforts of the IWC. Funds distributed to the charities were raised from the IWC’s fund-raising Oscar Night dinner dance in 2013, which was attended by around 360 guests and sponsored

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by Huawei for the third year running.

Neelofer Ghazi, chairperson of IWC thanked Huawei for sponsoring the Oscar Night gala.

Charity Chizyuka, IWC charity committee chairperson assured that each recepient was paid a visit, and assessed to ensure the donations were used for legitimate reasons.

“These donations are not given lightly. We consider each and every charity, their work, their administration and financial bookkeeping capabilities before making this decision. To the receipients today, these monies should be spent wisely, suitably administrated and documented, should you wish to qualify for additional funds in 2015.

The IWC members have worked hard to raise this money through their various fundraising activities, not an easy task with the current international economic climate and the increase in number of needy. We strive to do our best and expect no less from you, our recipients today," she said. www.africanreview.com

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outh African insurance company MMI Group Limited recently registered a R5bn subordinated note programme with Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and subsequently issued two bonds totalling R1.5bn (US$465.6mn). The five-year floating rate R750mn bond was issued at three-month Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (JIBAR) plus 1.46 per cent and the seven-year fixed rate R750mn bond was issued at 1.7 per cent over the government benchmark bond being the R208. MMI Group is a subsidiary of MMI Holdings Limited. The parent companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO, Nicolaas Kruger, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased with the success of this issuance, which shows the depth and liquidity of funds available in the South African debt capital markets for

Nicolaas Kruger, CEO of MMI Holdings Limited

subordinated note issuances. The significant interest in the two bonds demonstrates investorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; confidence in the financial strength and stability of MMI Group Limited.â&#x20AC;?

New business from the right strategies MMI Holdings has delivered strong operating performance while pursuing the kind of growth achieved at MMI Group. Its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2013 generated an annualised return on embedded value of 20 per cent for shareholders. Core headline earnings grew by 13 per cent to R1,656mn, while the group declared an interim dividend of 57 cents per share, representing a 12 per cent increase when compared to the same period in 2012. It remains firmly focused on delivering consistent strong operating performance. It reported a 24 per cent increase in profits from operating divisions, which was helped by double digit growth across most divisions for the six months under review. â&#x2013;

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Security

Challenging places for commerce Best practices to observe to manage security operations effectively across the continent

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frica is the second largest and second most populous continent on the planet. It is home to one billion people, roughly 15 per cent of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, covers six time zones and its inhabitants speak over 2,000 languages. It is a continent of enormous untapped potential, but it also remains the most underdeveloped. Political instability, corruption, violence and economic mismanagement continue to plague the continent and hold back growth and development. This means that Africa can be a challenging place to do business, even for a company like G4S that has been operating in the region for many years. We currently have a presence in 29 African countries and a workforce of 112,000 employees, and we are continually improving our ability to adapt to changing local circumstances.

Uncertainties and opportunities One of the greatest challenges of operating in the region is the lack of policy and regulatory certainty. Without such certainty it is impossible for companies to plan properly for the long-term, thereby discouraging investment. It will therefore become increasingly important for security providers to remain engaged with local regulators on policy changes, and in many instances there may be opportunities for multinational companies to share their experiences of global best practice with regulators in order to contribute to raising standards across the region.

G4S has developed standards for private security companies operating in countries without rigorous legislative or enforcement infrastructure for more than 20 years, and in 2011 we became a founding signatory of the new International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers.

Multinational companies operating in Africa also have to contend with the implementation of protectionist measures and accompanying populist rhetoric that has in some instances

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led to a greater degree of hostility from host communities. This hostility manifests in many ways but we find that when companies have not developed a reservoir of goodwill, operating in these regions becomes much more difficult. We have found that, in order to ensure a community-enhanced security environment, it is crucial to achieve genuine partnerships that will strengthen the conflict resolution and mediation capacity of staff, contractors, communities and civil society.

This also helps to guard against the risks of illegal mining and can play a role in minimising the negative impacts of mine strikes. In the future, it will therefore not be enough for companies operating in Africa to co-exist with their host communities. Instead, they will need to be welcomed and viewed as responsible partners and contributors to the sustainable development of the region.

We firmly believe the right approach is preventive not reactive and by building these relationships and involving surrounding communities the overall safety of a mine site can dramatically enhanced.

Increasingly stringent industry standards, a dramatic change of attitude to worker safety and heightened scrutiny from NGOs have made safety and security an even more critical component of successful mine operation in Africa. This presents an opportunity for the security industry and the closing divide between traditional security, safety and health means that those providers able to offer integrated security management and incountry expertise are best placed to capitalise on this growth potential.

Our customers in Africa are increasingly looking for long-term strategic partners, and we are therefore focused on ensuring that we are able to add value throughout the project lifecycle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the strategic decision making stage of a project, when exploration and assessment is underway, through to mine development, expansion and eventual closure.

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Our primary function as an industry is to make it easier for our customers across the continent to do their business safely. To achieve this, we have to have the right people on the ground to support our clients.

However, attracting and retaining world-class talent can be difficult in such a complex, diverse and ever-changing region.

We have therefore worked hard to develop a comprehensive training programme that ensures that our business model is supported by well-equipped employees with the right skill sets and competencies. We also try to prioritise local communities hiring where possible, as this strengthens our ties to local hiring and benefits our clients. This has been a key differentiator for us and has further enabled us to develop long-term strategic partnerships with our customers.

Above all else, customers in Africa are looking for an integrated safety and security solution, one that ensures the resilience of their operations, mitigates risk, prevents loss and protects their employees, assets and reputation. The security industry must therefore move in this direction in order to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers in Africa.

As safety and security become increasingly central to business success in the region, companies will be looking to the security industry to provide more than just manned guarding. Businesses will want us to be strategic partners, able to offer support on everything from traditional security, to health and safety and risk management. At G4S we recognised this shift some time ago, and our service offering therefore reflects not just what our customers are demanding from us today, but what we anticipate they will need in the future. â&#x2013; Andrew Hames G4S group director, global mining solutions/director energy, mining and construction, Africa region www.africanreview.com

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Mozambique

Resource-full country Mozambique is attracting foreign investment focused on extracting a bounty of resources that continue to emerge as exploration intensifies across the nation

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looded with foreign investment eager to tap into an expansive volume of vast resources, Mozambique has a robust growth outlook - a fact supported by the IMF and World Bank. Exploration companies such as Anadarko and ENI East Africa SpA have struck gas-field pay dirt on the coast, while Rio Tinto, Vale SA and Jindal mine coal inland.

The IMF’s Review report released in January estimates real GDP to have grown 6.6 per cent in the first half of 2013. Through a sale of shares between investors in the Rovuma basin gas concessions, the government received a capital gains tax windfall of US$400mn in August. The Review quotes government figures on FDI having almost tripled between 2010 and 2012.

Encouraging investment Mozambique is taking advice from the IMF to encourage investment in the mining and hydrocarbon sectors, averting an unreasonably onerous fiscal regime and revising the relevant tax issues into a single, easy-to-reference-and-interpret document, in line with international best practice.

The country is expected to achieve growth of 8.1 per cent in 2014, according to central bank governor Ernesto Gove. Although inflation might climb from 4.2 per cent, it’s anticipated to remain within the bank’s target of 5.6 per cent. Extractive industries are credited with driving this strong economic growth.

The Mozambique Economic Update issued in January by the World Bank reveals that extractive industries continue to be the fastest growing sector, contributing 21.4 per cent of GDP growth in Q3 2013. Hard coking and thermal coal is powering the boom in Tete, northern Mozambique.

Trading more in Mozambique Established as a trading centre for gold and slaves in 1531, Tete was the base for explorer David Livingstone’s unsuccessful attempts to navigate the Zambezi River in the 19th century.

While Tete town is being re-established as a bustling centre point of the boom, the heart of the black fortune lies across the river, in Benga and Moatize. The bridge, renamed

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The Minas Moatize coal mine in Tete (Photo: Tracy Brooks)

Samora Machel after independence, is crowded night and day with traffic. The new Benga Bridge opens later this year, taking traffic across the river directly past Benga mine, owned by Rio Tinto and Tata.

MCC Eqstra performs the contract mining for Benga Mine. Craig Vandeleur, financial manager for Eqstra’s operations offshore, said that they have blasted and removed about 45mn cubic metres (cu m) of earth and extracted seven million tonnes of coal since they started up in 2010. After washing and sorting, about 45 per cent is usable either as coking or thermal coal. Vandeleur confirms the story heard everywhere - restricted coal export infrastructure has caused delays and led to enormous stockpiles. Rio Tinto has slowed their extraction drastically while they reduce the heaps of coal accumulated when the railway has broken or flooded.

Sharing the Sena-Beira railway line with Vale and Minas de Moatize, and with the rail capacity improving to about seven million tonnes per annum, Rio Tinto now carries nearly 100,000 tonnes per month to Beira, while Vale carries about 300,000 tonnes. MCC Eqstra also has a construction plant hire division, which support the mining industry.

“We have invested about US$165mn in mining and around US$10mn in construction equipment,” said Vandeleur.

When you add to that approximately US$4mn invested in residential and commercial property, creating 500 jobs on the mine for Mozambicans and employing local suppliers and sub-contractors, the

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scope of MCC Eqstra’s investment in Tete becomes clear. They operate under an investment incentive scheme, which enables them to support the project with a complement of 80 expatriate staff.

Atlas Copco Mozambique service mining companies and supply drilling equipment for mining, blasting and exploration and consumables. They’ve invested more than US$1mn in Mozambique since 2012 and established a support centre in Tete. “There is no doubt we are here to stay and contribute to the development of Mozambique,” affirmed Fernando Martins, business development manager of mining and rock excavation.

Challenges such as logistics, high costs, delays in importing and clearing of parts and equipment has affected players severely.

Bureaucracy, paperwork and border congestion hamper smooth business operations. The drop in the global price of coal has curtailed coal production further.

A long-term view Despite the problems, Vandeleur along with others, has a positive long-term view of Tete.

“By the end of 2014, the Beira railway should have an annual capacity of nearly 20mn tonnes, enough to run Benga at full capacity,” he remarked. Further improvements in the rail network will enable new mines to export more than five billion tonnes of coal reserves.

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plants, and hydro power from Cahora Bassa and Mpanda Nkuwa dam will keep the region pumping.

This also raises the issue of hydrocarbon finds off the northeast coast, at Palma and Pemba. Mike Adams, managing director of WBHO Mozambique remarked that these new hotspots are yielding mammoth strike rates.

“This is massive, a real game changer which eclipses Tete,” he said.

WBHO has been operating in Mozambique for 14 years. After construction work in Tete, WBHO moved onto Nacala where they rehabilitated the dam. They’ve invested in a

The Rio Tinto Training centre in Tete where 30 000 people are currently being trained in skills and trade (Photo: Tracy Brooks)

quarry between Palma and Pemba, and are setting up to supply aggregates and sands to construction companies.

“Mozambique is blessed and there’s more to come as global resources diminish,” Adams stated, referring to the estimates being

The Samora Machel Bridge across the Zambezi River in Tete (Photo: Tracy Brooks)

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bandied around of more than 2.8 trillion cu m of gas, making the discovery one of the biggest in the world.

The exploration companies have stopped drilling - they’ve found sufficient supply for 30 years.

Pemba, some kilometres away from the gas fields of Palma, is set to become the centre of the gas and oil extraction boom. Palma has no port and although Pemba is not as deep as Nacala, it’s deep enough.

Vandeleur says their construction equipment division has an operation in Nacala and is opening in Pemba and Martins speaks of the enormous graphite find in Cabo Delgado province as well as the discovery of heavy sands, lead, silver, copper and gold in other provinces.

Is there no end to the resources? “The challenge is - can Mozambique manage their blessing?” Adams muses. ■

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Motorcare

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Keeping pace with a country on the growth path

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n recent years, Mozambique has truly transitioned to become one of Africa’s ‘frontier economies’. Steady macroeconomic management and an increase in large foreign investments in the burgeoning energy and natural resources sectors has led to unprecedented growth. Spurring Motorcare Mozambique to invest and expand its national footprint to keep pace with the demand placed on the country’s transportation backbone.

The country has become a world-class destination for mining and natural gas development, with vast untapped coal reserves attracting investment from several multinational companies. The discovery of extensive off-shore natural gas reserves will rank Mozambique at fouth in the world for natural gas reserves behind the three giants, Russia, Iran and Qatar.

Strong economic expansion has also been a catalyst for investment in infrastructure development projects. In addition, alongside its natural resources, Mozambique’s long coastline positions it as a natural gateway to global markets.

Meeting industry demand Motorcare, as the exclusive supplier of Nissan motor vehicles, UD Trucks and Renault Trucks in Mozambique has kept abreast with this kind of industriousness. The company has been gearing up to meet the demand of Mozambican growth and is now present in strategically important locations in all Mozambican provinces. A nationwide footprint of seven state-of-the-art facilities across the country, offering vehicle sales, parts & service, maintenance, repair and panel beating services.

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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Palma.

Motorcare Pemba is a multiple phase development offering servicing of Nissan and multi-brand vehicles; wheel alignment and balancing; windscreen repairs and the sale of new vehicles. At full completion, the Pemba facility will include a panel shop and an enlarged workshop.

In Moatize, a similar story is unfolding, the 1,800m² Motorcare Moatize facility is strategically within reach of the coal mining operations of the region. Equipped with state of the art workshop and truck bays well-appointed to service vehicles and trucks, as well as panel facility with spray booth and chassis straighteners. This facility was constructed with the environment in mind. It features a waterrecycling plant, which ensures 90 per cent recycling of water utilisation – reducing the burden on a water-deficient region.

Benefits to customers parts supply network to serve its nationwide footprint. Eliminating inefficiencies and downtime and maintaining optimal stock levels of all parts components for Nissan, UD Trucks and Renault Trucks.

Most recently, Motorcare has extended its reach to include Pemba and Moatize, where the discovery of vast natural resources is powering growth on an industrial scale.

Developing full-service facilities Pemba has become a vital gateway to Mozambique’s gas fields. Providing an important base of operations for the planned

In line with its strategy to provide complete 360 degree vehicle support, Motorcare has also announced a partnership with Glasfit Mozambique. This association offers customers the benefit of a one-stop solution that ensures Glasfit vehicle glass components can be replaced and repaired in-house at Motorcare facilities in Moatize, Tete, Pemba and Nampula.

Growth is always accompanied by opportunity.

Recognising this, Motorcare Mozambique’s investment in its national footprint means it is well placed to meet the needs of an economy that is on the road to growth. ■

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Ghana

Tapping into trade Why the next big West African powerhouse, after Nigeria, is still on a dynamic growth curve

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hana’s economy, West Africa’s second biggest after Nigeria, and Africa’s 12th largest, is growing rapidly, with real GDP growth averaging 8.5 per cent in recent years, more than double the global rate, driven by strong cocoa harvests, construction and transport, coupled with increased gold and oil production. There are strengths and opportunities, which can be exploited for mutual benefits of both domestic and foreign investors. According to the Africa Business Panel survey, June 2011, Ghana was rated as region’s fourth best country (after South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya) for investment by global investors.

The business climate is distinctly attractive, the private sector is expanding and openings exist for strategic investors across diverse sectors - notably Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in critical infrastructure (mainly electricity supply and transportation), valueadded processing of mineral and agricultural products, tourism, telecommunications, construction, financial services, healthcare, tertiary education, industrial training and oil/gas and mining.

Ghana has witnessed a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from 2007 onwards (see table), due to political stability, sound macro-economic fundamentals and fair fiscal regime. In 2012, FDI inflows surged more than fivefold from US$636mn in 2006 to reach 3,295mn, making Ghana the fifth largest FDI recipient in Africa that year, according to World Investment Report 2013.

Between 2009 and 2012, FDI flowed in to the tune of US$3bn per year. Major foreign investors are mainly in mining, offshore oil exploration and production (E&P) and cocoa processing. The petroleum sector is expected to receive a large chuck of FDI in the near term.

Joint-venture possibilities Power: The rapid urbanisation demands adequate power supply. The Ministry of Electricity estimates three sub-sectors generation, transmission, and distribution need about US$5bn to US$10bn in investment to cope with swelling electricity

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Ghana’s GDP is steadily growing and is strongly driven by cocoa harvest. (Image source: Google)

demands. The government has set a target of boosting generation capacity to 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2016, which requires adding 647 MW/year of new capacity over the next four years. Several thermal generation projects totalling over 1,000 MW are currently at various stages of development by both public and private sectors. These include Kpone (Alstom), Sunon Asogli Expansion, Takoradi-2 combined cycle expansion and Takoradi-3 expansion.

Ghana plans to achieve 10 per cent renewable energy in the generation mix by 2020. Canada’s Siginik Energy Ltd. has signed a 25-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Company of Ghana for a 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the northern region. The feed-in tariff (FiT) for solar projects is set at US$20.14/kWh. Blue Energy (UK) is also building a US$400mn 155 MW solar project (called Nzema) in western Ghana. First generation is expected online in early 2014, with the plant due to reach full capacity by late 2015.

NEK, a Swiss company has partnered with Accra-based Atlantic International Holding

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Co. Ltd. to develop a 50MW wind power project; the FiT for wind plants (at US$12.55/kWh) is relatively attractive for private developers. The government is looking for US$1bn of investment into renewable energy.

Manufacturing: Ghana is strategically located to attract ‘vertical’ FDI from manufacturers seeking to tap the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sub-region of 300mn customers, reflecting its diversified industrial capacities - including aluminium smelting, cement, steel making, textiles, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals and wood processing. The majority of the output produced is for local markets though there is some degree of exports to neighbouring countries. Key challenges faced by manufacturers include high costs of inputs and raw materials, high utility prices and competition from cheap imports, mainly China. Overall, the potential for growth remains bullish led by industries such as agro-processing - a continuously improving business climate and the government’s commitment to reduce transaction costs via sector reforms. www.africanreview.com

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Ghana Agro-processing: Ghana is endowed with arable land potential of 13.6mn hectares (ha), of which 7.8mn ha is currently cultivated.

There is scope to increase food supply as the country produces only 51, 60, 50 and less than 30 per cent, respectively, of its cereal needs; fish requirements; meat; and agrobased industries’ demand for raw materials, such as rubber, sugarcane, cotton and oil palm. Ghana is the second-largest cocoa producer, after Cote d’Ivoire with production capacity of one million tonnes a year - official target is to process 50 per cent of cocoa beans locally. Archer Daniels Midland, Barry Callebaut and Cargill own some large cocoa processing plants, and more facilities are under construction. Developing irrigable land through irrigation is another opportunity; while Ghana has a potential irrigable area of 346,000 ha, just 10,000 ha have been developed. Substantial volume of water storage is available.

Mineral processing: Ghana is the world’s eighth largest gold producer and second largest in Africa (output of 82 tonnes of gold/year), but lacks refining capacity. Other minerals include bauxite and manganese, granite, kaolin, limestone, marble, diamonds and other precious stones. The government

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Out of 13.6 ha of irrigable land, 7.8mn ha of land is under cultivation. (Image source: Thamizhpparithi Maari/Wikimedia Commons)

gives priority in the granting of licenses to prospective mine ‘value-added’ companies “interested in the opening and active operations of refineries.”

Upstream hydrocarbons: Ghana’s fledgling

petroleum sector has produced impressive results and its contributions to the Treasury are expected to exceed expectations. Since 2007, 32 exploration wells have been drilled, of which 21 have proven successful. In

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The New York Times listed Accra in Ghana as fourth among 46 places to visit in 2013.

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addition, 22 appraisal wells have been drilled, of which 19 were successful. The resulting success rates - 73 per cent for exploration and appraisal combined - are high for a frontier hydrocarbons region. Total oil production over the period 2010-36 is estimated at 1.1bn barrels – with output peaking at 230,000 bpd in 2019-20; while estimation for gas output between 20102036 is 1.9 trillion cubic feet (tcf ) – with output peaking in 2020-22 at 340mn cubic feet per day.

Currently, there are eleven petroleum agreements operating across Ghana at different stages of exploration and development. Kosmos Energy (US) is investing a further US$1bn to develop offshore fields. Proved and probable reserves are estimated at about 3bn barrels of ‘light and sweet’ oil that requires little refinement.

As such, it is a high quality oil (low-sulphur content) sought by US and European refineries, which are not equipped to refine lower quality ‘sour’ oil.

Downstream activities: The government is promoting local-foreign participation in the development of oil industry in order to provide effective linkages with the real economy. It has recently established a ‘Local Content Committee’ to facilitate investment into oil-gas supply chains and related infrastructure. Ghana’s ‘Model Petroleum Agreement’ – in line with best global practices - provides for local content in all phases of operations if the quality and

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quantities are comparable to industry standards and are priced competitively.

The Ghana National Petroleum Corp; (GNPC) has identified some ancillary business opportunities for local enterprises, including oil-rig management, logistics, transportation, telecoms, financials, security and a host of construction businesses from pipeline manufacturing to the construction of onshore and offshore structures. The GIPC estimates that hydrocarbons sector requires about US$5bn of support services each year.

Other sub-sectors: Ghana is recognised as an attractive location for business processing outsourcing (BPO), thanks to a well-educated labour force – and was ranked the No. 1 destination in sub-Saharan Africa (ahead of Mauritius and Senegal) and No. 15 globally out of 50 countries by the 2009 A.T. Kearney Global Services Location Index (GSLI). Ghana is poised to become a leading player in the African ICT sector in the next five years, according to a survey conducted by the Africa Business Panel, which ranked Ghana fourth in Africa after South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Internet usage growing though connectivity is expensive.

In terms of tourism, The New York Times listed Accra as the fourth among 46 places in the world that travellers should visit during 2013 - reflecting low crime rate and attractive natural setting. The World Travelling and Tourism Council predicts that by 2018, the sector will create some 500,000 jobs with new investments reaching US$1bn. Ghana

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offers tourist attractions such as castles and forts, beaches and lakes, wildlife parks and mountain trails.

Higher education and professional training offer scope for private consultancies.

Healthy prospects Looking ahead, with higher ‘productivity enhancing investments’ in both public infrastructure (road, rail, power and ITC) and business facilitation (efficient markets, skilled labour, health and better investing climate) few observers will doubt Ghana’s chances of becoming one of Africa’s leading economic power houses. Improving the quality and reliability of business inputs particularly energy and transport infrastructure hold the keys to Ghana’s transition into a fully-fledged middle-income country by the end of 2020.

On the macro front, the government has realistic targets for the next four years: ● An average GDP growth rate of eight per cent a year, driven by large investments in extractive industries, public infrastructure and commercial agriculture coupled with more robust services and construction sectors. ● A single digit rate of inflation underpin by a prudent monetary policy. ● An overall budget deficit equivalent to 5per cent of GDP. ● Gross forex reserves providing importcoverage of at least four months. ■ Moin Siddiqi, economist www.africanreview.com

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Ghana

Protecting livelihoods Investors in Ghana’s textile industry are on their knees as smugglers and pirates render the industry unprofitable

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hana’s decision to suspend operations of a task force it had set up to check counterfeiting, piracy and smuggling of textile prints into the country has not gone down well with industry operators.

They have described the action as paying ‘lip service’ to check the activities of smugglers and pirates who have virtually collapsed the local industry, rendering citizens unemployed and investors wringing their hands in anguish over losses.

The task force was inaugurated in August 2010 and members included the National Security Council, Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GNCCI). Its objective was to curb illegal imports of pirated Ghanaian textile prints and ensure wrongdoers are brought to book.

The government took this decision using the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) (copyright, trademark, trade name, patent, etc), which places an obligation upon it to take certain special border measures under Articles 51-60 of the TRIPs Agreement enjoining WTO members to take action to prevent these illegal goods from being released by Customs Authority to the importers. The TRIPs agreement also mandated governments not to allow infringed goods to enter the channel of commerce and also not allow their re-export.

Directing and designing In a 2005 directive, to stem illegality, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) designated the Takoradi Port as the sole entry point to import textiles. As corollary to this policy, a committee was also set up to vet all textile designs before importing.

Though this was accepted by some industry operatives, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) said the policy (restricting imports to Takoradi) resulted in an upsurge in smuggling. The loss of revenue to the government eventually resulted in a review permitting the import of goods through all entry points on condition that

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Edwina Assan, president of Spinnet Textiles and Garments Cluster, urged the government to check corruption at borders, designate only one port as the main entry for all imported textiles and also pay heed to the protection of Intellectual Property surrounding local textile designs.

The latest lay-off occurred in December 2013 at a local firm Printex that declared 200 of its workforce as surplus due to low patronage of goods.

Workers’ leader Francis Omari attributed this to the influx of cheap textiles in the market, especially from China in addition to high taxes and market unavailability” import guidelines were adhered to. From September 2013, all imports were allowed through Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra; Takoradi and Tema Ports – in an attempt to salvage an industry, which at its peak employed over 30,000 workers directly apart from distributors, itinerant hawkers and market traders.

The latest lay-off occurred in December 2013 at a local firm Printex that declared 200 of its workforce as surplus due to low patronage of goods. Workers’ leader Francis Omari attributed this to the influx of cheap textiles in the market, especially from China in addition to high taxes and market unavailability.

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announced the suspension of activities of the anti-piracy task force through deputy trade minister Nii Lante Vanderpuije, following concerns expressed over the seizure of around 1,000 pieces of pirated textiles. The Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Union, however, has vehemently opposed the suspension petitioning the Trade Ministry to reinstate the task force.

But Vanderpuije, who described the workers’ stance as unfortunate, said the Ministry is working in the best interests of the local textile manufacturing industry.

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anywhere, from Aflao to Paga, or Burkina through Elubo, (all border towns) we don’t care. We want to make sure that those who steal our designs are arrested, that’s all.”

He, however, maintained that industry workers will ensure that nobody brings pirated designs into Ghana.

Workers said they were "shocked and gravely disappointed” with the unilateral decision of MoTI to suspend operations of the anti-textile piracy taskforce, without recourse to stakeholders, thereby emboldening perpetrators of illicit trading activities in the country.

An emphasis on enforcement Edwina Assan, president of Spinnet Textiles and Garments Cluster, expressed concern over the stiff competition faced by the industry as a result of cheap textiles being imported. “These textiles are also most of the time inferior, especially those from Asia, which are sold cheaper on the local market, making it difficult for the local textile products to compete,” she said. She called for the enforcement of best practices and upgrading the quality of production capacity to meet international standards.

“Due to these challenges, there has been drastic reduction in members’ production capacity by about 60 per cent, which has affected employment levels,” she added.

According to Assan, the Ghana Standards Authority had failed to fully operationalise its taskforce for arresting smugglers due to inadequate resources and the porous nature of the country’s borders.

She urged the government to check corruption at borders, designate only one port as the main entry for all imported textiles and also pay heed to the protection of Intellectual Property surrounding local textile designs.

Assan also called on the Ministry of Trade and Industry to facilitate capacity building of small and medium textile firms to help position themselves well and be competitive. “Funds available for micro enterprises are still too expensive to access, with interest rates ranging from four per cent to 10 per cent per month,” she elaborated.

Koomson indicated that Spinnet would not call for a ban on the enforcement of ECOWAS’ policy on free trade, as such an act would call for retaliation.

“We, however, would call on the government to ensure that fake or pirated products from these countries do not find their way into this country,” he said.

Manufacturers also expressed disappointment in the government.

According to them, the decision not only subverts the growth of the textile industry, but also subtly endorses illicit activities of traders. They also questioned the Ghanaian government’s commitment to WTO, to protect intellectual property rights and create a congenial environment for industries to grow and retain jobs.

The local industry has been on the decline, mainly due to unfair competition from pirated designs from China, which are sold in the Ghanaian market at low prices while the major textile manufacturing companies currently producing at about a third of their installed capacity and the minor ones are struggling to stay afloat.

To save the local industry from this unfair competition, MoTI issued a guideline early last year on the import of African prints. The guidelines were intended to provide a framework of administrative procedures through which numerous unfair trade practices including evasion of imported duties, pirating of patent and trademarks and smuggling among many others could be controlled.

The guideline included directives, which required importers to register with the Ministry of Trade to allow effective monitoring and inspection of all imported African prints, to ensure they are not pirated designs from any local manufacturer. ■ Kafui Gale-Zoyiku www.africanreview.com

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Managing emerging business risks Busy management teams are struggling to keep pace with a range of new and emerging risks that pose significant financial risks to their business

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ccording to research published recently

by ACE Group, based on a survey of 650 companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a lack of management attention, compounded by lack of skilled resources, management tools and processes, is hampering companies’ ability to manage a range of new and emerging risks. ACE found that company leaders identify supply chain/infrastructure, environmental, cyber and directors and officers (D&O) as the “big four” risks most likely to cause financial damage to their businesses in the next two years. Andrew Kendrick, president of ACE European Group, said, “Our research suggests that emerging risks have not yet become embedded in board level discussions on wider risk management issues. 57 per cent of our respondents cite lack of management attention as the biggest barrier, and this leads in turn to the second and third challenges – lack of human resources and lack of risk management tools and processes.”

Biggest barriers to emerging risk management According to ACE, at least 40 per cent of companies view supply chain and infrastructure dependency, environmental liability, cyber risk and D&O liabilities as the emerging risks likely to have the most significant financial impact on their company in the next two years.

Emerging risks that companies believe will have the most significant financial impact on their business in the next two years (as percentages of respondents to ACE’s survey) include: 45 per cent of businesses say that they expect supply chain and infrastructure risk to have a significant financial impact on their company over the next two years.

Sophisticated global supply chains have driven down costs for many companies, but businesses are paying the price through a lack of visibility into where risk exposures lie.

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Compounding these issues, many companies are reliant on creaking civil infrastructures, the security of international energy and power supplies and other challenges which expose them to severe financial risks in the event of business interruption.

Environmental risk ranks second, with 42 per cent categorising it as one of the emerging risks most likely to have a negative financial impact on their business. With tougher government regulation and more vocal stakeholder concerns, companies are being held accountable for their environmental impact as never before. The fact that environmental risk ranks second overall also suggests an increasing awareness that it is an issue for all sectors, not just traditional ‘polluting’ industries. Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of firms say their shareholders are taking environmental risk more seriously.

Respondents rank cyber risk joint third, with 40 per cent viewing it as one of the emerging risks most likely to affect their business. In recent years, cyber risk has become virtually unavoidable as companies become increasingly dependent on technology to do business. Over a third of companies cite viruses (49 per cent), hacking (38 per cent) and data theft by third parties (37 per cent) among their greatest concerns.

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However, the majority of companies also recognise that the greatest threat often comes from within. 63 per cent of firms believe that employees and internal failures can often pose a bigger threat than cyber criminals.

Although not a new risk, D&O liability risk is constantly evolving against the backdrop of financial crises, changing regulation and growing international footprints. It ranks joint third, with 40 per cent of companies believing it could present a significant financial threat over the next two years. Notably, in the wake of increased scrutiny post-crisis, respondents highlighted reporting errors as their greatest worry, followed by concerns about exposures to bribery, fraud and corruption.

Mr Kendrick said, “We know that real world events do not respect neat categories, and that many of our emerging risks are interconnected today. By paying greater attention to this complex and interlinked array of emerging threats and challenges, risk managers can help their organisations to put their strategic plans on a sustainable footing.

And, by working with them in a collaborative way and taking a strategic approach to their client relationships, insurance brokers and underwriters can help them ensure that these emerging threats become an integral part of their approach to enterprise-wide risk.” ■

On course for knowledge-sharing African Reinsurance Corporation’s 2014 schedule includes: a Non-Life Insurance Course on 1216 May in Johannesburg, South Africa; an Advanced Life Assurance Seminar on 19-21 August in Mauritius; an Introduction to Offshore Oil & Gas operations on 15-18 September; an NonLife Insurance Course in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15-18 September; and the Africa Re CEO Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, on 27-28 October. The Johannesburg Non-Life Insurance Course addresses Advanced Engineering, Fire Risk Survey, Claims Management, and Treaty Reinsurance.

The Nairobi Non-Life Insurance Course covers technical knowledge in Aviation underwriting and Liability insurance, with claims recovery discussed in detail. www.africa-re.com

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Infosys

Transforming core banking in Mauritius Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank maximises market opportunities and strengthening customer relations with Infosys Finacle auritius Post and Cooperative Bank is the second largest government-owned bank in Mauritius, with a current business spanning retail banking, corporate banking, NRE banking, trade finance, treasury operations and insurance. Established in 2003, the bank is the only one on the island also to offer banking services from post offices. MPCB is known for its customer focus and for continually innovating to introduce new products and services. The bank’s network includes 100 post office outlet branches, 16 standalone branches and 21 ATMs, serving a customer base of 500,000 retail and 7,000 corporate customers. MPCB, which started out with a workforce of only 15 employees, including the Chief Executive Officer, has a current strength of 370 employees, who contribute to its robust performance.

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The need for core banking transformation With its beautiful countryside, lagoons, beaches, pleasant climate and steady economic growth, Mauritius is a very agreeable place in which to live and do business. The country has a long tradition of commercial banking dating back to 1812, and is an established and sophisticated international financial centre in the region today. Consequently, the banking industry is well developed, highly efficient and organised, and offers freedom of movement of foreign currency.

However, there is strong competition, with 21 banks fighting for a share of a small and highly penetrated market. The banks are constantly striving to develop new and innovative value added products while minimising operational cost in order to stay competitive.

Under intense competition from new, more nimble rivals, MPCB decided to revamp its existing technology architecture to consolidate its competitive position and business growth. It decided to upgrade its core banking system to a best-ofbreed solution that would work as a key enabler and differentiator for the bank. A key aim was to retain existing customers, improve customer service and launch new, innovative products quickly. Apart from upgrading its core banking platform, MPCB was also

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keen to implement a solution that would help it take a share of the island’s burgeoning leasing market.

Sayyad Khodabocus, Head – ICT at MPCB, observed, “A look at the banking sector today shows that the race is on amongst banks for new customers and new products. Banks are looking at technology systems which can customise products to satisfy the changing needs of the customer. We are always besieged by our business leads to bring out products that satisfy our high net worth and corporate customers. Our earlier technology platform, which was deployed a decade ago, required modernisation. Another important requirement was for a consolidated customer view, which could be made available quickly, with very little searching.”

MPCB chooses Infosys Finacle Finacle version 10, the core banking platform from Infosys met all the expectations of MPCB. The bank enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Finacle, having implemented Finacle version 6 in 2004 and then migrated to Finacle 7 three years later. The latest Finacle 10 version was adopted for its additional functional capabilities and architectural strengths to enable the bank to fulfil its growth aspirations and differentiate its services in the market.

Migrating to Finacle version 10 helped fulfill critical requirements for the capture of detailed data at the customer level to satisfy regulatory requirements such as “Basel profiling”. The new

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system enabled a true 24X7 architecture, which also integrated seamlessly with other satellite systems such as Internet Banking, ATM and POS. What’s more, Finacle 10 provided greater standardisation, flexibility, agility, scalability and transferability to MPCB. “Finacle is user friendly to adopt and use”, Mr Khodabocus said. “It is easy to understand and configure for new products and services.”

As the bank planned the move to Finacle version 10, it was also very keen to simultaneously incorporate a leasing module to deploy relevant products very quickly in the market. Mr Khodabocus recalled, “We wanted the latest version of the leasing module and we took a decision to go with it even though it was still being developed. Fortunately we did not encounter too many issues. This was because Infosys proactively involved us in certain testing aspects even before the latest solution release was certified. Working with Infosys at such an early stage, helped us meet our expectations from the forthcoming release.”

Implementation approach Infosys took an innovative approach to this implementation in order to meet the Bank’s stringent requirements, not least of which was the ambitious deadline. It was mutually agreed that the project should be completed within 12 to 14 months, which was a tight schedule. Data was transferred offshore and migration was done in parallel. “A major challenge was to continue seamless day to day www.africanreview.com

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operations even while migration was happening simultaneously. So Infosys helped us involve the operations staff in parallel training sessions during and after office hours. This also helped give us a sense of the operations we could expect at the time of going live,” said Mr Khodabocus.

The bank shared its test cases with Infosys during the product certification stage. A team travelled to India for testing the beta release, which helped them to address most issues pre-emptively. Not only were there were no cost overruns, but also the project was executed five weeks ahead of schedule; thanks to regular monitoring, close follow-up and timely delivery of required patches. The Bank’s representatives were closely involved with the product team, which contributed to the smooth implementation. Mr. Khodabocus endorses the team work. He said, “The relationship we have with Infosys is most unlike a typical vendor-customer relationship. It is an equal association of two partners which has helped MPCB enhance its products and provide better service to customers.

Infosys is a true partner and going forward we hope it will always be like this.”

• Loan Statements which previously took three to five days to create are now readily available due to unified customer information management.

• A new liquidity management module helps customers manage their funds better.

MPCB is ready for the market!

Improved technology architecture • Customers can enjoy seamless services delivered by a true 24X7X365 banking infrastructure, with no downtime and no disruption of allied systems such as Internet Banking, Mobile banking, ATM and POS. • Downtime due to End Of Day / Beginning of Day (EOD / BOD) activities is eliminated.

• The system enables a Single Sign-on for all Finacle applications using one bank login id.

• Dynamic load balancing to manage online transactions and batch jobs.

In a period of 10 months — which was five weeks ahead of the originally planned schedule — MPCB became the first bank in Mauritius to go live on Finacle version 10.2.14, and also Infosys’ first customer to go live on the Finacle Leasing Module.

With the Finacle 10 core banking upgrade, MPCB has reinforced its position in the market and enhanced its ability to attract and retain customers.

Finacle Leasing has given MPCB an edge in capitalising on the growing leasing market in Mauritius. Finacle Loan Origination System (LOS) has helped strengthen and streamline the Bank’s loan assets management.

In the short time since it was implemented, Finacle version 10 has already delivered several benefits to MPCB. Key benefits include: Improved overall capabilities • The upgraded solution enhances the breadth of offerings for its customers in niche areas like leasing services for the bank’s growing customer base.

• It allows for greater focus in offering products and services to corporate entities through improved trade finance capabilities.

• The solution empowers the bank to offer an array of lending products and market services across the breadth of its customers.

• Strong origination capabilities in the new version enables robust underwriting and credit monitoring to achieve higher credit quality.

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Improved operational efficiency and productivity • The solution enables enhanced staff productivity with 24X7X365 banking services to customers, with no expected downtime.

• The Bank’s operational efficiency and overall productivity has been enhanced, while lowering maintenance costs and shortening service turn-around time.

• Extremely fast data entry for CIF creation • A new credit bureau file upload interface has improved the processing time from two hours earlier to five minutes.

• Daily denomination, earlier captured on an Excel sheet with balancing done at end of day taking up to 45 minutes, is now automated.

• The Bank can now support existing and large future increases in business volumes without commensurately increasing resources count.

Sayyad Khodabocus, Head – ICT at MPCB

“Not only were there were no cost overruns, but also the project was executed 5 weeks ahead of schedule thanks to regular monitoring, close follow up and timely delivery of required patches.”

“The relationship we have with Infosys is most unlike a typical vendor customer relationship. It is an equal association of two partners which has helped MPCB enhance its products and provide better service to customers. Infosys is a true partner and going forward we hope it will always be like this.”

Accelerated product development • Bank has the ability to develop and launch products much faster, to meet rapidly changing customer needs.

• Time taken to launch new products reduced from 10 days to five days.

• Three new products in the Leasing, Savings Account and Retail Loans spaces were launched within one month of going live.

• 200+ customers signed up for the new products.

Improved risk and compliance management • With the upgraded version of Finacle core banking solution, the Bank has benefited from enhanced risk management and improved Credit Limit Monitoring • Blacklist integration with the CIF creation process has improved the overall risk compliance in the customer sourcing process.

• The solution’s robust infrastructure for reporting will help address regulatory and compliance requirements, and bring down the time for generating reports from two hours to five minutes. ■ African Review of Business and Technology - April 2014

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Telecommunications

The voice of quality How upgrading telecommunications infrastructure between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar supports improvement in voice and data quality

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anzania has upgraded the microwave link between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, aiming at doubling the capacity of voice and data quality. According to the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd, the upgrade cost US$1.6mn and was sourced from Japan. The link supplements one from the main landline in this project that was agreed upon between Tanzania and Japan.

“We are now sure of effective communication in Zanzibar. With the new link, the people of Zanzibar can communicate without hurdles,” said Prof Makame Mbarawa, Tanzania’s minister of communication, science and technology.

The upgrading of telecommunications infrastructure is in line with the government’s Vision 2025 to enhance use of communications as a tool for sustainable development. Meanwhile, Ceragon Networks Ltd has received US$7mn from Vodacom - the country’s largest mobile operator - to upgrade and support backbone links across the country.

Vodacom has over 10mn subscribers countrywide.

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Investing in subscribers and services The upgrade is designed to support continued customer growth and heightened demand for advanced data services. “As data usage increases, the network’s capacity needs to grow in line with our customer’s new data consumption behaviour. Reliability of our network depends on delivery of a robust backhaul and network backbone infrastructure,” said Rene Meza, managing director at Vodacom.

As a supplier of microwave long haul technology, Ceragon has worked closely with Vodacom in reaching subscribers both in rural and urban areas over the last five years.

Tanzania’s mobile market penetration currently stands at approximately 57 per cent, according to iHub research. The country has 27.4mn mobile subscribers against a national population of 48.3mn people. By July 2013, there were 5.3mn Internet users - 11 per cent - indicating further room for growth in the data subsector. Equally, there is scope for immense growth of all mobile services with operators positioning themselves in the

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fight for new subscribers.

Last year, South Africa-based Vodacom raised its stake in Vodacom Tanzania from 65 per cent to 82.2 per cent for US$250mn.

This was through the purchase of an additional 17.2 per cent state indirectly via the takeover for 49 per cent in another company, Cavalry Holding which owns 35 per cent stake in Vodacom Tanzania. Other mobile services operators in include Airtel Tanzania, Sasatel Tanzania, MIC Tanzania Ltd (Tigo), Benson Informatics Limited, Celtel Tanzania, Zanzibar Telecom Ltd (Zantel) and the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited.

The launch of the 3G mobile broadband service has also increased demand of better reception through the mobile devices.

“Building connectivity in remote areas, with a population accustomed to connecting to the Internet primarily through mobile devices is necessary,” observed Ira Palti, CEO of Ceragon. These developments come at a time when Tanzania has been connected with East Africa’s submarine cable networks, including SEACOM, EASSY and SEAS. www.africanreview.com

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Telecommunications TECHNOLOGY Room for growth Comparatively, Internet usage in Tanzania remains low even regionally. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) rankings indicates that Tanzania was ranked 51st in 2012 compared to neighbouring Kenya at 35th and Uganda at 60th position globally in Internet usage.

According to the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA), only 17 per cent of Tanzanians had access to the Internet by 2012, mainly due to illiteracy level, poor infrastructure and unavailability of Internet services in semi-urban and rural areas.

Statistics recorded in 2013 shows that 90.7 per cent of the online population in Tanzania preferred Facebook. 3.52 per cent were Twitter users and 1.78 per cent were YouTube users. On the other hand, 0.4 per cent preferred LinkedIn. Overall, 3.52 per cent of the population used the Internet for general reading. Of all Internet users, 71 per cent were men.

While an increasing number of people are accessing the Internet through their phones, there has been a tremendous growth in cyber cafes in the country. Data from TCRA indicate that there were 636 cyber cafes in 2012 compared to 350 in

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2008. Over the same period, the number of institutions using the Internet grew from 3,055 in 2008 to 3,245 four years later.

Individuals using web services grew by 49

per cent from 248,433 in 2008 to 1,133,417 in 2012. â&#x2013; Mwangi Mumero

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Printers

Printing for enterprise performance Heinrich Pretorius, Oki product specialist at DCC, presents guidance on choosing the best printer for your business needs

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hen selecting a business printer, decisions are often based on cost alone, without thought to the specific business requirements and volumes of printing that are required. While it may seem less expensive to buy a less costly printer, if these and other factors are not taken into account, the total cost of ownership (TCO) could end up far exceeding the initial savings. Choosing a business printer requires careful consideration and a number of areas should be examined to ensure maximum value, productivity and efficiency.

Although there is a global trend towards reducing printing in order to become more environmentally friendly and work towards a lower carbon footprint, the paperless office is far from a reality. Contracts, business cards and other essential documents still need to be physically printed, and the printer remains a vital piece of office equipment.

Purchasing a printer based on pricing alone and not workload requirements can lead to premature failure of the printer. This adds to the costs as new printers must be purchased more frequently. This can also result in reduced productivity within the office due to a number of factors, including slow print speeds and the need to constantly replace consumables.

Considerations on choice Choosing the right printer requires an understanding of business needs and requirements. The first and foremost consideration is the volume of printing. If high print volumes are required, it is essential to purchase a printer that can cope with this need. A good way of gauging this is to look at the duty cycle of the printer, which gives you an indication of the volumes the printer can handle on a monthly basis. Workhorse printers can often

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handle up to 200,000 pages per month, which will ensure the printer does not fail due to overuse.

Print volumes also relate to the toner and paper trays of the printer. Printing large numbers of documents with low or standard yield toner cartridges means that these consumables will need to be replaced frequently. This is not only an additional expense, but can also prove to be time consuming, as cartridges need to be physically changed, and can add to administrative overhead with frequent reordering of supplies. High yield toner cartridges can offer up to 36,000 pages per cartridge, decreasing the cost per page and reducing admin. Paper input trays are another factor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if the printer can only hold 50 sheets of paper, this will need to be refilled frequently, further decreasing efficiency as time is spent on unproductive tasks. On workhorse enterprise printers the paper input trays can cater for up to 3,000 sheets, which means the printer will not run out of paper often.

Further factors Some other factors to bear in mind include the number of users who need to access the device as well as print speeds and print quality. Many printers can now be easily networked, but businesses need to understand whether they need to be physically networked using an Ethernet cable to a server, or whether wireless networking is available. It is also critical to check the number of devices that can be networked to the printer.

In terms of speed, time to first print, the time taken by a printer to print and deliver the first page after receiving the print data from the computer, can have an impact on productivity, as if this is slow, users will be standing around waiting for their

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documents unnecessarily. Print speeds are also important since large documents can take a long time to print at low speeds.

Enterprise-class printers can offer time to first print at five seconds, as well as up to 52 pages per minute, ensuring that large volumes of documents can be printed quickly and efficiently. Print quality is also critical, as professional documents need to reflect quality printing. Print resolutions of 1200x1200dpi ensure sharp, consistently clear documents and imaging.

Security is another factor that needs to be considered, particularly in large enterprises where sensitive documents are printed. It is important to have encryption functionality as well as secure networking. In addition, pin codes to release print jobs can ensure that unauthorised personnel cannot simply walk past the printer and pick up documents that are not theirs. For environmentally conscious organisations, eco-friendly features are also a consideration. These include the ability to print double-sided to reduce paper consumption, high capacity toner cartridges to reduce waste from consumables, toner save functions for draft documents, Energy Star certification and power save modes that can reduce power consumption when the printer is not in use.

Printers are an essential piece of office equipment in many businesses, and need to fit the business and its requirements if they are to deliver value. By taking into account print volumes, print speeds, networking, security and the features of the printer, organisations can ensure they purchase the right device for their needs, increasing value and lowering the total cost of ownership while maximising productivity and efficiency. â&#x2013; Heinrich Pretorius, Oki product specialist at DCC www.africanreview.com

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PACKAGING

Recycling

Research into RPCs I

FCO Systems, which manufactures reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh products, is undertaking an expanded programme of life cycle assessment research comparing RPCs and display-ready corrugated boxes used to ship fresh produce to grocery retailers. The study, expected to be published in May 2014, will add human and eco-toxicity impact categories to the areas currently reviewed, which include solid waste, energy demand, water usage and more. The report is being produced by Franklin Associates, a division of ERG, a consulting company specialising in life cycle assessment and solid waste management.

Impacts and analysis “We fully expect the life cycle analysis of human and eco-toxicity impacts for RPCs to add a layer of information to the analysis. said

Hillary Femal, vice president of global marketing for IFCO. “These two impact categories were not evaluated in the life cycle assessment released in 2013 due to the lack of scientific consensus regarding methodology in early 2012 when the study was scoped. However, we would like to expand the analysis to examine these aspects at a relative level using the most widely accepted methodologies and, of course, a thorough peer review of the results.”

Indicators of waste IFCO’s previously released study confirmed RPCs as a sustainable packaging option, revealing that the IFCO solution generates 82 per cent less solid waste, consumes 92 per cent less water, requires 49 per cent lower energy demand, and lowers ozone depletion by 76 per cent for a weighted average of 10 top produce commodities. The study also

shows that for every 1,000 pounds of produce shipped in IFCO RPCs instead of display-ready corrugated boxes, growers and retailers save approximately 13 pounds of solid waste, 700,000 British Thermal Unit (BTU) of energy (equivalent to five gallons of diesel) and 360 gallons of water.

“While the comparisons of human- and eco-toxicity impacts are not as certain as comparative measures for solid waste reduction and other key sustainability indicators, there have recently been updates to methods which bring more scientific consensus in these areas. As a result, we are reviewing these categories to assess the relative contributions which the life cycle of RPCs and corrugated containers have to human and ecosystem toxicity,” said Rebe Feraldi, Franklin Associates’ certified life cycle analysis practitioner and primary analyst for the project. ■

Polyoak Packaging innovates to serve local markets POLYOAK PACKAGING IS one of the leading rigid plastic packaging suppliers in Southern Africa since 1976, specialising in the design and manufacture of thermoformed, blow, injection and compression moulded plastic packaging.

Keith Dilkes, Polyoak’s export sales manager, says, “Kenya and East Africa are important markets being ‘dairy country’ and Polyoak prides itself in being the experts in all forms of dairy packaging with its world class In Mould Labelling (IML) and offset printing for all ice-cream, yoghurt and feta cheese packaging.”

Polyoak is continuously on the lookout for ways to improve its service and products to customers, by better understanding the local markets and challenges. Latest innovations include three-colour printing on the outside and laser printing of promotional messages on the inside of closures. Its 38mm child resistant closure recently won a gold medal at the 2013 Gold Pack Awards and their Clover Butro Tub just won a WorldStar Award from the World Packaging Organisation.

“We invite customers to visit us at Propak East Africa stand C11 to explore how we can

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Dairypack Tubs supply a broad range of eye-catching tubs for ice-cream, yoghurt, cheese, spreads and more for Africa

help grow their business through innovative and eye-catching packaging solutions. For us it is about developing long term business partners.”

Africa is an important market with some great brands and packaging opportunities.

Customers in Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles and Zambia have already entrusted Polyoak to add value to their product offering.

“Polyoak’s great strength is being able to

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O3 Beverages (Botswana) has an exclusive bottle design from Design First and is supplied preforms from Polypet and closures from African Closures (all divisions of Polyoak Packaging)

offer a ‘one stop shop’ for our customers’ packaging needs. If customers need help with the design then our specialist design team can assist. If they need help with machinery for their new factories then we can help. This has been a major benefit for customers in countries that have often struggled to get this sort of expert technical assistance.”

For more information contact Keith.Dilkes@polyoak.co.za

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he market for power generation equipment has continued to grow alongside economic and infrastructural developments across Africa. The range, scale and variety of generators available on the market has also increased dramatically, as genset suppliers look to take advantage of rising demands for energy from both public and private investors. One of the key developments within the sector has been the adoption of energy-efficient and cost-effective combined heat and power (CHP) applications by customers and suppliers alike.

In recent years the use of CHP systems has been gaining traction around the world, thanks primarily to the environmental benefits of a technology that utilises waste energy for usage in other applications such as heating and cooling. While cogeneration is nothing new and the environmental benefits are widely understood, bottom line profits are fast becoming the key incentive for customers, large and small, to invest in CHP generating sets. In Africa, the growing abundance of natural gas supplies in the continent's major commercial centres has fuelled this development with more and more customers opting to invest in the longterm financial benefits of CHP. Among the leading generator manufacturers and suppliers looking to fling the door of opportunity for CHP wide open in Africa is Cummins Power Generation. The company's Power Solutions business unit designs and executes power generation projects utilising gas engine and CHP technologies. Conan Jones, Business

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CUMMINS + THE ENERGY EFFICIENT USE OF GAS For every unit input of gas energy, approximately 40% is converted to electrical output. About 30% is wasted through the high temperature exhaust gas and up to 20% is lost in cooling the engine to maintain the optimum running temperature. Finally, there is the remaining energy which is lost as radiated surface heat and noise.

CHP involves ‘harvesting’ the exhaust heat via heat exchangers, for use in other energy-consuming processes such as steam generation, drying or absorption chillers. The recovered engine heat is typically used in pre-heating steam boiler water, pasteurisation or cleaning.

Heat exchange circuits are ‘closed-circuit’ in that the exhaust gas or engine cooling water transfers its heat to another liquid via a series of heatconducting coils, tubes or flat plates and therefore, these liquids to not mix or need replenishing.

Development Manager for Cummins, believes that there is an ever broadening scope for CHP type installations across the developing cities in Africa, in a variety of

applications, such as major hospital developments, commercial buildings and data centres.

"Renewed efforts from power generation equipment suppliers such

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Power Generation

as Cummins have opened up new opportunities and have demonstrated that businesses who make the required additional investments in CHP will rapidly increase their efficiency," he added. Despite this, Jones concedes that local thinking in many parts of Africa remains focussed on meeting the immediate need for electrical power only, rather than on the long-term benefits of installing more efficient cogeneration systems.

"CHP makes a power generation project even more financially viable," Jones states. "Currently, power generation projects are touch and go when it comes to affordability and ROI, but that is changing with increasing input energy costs and productivity loss due to power outages."

Jones asserts that in introducing a company to the concept of CHP, one needs to initially focus only on the basics, without employing ‘spreadsheets, curves and graphs’ financial models up front.

"Talking to the plant manager or engineer helps understand their estimated operational costs and you can then continue the dialog around CHP related cost savings," he remarks. "For example, simply using the engine and/or exhaust gas heat via heat exchangers to pre-heat the boiler feed water, the plant manager will not get rid of a conventionally fuelled boiler entirely but will immediately save

costs, using proportionally less conventional boiler fuels."

It is therefore clear that with the simple integration of CHP, better efficiencies and lower conventional fuel cost savings are easily attainable, even before the impending introduction of carbon tax offsets and possible future emission reduction schemes. The retrofit approach is sufficient enough in Africa to engage small-, medium- and even large-sized industries to benefit from CHP. Johannesburg-based Kenneth Gaynor, Director Power Solutions at Cummins Africa, says that the company's experience and wide base of CHP applications globally positions Cummins for successful CHP

installations in Africa. "We have the advantage of being able to draw on engineering expertise; we have a wide reference base and have been able to factor in the best practices. We know what works and what doesn’t work," he states. "Ours is a seamless offering."

Target markets Cummins plans to target two main areas with its CHP offering in Africa – healthcare (with hospitals being major users of air conditioning, heating and sanitation) and the manufacturing industry, where heating and refrigeration is often required. The agricultural sector is also high on its CHP radar with several possible utilisations of the harvested heat.

Regionally, CHP technology is applicable in all of Cummins' African markets, with the Nigerian market high on its target list for future CHP installations, with the cost of energy being the primary motive for potential purchasers in the country. Gas engines have high electrical efficiency. Total fuel efficiency can exceed 90 per cent if the engine is also utilised for CHP or even ‘Tri-Generation’ (additional production of chilled water utilising standard lithiumbromide absorption chillers) in advanced applications.

CHP thinking can be applied to various power generation technologies; from diesel fuelled generators, gas fired engines and even turbines, which themselves can run on a range of fuels. This provides customers with the chance to benefit from a more

Powering diverse applications Cogeneration is well suited to these facilities and more: Industrial:

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• Food, chemical & animal food processing • Manufacturing • Paper mills • Petroleum & coal products • Pharmaceuticals • Wood products

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Commercial balconies Data centers Greenhouses Hospitals Hotels & health clubs Swimming pools & leisure resorts Offices Registered warehouses

Airports Government facilities Landfills & waste digesters Prisons Schools & colleges Water & waste water plants

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constant supply of energy. With natural gas now increasingly available across much of Africa, a host of opportunities for industrial facilities that require hot water or cooling have been created. In terms of the complexity of CHP when compared to running a separate genset and boiler, Jones says, "If any plant manager is introduced to a CHP system, they would not be put off by the idea of having to change their maintenance regime or having to allocate technical people to maintain it – it is not far removed from the typical day-to-day complexities of running the plant.”

Another benefit of CHP systems is that, similar to most new industrial automation projects, they can be customised to feature highly visual computerised controls. Such interfaces offer operators a graphical representation of how the system is performing and the actual process flows. An example would be the flow of heated water through the various heat exchanger circuits and the efficiency of the transfer of heat energy from one process to another. All the information is shared on true colour panels by automation vendors, which definitely helps the operator control the system.

Cummins also provides customers with training upon the purchase and installation of a CHP plant, ensuring they understand how to utilise the unit to its full potential. "If for example, we are working with a large bottling plant in Africa operating a typical CHP installation, we would ensure an engineer was there right from the start," says Gaynor. "It goes back to the

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issue of how important power is to your business and if it is critical, then we would strongly recommend to customers to recruit a person who understands both the power and heating applications, and can attend to any issues that may occur."

in terms of production loss and downtime. Furthermore, the loss of the electrical supply also puts the company’s employees at risk in terms of health and safety incidents. This should be top of mind – for Cummins, safety is a non-negotiable.

Facing resistance

Leading the pack

Having access to a reliable power supply is clearly critical to any industrial or commercial operation and securing such supply by having direct control over the fuel availability and operation, as is the case with traditional diesel powered generation sets, should be seen as extremely strategic assets for any company. Unfortunately, acquiring and maintaining such installations is seen as a ‘grudge purchase’ in Africa due to the lack of, reliability of or doubtful stability of an infrastructural electrical supply grid.

This leads to companies wanting to buy generators at the lowest possible cost and this is then left to a standard procurement exercise, as even these high valued investments are reduced to commodity status out of their necessity.

Along with the understandable initial higher costs associated with CHP, resistance to the installation of CHP solutions in Africa, Gaynor notes, is primarily due to a lack of knowledge or understanding of the available technology options. With the majority of potential customers being critically dependent on their electricity supply, it is crucial to discuss up-front with them what the impact of electrical supply interruption will have on their business

When it comes to CHP, the competitive landscape is still in its formative stage in Africa, however a number of premier brands have been looking towards the continent, following the success the technology has enjoyed in the European market.

"Europe is the CHP hub and it is an easier sell there, while in Africa it is still new. However, we are motivating this change to CHP within an appropriate context for simplicity and costsavings," Gaynor remarks, adding that global companies working across the African continent have brought with them heightened concern for environmental regulations and emission-reduction schemes.

The potential for CHP in Africa is undoubtedly huge, with the benefits – whether they be financial, productive or environmental – clear to see for all who come across the technology. With companies such as Cummins Power Generation increasing their CHP activities across Africa, there is no doubt that we will soon witness the birth of a vibrant and diverse CHP subsector throughout the continent. ■

Shaun Broodryk Tel: +27 82 337 9685

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Benchmark in the Indian power equipment industry Chairman Sanjeev Sardana spoke to African Review about the T&D Event at ELECRAMA-2014 and the footprint India is leaving in the world market

ELECRAMA-2014 attracted a record number of visitors from global electrical companies

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he 11th edition of ELECRAMA-2014 succeeded as the world’s largest exposition of electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment. This flagship event of IEEMA saw success over a five-day period recently at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

Beginning 8 January 2014 and spread over six halls, having a gross area in excess of 70,000 square metres, ELECRAMA-2014 hosted 805 exhibitors from India and 165 from an additional 25 countries. The event showcased products and technology through the entire voltage spectrum, from 220V to 1,200kV, conforming to global standards and specifications.

Speaking with African Review, Sanjeev Sardana, chairman of ELECRAMA-2014 and managing director of Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd., said, “ELECRAMA-2014, so far has been the largest ELECRAMA. We

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had four international pavilions - Germany, Korea, China and Taiwan. We also had a lot of EPC contractors from different part of the World visiting the Exhibition, who are looking at business opportunities worth US$500bn in India especially in the power sector in the coming five years.

According to the exhibition organisers, ELECRAMA-2014 attracted a record number of visitors from the global electrical industry, including key decision and policy makers, regulators, officials of power utilities, representatives of funding agencies, technical specialists and consultants, electrical equipment buyers, engineering project contractors and members of the academics from India and abroad.

The five-day ELECRAMA-2014 was also supported by the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public

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Enterprises and Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and Govt. of Karnataka as official state partner.

With the ‘Go Global’ theme, ELECRAMA2014 showcased to the world the strengths and capabilities of Indian manufacturers and the global competitiveness of electrical equipment manufactured in India. It also provided a platform to promote the ‘Made in India’ brand to the world.

Sardana also said this ELECRAMA has surpassed all expectations and highlighted the achievements of international T&D conclave that was held for the first time under his chairmanship on 9 January 2014.

Speaking about achieving export target, Sardana said India is looking at achieving a turnover of US$25bn from the current US$5bn in exports of Indian electrical equipment in the next decade. “I see no reason why we cannot achieve this, www.africanreview.com

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ELECRAMA-2014 considering the global opportunities, which were shared at the international T&D conclave.”

“The Indian Electrical Industry has been welcomed with open arms by developing nations especially in African sub-continent where a lot of work is going on for electrification. We have been requested by various countries in Africa for setting up manufacturing plant for transmission and distribution equipment as a lot of developing nations are totally dependent on imports of electrical equipment for their on-going power sector requirements,” said Sardana. He also highlighted that most of the countries in Africa and the Middle East are offering a lot of incentives such as dutyfree import of the raw materials, (10 years’ tax exemption and many more incentives to attract industrialisation).

Talking about the Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan 20122022, the ELECRAMA chairman said it intended to balance out the export and import of power equipment in India. He said the industry turnover was US$25bn and since the imports were also high, there is an unbalance. Therefore, the sector’s stalwarts, along with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, have come up with Mission Plan 2022 to increase capacity and upgrade technology to come on par with international standards so that we can balance import and export and touch a target of US$100bn from the current US$25bn Indian electrical industry.

“Our interest is to promote ‘Made In India’ products for power transmission and distribution equipment in particular.

However, India still has a long way to go.”

He spoke about tie-ups like L&T with

Sanjeev Sardana

Our interest is to promote ‘Made In India’ products for power T&D equipment in particular.

Sanjeev Sardana Chairman, ELECRAMA-2014

Mitsubishi of Japan and GE of the US with BHEL as India needs big players who have established track record and meet the ambitious next five year plan to add generation capacity to the tune of 88,537MW. Talking about Middle East and African participation, Sardana said there were a large number of delegations from the MENA region, who were impressed by visiting ELECRAMA. “We also sponsored 435 visitors

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mostly from power utilities from Africa, SAARC countries, ASEAN countries and Latin American region. Today there are opportunities worth US$10bn in the power sector alone in Iraq as the country is rebuilding its T&D network.”

For the first time, the event saw the presence of special advisor to the Nigerian president on power reforms as Nigeria has emerged as one of the largest partners of India in the last three years. India has exported US$750mn worth of T&D equipment to Nigeria alone. India is now really looking forward to being a partner in progress for the development of the African T&D sector.

Sardana added that ELECRAMA truly embraced the spirit of the ‘Go Global’ theme as there was a marked visibility in the global market. Right now the Indian share of the global trade in electrical equipment was less than one per cent at US$5bn. However, by and large Indian products are being accepted by even developed countries.

India is now being looked to as a hub for manufacturing power equipment.

Multinational companies are looking to invest in the country which will add a lot of employment opportunities as well as add value to the industry, especially for small and medium enterprises which drive about 63 per cent of the economy.

Sardana said India is the first country that has set up a 1,200kV substation in Bina, MP

by Power Grid Corporation of India.

Looking forward to ELECRAMA-2016, Mr Sardana said that this year the event grew by 20 per cent and looking at the demands coming in and opportunities in power sector will see a boost with another 15-20 per cent year-on-year growth. ■

Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd. looks to increase its global business YAMUNA POWER & Infrastructure Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturing company for power transmission and distribution equipment and has been actively involved in exporting its products for the last 25 years.

The company displayed its various products at ELECRAMA 2014 that took place in Bangalore recently. The company received its first export order in 1989 from the water and electricity department of Abu Dhabi to supply power cable jointing kits and termination for US$1mn.

Sanjeev Sardana, managing director of Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd, said, “Considering the global opportunities, we have decided to expand our manufacturing activities overseas by acquiring a company in China, which is a complete backward integrated plant in 2007.”

The company has also entered into a joint venture by the name of

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NGM Yamuna Power Ltd. in Kenya for manufacturing Polymeric Insulators to meet the ongoing demands in East Africa for rural electrification. The company has already received orders from REA, KPLC and other contractors.

Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd. was also awarded a contract from Saudi Electric Company for the supply of power cable joints and termination kits up to 33kV for US$20mn to be supplied over the next 18 months.

Looking at the ongoing demand for the cable accessories, the company has set up a 100 per cent owned free zone company in Ras alKhaimah to cater to GCC requirements under the name of Al Yamuna Densons FZE. The company’s vision is to achieve a US$100mn turnover by 2018 from its overseas operations.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE BRIGGS & STRATTON Sales & Service Organisations

BOTSWANA The Equipment Centre Plot 20633, Block 3, Broadhurst, Gabarone Tel: +267 3500939 | E-mail: theequipmentcentre@yahoo.com

EGYPT

Genset Buyers’ Guide

General International 47 Ramses Street, Cairo Tel: +20 2 25751200 | E-mail: akady00@yahoo.com

ETHIOPIA Hagbes Pvt. Ltd. Co. PO Box 1044, Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 1552233 | Fax: +251 11 1551113 E-mail: hagbesatb@ethionet.et

Section One: Supplier Listings / Section Two: Agents in Africa Please mention African Review when contacting your supplier

GAMBIA Gambia Horticultural Enterprises 16 Mamadi Manjang Highway, Old Jeshwang Tel: +220 7 785088 | E-mail: gamhort@qanet.gm

GHANA Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. No. 5, Royal Castle Road, Kokolemle, Accra Tel: +233 21 238160 | E-mail: agriamachinery@gmail.com Altraco Ltd. Palmer House, Tudu, Accra Tel: +233 30 2958815 | E-mail: nanagyekum2000@yahoo.com

KENYA Car & General Ltd. Dunga Road, Lusaka Road, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 554500 | E-mail: loise.wangui@cargen.com

MALAWI New City Centre Unit 6 Yabhana Building, Blantyre Tel: +92 65 642714 | E-mail: nccbt@yabhanagroup.com Toppers Hardware & Electrical Supplies 17 Haile Selassie Road, Blantyre Tel: +265 1 822981 | E-mail: lambatgroup@africa-online.net

MOROCCO Le Monde du Jardin Quartier Des Hopitaux, Casablanca Tel: +212 22 861693 | E-mail: mondejardin@yahoo.fr

MOZAMBIQUE ABC Trading Lda Total Av Josina Machel 894, Maputo Tel: +258 21 309279 | E-mail: motoserras@teledata.mz

NAMIBIA Cymot (Pty) Ltd. 15 Newcastle Street, North Industrial Area, Windhoek Tel: +264 61 2956000 | E-mail: wbraun@cymot.com

NIGERIA Chehab Nigeria Limited 7B Kudirat Abiola Road, Ikeja, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7758558 | E-mail: chehabpr@chehab-ng.com Chizen Machine Tools F 345, Alba International Market, Lagos Tel: +234 80 2906263 | E-mail: chizenmachine2@gmail.com Hortico Works Nig. Ltd. Hortico House, Floral Acre, Ipaja, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7740517 | E-mail: hortico2000@yahoo.com

SENEGAL Matforce - Senegal 10 Ave Faidherbe, Dakar Tel: +221 33 8399500 | Fax: +221 33 8399550 Web: www.matforce.com | E-mail: matforce@matforce.com

TANZANIA Car & General Trading Ltd. Maktaba Street, Dar-Es-Salaam Tel: +255 22 2113016 | E-mail: venkatesh@cargen.co.tz Intermech Engineering Ltd. 81, Kihonda Industrial Estate, Morogoro, Dar Es Salaam E-mail: pchisawillo@intermech.biz

UGANDA Car & General Ltd. Plot No. 81, Entebbe, Kampala Tel: +256 41 234560 | E-mail: dominic.mathew@cargen.com

ZAMBIA Sawpower Co. Ltd. Unit 3, Plot 133, Mwayi Rd., Cnr. Chandwe Musonda Rd. Villa Elizabetha, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 233534 | E-mail: sales.sawpower@gmail.com

ZIMBABWE Sawpower Blades Stand 18423 Mukuvusi Ind P, Msasa Harare Tel: +263 4 486892 | E-mail: ralphs@sawpower.com

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Section One: Listings by Supplier from 30kVA to 200MW and over. Also HV/LV transformers, resistive/reactive load banks, switchgear, cable and ancillary products and services.

Engine type: Cummins - suitable for 50Hz or 60Hz operations

ABZ-Aggregate-Bau GmbH Co. KG Gutenbergstrasse 11 Henstedt-Ulzburg 24558 Germany Tel: +49 4193 90360 Fax: +49 4193 93473 Web: www.abz-power.com E-mail: info@abz-power.com

Agents: Nigeria - Aggreko Projects Limited South Africa - Aggreko Energy Rental SA (Pty) Ltd.

ABZ manufactures, installs and services custom-built diesel gensets of 50kVA to 5000kVA capacity for continuous, stand by or peak load operation for all possible applications as stationary, mobile, containerized or canopied units. A wide range of control systems and switchboards for all kinds of operations is available.

Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd. 14 Langthwaite Business Park South Kirkby Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 3AP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1977 658100 Fax: +44 1977 608111 Web: www.adeltd.co.uk E-mail: enquiries@adeltd.co.uk

AKSA Jenerator San. AS Evren Mah Cami Yolu Cad. No: 5 Gunesli, Bağcılar Istanbul 34212 Turkey Tel: +90 212 4786666 Fax: +90 212 6575516 Web: www.aksa.com.tr E-mail: aksa@aksa.com.tr For over 30 years AKSA Power Generation has manufactured generator sets from 1kVA upto 2500kVA, supplied comprehensive spare parts, rental solutions and customer focused after sales services all around the world.

For nearly 20 years Advanced Diesel Engineering has supplied diesel generators for standby operation, emergency backup power and primary power operation. We hold a large stock of diesel generators from 11 to 3300kVA, specialising in the acoustic treatment, containerisation and climate control of medium to high power generator systems.

Aggreko International PO Box 17576 Jebel Ali Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8086888 Fax: +971 4 8834145 Web: www.aggreko.com E-mail: enquiries@aggreko.com

For sourcing in Africa, please contact: AKSA Power Generation FZE (AKSA Africa Headquarters) PO Box 18167 Warehouse No.RA08 / LC07 Jebel Ali Dubai UAE Tel: +971 4 8809140 Fax: +971 4 8809141 Web: www.aksa.ae Email: sales@aksa.ae

Altaaqa Global

Aggreko International Power Projects provides complete power packages including design, installation, operation and maintenance. Aggreko can offer rental of multi-megawatt power packages

Jebel Ali Free Zone RA 08, VA 01 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8808006 Fax: +971 4 8808007 Web: www.altaaqaglobal.com E-mail: info@altaaqaglobal.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.

Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division

Via Nicola Lorenzi, 8 Genova 16152 Italy Tel: +39 0606 551 Fax: +39 010 6553411 E-mail: ansaldoenergia@ ansaldoenergia.it

Ingberthoeveweg 7 Aartselaar 2630 Belgium Tel: +32 3 8702111 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: info@atlascopco.com

With an installed capacity of over 180.000MW in more than 90 countries and workforce of about 3.500. Ansaldo Energia is Italy’s largest supplier, installer and service provider for power generation plants and components. A leading international player and one of the finest expressions of Italina Technology and Innovation in the energy sector.

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions.

We serve customers in more than 180 countries with products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. Our generators bring predictable power: peace of mind with the best combination of total cost, reliable performance and risk free operation.

Agents:

Agents:

South Africa - Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.

Algeria - Atlas Copco Algeria S.p.A Angola - Atlas Copco Angola, Lda Benin - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Botswana - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Burkina Faso - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Burundi - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Cameroon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Central African Republic - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Chad - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Congo DR - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Cote D’Ivoire - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Djibouti - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Eritrea - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Ethiopia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Gabon - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Gambia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Ghana - Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. Guinea - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Guinea Bissau - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Kenya - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Liberia - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Madagascar - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Malawi - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Mali - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritania - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Mauritius - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Morocco - Atlas Copco Maroc SA Mozambique - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Namibia - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Niger - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Nigeria - Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd. Rwanda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Senegal - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Seychelles - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Sierra Leone - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Ascot Industrial S.r.l Zona Industriale Terza Strada 93012 Italy Tel: +39 0933 901192 Fax: +39 0933 917682 Web: www.ascotinternational.com E-mail: sales.office@ ascotinternational.com Ascot is an Italian group of companies providing Power Solution. INNOVATIVE Hybrid technology in Telecom Sector, Power Plants CUSTOMIZED for and civil Industrial appllications. ECO & BIO Energy storage Systems realized in order to guarantee HIGHEST EFFICENCY. The Ascot mission is “ENERGY EVERYWHERE”

Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. PO Box 10071 No 19 Akosombo Rd Airport Residential Area Ghana Tel: +233 21 774512 Fax: +233 21 776147 Web: www.atlascopco.com Atlas Copco Ghana’s core business is to provide sales and aftermarket services of its product range which includes; mining equipment, surface drilling rigs, water exploration/diamond drilling rigs, water-well rigs, rock drilling consumables, total compressor systems, generators, construction tools and road construction tools and equipment to customer and end-users in Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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Somalia - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. South Africa - Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tanzania - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Togo - Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Uganda - Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Zambia - Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Zimbabwe - Atlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt. Ltd.

commercial engine solutions in the southern African market. The commercial offering extends to include mining and construction equipment in the form of diesel and gas generators, marine propulsion and locomotive engines.

Bredenoord

Ayerbe Industrial de Motores SA

C/ Oilamendi 8 Pol. Ind. Jundiz Vitoria 01015 Spain Tel: +39 94 5292297 Fax: +39 94 5292298 Web: www.ayerbe.net E-mail: ayerbe@ayerbe.net Ayerbe has been manufacturing generators since 1992 and nowadays is one of the leading manufactures in Spain. The range goes from 2 to 250kVA.

Balton CP Ltd. CP House Otterspool Way Watford WD25 8HG United Kingdom Tel: +44 1923 228999 Fax: +44 1923 222929 Web: www.baltoncp.com E-mail: tk@baltoncp.com Balton CP Ltd. Group, through its local subsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa, supply, install and maintain a comprehensive range of power generators from 5kVA to 2000kVA with Perkins, Yanmar and Engines. Also included in our range are hybrid systems, lighting towers, UPS/Voltage regulators and fuel cell technology based “Power Cube (TM)” power generation units for the telecom industry.

Agents: Ghana - Dizengoff Ghana Ltd. Rwanda - Balton Rwanda SARL Tanzania - Balton Tanzania Ltd. Uganda - Balton (U) Ltd.

Barloworld Power 136 Main Reef Road Boksburg North Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 8980000 Web: www.barloworldpower.com E-mail: snaidoo@barloworldpower.com

Zutphensestraat 319 Apeldoorn 7325 The Netherlands Tel: +31 55 3018501 Fax: +31 55 3018500 Web: www.bredenoord.com E-mail: africa@bredenoord.com For 76 years, The Dutch Company Bredenoord produces, sells and rents Diesel Generators, Transformers, Fuel Tanks, Cabling, Light Towers to various markets world wide as Mining, Industries, Offshore, Events and Utilities.

Briggs & Stratton AG Africa/Middle East Regional Offices PO Box 54494 No 416 3rd Wing Dubai Airport Free Zone Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2994944 Fax: +971 4 2994614 Web: www.briggsandstratton.com

Agents: Botswana - The Equipment Centre Egypt - General International Ethiopia - Hagbes Pvt. Ltd. Co. Gambia - Gambia Horticulture Enterprises Ghana - Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. (Accra) Ghana - Altraco Ltd. Kenya - Car & General Malawi - New City Centre Malawi - Toppers Hardware & Electrical Supplies Morocco - Le Monde du Jardin Mozambique - ABC Trading Lda Total Namibia - Cymot (Pty) Ltd. Nigeria - Chehab Nigeria Limited Nigeria - Chizen Machine Tools Senegal - Matforce Tanzania - Car & General Trading Ltd. Tanzania - Intermech Engineering Limited Uganda - Car & General (Uganda) Ltd. Zambia - Sawpower Co. Ltd. Zimbabwe - Sawpower Blades

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Broadcrown Ltd.

Airfield Industrial Estate Hixon Stafford ST18 0PF United Kingdom Tel: +44 1889 272200 Fax: +44 1889 270971 Web: www.broadcrown.com E-mail: info@broadcrown.co.uk Broadcrown offers a comprehensive range of diesel and gas generator systems. Broadcrown standard sets range from 6kVA to 3350kVA and up to +30mVA for bespoke systems.

All packages are designed and built in the UK using components from globally established, reputable suppliers. All Broadcrown products carry world-wide warranties. Full technical support and after sales services are provided throughout Africa by a network of agents along with Broadcrown regional offices in Cape Town and Lagos. For detailed technical specifications visit www.broadcrown.com

Agents: Angola - Socinter Ghana - B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd. Ghana - Power Logistics Co. Ltd. Kenya - Holman Brothers (EA) Ltd. Libya - Broadcrown Libya Ltd. Madagascar - S.R.C.D. Mozambique - Macquip Lda Nigeria - Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd. Sierra Leone - CEMMATS Group South Africa - Broadcrown SA (Pty) Ltd. Sudan - Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co. Uganda - Terrain Plant Ltd. Zambia - Cable Network Solutions Zimbabwe - Desthold Pvt. Ltd.

Caterpillar SARL PO Box 6000 76 Route de Frontenex Geneva 6 1211 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 8494444/4803 Fax: +41 22 8494982/4908 Web: www.cat.com Caterpillar® offers a complete line of generator sets, containerised power modules, gas fuelled generator sets for cogeneration, rental units, used equipment and UPS. Cat® gas fuelled generator sets, ranging from 10 to 5,900eKW, utilise natural gas, landfill gas, biogas, associated gas and other speciality gases. Cat diesel generator sets range from 10 to 13,970 eKW. Diesel engines with ACERT® Technology are capable of meeting a wide array of current emission standards. The Cat dealer network provides unmatched service and parts www.africanreview.com

support, service agreements and technical training. Financial and insurance products are also available.

For additional information, visit www.catelectricpowerinfo.com/pr.

Clarke Energy Power House Senator Point South Boundary Road Knowsley Industrial Park Liverpool L33 7RR United Kingdom Tel: +44 151 5464446 Fax: +44 151 5464447 Web: www.clarke-energy.com E-mail: uk@clarke-energy.com Clarke energy is a provider of gas fuelled captive power plants. These faciities use gas engines to provide stable base load power. Clarke energy is an authorised distributor and service provider for GE power & water’s Jenbacher gas engine.

COELMO S.p.A.

Agglomerato Industriale ASI Acerra (NA) 80011 Italy Tel: +39 081 8039731 Fax: +39 081 8039724 Web: www.coelmo.it E-mail: sales@coelmo.it

CRE Technology Allée Victor Naudin Zone des Templiers Sophia-Antipolis Biot 06410 France Tel: +33 492 388682 Fax: +33 492 388683 Web: www.cretechnology.com E-mail: info@cretechnology.com Thanks to a 30 year experience in the paralleling system and energy control, CRE Technology worldwide distributor network provides high technical service to industrial, marine and offshore genset packagers, switchgear manufacturers, hydraulic integrators and engineering companies. Our range of products has grown in order to provide an answer to all market requirements: engine and genset control, generating sets and mains paralleling units, accessories and dedicated softwares. CRE Technology is world renowned for its “all-in-one” products designed to cover the maximum of functions and the most various applications possible. Our products are well known for their technical excellence and their specificities provide convincing sales arguments.

Gabon - M.C.V Kenya - PCTL Automation Ltd. Mali - Matforce Mali Niger - EMTEF Nigeria - ADC Electrical Company Ltd. Senegal - Mat Force (Dakar)

Crestchic Loadbanks Second Avenue Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE14 2WF United Kingdom Tel: +44 1283 531645 Fax: +44 1283 510103 Crestchic manufactuers loadbanks which provide accurate and stable electrical test loads for the commissioning and maintenance of power systems; including diesel generators, gas turbines and UPS systems. Our resistive loadbanks offer capacities as small as 20kW up to 6000kW and resistive-reactive units from 50 to 6250kVA at various voltages 110V-34kV.

Agents: Cote D’Ivoire - General Regulation

Coelmo is one of the oldest European manufacturers of industrial and marine generators from 3kVA up to 3000kVA. Based in Italy, with a large stock of Generating Sets available to be shipped overnight to any destination in the world. Company profile, products and models are available online at www.coelmo.it

Control and Power Systems Ltd. 3D Burniston Industrial Estate Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0HG United Kingdom Tel: +44 1723 871112 Fax: +44 1723 870625 Web: www.controlandpower.co.uk E-mail: sales@controlandpower.co.uk Manufacturer of Power Generation Control Protection Panels and L.V. Switchboards. We can offer standard or bespoke solutions utilising the latest proprietary brand controllers or one off solutions using PLC Controls.

Established in 1994 our experienced engineering team have a wealth of knowledge to provide solutions to meet most requirements.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Cummins Generator Technologies Ltd. Fountain Court Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6FZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 395300 Fax: +44 1780 484100 Web: www.stamford-avk.com E-mail: info@ cumminsgeneratortechnologies.com Cummins Generator Technologies manufactures the world’s broadest range of AC generators from 0.5kVA to over 20,000kVA. With over 100 years experience, a history of continual growth and innovation over this period has created a strong global company employing over 3,700 people across 27 locations in 15 countries worldwide.

Supporting an extensive portfolio of products and services to OEMs, utility and end user customers they have established a sales and services network spanning more than 60 countries. All products are designed for optimum performance, durability and longevity and manufactured to achieve the highest possible industry accreditations for quality and consistency.

Cummins Power Generation

8 Harrowdene Office Park Western Service Road Woodmead Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 5898400 Fax: +27 11 5898450 Web: www.cumminspower.com E-mail: cpg.uk@cummins.com

Agents: Algeria - Cummins Energie Algeria Angola - Cummins Angola Congo DR - BIA Overseas Congo Republic - Approvisionnement Congo Service Kenya - Car & General Morocco - Soberma Groupe Auto Hall Nigeria - Cummins West Africa Ltd. South Africa - Cummins South Africa Tunisia - Sotudis

Dale Power Solutions Ltd. Salter Road Eastfield Industrial Estate Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3DU United Kingdom Tel: +44 1723 583511 Fax: +44 1723 581231 Web: www.dalepowersolutions.com E-mail: info@ dalepowersolutions.com

Solutions has supplied Generators, the Secure Range, Gas Turbine Package Refurbishment and Turnkey Projects throughout Africa for more than 40 years For brochures, more details or information about your local Agent/Distributor please contact generators@dalepowersolutions.com www.dalepowersolutions.com

DEUTZ DIESELPOWER 5 Tunney Road Elandsfontein, 1406 South Africa Tel: +27 11 9230600 Fax: +27 11 9230685 Web: www.deutz.co.za E-mail: info@deutz.co.za DEUTZ DIESELPOWER, a member of the HUDACO Group is the Sole Distributor of DEUTZ products and services for South Africa and certain key Anglophone African countries. Long service life, reliability and cost effectiveness are synonymous with DEUTZ engines and it is characteristics that have made them world-famous.

DiPerk Power Solutions Kingsbridge Centre Sturrock Way Peterborough PE3 8TZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 334500 Fax: +44 1733 334553 Web: www.diperk.co.uk

Dresser-Rand

Barrio de Oikia 44 Zumaia Gipuzkoa 20759 Spain Tel: +34 94 3865200 Fax: +34 94 3865210 Web: www.guascorpower.com E-mail: ezabaleta@dresser-rand.com Dresser-Rand Guascor is the company that customer focus can offer the most reliable Energy Solutions with more than 45 years of experience as engine, genset, generation plants manufacturer for all type of applications. Being the factor of the bioenergy with the energy effiiency the most outstanding ones. Offering service in more than 40 countries.

Agents: Egypt - Proserve Mozambique - Tecnel Service Lda. South Africa - Zest Energy (Pty) Tunisia - SIGMA Industrie

Range up to 3000kVA The worldwide brand Dale Power

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Elgris Power Langerweher Str 10 Inden 52459 Germany Tel: +49 1744 710535 Web: www.elgrispower.com E-mail: info@elgrispower.com Elgris is a company specializing in hybrid power generators with a direct interface for solar power. We have a special focus on Telecom applications and Large Scale power generating for villages.

ENDRESS Power Generators Neckartenzlinger Strasse 39 Bempflingen 72658 Germany Tel: +49 7123 973745 Fax: +49 7123 973750 Web: www.endress-generator.com E-mail: export@ endress-generator.com German manufacturer of power generators for construction & rental industry and supplier to civil defense units like firebrigades, vehicle builders or disaster management units. We can provide smart generator solutions from 2 - 3, 500kVA including remote control and monitoring systems for mobile and stationary use.

Energy Warehouse Africa CC. Unit 5 Brentwood Business Park Road No 3 Brentwood Park Benoni South Africa Tel: +27 82 8229700 Fax: +27 82 6517740 Web: www.energywa.co.za E-mail: deon@energywa.co.za Energy Warehouse Africa is “Your 1-stop Generator Shop”, providing energy for Africa. EWA specialises in building superb quality generators from 15 to 500kVA, open or closed. Sound attenuated enclosures carry a 5 year warantee against rust with 65dBA noise level at 7m. We use Lovol & Volvo engines for our generators or what our customers require. EWA also supplies the market with LOVOL Engines, Sincro alternators, DMECO sound attenuated enclosures, Tecno Elettra AMF/Manual Panels & Control Boards, as well as vertical mechanical guages (with low fuel alarm) and Universal AVRs for most makes of alternators.

Enrogen Ltd. Electricity Building, Blenheim Road Pocklington Ind Est, York YO42 1NR United Kingdom Tel: +44 1759 307070 Fax: +44 1759 305070 Web: www.enrogen.com E-mail: mail@enrogen.com Enrogen supply, install and maintain diesel generating sets from 10kVA to 2500kVA. All Generating sets are of United Kingdom origin, powered by Perkins, Sisu, Scania and Mitsubishi Engines at 1500 rpm. We can also assist with spare parts, switch-gear and distribution panels. Standard changeovers range from 63A to 4000A.

FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd.

1 Millennium Way Springvale Business Park Springfield Road Belfast, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland BT12 7AL United Kingdom Tel: +44 28 90495000 Fax: +44 28 28261111 Web: www.fgwilson.com E-mail: sales@fgwilson.com FG Wilson has over 45 years of experience in the supply of diesel and gas powered generator sets. With more than 370 Authorised Dealers operating in over 150 countries, our global experience and engineering expertise, ensures we are best placed to deliver the most cost effective and technically advanced power generation systems around the world.

Our standard product range from 5.5 to 2,500kVA, includes open and enclosed generator sets for standby domestic use, right up to power modules with the ability to operate as complete power stations. Our generator sets are used for a wide range of industries including telecommunications, retail, healthcare, events, construction and emergency aid relief, etc.

Please visit www.fgwilson.com for details of your local FG Wilson Dealer.

Firefly Solar Generators Ltd. Unit 20, Cliffe Industrial Estate South Street, Lewes, BN8 6JL United Kingdom Tel: +44 1273 409595 Web: www.fireflysolar.net E-mail: sales@fireflysolar.net Firefly is the leading manufacturer of Hybrid Power Generators (HPGs) for Fuel Management, UPS and StandAlone Power. The Cygnus™ HPG is available from 5kVA to 24kVA with up to 48kWh autonomy. It can be linked to any diesel generator to save up to 50% in fuel consumption, CO2 and service costs.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Forest City Export Services Ltd. Bowden Hall Bowden Lane Marple, Cheshire England SK6 6NE United Kingdom Tel: +44 161 4490660/0770 Fax: +44 161 4490880 Web: www.forestcitygenerators.com E-mail: sales@ forestcitygenerators.com Suppliers of deisel generators from 7.5kVA to 3045kVA. Perkins, Volvo, MTU and Deutz engines. Stamford and Mecc-Alte alternators. All associated spare parts and control panels.

FPT Industrial S.p.A. Via Puglia 15 Turin 10156 Italy Tel: +39 011 0073111 Fax: +39 011 0074555 Web: www.fptindustrial.com E-mail: sales1@fptindustrial.com FPT Industrial is a company of CNH Industrial dedicated to the design, production and sales of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications. The company employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide, in ten plants and six R&D centres. The FPT Industrial sales network consists of 100 dealers and over 1,300 service centres in almost 100 countries. A wide product offering, including six engine ranges from 31 kW up to 740 kW and transmission with maximum torque from 200 Nm up to 500 Nm, and a close focus on R&D activities make FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains.

Agents: Angola - Unicar Congo DR - Prodimpex SARL Madagascar - Autodiffusion Morocco - SEHI South Africa - Peninsula Power Products Tanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd. Tunisia - Le Moteur Diesel

G & J Technical Services Ltd.

PO Box KA30249, Accra Energy House 2 43 Ring Road West Obetsebi Lamptey Circle Korle-Bu Road Ghana Tel: +233 302 689178/9/682177/8 Fax: +233 302 689177 Web: www.gjtechghana.com E-mail: sales@gjtechghana.com customer.service@gjtechghana.com We are a company solely involved in

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Since inception in March 1994, we have supported various sectors of the Ghanaian economy through back-up power supply to a total of over 200megawatts. Our operations are backed by first class after sales support.

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Customised gensets.

Natural gas and LPG gensets.

Lighting towers.

Welding machines.

Irrigation systems (motorpumps).

Certifications ISO:9001/2000 and ISO:14001/2004.

Ghaddar Machinery Co. PO Box 110 Ghazieh Ghazieh, Sidon Lebanon Tel: +961 7 220000 Fax: +961 7 221754/223322 Web: www.ghaddar.com E-mail: info@ghaddar.com Ghaddar Machinery Co. specializes in Electrical Generating Sets and Power Solutions. It holds the distribution for Perkins Engines – UK and Leroy Somer Alternators – EU. The Company offers: ■ Electrical generating sets with low & medium voltage.

■ Power control solutions and all ranges of sound and weather proofs.

Agents: Nigeria - Ghaddar Machinery and Company

Gorman Rupp International Co. PO Box 1217, Mansfield, Ohio 44901 USA Tel: +1 419 7551011 Fax: +1 419 7551266 Web: www.grpumps.com E-mail: intsales@gormanrupp.com Gorman-Rupp International Company Distributes Gorman-Rupp products worldwide for the Municipal, Sewage, Fresh Water, Industrial, Fire Protection, Contruction and Fuel Handling markets. We have one of the largest selections of pumps in the world with over 2500 pump models, including Self-Priming Centrifugal, Standard Centrifugal,Submersible and Rotary Gear.

Agents: South Africa - Gorman-Rupp Africa

Green Power Systems S.r.l.

Localita Maiano SN Caprazzino di Sassocorvaro (PU) 61028, Italy Tel: +39 0722 726411 Fax: +39 0722 720092 Web: www.greenpowergen.com E-mail: giovanni@ greenpowergen.com Manufacturer of generating sets up to 2200kVA, 50 and 60Hz. Green Power Generators offers: ■ Generating sets with different engine types: Perkins, Cummins, Deutz, Volvo, John Deere, Iveco, Lombardini, Yanmar, Mitsubishi and Honda.

■ Generating sets with different alternator types: Mecc Alte, Stamford, Leroy Somer and Marelli.

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Grupos Electrogenos Europa SA

Poligono Pitarco II, Parcela 20 Muel, Zaragoza, 50450 Spain Tel: +34 976 145432 Fax: +34 976 145431 Web: www.gesan.com E-mail: info@gesan.com In GESAN, we are a specialized company offering a wide range of quality-assured power products. These include mobile and stationery gensets (up to 3,300kVA) and light towers. We deliver dependable, customized solutions for the most exacting specifications such as containers, remote cooling, special projects, etc.

GESAN generates power anytime and every time since 1986.

Himoinsa S.L.

Ctra. Murcia - San Javier km. 23.6 San Javier/Murcia 30730 Spain Tel: +34 96 8191128 Fax: +34 96 8191217 Web: www.himoinsa.com E-mail: info@himoinsa.com HIMOINSA is established as a worldwide benchmark among manufacturers of gensets. With outputs ranging from 3 to 3,000kVA, they have been designed to provide both standby and continuous power. Their ultra-silent enclosures feature curved edges corners, with a 25mm double radius of curvature. Internally lined with rock wool, an insulation material with outstanding acoustic and thermal properties, HIMOINSA gensets lead the market in terms of quality. Designed for exposure to extreme enviornment conditions, they are highly waterproof and protected from any contact with water and moisture. Its comprehensive offering of diesel generators is complemented by a full range of gas generators, from 8kW to 3.5MW, using a variety of gas fuels such as natural gas, biogas and LPG.

Agents: Angola - Himoinsa Angola

Huegli-Tech Ltd. Murgenthalstrasse 30 Langenthal 4900 Switzerland Tel: +41 62 9165030 Fax: +41 62 9165035 Web: www.huegli-tech.com E-mail: sales@huegli-tech.com Huegli-Tech is an engine and genset control company, a leading supplier and wholesaler of accessories for combustion engines, fuelled by diesel and/or gas. Our core competences are generating set controls, engine governing systems, hydraulic starting system, gas engine management systems, ignition systems, engine protection devices, dual fuel conversions, etc.

Industrial Power Generation Ltd. Carcroft Enterprise Park Station Road, Carcroft Doncaster DN6 8DD United Kingdom Tel: +44 845 1665537 Fax: +44 130 2721202 Web: www.generator.co.uk E-mail: sales@generator.co.uk Suppliers of top class diesel generating sets built in the UK to your specification. Acoustic sets and complete Knock Down kits.

Lightweight flexible load cables LV and MV. Distribution transformers, mechanical and electrical spares. We build bespoke acoustic enclosures, controls for synchronising and Auto Transfer Switches. Shipped to Africa.

Agents: South Africa - Fox Power Systems Africa

Interpower International Ltd.

PO Box 70, York, YO18 7XU United Kingdom Tel: +44 1751 474034 Fax: +44 1751 476103 Web: www.interpower.co.uk E-mail: info@interpower.co.uk Established for over 25 years, Interpower is a manufacturer of diesel generating sets built to customer specification, ranging from 4 to 4000kVA. Units built to suit all applications including, industrial, marine, containerised, low noise level, multi-set systems and high voltage generators.

Suppliers include Cummins, Perkins, MTU, Mitsubishi, John Deere, Volvo, Scania, Deutz, Iveco, MAN, JCB, Yanmar, Newage, Mecc Alte, Leroy Somer, AMCO, Marathon and Sincro.

All sets supplied with 1 year unlimited hours international warranty.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE IREM S.p.A. Via Abegg 75 Borgone (Torino) 10050 Italy Tel: +39 011 9648211 Fax: +39 011 9648222 Web: www.irem.it E-mail: svm@irem.it IREM specialises in electro-dynamic voltage regulators and line conditioners for indoor and outdoor installation.

Power ratings from 1 to 4600kVA. In business since 1947, IREM is a medium size company (110 members of staff ) exporting all over the world.

Company certification according to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 Standards.

Typical application fields: broadcast, telecommunication, industrial applications, electro-medical applicances, machine tools, manufacturing plants, banks and insurance companies, construction, oil and gas, mining, etc.

Agents: Ghana - Modern Age Technologies Ltd. Kenya - Specialised Power Systems Ltd. Tanzania - Specialised Power Systems Ltd.

ITCPower Group, Kat Power International S.L.

Avda. Alguema, 6C Sta.Llogaia Girona 17771 Spain Tel: +34 972 538521 Fax: +34 972 980537 Web: www.itcpower.com www.itc-power.com.cn E-mail: info@itcpower.com ITCPower Group is a company specialized in the development, manufacturing and distributions for Generating Sets from Portable range

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up to 1200 kVA and Petrol/diesel driven Water Pumps. Our facilities with 120 people, 20.000 sqm and 20.000 sqm allows us to produce over 100.000 units per year.

James Dring Power Plant Ltd. 8 Eagle Road Quarry Hill Industrial Park Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4RB United Kingdom Tel: +44 115 9440072 Fax: +44 115 9440235 Web: www.jamesdring.co.uk E-mail: james.dring@talk21.com Bespoke generators, designed, built, installed and maintained up to 3500kVA in single units, with the option to synchronise and parallel any multiple. Most prime movers and alternator brands are available to customer’s choice. Established in 1964, other products include: Frequency Converters, Welders, Fire Pumps, Marine Generators and Auto Load Banks.

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John Deere Power Systems

Algeria - Alger-Engins SARL Angola - M.T.A - Maquinas e Tractores de Angola Lda. Botswana - BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Congo DR - CFAO DRC (Kinshasa) Congo DR - CFAO DRC (Lubumbashi) Cote D’Ivoire - CFAO Equipment (Ivory Coast) Egypt - IPC- International Projects & Consulting Co. Ethiopia - Ethio-Nippon Tech Co. Ltd. Ghana - CFAO Equipment Ghana Kenya - Ganatra Plant and Equipment Libya - The White Alnoras Machinery Mauritius - Izumi Systems Ltd. Nigeria - AG Leventis Nigeria - RT Briscoe Nigeria Ltd. South Africa - Kemach JCB Generators South Sudan - A G Tractor FZE Sudan - Diesel Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd. Tanzania - Machines & Tractors Tanzania Ltd. Uganda - Farm Engineering Industrial Ltd.

Orléans-Saran Unit, BP 11013 Fleury Les Aubrais Cedex 45401, France Tel: +33 2 38826119 Fax: +33 2 38846266 Web: www.johndeere.com E-mail: jdengine@johndeere.com John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets engines for industrial applications such as crushers, loaders, drilling equipments, etc. JDPS also powers agricultural applications, material handling equipment, compressors and generator sets.

Agents: Egypt - Orascom Trading Co. SAE Morocco - Societe de Realisations Mecaniques Nigeria - Stag Engineering South Africa - New Way Motor & Diesel Engineering Ltd.

Jubaili Bros

JCB Power Products JMG Ltd.

Lakeside Works Rocester Staffordshire ST14 5JP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1889 590312 Web: www.jcbgenerators.com E-mail: firas.hamze@jcb.com philip.wilson@jcb.com JCB Power Products offer a comprehensive range of over 170 Generators and Lighting Towers, ranging from 1- 3300kVA to suit all applications. Available as open, canopied or containerised units for low noise levels, 50hZ or 60hZ with a multitude of voltage options; JCB Power Products can support all your power requirements.

15A Redemption Cresent Road Along Apapa - Oshodi Express Way Gbagada Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 80 66999071 Web: www.jmglimited.com E-mail: fgwilson@jmglimited.com mitsubishi@jmglimited.com A leader in the Power Generation business, JMG is the official dealer & assembler of FG Wilson in Nigeria and has been appointed in 2014 as a dealer of Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe b.v. (being the headquarters of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Europe, Middle-East and Africa).

Jebel Ali Free Zone United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8832023 Fax: +971 4 8832053 Web: www.JubailiBros.com E-mail: jbdubai@jubailibros.com Jubaili Bros is one of the leading providers of power solutions in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. With over 35 years of experience in the field of power generation, Jubaili Bros is a perfect choice for your power solution needs. Jubaili Bros serves its customers from 8 countries with 23 branches and through a strong dealer network.

Agents: Ghana - Jubaili Bros Nigeria - Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. Uganda - Jubaili Bros

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Khatib Machinery Company - KMCO Airport Blvd Airport Center 3rd Floor Beirut Lebanon Tel: +961 1 451452/451999 Fax: +961 1 451485/6 Web: www.kmco.com.lb E-mail: info@kmco.com.lb KMCO deals with Perkins generating sets, from 9kVA up to 2000kVA, with 50hZ & 60hZ as well as other engine types like Cummins, Lister and Volvo.

We also manufacture sound proof enclosures and we also sell tower lights, air compressor spare parts for generators and control panels.

Kipor - South Africa 2 Lascelles Rd Meadowbrook Edenvale Gauteng South Africa Tel: +27 11 2842000 Fax: +27 11 2842100 Web: www.kiporsa.co.za E-mail: robertk@smithpower.co.za Kipor – South Africa imports and distribution agents representing worldwide leading brand Kipor in the materials handling and power generation market. These products are distributed throughout South Africa by a comprehensive dealer network. Full after sales service, support and parts are provided on all our products. We have a dedicated forklift division offering the following products: sales, service, parts, long-term rental, shortterm hire and maintenance contracts.

KOEL has a sizeable presence in international markets, with offices in Dubai, South Africa and Kenya and representatives in Nigeria. KOEL also has a strong distribution network throughout the Middle-East and Africa.

Agents: Ethiopia - Ultimate Motors PLC Kenya - Kirloskar Kenya Ltd. Malawi - HISCO House Morocco - HIB Agricole SA Nigeria - Bhojsons PLC South Africa - Kirloskar Engines South Africa (Pty) Ltd. South Africa - Kirsons Trading SA (Pty) Ltd. Sudan - CTC Group Tanzania - Incar Tanzania Ltd. Zambia - Saro Agro

KM Products Europe Ltd. The Forum Units B + D Hanworth Lane Business Park Hanworth Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 9JX United Kingdom Tel: +44 1932 571991 Fax: +44 1932 571994 Web: www.kmpbrand.com E-mail: sales@kmpuk.com Suppliers of Quality KMP Brand Diesel Engine Parts.

Agents: South Africa - KM Products Europe Ltd.

KOHLER Co. | Kohler Power Systems

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

Leroy-Somer Electric Power Generation Boulevard Marcellien Leroy CS 10015 Angouleme Cedex 9 16915 France Tel: +33 5 45945975 Fax: +33 5 45685665 Web: www.leroy-somer.com E-mail: succursaleisangouleme.ials@ emerson.com Leroy-Somer alternators from 3 kVA up to 20 MVA are built to fit a wide range of applications: prime power, stand-by, construction, rental, marine, cogeneration, Telecom.

They can be driven by reciprocating engines, gas, steam and water turbines.

Their standard characteristics enable them to be used in difficult conditions including motor starting, distorting loads, overloads or short circuits (AREP excitation).

Linz Electric S.p.A

Viale del Lavoro, 30 Arcole (VR) 37040 Italy Tel: +39 045 7639201 Fax: +39 045 7639202 Web: www.linzelectric.com E-mail: info@linzelectric.com Linz Electric S.p.A is specialised in the production of alternators from 1.7kVA up to 800kVA and rotating welders up to 500 amps. The main focus of Linz Electric is the customer’s satisfaction through the top product quality, quick and complete service.

Lister Petter Ltd.

L. K. Road Khadki, Pune 411003 India Tel: +91 20 25810341/66084574 Fax: +91 20 25813208/0209 Web: www.kirloskar.com www.koel.co.in E-mail: krishnakumar.mundhada@ kirloskar.com Kirloskar Group is counted amongst India’s largest multi-product, multilocation diversified engineering conglomerates with annual sales of US$ 1.6 billion, Kirloskar Oil Engines was incorporated in 1946 and is the flagship company of the Kirloskar Group. Today KOEL is an Acknowledged leader in the manufacturing of Diesel Engines, Agricultural Pumpset’s and “Kirloskar Green” Generating Sets Company has state-of-the art manufacturing units in India that offers world class products.

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Kristallaan 1 Zevenbergen 4761 ZC The Netherlands Tel: +31 168 331630 Web: www.kohlerpower.com E-mail: powersystems.emea@ kohler.com Kohler Power Systems offer a complete range of Industrial Generator Sets from 20 to 3300 kVA including sychronising controls, transfer switches, synchronising panels and accessories which work together with integrated communication to power critical applications.

Agents: Angola - Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda

Long Street Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4HS United Kingdom Tel: +44 1453 544141 Fax: +44 1453 546732 Web: www.lister-petter.com E-mail: sales@lister-petter.co.uk Lister Petter manufactures a range of diesel powered generators from 2 to 280kVA. These are available open or canopied, 50 and 60Hz, either 1500, 3000, 1800 or 3600rpm and in various voltages. These generators are available in single or three phase configuration and are designed for both standby and prime applications.

Lovato Electric S.p.A.

Via Don E. Mazza 12 Gorle (BG) 24020 Italy Tel: +39 035 4282111 Fax: +39 035 4282200 Web: www.lovatoelectric.com E-mail: info@lovatoelectric.com World leader manufacturer of electrochemical and electronic components for genset control panels.

Our range includes generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, changeover contactors and switches and more!

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mahindra Powerol Business Gate No. 2 Powerol Building Akurli Road, Kandivali E Mumbai 400101 India Tel: +91 22 66483051 Web: www.mahindrapowerol.com E-mail: ghosh.joy@mahindra.com Mahindra group, the tractor & multiutility vehicles major in India, forayed into Gensets in 2002. Today, Powerol are powering over 240,000 Gensets in India & in global markets.

Powerol comes with the rating upto 200kVA in global markets.

Mahindra Powerol products are presently available in over 20 Countries across Africa, Middle East & Asia.

Mahindra group in 2011, featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list. In 2010, Mahindra is featured in the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

Agents: Congo DR - Alan Dick DRC SPRL Congo Republic - Alan Dick Congo SARLU Gabon - Alan Dick Congo Succurssale Gabon Ghana - Svani Ltd. Malawi - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. Niger - Sapex Energie Nigeria - SCOA Nigeria Plc Rwanda - I Engineering Rwanda Ltd. Sierra Leone - Esscon Services Ltd. South Africa - Claric 2709 Tanzania - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. Uganda - ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd.

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NEW

G65QS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; G140QS | DIESELMAX GENERATOR

Introducing the New QS Generator Range.

JCB Power Products is delighted to announce the launch of a new range of diesel generators. Powered by the JCB Dieselmax engine, the new QS generators are the very latest models to be added to the already successful and comprehensive portfolio of JCB generators and lighting towers. The new four model line-up is available in both 50Hz and 60Hz and ranges from 60kVA to 140kVA ESP, offering a whole host of new features and beneďŹ ts for any application, even the most extreme environments.

To find out more and to locate your nearest JCB Power Products dealer, visit www.jcbgenerators.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Stadtbach Str 1 Augsburg 86153 Germany Tel: +49 821 3220 Fax: +49 821 3221460 Web: www.mandieselturbo.com E-mail: powerplant@ mandieselturbo.com MAN Diesel & Turbo can look back at more than 250 years of industrial history and is the leading provider of large-bore reciprocating engines and turbo machinery for marine and stationary applications. With our fast product range from reciprocating engines running or liquid or gaseous fuels, steam turbines and industrial gas turbines for the energy business, from single engines and generating sets to complete made-to-measure power plants on EPC basis as main contractor MAN Diesel & Turbo is well situated to accommodate this.

Agents: South Africa - MAN Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Mantrac Group

(B-17) Smart Village Km 28 Cairo Alexandria Desert Road Giza 12577 Egypt Tel: +20 2 35314000 Fax: +20 2 35370798 Web: www.mantracgroup.com E-mail: hdeeb@mantracgroup.com Mantrac Group is the authorized Caterpillar dealer, distributing and supporting Caterpillar construction machines, power systems and materialhandling equipment in Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Siberia- Russia.

With over 3000 employees and decades of experience as a Caterpillar dealer, we provide customers with comprehensive solutions backed by technical know-how, experience and in-depth knowledge of their local markets.

We supply CAT diesel generators from 250 kVA up to 8000 kVA, Olympian fully enclosed generators sets from 8kVA220 kVA, Automatic transfer switches, Natural gas engines and Gensets, CAT marine propulsion engines, Marine Gensets, Power modules.

More than a supplier of generator sets, we specialize in power plant turnkey installations and heat-recovery applications. Our extensive work scope includes engineering, design, testing, installation, on-site commissioning, and training as well as long term service and support.

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Agents: Ghana - Mantrac Ghana Ltd. Kenya - Mantrac Kenya Ltd. Nigeria - Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. Sierra Leone - Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd. Tanzania - Mantrac Tanzania Limited Uganda - Mantrac Uganda Ltd.

Marelli Motori S.p.A. Via Sabbionara, 1 Arzignano Vicenza 36071 Italy Tel: +39 0444 479711 Fax: +39 0444 479888 Web: www.marellimotori.com E-mail: sales@marellimotori.com Marelli Motori S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of: ■ Synchronous generators in low voltage 10 - 5.000kVA and medium/high voltage 500 9.000kVA. ■ Generators for Hydropower application in low, medium and high voltage range up to 6.000kVA (4-22 poles).

Applications include prime, hydro/marine engines and water/gas turbines. The company offers worldwide support.

Massey Ferguson Power Series 1 Charlestown Drive, Craigavon Northern Ireland BT63 5GA United Kingdom Tel: +44 28 38356000 Web: www.masseyferguson.com E-mail: sales@mfgen.co.uk 930 9 - 33 kVA Perkins Engine, MeccAlte alternator 950 60 - 330 kVA AGCO Power (Sisu) engine, MeccAlte alternator 970 300 - 710 kVA Scania engine, MeccAlte alternator 990 715 - 3350 kVA MTU engine, MeccAlte and Stamford alternators (to 11kV) All option including canopies, remote access and synchronising.

Mecc Alte

6 Lands End Way Oakham Rutland LE15 6RF United Kingdom Tel: +44 1572 771160 Fax: +44 1572 771161 Web: www.meccalte.com E-mail: steve.ohara@meccalte.co.uk Mecc Alte are proud to be the world’s largest independent producer of synchronous alternators ranging from

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1kVA to 3,000kVA. Quite simply, we manufacture the worlds widest range of low voltage alternators through ‘made for manufacturing’ product designs. As a specialised manufacturer of synchronous alternators / welders and special rotating machines within the electromechanical sector, we can produce bespoke equipment to cover a highly diverse range of applications.

Mecc Alte International Ze La Gagnerie Saint Amant De Boixe 16330 France Tel: +33 545 397562 Fax: +33 545 398820 Web: www.meccalte.com E-mail: info@meccalte.fr Mecc Alte is a world leading producer and supplier of synchronous alternators. As a totally independent company we are focused totally on producing world class alternators.

Mikano International Ltd. Plot 34/35 Acme Road Ogba Ikeja Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 802 5119697/806 66802525 Fax: +234 1 4602146 Web: www.mikano-intl.com E-mail: info@mikano-intl.com Generator sales and service with basic and sound proof type. Diesel generators from 9-5000kVA and gas generators from 250-2000kVA. Large stock of genuine spare parts. State of the art steel fabrication factory with latest CNC & laser cutting machines.

Wide rental fleet, 24/7 after sales service, switchgear, ATS, AMF synchronisation panels, low and medium voltage. Turnkey power projects, full project-electrical solutions.

Also, we are the “channel partner of ABB” in Nigeria. So we do sell and service all of ABB materials in LV and MV category.

Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH & Co. KG

Ernst-Hatz-Str. 16 Ruhstorf a.d. Rott 94099 Germany Tel: +49 8531 3190 Fax: +49 8531 319418 Web: www.hatz-diesel.de E-mail: marketing@hatz-diesel.de Hatz is a specialist in 1 to 4 cylinder diesel engines which are used in all manner of applications such as construction machinery, compressors and utility vehicels. Besides, Hatz

produces components for the automotive industry and systems based on diesel engines like pumps, generating sets and scalable electricity stations.

Agents: Algeria - Dieselec SARL Burundi - Impex Afrique Cameroon - EMEI Diesel SARL Cote D’Ivoire - Prestige-Auto Gabon - MIAG - Matériel Industriel et Automobile Gabonais Ghana - Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. (Accra - North) Kenya - First Machineries Ltd. Mali - Dupe SA Mauritania - Sodeq SA Morocco - Sonacom Nigeria - A1 Multi Services Ltd. Senegal - Matforce (Dakar) South Africa - Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd. Tunisia - S.I.A Ben Djemaa & Cie

MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

PO Box 215 Milnerton 7435 South Africa Tel: +27 21 5295760 Fax: +27 21 5511970 Web: www.mtu-online.co.za E-mail: info@mtu-online.co.za MTU is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large diesel engines and complete propulsion systems.

Together with MTU Onsite Energy, MTU is one of the leading brands of RollsRoyce Power Systems. MTU Onsite Energy offers complete power system solutions: from mission critical to standby power to continuous power, heating and cooling.

Agents: Namibia - Namib Diesel CC Nigeria - Stag Engineering Zimbabwe - R&S Diesel Pro Services

Myrak Ltd. Cuton Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1245 461806 Fax: +44 1245 462133 Web: www.myrak.com E-mail: karen@myrak.com Myrak Contruction plant and generator sales. We have 100’s of generators in stock from 1 kVA to 2000 kVA, new and used. Please visit our website for full details. Export arranged to anywhere in the world.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE New CTA S.r.l.

Via S. Vito, 38/39 Melito Napoli 80017 Italy Tel: +39 081 7100925 Fax: +39 081 7100897 Web: www.newcta.com E-mail: newcta@newcta.com New CTA is an Italian company that designs and manufactures low-voltage transformers since 1986. Our production consists of Transformers, Auto-Transformers, Ballast, Cast Resin.

For different fields: Industrial, Civil, Photovoltaic, Lift, Naval, Medical, Panel, Starting Motor. We have obtained quality certification ISO 9001: 2008, and we also have Saudi Aramco Registration Number.

Perkins Engines Company Ltd. Frank Perkins Way Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5FQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1733 583000 Web: www.perkins.com Perkins is the world’s leading supplier of off highway diesel and gas engines in the 4 - 2000kW market. Perkins strength is its ability to tailor engines to meet customers requirements, which is why its engine solutions are trusted by over 1000 industrial, construction, agricultural, materials handling and electrical power generation manufacturers.

Power and Industrial Machinery Co. - PIMCO Rasheed Karameh Street Verdun 732 7th Floor Lebanon Tel: +961 1 812818 Fax: +961 1 812819 Web: www.pimcolb.com E-mail: pimco@pimcolb.com Our products range from 10kVA to 2000kVA. Engines: 1. Cummins (We are the official OEM in Lebanon for Cummins) 2. Perkins 3. Lister

Agents: Angola - Orbit Group Commercio Congo DR - Ste Bati - Construction SPRL Nigeria - Omega Power Systems Ltd. Sudan - Al Bahar International Co. Ltd.

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PowerLink Machine (UK) Co. Ltd. Vickers Building Hurricane Close Sherburn Enterprise Park Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds England LS25 6PB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1977 689100 Fax: +44 1977 681990 Web: www.powerlinkworld.com E-mail: info.uk@ powerlinkworld.com The PowerLink UK factory is commited to serving the market in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The UK factory designs, produces and stocks a wide variety of models of diesel generator sets from 6 kVA to 2500 kVA, we manufacture using local components and Perkins/Cummins Engines.

Powersource Projects Ltd. PowerPro House, Unit 4 Capital Park Industrial Estate Combe Lane Wormley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5TJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1428 687979 Fax: +44 1428 687799 Web: www.power-source-pro.co.uk E-mail: sales@ power-source-pro.co.uk PowerPro range of Diesel Generators from 7.5-2000kVA, supported by full range of genuine spare parts for engines, alternators and control systems.

Pramac Lifter Afrique SARL Route de l’Aéroport x VDN Ouest Foire Dakar BP 8959 Senegal Tel: +221 33 8693121 Web: www.pramac.com E-mail: afrique@pramac.com Pramac group is the only group operating in Africa capable to offer a global solution for your energy needs: Manufacturer of Generating Sets and Photovoltaic Panels and Supplier of Hybrid systems and turn-key Solar Power stations.

Agents: Angola - Safric Lda. Cameroon - Bernabe Cameroun Congo DR - Alucongo Congo DR - Italmotors SPRL Cote D’Ivoire - Bernabe Cote D Ivoire Cote D’Ivoire - Cacomiaf Gabon - Bernabe Gabon Ghana - Dizengoff Ghana Mauritania - Somacogir Nigeria - Pramac Engine Nigeria Senegal - Pramac Afrique

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Prime Electric Prime Tower 287-288 Udyog Vihar Phase II Gurgaon, 122016 India Tel: +91 124 4111999/6656999 Fax: +91 124 4871698/99 Web: www.primeeelectricltd.com E-mail: sales@primeelectricltd.com

Quartzelec Ltd. Castle Mound Way Central Park, Rugby Warwickshire, CV23 0WB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1788 512512 Fax: +44 1788 542350 Web: www.quartzelec.com E-mail: info.uk@quartzelec.com

Rolls-Royce plc The Iceni Centre Warwick Technology Park Warwick CV34 6DA Tel: +44 1926 307700 Fax: +44 1926 307987 Web: www.rolls-royce.com Rolls-Royce is a leading supplier of low emission, high efficient Aeroderivative gas turbine power generation packages from 3.8 – 66mw and Bergen reciprocating engines up to 9.4mw. All products are supported by a world class service organisation.

SAB, Evers & Co. Standard Aggregatebau KG Oststrasse 11 Germany Tel: +49 40 522501125 Fax: +49 40 522501140 Web: www.generatingset.com E-mail: info@generatingset.com Reputable German manufacturer of diesel-driven generating sets from 50 to 8000 kVA in stationary, transportable or mobile executions for standby, peak load or base load applications worldwide. Main competencies are the planning, designing, manufacturing, installation and servicing of global plant constructions under consideration of individual customer and project requirements.

Saccal Industries SAL PO Box 14-5019 Taanayel - Bekaa, Beirut Lebanon Tel: +961 8 510157 Fax: +961 8 510158 Web: www.saccal.com E-mail: factory@saccal.com.lb Saccal was established in 1944, dealing with generating sets and UPS. Our 13,000 SQM2 factory located in Bekaa, Beirut assembles Perkins, Deutz, Lister and Cummins Engines, providing more than 6000 units per year. Our sales cover Middle East and Africa.

Sakr Power Generation PO Box 98, Jbeil, Halat, Lebanon Tel: +961 9 442000 Fax: +961 9 445444 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: lebanon@sakr.com SAKR Power Generation deals with the world’s leading names in Power Generation: ■ Mitsubishi, MBH, Cummins, Lister Peter for high speed diesel engines.

■ GE Transportation for medium speed diesel engines.

■ Marathon, MBH and Stanford alternators.

SPG is among the most reputed solution providers in their segments with a presence across MEA, Africa and Europe.

Agents: Nigeria - Sakr Power Generation Nigeria Ltd. Sudan - Sakr Power Generation Ltd. Khartoum

Scania Vagnmakarvägen 1 Södertälje, 15187, Sweden Tel: +46 8 55381000 Fax: +46 8 55381037 Web: www.scania.com E-mail: engines@scania.com Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications and of industrial, marine and power generation engines. Employing some 35,500 people, Scania operates in about 100 countries. Research and development activities are concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

SDMO Industries

12 bis rue de la Villeneuve CS 92848 Brest Cedex 2, 29272 France Tel: +33 2 98414141 Fax: +33 2 98416307 Web: www.sdmo.com E-mail: sdmo@sdmo.com SDMO Industries is one of the world’s leading generating sets manufacturers.

A wide range of standard products from 1 kVA to several Megawatts through an efficient engineering department meets non-standard requirements.

Present in over 150 countries through a dense network, SDMO Industries devotes its energy to supporting you in the successful completion of each of your projects world wide.

Agents: Algeria - SDMO Alger Egypt - SDMO Cairo Nigeria - SDMO Nigeria Ltd. South Africa - SDMO South Africa Togo - SDMO West Africa www.africanreview.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE State Enterprise Plant Electrotyazhmash 299 Moskovsky Avenue Kharkov, 61089 Ukraine Tel: +38 57 7275002 Fax: +38 572 949890 Web: www.spetm.com.ua E-mail: etm@spetm.com.ua Design and production of turbogenerators, hydrogenerators, large electric machinery and traction electrical equipment.

Stellar Power Ltd. PO Box KIA 164, Plot 105 Spintex Road, Accra Ghana Tel: +233 544 347214 Web: www.stellar-africa.com E-mail: power@stellar-africa.com Distributors of UK built Perkins Generators and power solutions.

Dealers for Liebherr, Bell Equipment & ARCO safety equipment.

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Teksan Generator

Yenidoğan Mah. Edebali Cad. No: 12 Sancaktepe Istanbul, 34791, Turkey Tel: +90 216 3120550 Fax: +90 216 3126909 Web: www.teksangenerator.com E-mail: info@teksangenerator.com Teksan is the manufacturer of diesel, natural gas and cogeneration sytems between the range of 9kVA - 3300kVA with Perkins, Mitsubishi, Doosan, Cummins, Lovol, Foton, Scania brand engines which coupled to Marelli and Stamford alternators. Also a manufacturer of containers/sandproof canopies, ATS panels, soundproof foams, automatic transfer panel and fuel tanks. Local sales and after sales services are available in more than 110 countries all around the world.

Agents: Kenya - Famiar Generating Systems Ltd.

Ghana - Stellar (GH) Ltd.

Sterling and Wilson Powergen LLC PO Box 98960 Office # 637 Business Village B Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2369787 Fax: +971 4 2989189 Web: www.sterlinggenerators.com E-mail: sales@sterlinggenint.com Sterling is the largest integrated manufacturer of gensets from 30kVA to 3000kVA, specialised in delivering power plant turnkeys. Sterling is an authorised OEM for MTU - Germany, Volvo Penta - Sweden and Perkins - UK. Sterling is accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg.

Tecnogen S.p.A. Strada per Ponteriglio 25 Pontenure (Piacenza), 29010 Italy Tel: +39 0523 512440 Fax: +39 0523 504453 Web: www.tecnogen.com E-mail: export@tecnogen.com

Via L. da Vinci 54/56 Corsico (MI), 20094, Italy Tel: +39 02 4581861 Fax: +39 02 48600783 Web: www.tecsystem.it E-mail: info@tecsystem.it MM453- Temperature monitoring unit for Genset generators.

NT538- Temperature control system for electric unit. www.africanreview.com

Agents: Congo DR - SMT RD Congo (Kinshasa) Congo DR - SMT RD Congo (Lubumbashi) Congo Republic - SMT Congo (Brazaville) Congo Republic - SMT Congo (Pointe Noire) Egypt - Orascom Trading Co. Nigeria - Marine and Land Logistics Ltd. Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Abuja) Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Lagos) Nigeria - SMT Nigeria (Port Harcourt)

Visa S.p.A. Westac Power Ltd.

Via 1° Maggio, 55, Fontanelle (TV) 31043, Italy Tel: +39 04 225091 Fax: +39 04 22509350 Web: www.visa.it E-mail: visa@visa.it Visa S.p.A is a morden italian company manufacturing around 4000 gensets per year, for continuous and emergency services, ranging from 9 to 3000kVA, in standard or customised versions (construction, telecommunication, etc). It has a network of distributors in more than 80 countries around the world. Visa is amongst the most qualified companies in the sector, guaranteeing a highly operational flexibility and qualitative standards for which is has become a leader in the market for more than 50 years.

Volvo Penta

Manufacturer of power generators from 2 to 2000kVA with components of the most prestigious brands, lighting towers and welding machines.

Tecsystem S.r.l.

comprises diesel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 and 900 hp. The Volvo Penta Industrial engine range covers: diesel engines for electrical power generation, 50 and 60 Hz and Industrial diesel engines for different stationary and off-road applications. These engines have now been developed to meet future stringent exhaust emission levels. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services.

Gropegardsgatan Gothenburg, 40508, Sweden Tel: +46 31 235460 Fax: +46 31 508187 Web: www.volvopenta.com E-mail: info.volvopenta@volvo.com Volvo Penta, with more than 4000 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for both marine and industrial applications. The engine program

Powerpac House Eastern Road, Aldershot Hampshire, GU12 4TD United Kingdom Tel: +44 1252 785170 Fax: +44 1252 785171 Web: www.westac.co.uk E-mail: sales@westac.co.uk Westac Power Ltd. are a manufacturer of diesel, natural gas and LPG generating sets based upon a wide range of engines and alternators from well-known and proven suppliers. We design and build control panels inhouse and all products are built to the customer’s specifications.

Wuxi Baifa Power Ltd.

Plot 101-D, Airport Road National New High-Tech Industrial Dev. Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214028, China Tel: +86 510 85342666 Fax: +86 510 85345333 Web: www.baifapower.com E-mail: marketing@baifapower.com

Yamuna Cable Accessories Pvt. Ltd. 3/101, Kaushalya Park Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016 India Tel: +91 9811022689 Fax: +91 11 43577708 Web: www.yamunadensons.com E-mail: ravisardana@ yamunadensons.com

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11 kV to 36 kV cold shrinkable, heat shrinkable terminations and joints.

Vacuum circuit breaker up to 36 kV. Polymeric insulator for outdoor/indoor switch yards.

Cable accessories for utilities and projects.

Agents: Kenya - Subsahara Supplies Ltd.

Yellogen Ltd.

24 Oroory Hill Dromore, County Down Northern Ireland BT25 1LE United Kingdom Tel: +44 1430 850001 Fax: +44 1430 850002 Web: www.yellogen.com E-mail: mail@yellogen.com Yellogen Ltd is a specialist supplier of power generation products and carry large stocks of used equipment from 10 to 2000 KVA. All our used machines are located in the UK Mainland, near York.

We can also provide new Diesel Generators utilising all major engines such as Perkins, Cummins, Volvo, JCB. To complement our extensive stock we also provide a full range of spare parts for engines, alternators and Control Systems.

We pride ourselves on supplying a prompt, reliable and helpful service at all times and are confident that the quality of our equipment and standard of service is second to none.

For more information, please contact us or visit our website at www.yellogen.com

Zest Weg Group 47 Galaxy Ave Linbro Business Park, Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +27 11 7236000 Fax: +27 11 7236001 Web: www.zest.co.za E-mail: marketing@zest.co.za The Zest Weg Group is the leading supplier of low, medium and high voltage electric motors, variable speed drives, softstarters, switchgear, transformers, MCC’s, containerised substations, diesel generator sets and co-generation and energy solutions as well as electrical and instrumentation engineering and project management services in Africa.

Agents: Botswana - Zismo Engineering Kenya - Repelectric Namibia - Walfish Electric Nigeria - Daid Nigeria Ltd. Zambia - E.C. Mining Ltd. Zimbabwe - Powerspeed Electrical

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Section Two: Agents Algeria

Angola

Orbit Group Commercio

BH Botswana (Pty) Ltd.

Tel: +244 222 334945 Fax: +244 222 333784

PO Box 396, Plot 695500 Leiara Road Gaborone Tel: +267 71 305300 Fax: +267 3 971963 Web: www.bh.co.bw E-mail: aliceluza@bh.co.bw

Alger-Engins SARL

Atlas Copco Angola, Lda

RN 61 Haouche-el-mekhfi Ouled Haddadj Boudouaou, Boumerdès 35400 Web: www.algerengins.com E-mail: contact@algerengins.com

Tel: +32 961 750828 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: redolfo.neves@pt.atlascopco.com

Safric Lda.

Cummins Angola

Atlas Copco Algeria S.p.A

Himoinsa Angola

Tel: +213 770 539585/539612 E-mail: azzedine.achour@ dz.atlascopco.com

Tel: +213 21 751186/46

B° Vila Alice Rua Alda Lara n°27, Luanda Tel: +244 222 324854 Fax: +244 222 446163 Web: wwww.himoinsa.com E-mail: angola@himoinsa.com

PO Box 6282, Rua Amilcar Cabral 39 Luanda Tel: +244 2396440 Fax: +244 2395875 E-mail: f.campos@socinterangola.com

Dieselec SARL

Jembas Assistencia Tecnica Lda.

7 Rue Kaddour Rahim Hussein-Dey Alger 16040 Tel: +213 21 495054 Fax: +213 21 234768 E-mail: dieselec@wissal.dz

88 Largo do Soweto CX Postal 10013, Luanda Tel: +244 222 637000 Web: www.jembas.com E-mail: jembas@jembas.com

SDMO Alger

Rua Conego Manuel Das Nev Municipio Da lngombota Luanda Tel: +244 943 294740 Web: www.mta-angola.com E-mail: ricardo.magalhaes@mtangola.com

Cummins Energie Algeria

5 rue Girardin Alger 16004 Tel: +213 21 681212

Tel: +244 930 530223

M.T.A - Maquinas e Tractores de Angola Lda.

Socinter

Unicar Rua Luther King, 85b, Luanda Tel: +244 22 2332409/2239/543 E-mail: jccarvahlo@unicar-angola.com

The Equipment Centre Plot 20633 Block 3 Broadhurst Gabarone Tel: +267 3500939 E-mail: theequipmentcentre@ yahoo.com

Zismo Engineering

Benin Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Botswana

Unit 1 Dumaquari Road Gaberone West Industrial Tel: +267 3932711 Fax: +267 3936939 Web: www.zismo.co.bw E-mail: zismo@botsnet.bw

Burkina Faso

Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@ za.atlascopco.com

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Teksan Jenerator ensures reliable power supply Building the foundation of the Hea Hamitabat Natural Gas Combined Cycle Plant, operating under the Republic of Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, was made on 17 March 1985.

The first unit was commissioned on 24 November 1985 and the final unit was commissioned on 13 April 1989. The power plant is a Combined Cycle Plant, which consists of 12 units in total; eight Gas Turbines with 92 MW capacity each, and four Steam Turbines with 96 MW capacity each. The Plant has an installed capacity of 1,120 MW. There are four Combined Cycle Groups in the plant and each Combined Cycle Group consists of two Gas Turbines and one Steam Turbine.

The Plant covers approximately seven per cent of the electricity generation of Turkey and the power generated covers a large majority of Thrace and European side of Istanbul. Any blackout will affects entire Turkey, especially Istanbul and Thrace. An emergency power supply is needed for feeding lubrication pumps, water circulation pumps, ventilation, excitation system, automation system, which are critical for the plant to regenerate power in case of any possible blackout A TJ2500PE5A model and a TJ1500PE5A model generators have

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been installed by Teksan Jenerator as a solution for emergency power requirements, which is also called a “Black start” situation at power generation plants. The alternator used for TJ2500PE5A model has been projected as high voltage (6.3 kV).

Site visits have been made for discussing operating scenarios of the diesel generators and determining the installation sites, and opinion exchange has been conducted with officials. A 2,500 kVA standby generator set has been installed into the room designed for the old generator, which was disassembled. A 1,500 kVA standby generator set has been installed outdoors - after examining a suitable site found by the plant officials and Teksan

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Jenerator field team - and the generator sets have been commissioned.

2,500 kVA standby and 1,500 kVA standby generators will operate automatically in case of any blackout in the plant. The 2,500 kVA generator set will energise the input of the transformer with two separate outputs with the ratings of 400 V and 1,900 V, so that the excitation system and the plant pumps can be energised and decommissioned. The 1,500 kVA generator set will supply the internal requirements and automation system. Teksan is proud that the products of Teksan Jenerator were selected as emergency power source for “Black Start” operation in such a big power plant.

Teksan Jenerator, which closely monitors customer satisfaction at the Hea Hamitabat Plant, seeks to ensure that there is no blackout under any circumstance, that customer satisfaction is ensured, reflecting its expertise in custom works and after-sales services to the field. Teksan Jenerator ensures that the Plant will provide reliable power once more.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Burundi

Chad

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Impex Afrique 01 BP 1909, Ouagadougou 01 Tel: +226 50 433737 Fax: +226 50 433736 E-mail: impexexport@mail-bf.com

Cameroon Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Bernabe Cameroun EMEI Diesel SARL 777, rue Drouot, Douala, BP 4509 Tel: +237 3428751 Fax: +237 3426843 E-mail: emei.diesel@yahoo.fr

Central African Republic Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

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Congo DR Alan Dick DRC SPRL 32 Biz Avenue Lukasa C/Gombe Kinshasa Tel: +243 99 9967188 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: chris.mayamba@alandickcongo.com

Alucongo Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. (Congo Democratic Rep)

CFAO DRC

Congo Republic

590, Avenue des Savonniers Lubumbashi BP 2200 Web: www.cfao-equipement.com E-mail: jpioger@cfao.com

Italmotors SPRL Prodimpex SARL

Approvisionnement Congo Service

SMT RD Congo

SMT Congo

Avenue du Militant Kinshasa, 4478 Tel: +243 820666964 Web: www.smt-rdc.com E-mail: info@smt-rdc.com

Avenue Bayardelle, Brazaville Tel: +242 57549538 Web: www.smt-congo.com E-mail: info@smt-congo.com

Tel: +242 6670670

SMT Congo

SMT RD Congo

Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com

BIA Overseas

Ste Bati - Construction SPRL

Tel: +32 10 488062

Croisement Kasavubu Commerce Jardin Zologike No. 23 Zaire Tel: +243 817 151100

17 Avenue des Poids Lourds Kinshasa BP 1499 Web: www.cfao-equipement.com E-mail: jpioger@cfao.com

Ave. Almilcar Cabral 2 eme.Etage ARC Brazzaville Brazzaville Tel: +242 055 947610 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: neville.ona@alandickcongo.com

Avenue Marcheeteet Bas Congo Kinshasa Tel: +243 81 8129303

Route de Likasi, 2841 Tel: +243 815656565 Web: www.smt-rdc.com E-mail: info@smt-rdc.com

CFAO DRC

Alan Dick Congo SARLU

113 rue Denis Ngomo Pointe Noire Tel: +242 57549538 Web: www.smt-congo.com E-mail: info@smt)congo.com

Cote D’Ivoire Atlas Copco Senegal SARL (Ivory Coast) Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Bernabe Cote D Ivoire Cacomiaf

Eritrea Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.

CFAO Equipment (Ivory Coast) ZI de Vridi Abidjan 15, BP 720 Web: www.cfao-equipement.com E-mail: tpansolin@cfao.com

Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Ethiopia

General Regulation

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.

18, boulevard, Valérie Giscard d’Estaing Abidjan, BP 1072 Tel: +225 21 217200 Fax: +225 21 256281 Web: www.general-regulation.com E-mail: jcfaure@general-regulation.com

Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Prestige-Auto Département Agricole, BTP, Industriel Boulevard de Vridi, Abidjan 11 11 BP 1691 Tel: +225 21 756555 Fax: +225 21 756569 E-mail: gkrasker@pa-ci.com

Djibouti Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Egypt General International 47 Ramses Street, Cairo Tel: +20 2 5751200 E-mail: akady00@yahoo.com

IPC- International Projects & Consulting Co.

Ethio-Nippon Tech Co. Ltd. PO Box 2250 Kirkos Sub City Addis Ababa Tel: +251 91 1462091 E-mail: addis.girma@ethio-nippon.com

Hagbes Pvt. Ltd. Co. Bole Road Africa Avenue Servita Bldg.

Addis Ababa Tel: +251 11 1552233 Fax: +251 11 1551113 E-mail: hagbesatb@ethionet.et

Ultimate Motors PLC PO Box 3900 Addis Ababa Tel: +251 1 1655350 E-mail: ummarketing@ethionet.et

Gabon Alan Dick Congo Succurssale Gabon

Ghana Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd. No. 5 Royal Castle Road Kokolemle Accra Tel: +233 21 238160

Agria Machinery Services & Co. Ltd.

Altraco Ltd.

2nd Floor 1 Millenium HT Bld Airport Accra Tel: +233 544 330096 Web: www.stellar-africa.com E-mail: duncan.macnicol@stellarafrica.com

Palmer House, Tudu Accra Tel: +233 30 2958815 E-mail: nanagyekum2000@yahoo.com

Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd. Tel: +233 540 119845 E-mail: nicholas.yamoah@gh.atlascopco.com

B & D Consultancy Co. Ltd. 30 Agostino Neto Street Airport Residential Area Accra Tel: +233 302 783703 Fax: +233 302 783704 E-mail: bdconsult.main@gmail.com

CFAO Equipment Ghana PO Box 10348 6 Otublohum Road Accra North Web: www.cfao-equipement.com E-mail: mlaviolette@cfao.com

Orascom Trading Co.

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Dizengoff Ghana Ltd.

160, 26th July St., Agouza, Giza 1191, Cairo Tel: +202 33452510/16/+2012 05133002 Fax: +202 33034936/33034766 E-mail: youssef.mounir@ orascom-trading.com michael.kolta@orascom-trading.com Web: www.orascom-trading.com

Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

PO Box 3403 West Industrial Area Feo Oyeo Road W5 Accra Tel: +233 30 2221831 Fax: +233 30 2227601 Web: www.dizengoffgh.com E-mail: nir@dwagh.com

Orascom Trading Co. SAE 160B 26th July Street Agouza, Cairo Tel: +20 2 33452510 Fax: +20 2 33473191 Web: www.orascom.com E-mail: marianm@orascom.com

MIAG - Matériel Industriel et Automobile Gabonais BP 186, Libreville Tel: +241 7 60031/21727 Fax: +241 7 41889 E-mail: societemiag@ifrance.com

Gambia

Proserve 4 Mahmoud Shokri St. Smouha Alexandria Tel: +20 12 2337185 E-mail: mdaoud@proserve-egypt.com

SDMO Cairo 22 Rushidi Street, Heliopolis Cairo Tel: +20 2 24195866

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Port Gentil, BP 3010 Tel: +241 7055954 E-mail: mcv.gabon@yahoo.fr

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@sn.atlascopco.com

Gambia Horticulture Enterprises 16 Mamadi Manjang Highway Old Jeshwang Tel: +220 7785088 E-mail: gamhort@qanet.gm

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Power Logistics Co. Ltd. PO Box 8693 Accra - North Tel: +233 302 223138 Fax: +233 302 222704 E-mail: powerlogistics3@gmail.com

9, Mohammad Adly Kafafy St. Triumph Square, Heliopolis, Cairo 11361 Web: www.ipcmachinery.com E-mail: samir.wahib@ipcmachinery.com

M.C.V

PO Box 16125 31/1/28th February Road, OSU Castle Junction, Airport, Accra Tel: +233 30 2778841 Fax: +233 30 2778038 Web: www.modernagetechnologies.com E-mail: support@matghana.com

PO Box 5280 No. 5 Royal Castle Road Kokomlemle, Accra - North Tel: +233 302 222169 Fax: +233 302 222621 E-mail: agriamachinery@gmail.com

BP 3973 LBV Imm. Wifly Centreville Tel: +241 07 703504 Web: www.alandick.com E-mail: vuyof.ngwo@ alandickcongo.com

Bernabe Gabon

Modern Age Technologies Ltd.

Dizengoff Ghana

Stellar (GH) Ltd.

Svani Ltd. PO Box 9916 Airport Accra Tel: +233 540101458 Web: www.svanigroup.com E-mail: glustig@svanigroup.com

Guinea Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Guinea Bissau Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Kenya Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Jubaili Bros

Car & General

Accra Tel: +233 30 2817700 Fax: +233 30 2817700 Web: www.jubailibros.com E-mail: jbghana@jubailibros.com

Tel: +254 2055 4055/8/15

Mantrac Ghana Ltd. PO Box 5207 Ring Road West North Industrial Area Accra North Tel: +233 30 2213777 Fax: +233 30 2221950 Web: www.mantracghana.com E-mail: wfakhry@mantracghana.com

Famiar Generating Systems Ltd. PO Box 31757 Nairobi 00600 Tel: +254 20 3588037/8 Web: www.famiar.co.ke E-mail: sales@famiar.co.ke

First Machineries Ltd. PO Box 48415 Lusaka Close off Lusaka Road Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 20 557786 Fax: +254 20 557785 E-mail: info@firstmachineries.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Ganatra Plant and Equipment PO Box 31024 Baba Dogo Road Nairobi Tel: +254 722 202191 Web: www.gpe.co.ke E-mail: altaf@gpe.co.ke

Holman Brothers (EA) Ltd. PO Box 42044 Bunyala Road Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 20 550626 Fax: +254 20 6530481 E-mail: info@holman.co.ke

Kirloskar Kenya Ltd. PO Box 60061 Off Dunga Road Nairobi Tel: +254 20 533421 Fax: +254 20 533390 E-mail: rspatil@kirloskar.co.ke

Liberia Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Libya

Tel: +212 522 789866

PO Box 90151 Souk Al-Juma Tripoli Tel: +218 21 3408802 Fax: +218 21 3404967 E-mail: info@broadcrown.co.ly

Societe de Realisations Mecaniques

The White Alnoras Machinery Swani Road Tripoli E-mail: y.azzouzi@alnoras.com.ly

Madagascar

Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Baba Dogo Rd Ruaraka Nairobi 00619 Tel: +254 73 3612433 Fax: +254 20 861830 E-mail: info@repelectric.net

Specialised Power Systems Ltd. PO Box 18435 Melili Road Next to Marshall’s Showroom Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi 00500 Tel: +254 20 2077219/724255298/7336 Fax: +254 20 3532986 Web: www.spsafrica.com E-mail: info@spsafrica.com

Subsahara Supplies Ltd. PO Box 18741 Off Langata Road Nr Nairobi Pentacostal Church Karen, Nairobi 00500 Tel: +254 72 1125222 E-mail: sub.sahara@hotmail.com

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Soberma Groupe Auto Hall

Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@sn.atlascopco.com

PO Box 30067 Witu Road off Lusaka Road Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 20 4995300 Web: www.mantrackenya.com E-mail: kkamau@mantrackenya.com

Repelectric

Mali

47, Rue Planquette Belveder Casablanca 20300 Tel: +212 660402654 Web: www.sehi.ma E-mail: sehi@menara.ma

Broadcrown Libya Ltd.

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.

PO Box 683 Showroom No. 3 on LR No.209/9721 Mombasa Rd. Nairobi 00606 Tel: +254 20 828648 Fax: +254 20 828648 Web: www.pctlautomation.com E-mail: sanjay@pctlautomation.com

17 Haile Selassie Road Blantyre Tel: +265 1 822981 E-mail: lambatgroup@africa-online.net

SEHI

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Mantrac Kenya Ltd.

PCTL Automation Ltd.

Toppers Hardware & Electrical Supplies

Autodiffusion 101 Borosy Talatam Antananarivo E-mail: mihantarasonanarivo@sodiat.mg

S.R.C.D. 6 Rue Fredy Rajaofera 101 Antananarivo BP 5063 Tel: +261 20 2263221 Fax: +261 20 2263219 E-mail: srcd@freedsl.mg

Malawi Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com

ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. G1, City Plaza Maselema Limbe Blantyre Tel: +265 99 3029284 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: cm.malawi@etcagro.com

Dupe SA BP 680, Bamako Tel: +223 2 215230 Fax: +223 2 218301 E-mail: dupesa@ikaso.net

Matforce Mali 17 Rue 844 - BPE 777 Zone Industrielle de Sohiba Bamaki Tel: +223 20 215667 Fax: +223 20 210025 E-mail: matforce@matforce.com

Mauritania Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@sn.atlascopco.com

Sodeq SA B.P. 40250 Nouakchott Tel: +222 5 254730 Fax: +222 5 250632 E-mail: sodeq.sa@gmail.com

Somacogir

Mauritius Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Izumi Systems Ltd. 47 Sir Virgil Naz St Port Louis Tel: +230 597 95400 Web: www.izumisystems.net E-mail: izumi.dd@gmail.com

Morocco

HISCO House

Atlas Copco Maroc SA

Plot No. B115 Kristwick Along Masauko Chipmebere Highway Blantyre Tel: +265 1 871720/820 E-mail: mahesh@hiscohouse.com

Tel: +212 522 600522 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: mounir.laaribi@ma.atlascopco.com

New City Centre Unit 6 Yabhana Building Blantyre Tel: +92 65 642714 E-mail: nccbt@yabhanagroup.com

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HIB Agricole SA 18 BD Mohamed V Kenitra E-mail: hibagri@menara.ma

Le Monde du Jardin Quartier Des Hopitaux Casablanca Tel: +212 22 861693 E-mail: mondejardin@yahoo.fr

Route d’el Jadida Km 14 RP1 Casablanca 20 300 Tel: +212 522 633700 Fax: +212 522 636839 Web: www.groupe-premium.com E-mail: mohammed.derouich@ premium.net.ma

Sonacom 14 Bd Ba Hmad MA-Casablanca Tel: +212 5 22249700 Fax: +212 5 22245776 E-mail: sonacom1@menara.ma

Mozambique ABC Trading Lda Total Av Josina Machel 894 Maputo Tel: +258 21 309279 E-mail: motoserras@teledata.mz

Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@za.atlascopco.com

Macquip Lda Estrada Nacional N°6 Bairro de Manga Beira Tel: +258 23 354424 Fax: +258 23 354425 E-mail: altad@macquipmoz.com

Tecnel Service Lda. Av. Das Industrias 760 - C.P. 99 Machava Maputo Tel: +258 82 3005350 E-mail: johan.akesson@tecnel.co.mz

Namibia Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 E-mail: david.stanford@za.atlascopco.com

Cymot (Pty) Ltd. 15 Newcastle Street North Industrial Area Windhoek Tel: +264 61 2956000 E-mail: wbraun@cymot.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Namib Diesel CC PO Box 2449 Walvis Bay Tel: +264 64 203971 Fax: +264 64 203255 Web: www.namibdiesel.com E-mail: frankb@namibdiesel.com.na

Walfish Electric 109 Hage Geingob Street Walvis Bay Tel: +264 64 205891 Fax: +264 64 205007 Web: www.walfishelectric.com E-mail: sales@walfishelectric.com

Niger Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@sn.atlascopco.com

EMTEF Niamey, BP 11461 Tel: +227 20740355 Fax: +227 20742977 E-mail: issakada2002@yahoo.fr

Sapex Energie BP 11584 Niamey Republique Du Niger Tel: +227 90905858 E-mail: olivier.merenne@sapex.com

Nigeria A1 Multi Services Ltd. PO Box 80277 32, Olorunfunmi Street Lafiaji, Lagos, 101223 Tel: +234 1 7216721 Fax: +234 1 450588 Web: www.a1ip.com E-mail: ip@a1ip.com

ADC Electrical Co. Ltd. 80 Wilmer Cresent Olodi-Apapa, Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 1 7344221 E-mail: info@adcelectric-ng.com Web: www.adcelectric-ng.com

AG Leventis PO Box 390, 2 Wharf Road Apapa, Lagos 101001 Tel: +234 81 28990496 Web: www.agleventisplc.com E-mail: ytripathi@agleventis.com

Aggreko Projects Limited 4 MacPherson Avenue Ikoyi Lagos Tel: +234 1 4612988 Fax: +234 1 4612989 Web: www.aggreko.com E-mail: richard.goulden@aggreko.ae

Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd.

Cummins West Africa Ltd.

Tel: +234 70 68621253/817 7183400 E-mail: stanley.musau@ng.atlascopco.com

Tel: +234 1 2272880

Bhojsons PLC 29 C Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island Lagos Tel: +234 1 2618322 E-mail: pra1234@yahoo.com

Broadcrown (West Africa) Ltd. Plot 4/6 Kudirat Abiola Way Alausa Ikeja Lagos Tel: +234 1 7617107 Web: www.broadcrownwestafrica.com E-mail: info@broadcrown.com.ng

Chehab Nigeria Limited 7B Kudirat Abiola Road Ikeja Lagos Tel: +234 1 7758558 E-mail: chehabpr@chehab-ng.com

Chizen Machine Tools F 345 Alaba International Market Lagos Tel: +234 802 906263 E-mail: chizenmachine2@gmail.com

Daid Nigeria Ltd. Plot 2, Block J, Limca Way Isolo Industrial Estate Lagos Tel: +234 803 7185913 Web: www.daidgroup.net E-mail: daidengineering@gmail.com

Ghaddar Machinery and Company 37 Warehouse Road Apapa Lagos Tel: +234 7068 909333 E-mail: drm@ghaddarnig.com

Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. Ikeja, Plot 2 Ikosi Road Oregun Industrial Way Tel: +234 81 40111111 Fax: +234 1 4977784/5 Web: www.jubailibros.com E-mail: jb.ikeja@jubailibros.com

Mantrac Nigeria Ltd. PO Box 21480, 2 Billingsway (Off Secretariat Road) Oregun Industrial Estate Ikeja, Lagos Tel: +234 703 4081297 Web: www.mantracnigeria.com E-mail: Ibassiouny@mantracnigeria.com

Jubaili Bros awarded by Perkins Engines AS PART OF a showcase of various products and services within the power solutions field, aimed at enhancing its communication, presence and interaction with customers and suppliers, Jubaili Bros participated in the recently-concluded Middle East Electricity exhibition in Dubai, in the UAE - one of the largest meeting forums for energy industry professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide.

Jubaili Bros’ participation in the exhibition was a demonstration of its continuing commitment to support the region’s development and expansion, by offering world-class Power Solutions. ‘’Middle East Electricity exhibition was a big success for us. It was a great opportunity for us to meet existing and new customers face-to-face. In addition, it helped us to further strengthen our business relationships with our world-renowned suppliers’’ said JB’s Marketing Manager, Mr Amer Naghi.

During the exhibition, Jubaili Bros, an authorised original

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equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the assembly of generating sets powered

by Perkins Engines, was presented with an esteemed award from Perkins Engines Co. Limited “in recognition of the continued growth of Jubaili bros and for exceeding 10,000 engines purchased in 2013”. Mr Trevor Toulson, EAME & CIS Regional Director, Industrial Power Systems – Perkins Engines Co. Limited, handed the trophy to Jubaili Group’s President and Regional Director, Mr Ramzi Jubaili and Mr. Maher Jubaili.

Commenting on the Award, Mr Jad Jubaili, Business Development Manager at Jubaili Bros, said, “We are very proud to be among the very few Perkins OEMs who have achieved this milestone. Our teams at Jubaili Bros are all committed to the continuous success of our products and services offering, while delivering the best customer service in our sales and after-sales operations. We look forward to exceeding our achievements in coming years and to continue to being ‘Your Partner in Power’’. www.africanreview.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Marine and Land Logistics Ltd.

SCOA Nigeria Plc

Stag Engineering

12d Osborne Road Foreshore Estate II, Osborne Ikoyi, Lagos Tel: +234 802 3219004/806 3049869 Web: www.marineandland.com E-mail: info@marineandland.com

157, Apapa-Oshodi Express Isolo Lagos Tel: +234 803 4027262 E-mail: scoatrac@scoaplc.com

PO Box 353, Lagos Tel: +234 1 7742300 Fax: +234 1 7738187 Web: www.stagengineering.com E-mail: stagengineering@gmail.com

SDMO Nigeria Ltd.

Stag Engineering

Matforce

Omega Power Systems Ltd.

Lagos Tel: +234 805 6666444

PO Box 353 Lagos Tel: +234 1 7742300 Fax: +234 1 7738187 Web: www.stagengineering.com E-mail: stagengineering@gmail.com

Tel: +221 33 8592268

Plot No. 88 Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island Lagos Tel: +234 1 2623430/1 Fax: +234 1 2703034

Pramac Engine Nigeria RT Briscoe Nigeria Ltd. PO Box 2104 18, Fatai Atere Way, Matori Lagos Tel: +234 80 34021581 Web: www.rtbriscoe.com E-mail: deshpande@rtbriscoe.com

Sakr Power Generation Nigeria Ltd. Plot 15, Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island Lagos Tel: +234 1 2705551 Fax: +234 1 2705553 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: nigeria@sakr.com

SMT Nigeria (Abuja) Plot 412 Opp. Julius Berger IDU Industrial Estate Abuja Tel: +234 802 3747678 Web: www.smt-nigeria.com E-mail: info@smt-nigeria.com

SMT Nigeria 322 A Ikorodu Road Lagos Tel: +234 802 3747678 Web: www.smt-nigeria.com E-mail: info@smt-nigeria.com

SMT Nigeria 200 Airport/Airforce Road Eliozu Port Harcourt Tel: +234 802 3747678 Web: www.smt-nigeria.com E-mail: info@smt-nigeria.com

Senegal

Rwanda

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Matforce 10 Avenue Faidherbe, Dakar Tel: +221 77 4456377 Web: www.matforce.com E-mail: sambadoune@matforce.sn

Mat Force

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Balton Rwanda SARL 21 Avenue de la Paix Kigali BP 2972 Tel: +250 788308826 Fax: +250 78570073 E-mail: bob@balton.co.rw

Compagnie Sahélienne d'entreprises 10 avenue Faidherbe BP 397 Dakar Senegal Tel: +221 33 8399516 Fax: +221 77 3700062 Web: www.matforce.sn Email: trishar@matforce.sn

Pramac Afrique

I Engineering Rwanda Ltd.

Seychelles

PO Box 6295 Nyarutarama Kigali Tel: +250 78838446 E-mail: jlingatong@ieng-group.com

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Innovative energy to fight AIDS in Malawi THE FIRST DOWNPOURS herald the forthcoming

atmosphere down to almost zero. This is a unique

rainy season but the sun still shines for several

solar plant model in Africa applied to health

hours a day in Mthengo wa Nthenga, providing

services which, if replicated, would allow African

energy for the DREAM centre and the molecular

health facilities, and especially analysis

biology laboratory. With contributions from Total

laboratories, to operate continuously and at a

France Foundation, the support of Total Malawi,

sustainable cost for everyone.

and the technical collaboration of the company

The plant was inaugurated on 16th December

IME - Pastore Italia, a well integrated Italian-

The technicians share information and professional experience

Malawian technical team has recently put a hybrid power plant into operation. By taking energy from

2013 and the event was attended by the CEO of Total for Southern Africa, the Total Malawi Country Director, the Malawian Minister for Energy and the

solar panels and storing it in batteries it supplies

therefore various departments in the nearby

Minister for Health, as well as those responsible

environmentally friendly electric power free of

Francisco Palau Hospital will benefit from the

for the DREAM programme, staff from the hospital

charge. This will allow savings on the cost of

energy produced by SUNSYS HPS.

and the nuns who run it, and numerous patients.

diesel fuel and in electricity bills, freeing up

The batteries step in when there is not enough

Everyone expressed congratulations for the

resources that can be used for other necessities

sunshine to supply the energy required, or during

extraordinary accomplishment achieved as a result

at DREAM. This is due to the very powerful,

the night. Even if the battery energy is insufficient

of the partnership between the Community of Sant

innovative SUNSYS HPS (Hybrid Power System)

the SUNSYS HPS system will take the required

`Egidio and the Total Foundation. This partnership

solution, designed and made by Socomec

energy from the local grid or, failing that, will start

is still in its early days and the same model will

especially for Africa and areas without electricity, or

the diesel generator.

soon be implemented in many other DREAM

where the power supply is not continuous.

140 solar panels supply 35 kWp of electric

As a result the diesel generator, which has been operating for several hours a day up until now, will

centres in southern Malawi.

That is the secret of DREAM, to involve lots of

power that is partly used and partly stored in 32

be off for much longer time periods. This will

special batteries with a total capacity of 100 kWh.

reduce running costs considerably and the

Plant yield is very high with the weather and

DREAM centre will have a much 'greener'

See the DREAM - Community of Sant’Egidio: web

footprint, bringing CO2emissions into the

site at http://dream.santegidio.org

altitude conditions in the Lilongwe area, and

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people so that dreams can come true.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Sierra Leone Atlas Copco Senegal SARL Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@sn.atlascopco.com

CEMMATS Group Beyoh House, 7A Cantonment Rd Off Kingharman Rd, Brookfields Freetown Tel: +232 76 626126 E-mail: cemmats@sierratel.sl

Esscon Services Ltd. 26 Steward Street Freetown Tel: +232 76 613907 E-mail: esscon_sl@yahoo.co.uk

Mantrac Sierra Leone Ltd. PO Box 127 6-8 Blackhall Road Freetown Tel: +232 22 223317 Web: www.mantrac-sl.com E-mail: kgyan-tawiah@mantrac-sl.com

Somalia Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

South Africa Aggreko Energy Rental SA (Pty) Ltd. Poplar Place Unit 2 16B Axle Drive, Clayville, Olifantsfontein Gauteng, 1666 Tel: +27 11 3578900 Fax: +27 11 3166371 Web: www.aggreko.co.za E-mail: rentals@aggreko.co.za

Ansaldo Energia S.p.A. 401 & 402 Strauss Daly Place 41 Richefond Circle Ridgeside Office Park Umhlanga Ridge 4319

Claric 2709

Kemach JCB Generators

9 Linksfield Road, Suite 50 Private Bag 10016 Johannesburg Tel: +27 73 2427000 E-mail: glen@claric2709.com

Portion 6, Aerostar Park Jet Park Road Tel: +27 82 4333400 Web: www.kemachjcb.co.za E-mail: info@kemachjcb.co.za brentr@kemachjcb.co.za

Cummins South Africa Tel: +27 11 3218700

Kirloskar Engines South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Fox Power Systems Africa

PO Box 35168, Los Angeles Road Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 4933330 Fax: +27 11 4933336 E-mail: dieselelec@icon.co.za

29 Leatherback Richardsbay KZN-Natal 3900 Tel: +27 760 858830 Fax: +27 866 109576 E-mail: foxpower@zwn.co.za

Kirsons Trading SA (Pty) Ltd.

Tel: +27 11 8219000/83 6312429 Web: www.atlascopco.co.za E-mail: david.stanford@za.atlascopco.com

PO Box 25086 East Rand 1462 Tel: +27 11 3973536 Fax: +27 11 3973512 E-mail: mtfick@pumptron.co.za

PO Box 652492, Unit B1 The Stables Business Cnr of 3rd Rd & 2nd Ave, Limbro Park Modderfontein, Johannesburg 2065 Tel: +27 11 5536900 Fax: +27 11 6664745 E-mail: kirsons@kirloskar.co.za

Broadcrown SA (Pty) Ltd.

Hatz Diesel SA (Pty) Ltd.

KM Products Europe Ltd.

Unit 1, Atom Park, Neutron Street Stikland, Cape Town 7530 Tel: +27 860111626 Fax: +27 866157999 Web: www.broadcrownsouthafrica.com E-mail: info@broadcrown.co.za

9 Jersey Drive Longmeadow East Business Estate Edenvale Tel: +27 11 5740900 Fax: +27 11 5740939 Web: www.hatz.co.za E-mail: info@hatz.co.za

Unit 8 Panache House CNR 22 Broadway and 52 St. Andrews Drive Durban North, 4051 Tel: +27 31 5636442 Fax: +27 31 5630668 Web: www.kmpbrand.com E-mail: craig@kmpbrand.com

Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Construction Technique

Gorman-Rupp Africa

Linz Electric Spa extends its product range up to 800 kVAe LINZ ELECTRIC SPA, part of Pedrollo group of companies, manufacturer of synchronous alternators, has recently launched its new PRO35 alternator, 800 kVA at 1500 RPM (960 kVA at 1800 RPM). Like all other models within the E1X-SL-PRO series, all brushless, with electronic voltage regulator and power rating from 6.5 kVA upwards, the new PRO35LG type (800 kVA) stands out for its better efficiency and performance compared to other products available on the market. The damping cage and the auxiliary winding, included in all models within the E1X-SL-PRO series, ensure a voltage waveform with harmonic residual

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less than 3% with three-phase, balanced loads, a perfect operation of the electronic regulator regardless of the type of load and a permanent short circuit current equal to three times the rated current.

The auxiliary winding, insulated and galvanically separate from the main winding, is considered the technological solution compared to the old PMG (Permanent Magnet Generator) power system, used in the past to feed the short circuit current, which is now feasible thanks to this special auxiliary winding.

Linz Electric products mean constant quality and high performance, certified by the exclusively Italian production carried out in our plant in Arcole (Verona). Quality, customer service and flexibility are the main

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strengths that reinforced Linz Electric’s presence on the most important international markets, making it one of the most reliable partners who keeps the “Made in Italy” flag flying.

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BUYERS’ GUIDE MAN Diesel & Turbo South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 14 North Reef Road Elandsfontein, 1406 PostNet Suite 233 Private Bag X19 Gardenview 2047 Tel: +27 11 8420700/4504641 Fax: +27 11 8420743 Web: www.mandieselturbo.co.za E-mail: powersubsaharaafrica@mandieselturbo

New Way Motor & Diesel Engineering Ltd. 30-38 Jacoba Street Alberton North Gauteng 1449 Tel: +27 11 6133836 Fax: +27 11 9025233 Web: www.newway.co.za E-mail: newway@icon.co.za

Peninsula Power Products PO Box 61 Paarden Island Cape Town 7420 Tel: +27 21 5115061 Fax: +27 21 5115441 Web: www.penpower.co.za E-mail: alistair@penpower.co.za

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SDMO South Africa

Diesel Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd.

Balton Tanzania Ltd.

PO Box 5102, 1715 Tel: +27 83 2335561

Africa Street Almarat Khartoum Tel: +249 91 2393276 Web: www.diesel.sd E-mail: samih@dgcsudan.com

23 Coco Cola Road Dar-Es-Salaam Tel: +255 65 8320925 Fax: +255 22 2775989 Web: www.balton-tanzania.com E-mail: edan@baltontz.com

Zest Energy (Pty) 21 Galaxy Ave Linbro Business Park Johannesburg 2146 Tel: +27 82 5783740 E-mail: coenraadV@zestenergy.co.za

South Sudan A G Tractor FZE Terekeka Road, JUBA Tel: +971 50 2250035 Web: www.agtractor.com E-mail: sammie@agtractor.com

Sudan Al Bahar International Co. Ltd. JUBA Tel: +249 122 149887

CTC Group PO Box 980 CTC Group Building Zubeir Pasha Street Khartoum 1111 Tel: +249 1 87144132 Fax: +249 1 83787638 E-mail: yahya.gasim@ctcgroupltd.com

Ibrahim Abu Hassanein & Co. PO Box 180 Intersection of Horria Street with Gam’s Street Khartoum Tel: +249 183 782389 Fax: +249 183 780754 E-mail: info@abuhassasein.com

Car & General Trading Ltd.

Sakr Power Generation Ltd. Khartoum

PO Box 10295 Plot No. 5, Opp Shoprite Nyerere Road Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 68 4222484 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: cm.tanzania@etcagro.com

Al Sitteen Street, Before Intersection with Madani Road Khartoum Tel: +249 183 230343/4 Fax: +249 183 230334 Web: www.sakr.com E-mail: sudan@sakr.com

Tanzania Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Maktaba Street Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2113016 E-mail: venkatesh@cargen.co.tz

ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd.

Incar Tanzania Ltd. PO Box 20479 Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255 222 8616668/9 Fax: +255 222 863876 E-mail: gm@incartz.com

Intermech Engineering Limited 81, Kihonda Industrial Estate Morogoro, Dar Es Salaam E-mail: pchisawillo@intermech.biz

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BUYERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GUIDE Machines & Tractors Tanzania Ltd. PO Box 76407 Plot No 6, Nyerere Road Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 78 4276417 E-mail: bagyanath@mttanzania.com

Mantrac Tanzania Limited PO Box 9262, Plot No 4A Nyerere Road Dar-Es-Salaam Tel: +255 22 2860161/2/5515200 Fax: +255 22 2864284 Web: www.mantractanzania.com E-mail: jserre@mantractanzania.com

Specialised Power Systems Ltd. PO Box 18435 Melili Road Next to Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showroom Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, 00500 Tel: +254 20 2077219/724255298/7336 Fax: +254 20 3532986 Web: www.spsafrica.com E-mail: info@spsafrica.com

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Tunisia Le Moteur Diesel Avenue de Paris Megrine/Tunis Tel: +216 98311389 Web: www.abou-youssef.com E-mail: ayoussef@abou-youssef.com

S.I.A Ben Djemaa & Cie 28, Rue de Turquie Tunis 1001 Tel: +216 71 242566 Fax: +216 71 351215 E-mail: bendjemaa@topnet.tn

SIGMA Industrie 04 - Angles des rues Saleheddine Ayoubi et Mohamed Saleheddine Tunis 1002 Tel: +216 70 728708 Fax: +216 70 728714 E-mail: lobna.ameydi@sigmaindustrie.com.tn

Atlas Copco Senegal SARL

Sotudis

Tel: +221 338 698770/773 337384 E-mail: ibrahima.ndao@ sn.atlascopco.com

Tel: +216 71 384000

SDMO West Africa

Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.

Lome Tel: +228 9 2229490

Tel: +255 787 740021 E-mail: jessie.kamau@tz.atlascopco.com

Uganda

Balton (U) Ltd.

E.C. Mining Ltd.

PO Box 852 Plot 47/51 Kibira Road Kampala Tel: +256 31 2502300 Fax: +256 31 2502301 E-mail: steven@balton.co.ug

PO Box 22165 Natwange Road Kitwe Tel: +260 212 210642 Fax: +260 212 210645 Web: www.ecmining.com E-mail: andrew@ecmining.com

Car & General (Uganda) Ltd. Plot No. 81 Entebbe Kampala Tel: +256 41 234560 E-mail: dominic.mathew@cargen.com

ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd. Plot No. 1367 Block 236 Jinja Road Opp Shire Fuel Station Kampala Tel: +256 78 4203905 Web: www.exporttradinggroup.com E-mail: madaka.madhukumarrao@ etcagro.com

Farm Engineering Industrial Ltd. Plot 127-13 6th Street Industrial Area Kampala Tel: +256 75 2222924 Web: www.feil.biz E-mail: marketing5@feilug.com

Jubaili Bros Kampala Tel: +256 77 9443360 Web: www.jubailibros.com E-mail: jb.uganda@jubailibros.com

Mantrac Uganda Ltd. PO Box 7126 7th Street, Industrial Area Plot 17/41 Kampala Tel: +256 75 9316287/75 9083765 Fax: +256 41 4235425 Web: www.mantracuganda.com E-mail: arajab@mantracuganda.com

Terrain Plant Ltd. Plot 4786-8 Tank Hill Road Muyenga Kampala Tel: +256 41 4266749 Fax: +256 31 2260087 E-mail: steve@terrainplant.com

Zambia

Saro Agro PO Box 35168 Los Angeles Road Lusaka Tel: +260 1 287472 E-mail: ashok@saroagri.co.zm

Sawpower Co. Ltd. Unit 3, Plot 133, Mwayi Rd. Cnr. Chandwe Musonda Rd. Villa Elizabetha Lusaka Tel: +260 211 233534 E-mail: sales.sawpower@gmail.com

Zimbabwe Atlas Copco Zimbabwe Pvt. Ltd. Tel: +263 4 6217616/912 425159 Web: www.atlascopco.com E-mail: davis.nongera@ zw.atlascopco.com

Desthold Pvt. Ltd. 18903 Carlton Street Graniteside Harare Tel: +263 773 777756 E-mail: desthold@yahoo.com

Powerspeed Electrical PO Box 942 Graniteside Kelvin Road North Harare Tel: +263 4 771097/8/9 Fax: +263 4 750440 Web: www.powerspeed.co.zw E-mail: wegzim@powerspeed.co.zw

R&S Diesel Pro Services PO Box GD 968 Greendale, Harare Tel: +263 4 447869/890/899 Fax: +263 4 485621 E-mail: dunx@rsdieselpro.co.zw

Sawpower Blades Stand 18423 Mukuvusi Ind Park Msasa Harare Tel: +263 4 486892 E-mail: ralphs@sawpower.com

Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd. Tel: +260 2 12311562/978 999175 E-mail: daniel.banister@ zm.atlascopco.com

Cable Network Solutions PO Box 37598 Plot No. 6466, Libala Road Lusaka Tel: +260 211 293121 E-mail: eric@cablenetwork.co.zm

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POWER

Maintenance

Cleaner power plants South African firm offers services to remove debris along all inaccessible structures at a station to prevent damage to site infrastructure

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eading rope access specialist Skyriders will soon complete industrial vacuum cleaning work at Tutuka power station in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province on hard-to-reach structures, that are inaccessible to standard methods such as scaffolding as part of Eskom’s continued maintenance strategy.

Fly ash debris can have negative effects on the environment and efficiency of a power station, and national power utility Eskom appointed Skyriders in November 2013 to undertake the challenging process of removing this debris along all inaccessible structures, including the boiler house, turbine hall, ash handling plant, structural beams, side walls and cable trays.

Fly ash is a residue produced from the combustion of coal, and is damaging to power station infrastructure, as it causes blockages.

Skyriders marketing manager Mike Zinn points out that a large team of rope access specialists are currently onsite at Tutuka in order to remove this harmful debris.

Rope is a far more efficient means of gaining access to high elevation structures, particularly in the power generation sector

“The 3,654 MW Tutuka facility is an important link in the 765kV extra-high-voltage transmission system linking Mpumalanga with the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, and the risk of any unforeseen downtime is immense. The sheer volume of fly ash is a major challenge. However, Skyriders boasts in-depth experience on similar Eskom projects, and our rope access technicians are proficient in utilising industrial grade vacuum cleaners at height to remove the debris,” he explains.

Although scaffolding has proven to be the tried-and-trusted method for access to work-at-height applications, Zinn reveals that rope is a far more efficient means of gaining access to high elevation structures, particularly in the power generation sector. “Rope access installation is considerably faster and cheaper, while technicians are provided with more flexibility and safety.”

Zinn notes that the project has been successful to date, and he anticipates that Skyriders’ scope of work should be completed by June 2014. “Skyriders has developed a strong working relationship with Tutuka, having carried out general rope access maintenance and inspection onsite since 2005. Given the successful progress of our current task, I am optimistic that we may be offered the long term inaccessible cleaning contact at Tutuka power station.”

With a zero-fatality record spanning more than 16 years, Skyriders has developed a reputation of being the leading provider of rope accessaided inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) and maintenance-related services to the South African power generation industry.

“With this in mind, I believe that Skyriders has placed itself in a strong position to gain increased market share in the African power generation sector in the long term future,” Zinn concludes. ■

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JCB

PROFILE

JCB Power Products

launches new QS Generator range

CB Power Products has launched a new range of generators, powered by the fuel optimised JCB Dieselmax engine. The QS product is the latest addition to the already successful and comprehensive portfolio of JCB generators and lighting towers.

These robust, heavy duty diesel generators have been specifically developed for the diverse and demanding environments that the African continent has to offer. The new four model line-up covers the ratings from 60kVA to 140kVA standby power at 50Hz. Each model is available in both 50Hz and 60Hz with a range of voltages, and canopy and open variants to suit differing customer and market requirements.

Ease of use and tolerance to poor quality fuel has been the driving force behind the design and development of the QS range and as a result JCB Power Products has fitted the QS generators with new features to accomplish this:

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• A three-stage fuel filtration system to 5 microns, with water separator to protect the engine from poor quality or contaminated fuel. What’s more there is an optional scavenger air filtration system • A fully removable ‘slide out’ fuel tank for easy cleaning and servicing should the fuel become contaminated • For easy maintenance and reduced downtime, all daily checks and valuable service points can be accessed via large, removable doors on the cold side of the machine

The G115QS generator has been sold to Construsoyo in Northern Angola

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• Deep Sea Electronics 4510 control panel, provides extensive machine control and monitoring, as well as multilingual settings

Investing in the market These new features, coupled with the fuel efficient JCB Dieselmax engine and other industry leading components, including a Mecc Alte alternator and Schneider breaker, enable the QS products to deliver up to 100% load acceptance for the ultimate performance.

The first G115QS generator has already been sold to construction company, Construsoyo, in Northern Angola and was delivered and installed by JCB Power Products’ Dealer, Máquinas e Tractores de Angola.

Jonathan Garnham, Director and General Manager of JCB Power Products said, “We have invested a huge amount of time and research to understand the market requirements and customer needs before developing a performance driven generator built to the highest specification, capable of operating in the most challenging applications. The new QS generators will deliver superior performance even in the most testing environments”.

Options to suit a range of applications The whole range has been developed and approved to operate in temperatures over 50 degrees so it’s no stranger to extreme climates. And, when it comes to noise levels, these generators match all industry requirements, providing noise levels from less than 64dB LpA at 7m. This makes the QS generator suitable for a range of applications for both prime and standby power: including construction sites, mines, manufacturing facilities and events.

JCB Power Products haven’t compromised on the design either, the highly durable metal canopy, with single piece roof, is both compact and stylish with a small footprint to minimise installation space and reduce logistics costs.

The new generators are easy to transport and position with a range of handling options. There is a choice of four lifting lugs, large fork pockets or a central lift point to enable the generator to be easily moved and placed anywhere onsite; an important consideration for many applications particularly where dependable power is needed in remote locations and at short notice. ■

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PROFILE

Himoinsa

Powering Africa's growing economies

Already active in a number of African markets, Spanish power specialist HIMOINSA has plans in place to continue its growth across Africa, making a host of power products and solutions available to potential customers across the continent

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peaking to African Review in February at Dubai power industry exhibition Middle East Electricity, Guillermo Elum, sales and marketing department director at HIMOINSA, said that the firm's role as a "vertical-integrated manufacturer" was setting it apart from the competition within the crowded power generation arena.

"There are many genset manufacturers who buy different components from different suppliers, but we manufacture all our parts under one roof," Elum explained. "This allows us to tailor our gensets according to our customers’ specifications.

"HIMOINSA gensets can be tailored to be region-specific. For example, in Africa where clean fuel may not so easy to come by, we can offer gensets with filters that clean the fuel prior to use."

Elum said that the firm always tries to launch a new product at each annual edition of Middle East Electricity and this year introduced the 500 kW Power Cube HPCW 510 generator. Developed with rental companies in mind, the generator has been designed to be 50 per cent shorter in body length than conventional 500 kW generators.

"Cube is a super silent genset that fits into a 10-foot square container. With this system we can reduce the dimensions, compared, with a standard genset unit by more than 35 per cent," Elum remarked.

In recent years, the company has proven its ability to work on remote projects in challenging climatic conditions, having participated in a number of infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain. HIMOINSA now has hopes of emulating and transferring its experiences and skillsets from such projects in the Middle East and North Africa to projects in parts of

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Africa where climatic conditions or the remote nature of a site presents similar challenges.

With factories already established in China, the USA, India, Brazil, France and Spain, HIMOINSA is now expanding their facilities in the Middle East due to the region's position as a logistics hub for both the West Asian and African markets.

Adventures in Africa In Africa, the firm has demonstrated a willingness to immerse itself in fast-growing economies, and as recent as 18 months ago established a subsidiary in the Angolan capital Luanda, having been present in the country since 1999.

"As this market is important to us it became mandatory to set-up a subsidiary in Angola and we have been working with the government and private agencies in country," Elum said.

"For us, it is important to train people in the region, and we recently worked with the Ministry of Energy in Angola to provide training to a technical team working on power plant projects in Cassaque, where we have been operating a plant for the past year."

Outside of Angola, the Spanish manufacturer has found itself active in many other parts of the continent, including North Africa where it has firmly established itself in Libya, Egypt and Argelia.

"In Libya we supply machinery to water projects and power plants, as well as gensets to the industrial sector. HIMOINSA also provides medium-voltage gensets and control panels for distribution across the region," Elum explained.

Further south and to the west, Elum noted that HIMOINSA had succeeded in breaking

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into the Senegalese, Equatorial Guinea and Gabonese power markets, while in the east of the continent Somalia has proven to be a tricky but successful market for the firm.

"In Somalia we have delivered gensets to the industrial sector – to banks, hotels, small businesses and fibre-optic companies – and HIMOINSA remains the only company supplying such equipment and security the service to their customers through his official distributor in the country," Elum stated.

The company has teamed up with a number of private groups who have been pitching together to ensure the electricity needs of Somalia's industrial sector is met.

HIMOINSA has, in turn, found itself playing a role in keeping Somalia's economy afloat by working with a number of communications companies and by ensuring a stock of gensets is always available to its customers in the country.

Generating growth In West Africa, where the company has been active in Senegal, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, it is now looking towards the regional powerhouse of Nigeria.

"Nigeria is a huge market and holds lots of potential for us," Elum declared. "In East Africa places such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, where in some cases the economy is growing at eight per cent, are also of interest. When a country is growing like that, more power is always going to be needed, so we shall be there and we already have some active projects in place in Kenya, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania."

Elum added that the company was also planning to launch new lighting tower models for different industry sectors across the continent. “LED towers will lessen consumption costs and fuel intake, so it’s sustainable in the long run. We will be launching these products in the Middle East in March and in Africa shortly after,” Elum concluded. ■

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Bredenoord

PROFILE

www.bredenoord.com

Reliable

mobile power solutions

For more than 76 years, the Dutch company Bredenoord has provided fast, flexible and secure mobile power solutions ogether with its experienced serviceengineers, Bredenoord produces reliable power solutions which suit a variety of requirements. Customers can decide to either purchase or hire mobile power solutions in accordance with their temporary or more permanent needs.

The company offers construction of turnkey power plants from 15 kVA to 50MW; rental and sales services; an experienced engineering team; installation and training on site; high product quality for heavy duty applications; and newly-introduced hybrid solar plants in combination with gensets.

Bredenoord recently installed a

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Bredenoord assisted in the updating of a mining site’s local power supply on Curacao

temporary 19MW power plant solution in Oman to support the Sultanate’s national grid for three months. The company provided Oman with rental equipment including 20 1,250 kVA generators, seven 1,000 kVA and a 30 MVA transformer package, with each transformer ranging from 0.4 to 11 kV. The company’s engineers were supported onsite by local engineers to execute the installation, commissioning and operations of the power plant.

Meanwhile, on the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean Sea off the Venezuelan coast, Bredenoord assisted in

Bredenoord recently installed a temporary 19MW power plant solution in Oman

Bredenoord produces reliable power solutions which suit a variety of requirements the updating of a mining site’s local power supply, which relied on several small gensets.

Based on the expected requirements of the upcoming years, Bredenoord advised on a new power plant concept to reduce the total cost of ownership for exploitation.

A central powerhouse was therefore built in combination with a turnkey power plant based on four gensets, ‘step-up’ and ‘step-down’ transformers, cabling and a power management system to supply the required power reliably and efficiently. The new set-up reduced fuel costs significantly and, according to the customers’ requirements, sustainable building materials were also used.

For more information please contact Franz Hullegie, +31 (0)6 15074526

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PROFILE

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco’s local focus Atlas Copco has been actively engaged in African markets for the last 80 years. As it extends its African footprint, it is now focusing on expanding its predictable power business across the continent

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wedish-based Atlas Copco has customers across more than 180 countries, offering products and service which aim to improve productivity, energy efficiency, ergonomics and safety. In the last five years Atlas Copco has extended its African footprint, opening offices in Senegal, Angola, Nigeria and Mozambique.

The company is currently expanding its generator and predictable power business in Africa, which offers customers on-site generator and power generation solutions that enable low cost of ownership, reliable performance and risk-free operation.

"We are in Africa, we are local and we have a strong presence," said Ben van Hove, vice president of marketing for Atlas Copco Portable Power. "We’ve been in Africa for more than 80 years and we are investing heavily in more feet on the street and more re-service people as well."

Van Hove added that Africa's booming construction and oil and gas markets are currently the strongest for Atlas Copco to invest in, and revealed that the company's generator and light tower business in Africa now accounts for 20 per cent of the company's worldwide business.

"We are very proud of having achieved that," he said, putting this success down to Atlas Copco's continued commitment to providing reliable power solution and local support. "We are there to help our customers with sustainable productivity. We don’t want

to be there for the short term, we want to be there to really help their productivity by providing what we call predictable power.

We want people to realise that whatever we do they can predict the outcome, it’s reliable and it’s going to be there."

Modular trend Van Hove said that rather than relying on one large machine, modular systems are increasing in popularity in various African territories.

"We are seeing more customers taking up smaller designs where we put multiple units within the power management system," he said. "That means we put them in parallel and, based upon the variation of the load, they will switch in or switch out and in this way increase both the reliability, the durability and the fuel efficiency of that installation."

Genmasters Working to help maintain Atlas Copco's 'predictable power' ethos are the company's global team of genmasters. Senegal-based genmaster, Ibrahima Gallo Ndao covers 18 countries in Western and Central Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Mauritania and Togo, from the customer centre in Dakar.

“We have a representative in all French speaking countries in Western and Central Africa," explained Ndao. "We are not a typical generator manufacturer, in the sense that we make any kind of generator for any kind of application. So we are really focused on predictable power and portable applications where low cost of ownership and reliable performance are critical, which you have plenty of in the African continent.

“In Africa we are talking about 70 per Atlas Copco QAC flx delivers cent of the subover 1MW of Predictable Power Saharan population

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Atlas Copco QAS 250 is easy to transport

without electricity and you have requests from every kind of customer because there are a lot of power needs and we have many solutions to deliver.”

Ndao said that providing good customer service across Africa is a key priority for the company, and that genmasters can act as a first point of contact.

“It is very important to be very close to our customers with contact and support, training our people to give solutions locally," he said. "You will be more aware about what happens in your regions and what kind of solution to deliver and what kind of support to give."

In the long-term Atlas Copco aims to boost investments into local offices and local dealerships while continuing to make further investments. The firm employs nearly 40,000 people and has annual profits of an estimated US$15bn, with 14 per cent of its annual worldwide revenues coming from Africa. ■ www.africanreview.com

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OIL & GAS

Safety

Simpler hydrocarbon gas detection Detection and monitoring of hydrocarbon gas concentrations has become more effective with new gas detector technology

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ndustrial operations in Africa can detect and monitor hydrocarbon gas concentrations more effectively by adopting technologies such as the Ultima OPIR-5 open path IR gas detector, made available in local African markets through MSA, which specialises in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people’s health and safety.

MSA Africa marketing manager for gas detection products Robbie Taitz has described the Ultima OPIR5 detector’s use for the continuous monitoring of combustible hydrocarbon gas concentrations.

"Infrared absorption detects hydrocarbon gases over an open path, and the single detection beam improves accuracy and reduces drift," he said.

Taitz explained that the system consists of an IR source and receiver The MSA detector is ideally whichmonitors for methane,with the suited to several applications in the oil & gas industry option of monitoring for propane, too.

"The sensitivity of the MSA Ultima OPIR-5 detector can be checked by placing a test gas film in front of the receiver, while the dual detection range provides the sensitivity to pick up both small and large gas leaks," he noted.

Considering calibration Another important aspect to take into account is that the MSA Ultima OPIR-5 detector is easily aligned using the digital display and adjustable mounting arms, and does not require the use of any bulky setup equipment, such as digital volt meters and handheld alignment aids.

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Taitz adds that calibration of the Ultima OPIR-5 Detector takes place at the MSA factory, thereby eliminating the needfor further calibration.

"What's more, the detector requires little maintenance apart from a periodic visual inspection, test gas film check, and cleaning of the windows to ensure dependable performance."

The MSA Ultima OPIR-5 gas detector also boasts multiple communication outputs, including: HART, ModBus and AMS Support - which provide complete statusand control capability in the control room. These advanced features make the detector ideally suited to MSA's Ultima OPIR-5 several applications, not least of which are: drilling and production platforms, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) processing and storage facilities, and petrochemical tanks.

"The Ultima OPIR-5 detector is suitable for use in harsh environments, and its automatic gain control compensates for dirty optics, rain and fog. It comes standard witha two year warranty, and includes;test gas films, a mounting arm, mounting base, scope and attenuation plate, which provides the user with a maximum return on investment," Taitz concluded. ■ www.africanreview.com

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Communications

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Increasing connections G

lobal satellite operator SES and pan-African telecommunications company MTN Communications (MTN) committed recently to a programme extending capacity to deliver reliable communications connections to several market sectors - including oil and gas markets. This is one of several agreements between the two companies in a continuation of a long-term global partnership, enabling MTN to add to its capabilities for delivery of seamless connectivity.

SES operates a fleet of 55 SES is supporting extended communications geostationary satellites, providing capacity for the oil & gas sector satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and Internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide. As part of the multi-year arrangement, MTN is leasing capacity on multiple transponders aboard two SES satellites, both of which are designed to manage video and broadband services for the mobile market. For example, MTN is the only communications provider to deliver a live, worldwide maritime television service (MTN TV) for the enjoyment of passengers and crew on vessels.

Customers count on MTN service excellence and value to meet a broad range of connectivity and content demands, including keeping passengers and crews connected to family and colleagues around the world, as well as supporting critical government and enterprise missions.

Satellite-delivered high-speed broadband also enables MTN customers to remotely monitor their operations at sea real-time from anywhere. MTN relies on multiple SES satellites to serve its broad customer base.

“The global and mobility beams aboard SES satellites are enabling communications industry leaders such as MTN to innovate new solutions that allow their customers to connect and operate effectively at sea and on land,” said John Matlaga, vice president of mobility and enterprise services for SES. “This latest agreement is focused on delivering a tailored solution to meet the growing demand for everything from vital highspeed broadband to global, live TV at sea for crews and passengers travelling ocean waters anywhere on the planet.”

"This latest capacity agreement with SES enables MTN to ensure customers seamless connectivity to the latest crew and passenger lifestyle services and applications as they travel some of the busiest maritime routes throughout the world,” said Zafar Khan, vice president of systems and space engineering for MTN. “We are now able to expand the delivery of our unique, highly-demanded MTN TV at sea like never before thanks to the strategic coverage SES provides. The satellites augment our current, unmatched network.” ■

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Cement

Cementing ties in Africa With a slew of construction and energy activities happening in the continent, the sector will only see a rise, both in quality and quantity

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frica’s cement industry is fast expanding on the back of the continent’s infrastructure boom and swelling number of urban dwellers; Africa’s urban population is expected to grow from 400mn in 2010 to 1,265mn in 2050. Dangote — appropriately originating from the region’s most populated country, Nigeria, where black gold is fuelling a slew of building projects — is helping to set the pace in the cement sector. The firm is spending over US$4.7bn on expanding its operations outside of Nigeria between 2012 and 2016 and ramping up its cement production capacity to 61mn metric tonnes annually (mta) in 14 countries.

Dangote is opening the Aganang integrated plant in South Africa, which should be completed by the middle of 2014. Plans to open a plant in Senegal are in the commissioning phase, and the facility should be operational by April 2014. Dangote also wants to build a grinding outfit in Cameroon.

The group anticipates it will be commissioned by the first half of 2014. A 2.5mta plant in Mugher, Ethiopia, is expected to be in operation by December 2014.

Beyond this year, Dangote has its immediate sights on some of Africa’s biggest countries. It is building a 1.5mta integrated plant in Bouansa, DR Congo. The US$301mn project will be operational by April 2016. The Nigerian firm is setting up a 1.5mta grinding plant in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which is due to open in January 2015. Dangote is also launching new cement outfits in Tanzania, South Sudan, Kenya, Liberia and Ghana over the next two years.

Doubling up in key markets Lafarge is upping its game in Africa as well. Its cement sales in Nigeria rose 10 per cent yearto-date in Q4 2013, and volume increased in double digits. In South Africa, Lafarge’s cement sales grew modestly at one per cent.

The French firm plans invest over US$1.3bn to double cement capacity in Nigeria to 16mta by 2018. The capital will allow the company to enlarge its Ashaka cement plant and its operations in Calabar. Lafarge has also commissioned the construction of a US$5mn

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plant in Zambia. In East Africa, Lafarge aims to double it production capacity in Kenya over the space of five years. Meanwhile South African cement company Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) announced in March it will make inroads into the Algerian market with a plant. It signifies the first time that a subSaharan cement firm has ventured north of the Sahara. PPC is also pumping US$230mn into a new outfit in western DR Congo, having signed a memorandum of understanding with Barnet Group, a local partner. In another sign that the cement sector is becoming more dynamic, JSE-listed South African company Sephaku has become the biggest debutant to enter the South African cement sector since 1934. It is expected soon to have a capacity of 1.4mta.

Industry costs and opportunities As the African cement industry swells, major players are grappling with challenges over profitability, however. High operating costs are a problem. After a spate of building collapses, the Nigerian government is set to increase the minimum

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grade for cement from 32.5 to 42.5. Some industry experts claim that 32.5 grade cement is being used for building projects, even when its quality is insufficient, in order to cut costs. The move to 42.5 could increase production costs and cause disruption to leading firms like Lafarge; 80 per cent of the cement that the firm produces in Nigeria is 32.5 grade. Dangote has added further pressure by announcing in March that it will start making 52.5 grade cement in the country, becoming the first cement company to do so in Africa.

Regulation in Africa also often seems to be skewed in favour of imports. Low-value cement is flooding markets as a result. This poses problems in terms of quality control and makes local production of higher-quality but more expensive cement less lucrative Industry experts insist that the profitability of local production across the continent will hinge partly on how rigorous governments are about taxing and regulating cheaper imports in coming years. ■ Sherelle Jacobs www.africanreview.com

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Equipment

The next generation of compact loaders Bobcatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new platform compact loaders offer several unique features which enhance operating capabilities and performance

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obcatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500, 600, 700 and 800 ranges of compact loaders offer improvements that significantly extend the range of applications for loaders of this type.

Features of the loaders include a unique forwardpositioned, high comfort cab that moves the operator closer to the attachment and provides visibility in all directions around the machine.

The door threshold has also been lowered and the overall surface of the door has been increased by more than 40 per cent to provide improved forward visibility, coupled with enhanced visibility through the top, side and rear windows. Offering the largest door opening available and 10 per cent more space inside for the operator, the cab makes it easier for operators to enter and exit.

The new cab also allows the operator to adjust the environment to their individual preferences with ample adjustment in seat and suspension to produce the best working conditions. The optional best-in-industry pressurisation on the cab improves heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) performance by 35 per cent.

The cab is based on a new one-piece seal that goes all the way around the door and fits into a special curved pocket; this minimises the amount of dirt and dust that might enter the cab, making it easier to clean. Cab noise has also been reduced by more than 50 per cent for a more comfortable working environment.

Operators meanwhile have a choice between standard foot pedal hydraulic controls, the Advanced Control System (ACS) or the Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC). The standard foot pedals control the lift and tilt through mechanical linkage, while the optional ACS lets the operator use a dash-mounted switch to instantly select between advanced hand control or advanced foot control of lift and tilt functions. The low-effort control levers of the optional SJC can be operated in the ISO or H pattern. These handles move up and down in conjunction with the seat to reduce arm movement and operator fatigue, while the joystick mounts also slide forwards or backwards to adjust to the requirements of each individual operator.

The cab on the new generation loaders is radioready with a 12-volt power outlet for charging mobile phones and other devices, a cup holder, added storage compartments and new full-colour, optional deluxe instrument panels. This is complemented by a 50 per cent increase in the front work lights output using optimised reflectors and lenses. The cab is also equipped with front door and rear window emergency removal handles.

The new 500 platform comprises six new generation models: the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders and the T590 compact tracked loader. The S510 and S550 models are

radius lift path loaders, combining excellent manoeuvrability in tight areas with the reach and visibility needed for applications such as dumping materials over walls, backfilling or loading flatbed trucks. The S530, S570, S590 and T590 models feature vertical lift path boom arms particularly suited to lift and carry as well as material-handling applications.

Meanwhile, the 600 Series comprises three models: the S630 radial lift path skid-steer loader, the S650 vertical lift path loader and the T650 compact tracked loader.

The 700 Series comprises a skid-steer loader model, the S770, a compact tracked loader, the T770 and an all-wheel-steer loader, the A770.

All three loaders offer higher rated operating capacities and increased engine and hydraulic power, allowing users to take on new, more demanding applications.

Finally, the 800 Series contains the new S850 skid-steer loader and T870 compact tracked loader, the most powerful loaders offering the highest lift height ever manufactured by the company.

The S850 and T870 loaders are intended to run the most powerful attachments from Bobcat such as wheelsaws to cut trenches for cable/pipe laying, including the WS32 wheelsaw. The hydraulic systems have therefore been engineered for higher standard flow and pressure to provide more power for work with attachments. The standard auxiliary hydraulic flow on the S850 is 87 litres per minute (l/min) at 241 bar, while the optional high flow feature delivers 140 l/min for maximum attachment performance. On the T870, the standard auxiliary hydraulic flow is 90 l/min, with an optional high flow of 142 l/min. â&#x2013;

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Loaders CONSTRUCTION

Every construction site manager’s choice Whatever specifications are opted for, wheel loaders enhance construction site efficiency enormously

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oday’s wheel or ‘front-end’ loader is such a versatile piece of contractors’ equipment that most large manufacturers now include at least one model in their range. We counted more than 30 listed by Komatsu in their popular WA series, from individual machines weighing in at less than four tonnes unloaded to massive models that can shift a payload of more than 15 tonnes in a single pass. Uses vary between general construction, civil engineering and a host of mining/quarrying operations; some models (electrically powered ones) can even work safely underground, and within the holds of ocean-going bulk carriers. So many models are on offer, in fact, that it is difficult to choose between conflicting specifications these days. Numerous operating details appear in the manufacturer’s online catalogues, but the key requirement is nearly always a suitable breakout force which essentially determines the machine’s overall material handling, digging and site preparation capabilities. The other main choice is between articulated and, in a few cases, rigid framing, the former offering much more manoeuvrability and general versatility on site, especially where turning circles are tight. But in the wide open spaces of an opencast mine or major earthmoving project a simple non-pivoted and therefore rigid wheel loader is often good enough for the task, and embodies fewer components that require skilled servicing. These models usually cost less to acquire, too, and in the used-plant market they are occasionally the only machines that can be found.

A key innovation of recent years has been the adoption of sophisticated in-cab electronics that control all aspects of the engine and hydraulics, and maximise operator comfort, fuel economy and/or overall machine productivity at the same time. Another is the fitting of some of today’s largest machines with diesel electric drive that works through heavy-duty DC motors. However, all today’s wheel loaders are designed and function in essentially the same way with a counterbalancing engine and pump mounted securely over the rear axle and the control position at the front, resting safely behind the arms that move the bucket by means of hydraulic power. The prime mover supplies its power through a conventional torque converter and gearbox (nearly always automatic these days), and the whole machine is cleverly designed with overall balance in view. ■

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Typical bucket capacities range up to five cubic metres, but huge wheel loader models are available that can shift upwards of 15 cu m at a single “bite” or pass; these are widely used in surface materialswinning operations for aggregates, and especially for coal. Not many of these monster loaders are found in sub-Saharan Africa outside SA itself.

The alternative primary method of capacity rating is by stating the horsepower of the engine or other prime mover, which not only drives the machine backwards and forwards but is required to supply massive amounts of power to the hydraulic pump(s) which do the biting and bucket lifting at the same time.

Wheel size apart, another key division is between two- and fourwheel drive, with many models able to be switched between the two.

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Infrastructure

The Congo Republic’s infrastructure charge Key figures in the construction industry discuss development options for infrastructure in the Congo Republic

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f there is one thing that development economists can agree upon, it is the need for an improvement of Africa’s infrastructure.

There is less unity in defining what ‘infrastructure’ actually is, but in basic terms it covers transport systems, water and sanitation, ICT and power - but could also include social services such as education and healthcare.

In a hugely ambitious attempt to drive both the debate and arrive at a consensus on what the continent can objectively achieve, the Congo Republic held a major infrastructure conference. It was given the name BUILD Africa Forum (Brazzaville Unites Infrastructure Leaders for Development) and was held over two days in February, drawing together more than 800 participants, 10 African ministers and 85 speakers from around the world.

The BUILD Africa Forum received the very highest political backing as the initiative came from the Congolese head of state, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, who launched the project at the BRICS summit in Durban, South Africa in March 2013. Sassou-Nguesso then charged the Congo Republic minister at the Presidency for Spatial Planning and Major Public Works, Jean-Jacques Bouya, with overall responsibility for the event.

In turn, Richard Attias Associates organised the Forum’s logistics that invited the senior government ministers, investors, NGOs, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and infrastructure operators and developers to attend the proceedings. Those proceedings consisted of a series of debates, plenary sessions, and interactive workshops that examined the African infrastructure landscape in general, and the Congo Republic’s infrastructure in particular.

Some of the facts and figures are truly amazing. For example, worldwide expenditures on infrastructure, both actual and forecast, are believed to amount to US$41 trillion by 2030. However, if this figure is too difficult to truly appreciate, you might

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Worldwide expenditures on infrastructure, both actual and forecast, are believed to amount to US$41 trillion by 2030” find it easier to grasp that just US$1 spent on road maintenance in Africa corresponds to a saving of US$4 at the macro-economic level!

Many of the world’s leading economic institutions have estimated Africa’s needs in terms of infrastructure investment, both as initial expenditure and ongoing operational maintenance. Whether it is the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank or Agence Française de Développement, they all seem to arrive at a similar figure - a requirement of just short of US$100mn a year up to 2020. And they all suggest that less

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than half of this huge sum, or US$43mn to be exact, is actually being mobilised.

Trans-continental development So the call is loud and clear: Africa must develop new partnership models to finance the needs of the continent. There have been some very welcome developments. For example, Africa’s share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) - at US$40bn in 2011 according to the World Bank - now accounts for more than three per cent of sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP. It is confidently forecast that FDI into Africa will reach US$150bn in 2015.

Currently, when expressed in percentage terms, Africa’s share of global GDP has risen from 3.5 per cent to 5.6 per cent over the last five years, even as the world’s economy has struggled with a financial crisis over this period.

There is no lack of continental ambition to upgrade infrastructure, especially as it has been estimated that poor infrastructure costs two per cent in lost growth and reduces Africa’s productivity by 40 per cent. www.africanreview.com

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Congo Republic's Maya-Maya Airport

The African Union, NEPAD and AfDB, working together in a joint initiative - the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) - are the lead promoters for a new era of infrastructure development and have identified some major projects, setting goals that include the building of 37,000km of roads, 30,000km of rail, and 16,500km of power lines (to distribute 54,150MW of additional generated power) within 15 years.

They also want to build an additional 1.3bn tons of seaport capacity.

Many of PIDA’s projects (more than 50 in all) are pan-African, transnational transport infrastructure plans, such as the Dar es Salaam – Lumbumbashi – Lusaka – Harare – Durban – Maputo corridor; the Dakar – Djibouti – Libreville road; and the 1,000kmplus Abidjan – Lagos highway, work on which is scheduled to begin this year.

Another mammoth project is the transMaghreb highway and rail link stretching from Nouakchott, Mauritania to Tripoli, Libya via Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia - the longest road project ever undertaken in Africa. And there is the dream of a trans-Sahara gas pipeline and highway from Lagos to Algiers.

Public-private partnerships It might be considered that these ideas are ‘chicken and egg’ scenarios, in as much as while they would undoubtedly boost Africa’s economies through reducing the cost of logistics, are they simply too expensive to build and operate? BUILD Africa discussed in detail one option, the benefits of publicprivate partnerships (PPPs), and concluded that these are the way forward.

One such PPP is the Lapsset Port Complex, a US$24bn regional integration initiative between Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia and www.africanreview.com

Africa must develop new partnership models to finance the needs of the continent” Uganda who have come together to form a consortium with the AfDB, the World Bank, China, as well as Qatari and German interests.

It is appropriate that the Congo Republic should have hosted such an important infrastructure summit as for many years the country’s substantial oil revenues have been devoted to the strengthening of basic infrastructure and have been the cornerstone of the country’s strategy and a priority of its investment programme.

The country has been building national and provincial roads alongside highways connecting to neighbouring countries, as well as ports, airports and the renovation of railways and waterways.

It is interesting to note that one of the first International Trade Centre (ITC) infrastructure initiatives to link African countries involved the Congo Republic and its neighbour across the Congo River, the DR Congo (DRC), under which Celtel (which became part of Zain before it was sold to Bharti Airtel) succeeded in establishing a microwave link between the two countries that had previously relied on routing calls through Europe.

A road and rail bridge is now going to be built across the Congo River, between Brazzaville and Kinshasa (the capitals of the Congo Republic and DRC, respectively). This is a significant development and will strengthen inter-regional economic activity quite profoundly.

For example, the new Maya-Maya

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Infrastructure

A road and rail bridge is going to be built across the Congo River, between Brazzaville and Kinshasa

international airport at Brazzaville is the best aviation gateway in the entire sub-region, and this new bridge which will span the river from Maloukou, (60km from Brazzaville and itself an important industrial zone) to Maluku, near Kinshasa, will attract substantial freight and passenger traffic from the DRC, itself a market of 70mn inhabitants. Likewise, after its US$960mn upgrade the Congo Republic’s

deepwater port at Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic coast (the deepest in the Gulf of Guinea) is arguably the most efficient port in the sub-region. The renovation that the Pointe-Noire – Brazzaville (the Congo Ocean Railway) is receiving to more than double the speed of the single track, as well as the rehabilitation and upgrade of locomotives and rolling stock, creates an important trade

corridor from and to Central Africa. Linked with the Congo Republic’s extensive programme of road building, beginning with the vital Pointe-Noire – Brazzaville highway that should be completed next year, are new roads to connect with Gabon and Angola as well as Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR). The Congo Republic currently has just 1,000km of paved roads - a miniscule amount considering the size of this country but an extensive amount of rehabilitation and resurfacing will transform this outlook.

Alongside roads, electricity distribution continues apace with the national grid being rolled out alongside highways to utilise power from several new generation plants both hydropower and gas-fired thermal which more than doubled the national output between 1990 and 2012. Furthermore, the Congo Republic is building a US$100mn National Coverage Network, a fibre-optic network that piggybacks on the electricity grid and will connect to the West African Cable System (a subsea cable coming ashore on the Atlantic coast) with the Central African Backbone project - bridging the digital divide for the whole sub-region. ■ Stephen Williams

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obile, versatile, and productive, wheeled excavators are highlyflexible workers that can support a wide variety of jobs, from road building, general construction and maintenance to waste handling, recycling, landscaping and utilities. A good example of equipment serving builders today, cost-effectively, is the Volvo EW205D wheeled excavator.

for a pre-set amount of time. These features reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and noise, while the optimized hydraulic piping on the boom and arm reduces pressure losses.

So, the EW205D is fuel efficient, but it also offers superior controllability and smooth and responsive movements –

delivering outstanding performance in both single and combined operations. The machine’s intelligent electro-hydraulic system and main control valve play a major role in increasing control and fuel efficiency and reducing cycle times – by controlling on-demand low and reducing internal losses in the hydraulic circuit. ■

The Volvo EW205D wheeled excavator

With advanced technology, this superior digging and mobile tool carrying machine works efficiently both off and on-road.

The proven 129.5kW (176 hp) Volvo D6 engine - featuring advanced technology and built on decades of experience delivers the ultimate combination of low fuel consumption and high productivity, while Volvo’s ECO mode optimises the hydraulic system to reduce flow and pressure losses - resulting in improved fuel efficiency without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. In addition, Volvo’s integrated work mode system optimises fuel efficiency and machine performance. Operators can choose from a selection of five work modes - idle, fine, general, heavy and power max mode - to suit the task at hand. The efficiency of the EW205D wheeled excavator is further enhanced by the automatic idling system and optional auto engine shut down function, which respectively reduce engine speed and shut the engine down, when the controls or machine have been inactive www.africanreview.com

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Materials

Polyurea comes to the fore Heat- and impact-resistant properties of a new material mean increased adoption by construction firms in South Africa

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eflecting an international trend, polyurea is coming to the fore in South Africa as an innovative solution for repairing concrete buildings and structures and Concor Civils’ recently established concrete repair division is using this high performance plural component elastomer in an increasing number of applications with beyond-expectation success.

“Polyurea has an extremely long service life, with high puncture and impact resistance and a completely seamless water proofing barrier,” Hein Pretorius, contracts manager at Murray & Roberts Concrete Repair, said.

“Originally designed as a waterproofing product, it can also withstand harsh industrial chemicals including acids, is fully UV-resistant and is available in a large range of different colours, opening up a spectrum of potential applications,” he continued.

“Although its use is relatively new to South Africa, it has been tried and tested in USA for more than a decade. Its heat and impact resistant properties add up to a long lifespan and, depending on the application, the product can be guaranteed for up to 15 years.

“Polyurea can be applied to any type of substrate and it’s also extremely flexible - up to 400 times its nominal thickness. This characteristic lends itself to the sealing of construction joints as an alternative to the traditionally used hypalon bandages,” Pretorius added.

An industrial innovation Polyurea can be applied over torched-on waterproofing products, eliminating the costly exercise of removing a previous product before the treatment can be applied.

As an industrial coating, it demonstrates excellent chemical resistance to hydrocarbons and hydrogen sulphide gas, as well as properties that enable its use in submerged sewage applications. It is also ideal for sealing potable water retaining

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External view of marble arches at Standard Bank sprayed with polyurea on inside

Polyurea can be applied over torched-on waterproofing products, eliminating the costly exercise of removing a previous product” structures, waterproofing applications, restraints, as steel corrosion protection and the internal lining of steel chutes.

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of surface area in one day,” Pretorius said.

“Only two people are needed to operate the application equipment, so it’s also not a labour intensive process, and the area becomes fully trafficable only two minutes after application.”

The Murray & Roberts Concrete Repair team used polyurea for repair work on the ABSA Towers in central Pretoria, where the scope of work called for the application of 32,000 square metres (sq m) of 1.5 mm-thick polyurea to the external facade of the 34storey building.

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of the building and possibly the safety of pedestrians in the area. Applying the polyurea to the outside face of the existing cladding effectively restrained the mosaics and allowed the building renovators to install a new façade, secure in the knowledge that the substrate will not peel or come away in time.

“This is an historic building and it was important that the repair work did not damage the building façade in any way,” Pretorius explained.

“Using polyurea technology, we were able to give the client a guarantee in this regard. It was also a highly cost-effective option, because the mosaic tiling did not have to be removed to allow for repairs,” he said.

Polyurea was also used at Standard Bank’s

Johannesburg headquarters to restrain marble tiles applied to marble-clad arches. The marble slabs were pulling away from the cladding structure and needed to be reattached, as this also posed a safety issue to the local pedestrian traffic. In this instance, the cladding comprised large marble slabs 50 mm thick and 1.6 metres by 0.9 metres and, by the end of the project, a total area of 1,800 sq m had been restrained.

“What made this project unique was that the polyurea was applied to the internal face, between the tile back and the structure itself,” Pretorius added.

“This in itself presented challenges, as access to the back of the façades was limited and restricted. Where access was severely limited, we re-engineered the stringer attachment system to ensure the structural integrity of this façade.”

At Middelburg Ferrochrome, Murray & Roberts Concrete Repair used polyurea as waterproofing, applying it to numerous

View of ABSA Towers during the application of polyurea

concrete roof slabs to make them watertight.

Its benefit in this type of application is that the waterproofing can be guaranteed for 10 years with no maintenance agreement. ■

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Promoting hygiene on site Former engineers pioneer the provision of mobile sanitation solutions in Kenya

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member of the Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI), Excloosive is among pioneers in the provision of mobile sanitation solutions and mainly provides portable toilets in Kenya. Founded in 2004 by its current field director, Moses Nderitu, after a visit to South Africa where he appreciated and was inspired by the successful portable toilets concept, the company provides portable toilets in the form of VIP trailers, portable single units, units for the handicapped, urinals, hand wash stations, exhauster services, waste water treatment systems and the Enviro Loo, a recent innovation that is environment-friendly.

Excloosive’s engineer and technical head Alvin Mathenge outlined the company’s diverse operations in a recent interview at Excloosive’s head office in Nairobi. “The company provides mobile toilets to construction sites and companies holding events either at their premises or in other open sites where toilet facilities may be unavailable or limited to serve larger crowds; its operations are currently in Nairobi and Mombasa,” Mathenge said.

Currently, the company manages eight toilet trailer units, two other bigger units and has more than 100 individual toilet cubicles.

Its committed teams of customer care employees are ever at the sites where the toilets are deployed to ensure proper use and care of the facilities. In 2011, Excloosive, guided by its maxim ‘Hygiene Meets Convenience’, decided to start offering a wastewater solution by constructing facilities to treat and recycle wastewater. Such facilities are capital-intensive projects that need proper planning and execution; the company has managed to construct wastewater treatment and recycling systems at a power station and residential areas in Karen (Nairobi), Ngong and Ong’ata Rongai in Kajiado County.

For homes and residential premises of up to 30 persons (one to six bedrooms), the company installs the USA Singular and the German Klaermax Air Pro systems. The American system exploits the extended aeration process and provides flow equalisation, pre-treatment, aeration, clarification, tertiary filtration and optional chemical addition in a single reinforced concrete tank for wastewater flows ranging from 1,900 to 5,700 litres daily.

The Klaermax Air XL Wastewater treatment plant is installed for use by 30 or more people. It is an activated sludge process designed to treat wastewater for large populations and entails a sequential operation for the various phases of biological treatment where aeration and sludge settlement both occur in the same tank.

Its advantages include being very economical due to low space requirement; low running costs; easy operation, maintenance and management; high-quality treated water; high nitrogen and phosphorus removal rate; and potential capital cost saving as clarifiers and other equipment are eliminated. This system is modular with its size depending on the number of expected users.

In the above two processes, the treated water could be re-used

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Alvin Mathenge (right) speaking with his Excloosive colleagues

in secondary purposes such as irrigation and flushing of toilets among others.

Excloosive has also embraced the most recent and innovative toilet technology from South Africa, the Enviro Loo. Developed by Brian La Trobe in 1993 and designed and manufactured in the country, it is now installed in 39 countries.

The toilet, which comes in three different models, uses no water, electricity or chemical products and runs solely on wind and sun. It is an evaporating and dehydrating toilet where solid waste is transformed into a safe, neutral, pathogen-free material without the use of water, chemicals or electricity.

Excloosive has installed the Enviro Loo in Karatina, Nyeri, Lavington (Nairobi) and at a school in Njiru (Nairobi) and is working hard to acquire a patent for manufacturing the toilet in Kenya.

Alvin urged that rules and regulations guiding hygiene and sanitation in the country be regularly upgraded and adhered to aid sanitation and waste management.

“We are keen to be part of the team that should provide a plan and direction for national public toilets, sanitation and use of waste to generate biogas among other by-products. We are also keen to have people sensitised on proper sanitation and better waste management especially in informal settlements,” Alvin concluded. ■ .John F N Ng’ang’a www.africanreview.com

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onsulting engineering and project implementation firm Hatch Goba is playing an instrumental role in easing severe congestion along the N2 highway in Durban, in its capacity as the consulting engineering and project management service provider to the Umgeni Interchange upgrade project.

The R352mn initiative involves the replacement of the current split-diamond signalized intersection with a free-flow directional four level systems interchange that accommodates the unrestricted movement of approximately 14,000 vehicles per hour in morning peak hour traffic, and 16,000 vehicles per hour in afternoon peak hour traffic.

According to Hatch Goba project lead Freek Serton, the company was appointed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) in 2009 to complete the detail design and documentation for the upgrade of the interchange.

"A number of factors had to be taken into account and, due to the sheer scale of the project, design plans changed dramatically over a two-year period."

Following the successful completion of the detail design, construction officially began in March 2011, and is due for completion by the end of 2014. Serton revealed that one of the most important aspects of the upgrade project is minimising disruption to traffic during the construction phase.

"The N2 and M19 area major routes for passenger vehicles and heavy duty freightliners, and it is essential not to disrupt any traffic along this national road. What's more, the nearby Umgeni River, together with existing residential and commercial developments, have restricted workspace severely," he added.

To overcome this challenge, two directional ramps are being constructed through an innovative method of bridge building known as incremental launch, whereby the entire bridge deck is built from one end of the structure. This replaces the standard segmental method, where the bridge is built one span at a time. Serton notes that this www.africanreview.com

technology substantially reduces space requirements and substantially minimises disruption to traffic.

"Through incremental launch technology, the sections of bridge deck slide over special bearings, which are concrete blocks covered with stainless steel and reinforced elastomeric pads. This eliminates the need for building form work to support the construction, thereby ensuring that construction can continue across the road without interfering with traffic," he explained.

Building in space The first 232 metre-long incrementally launched bridge was successfully completed in January 2014. Freek Serton noted that the second 205-m-long bridge, launched at an height of about 22m above ground level, is approximately one-third complete. He continued, "The space restriction has proven to be exceptionally challenging, however, our team of highly qualified engineers have been working closely with the contractor to ensure that no major delays have been encountered."

In addition to the two incrementally launched bridges, the Umgeni Interchange upgrade project also involves the construction of seven segmentally constructed bridges totalling 581m in length, as well as two conventional pedestrian bridges, measuring 65m and 49m respectively. â&#x2013;

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MINING

Solutions

Capable of opencast operations How Concor Opencast Mining uses innovative solutions to develop critical skills

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oncor Opencast Mining has been involved in several major contracts in recent months which have consistently demonstrated to the market that it has the necessary experience, capacity and resources to implement world class opencast mining operations. Underpinning this robust track record are a sound safety performance, the safeguarding of critical skills and the upskilling of local communities.

The company is a local specialist in the opencast mining of steeply-dipping, narrow hard rock orebodies. However, Anton Cilliers, general manager of Concor Opencast Mining, emphasised that its expertise covers the entire spectrum of opencast mining commodities, including the removal of overburden, surface blasting design and execution, crushing and screening, as well as tailings dam construction and rehabilitation. The company has a reputation for providing innovative solutions and for delivering projects safely, on time and within budget, with an ability to minimise the impact of working close to existing mine infrastructure. At the same time, it is committed to uplifting local communities, recruiting members of the workforce from these areas and facilitating ongoing skills development among these personnel.

“Our team is passionate about the work we do and that smell of diesel fumes mixed with dust is what gets our blood pumping in the morning. Watching big mining machines in action exhilarates us,” said Cilliers. “There’s never a dull moment on opencast mining sites because they change constantly as the pit develops. I believe that right now the mining industry as a whole is probably facing the biggest challenges of its existence and this makes the game we’re in even more interesting because we need to change with the industry or be left behind.”

Among the contracts the company has recently attracted is a 36-month Anglo American Platinum project, awarded in August 2013, to construct a tailings storage

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Work on Concor Opencast Mining's contract at Blinkwater is taking place within confined spaces, particularly the interface section

facility (TSF) and undertake related interface construction at the Blinkwater tailings dam on the Mogalakwena mine near Mokopane, Limpopo Province.

Some 7.2mn tonnes of waste rock will be needed for the construction of the dam over the contract period, hauled over a 5 km distance to the construction site. Interface work comprises layer sealing the dam on the inner face of the TSF impoundment wall, compacted to 95 per cent Proctor density.

Auxiliary works have also been awarded as a separate contract including top soil removal. A notable challenge on this project is the need to work in confined spaces, particularly on the interface section, where road width is confined to six metres.

At African Exploration Mining & Finance Corporation’s Vlakfontein coal mine near Ogies, Mpumalanga, Concor Opencast Mining has received a 24 month extension to its original 36 month contract awarded in November 2011. The pit was designed for six years and, based on the team’s good performance and safety record, the contract

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has been extended to cater for this. The project involves opencast coal mining to a depth of approximately 39 metres and extracting 130,000 tonne s of coal per month.

It includes transporting coal to a coal crusher on the mine property.

Concor Opencast Mining has successfully completed a mining contract for Impala Platinum that spanned 13 years. Work began on this opencast mining project in 2002 in the vicinity of Impala # 6 shaft with mining of the Merensky ore body and, in 2005, the Concor Opencast Mining began mining the UG2 ore body.

The two Merensky faces were relatively small scale, while the UG2 was on a much larger scale with seven faces mined until all opencast resources were depleted. These reefs ranged over a nine-kilometre area to a depth of 35 metres. Although the project took place in close proximity to mine infrastructure and to houses occupied by members of the local community, the impact of mining operations was successfully kept to a minimum. ■ www.africanreview.com

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MINING

Power

Looking up for mining solution Solar energy is cost-effective and is well competitive to replace diesel power supply for operations in Africa

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he mining industry in Africa has historically suffered from two major challenges: paralysing labour disputes and eye-watering energy costs. Now, a sliver of pioneering mining firms are exploring solar as a potential alternative to conventional, non-renewable energy sources. German mining firm Cronimet, which started mining chrome in South Africa at its Thaba Mine in North Western Bushveld in 2011, has integrated a 1MW photovoltaic (PV) facility into its existing diesel-powered electricity supply system.

Before the solar plant was installed, Cronimet’s energy costs were considerable; the firm was consuming 1.9mn litres of diesel every year. In 2012, after the installation of the solar facility, it saved US$500,000, or 450,000 litres of diesel, as a result of the solar plant.

“Solar and diesel, both mature and bankable technologies, go well together. And though mining firms are historically cautious, their interest to better understand and grab hold of this option to hybridise their captive power system is immense,” said Rollie Armstrong, a managing director at Cronimet Mining Power Solutions. Meanwhile, South African gold mining company Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony) has integrated solar energy into its operations.

“We’ve been working feverishly to drop our carbon footprint and have made some good strides, we think there’s a very specific role for PV in our operations,” said Melanie NaidooVermaak, Harmony’s Environmental Executive.

Solar power for mining capacity Harmony, in partnership with leading solar players, plans to build a 18MW solar plant in Mareetsane, North West province, to help power the Eskom Grid, with capacity eventually reaching 40MW. South Africa’s third biggest gold mining firm also intends working with government to build a 5-7MW solar park on its land in Free State province.

The feasibility study has already been

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In remote areas that have an abundance of solar resources, such as in many areas of southern Africa, it could take as little as three or four years to break even after installing solar power

completed. At one of its mining sites it is also replacing five to seven megawatts of coalgenerated fuel with a PV plant. Harmony has completed the business case for the latter project with Eskom for the project and construction is due to start this year. .

Meanwhile, American nasdaq-listed solar firm, First Solar, reports to be in advanced discussions with mining firms in Africa about supplying them with sun-fuelled technology solutions. “I cannot comment on specific campaigns but there are opportunities which we will pursue aggressively,” said John Eccles, the company’s fuel replacement solutions director. Eccles added that one of First Solar’s 10MW solar-diesel plant in South Africa could mean fuel savings of more than 84mn litres over 25 years.

There are strong motivations for Africabased mining firms to explore solar energy options. Research by NUS Consulting, a company specialising in energy cost management, indicates that the price of electricity in South Africa is among the highest in the world. South Africa had the third highest increase in electricity prices in 2013 at over 12 per cent and energy costs

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are set to rise a further eight per cent over the course of this year. In Kenya, charges per unit have risen by roughly 11 per cent following changes to the country’s electricity tariffs in December 2013. Zambian electricity provider Zesco wants to increase its prices 26 per cent. The situation is clearly impacting mining companies.

Sustainable resources As true off-grid solar hybridisation facilities are still in their infancy in the mining industry, many developers and suppliers are trying to offer solutions that they have not actually implemented before, they are relying on manufactures designs rather than first-hand empirical experience. Mining companies that do decide to install hybrid system integrator will need to be patient and accept initial experiences are likely to be a steep learning curve, Armstrong said. Although the early adoption phase will clearly not be without its challenges, John Eccles of First Solar argues that it is time for mining companies to take solar seriously. ■ Sherelle Jacobs www.africanreview.com

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Iron Ore

MINING

BHP trades West African iron assets Mining giant BHP is seeking to sell its West African iron-ore exploration assets

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resident of BHP Billiton iron ore unit, Jimmy Wilson stated that company is implementing plans to sell its West Africa iron ore assets.

“We’ve run a process there and we’re continuing to run a process…so we want to move out of our West African position,” Wilson stated.

The Mount Nimba project in south-east Guinea is 41.3 per cent owned

by BHP and 41.3 per cent owned by Newmont Mining Corp (NEM).

Despite the move, the company’s iron ore unit president said that they projected high steel demand growth over the next 10 years, and that global demand for iron ore will also see a rise.

According to Wilson BHP’s iron ore business is “well positioned to deliver high margin volume growth at a lower cost without the need for an additional mining hub”.

Wilson noted that the demand for iron ore is on the rise as a result of projected growth in China’s steel production in the next decade Chinese steel demand is expected to reach 1.1bn tonnes per annum in 2025, BHP revealed.

BHP has seen its African projects as noncore , as the miner concentrates its efforts on reducing costs, including within mine developments.

According to analysts, there will be a further drop in iron ore prices as the iron ore price in the last month reached US$105 per tonne with analysts projecting an average price of US$US80 by 2016.

The fall in price has been by a credit squeeze in China as stockpiles remained high, analysts said.

Wilson stated that although 50 per cent of the company's profit came from iron ore, BHP Billiton BHP currently owns 41.3 per cent of was able to handle price The Mount Nimba project. fluctuations and sustain these forecasts. ■

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MINING

Mining Indaba

The global mining market comes to Africa More than 7,200 delegates from 110 countries arrived in South Africa for Africa’s largest mining conference

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he 20th edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held early February 2014 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, was attended by more industry stakeholders than ever. There were 7,250 global professionals including 2,100 international companies from six continents, 37 African government delegations and 10 non-African government delegations.

The speaking faculty included the world’s foremost analysts on commodities indigenous to Africa - with CEOs from some of the world’s largest mining houses, macroeconomic experts, policy leaders and renowned investment firms all providing a holistic view on the investment climate in African mining.

“It is without doubt that the global mining market has been challenged for the last 12 months impacting participation at mining events around the globe. Despite these conditions, the Mining Indaba reaffirmed its position as the venue for African mining interests,” says Jonathan Moore, managing director, Mining Indaba, LLC.

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Khanyisile Kweyama, executive director for South Africa, Anglo American

Initiatives and investors in mining Along with welcoming thousands of delegates including mining corporates, government leaders, investors and other distinguished guests to the 2014 edition, many new initiatives were unveiled at this year’s conference. The first annual Investment Discovery Forum form part of a preconference programme focused on deal

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discovery in an exclusive one-on-one education and networking environment for accredited investors and mining corporates.

Once again at the 2014 event, Mining Indaba confirmed its commitment to supporting educational initiatives to empower the next generation of mining leaders. The 2014 bursary programme, valued at R330,000 (US$30,700) will assist four students pursuing their studies in engineering and mining disciplines from University of Wits and University of Pretoria in 2014. An additional R26,500 was provided to REAP (Rural Educational Access Programme) to assist five students pursuing their tertiary studies in the mining discipline.

The annual Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment event, was made possible through the continued support from its sponsoring companies and partners on the African continent. The 2015 annual event will take place on 9-12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Center in South Africa. ■ www.miningindaba.com

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MINING

Diamonds

Extracting with X factor technology High-tonnage x-ray (HTX) diamond recovery gains traction in Africa’s mining industry

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he ability to treat high tonnages of diamond-bearing ore using x-ray diamond recovery technology has become a reality in the South African market, with the introduction of stock high throughput x-ray (HTX) plants able to treat an average of 60 tph of feed and to recover diamonds the size range of minus 50 mm to plus 4 mm. These stock HTX plants, available for rental or purchase, are being developed

by SNC-Lavalin’s South African office in a joint venture with Impulelo Technologies, harnessing Russian developed technology.

“Effectively, this equipment eliminates the need for dense media separation (DMS) plants which are associated with high operating costs,” Roger Rousseau, manager of the modular team at SNC-Lavalin’s South African office, said. “It’s starting to attract a lot of interest in the local mining industry for the high tonnages that can be treated and the significant diamond recoveries being achieved. On the plus 20 mm fraction, the HTX plant can treat 100 tph and it’s even possible to recover diamonds up to 70 mm in size.

The HTX plants are offered in a containerised format, greatly simplifying the logistics associated with transporting them to site in Africa and overseas

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On the plus 20 mm fraction, the HTX plant can treat 100 tph and it’s even possible to recover diamonds up to 70 mm in size

“In addition to the advantages of a high throughput, the HTX plant equipment offers low operating costs, requires fewer operators, occupies a very small footprint and is safe and environmentally friendly. The lower operating costs derive from its lower power and low water consumption and from the fact that no ferrosilicon (FeSi) is required.

“Although the introduction of this technology was initially greeted with a measure of scepticism, it is now gaining traction since several plants have been put

The ability to treat high tonnages of diamond-bearing ore using x-ray diamond recovery technology has become a reality in the South African market, with the introduction of stock high throughput x-ray (HTX) plants able to treat an average of 60 tph of feed and to recover diamonds the size range of minus 50 mm to plus 4 mm

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into operation around the country and are demonstrating excellent results.”

Less waste and more support The technology involves double x-rays and double detection, ensuring that there is less waste in the diamond concentrate. The HTX plants are offered in a containerised format, greatly simplifying the logistics associated with transporting them to site in Africa and overseas. SNC-Lavalin offers a comprehensive technical support service worldwide, including maintenance and spares and a remote log-in facility.

The containerised HTX plants, incorporating technology supplied by Impulelo Technologies, are produced by a dedicated team within the SNC-Lavalin South Africa’s Johannesburg offices.

“The mining industry is beginning to recognise the many advantages associated with containerised operational plant equipment,” Rousseau commented. “These advantages include simplified logistics and reducing the time spent on site, since the equipment can be cold commissioned before being despatched.” ■ www.africanreview.com

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SOLUTIONS

Excavation Atlas Copco adds Drum Cutter range

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tlas Copco introduces a range of eight Drum Cutter attachments to its range of construction tools. The DC Drum Cutter range is available with service weights from 200 kg to 2,900 kg, suitable for carriers of 150 tonnes.

“Our Drum Cutters are an excellent choice for rock or concrete wall and surface profiling, trenching, frozen soil excavation, soft rock excavation in quarries, demolition,

and dredging,” says Gordon Hambach, Product Line Manager Power Demolition Tools. “They are a complementary product to our hydraulic breakers and offer an additional solution for softer rock applications up to 100 Mpa.” Atlas Copco Drum cutters can be used underwater to a depth of 30 m without additional installation. Due to small grain sizes, cut rock or concrete can be used as

backfill material without additional crushing.

Low noise and vibration levels make the new range of Drum Cutters suitable for use on restricted jobsites and in sensitive urban areas.

The drum cutting technology used allows accurate removal of material in tunnels and trenches, and from any other kind of rock or concrete surface. www.atlascopco.com

Innovative funding structures The mining sector will need to consider more innovative funding structures as equity markets spurn new resource ventures amid continuing uncertainty in the commodity price outlook, spurred in part by the US Federal Reserve's decision to begin withdrawing its unprecedented monetary stimulus.

"Equity valuations for mining companies remain depressed and if you can't raise enough capital in the share market it's going to be even harder to raise debt finance for all but the most established miners," says Rajat Kohli, the UKbased global head of mining and metals at Standard Bank Group.

"In that context mining companies are going to have to make use of more creative financing solutions to access project gearing. We may see a combination of debt and equity financing as well as hybrid structures involving mezzanine debt, subordinated debt or convertible arrangements.

"At Standard Bank we estimate that net financial outflows of investments such as ETFs and

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commodity index swaps in 2013 was US$35bn, the majority of this coming in gold. But the picture was more stable with ex-precious metals."

Mr Kohli says mining houses can access alternative sources of capital with sovereign wealth funds, private equity, hedge funds, high net worth families, and commodity trading firms the most likely sources of new capital.

"Because equity markets have dried up we have seen some influence from these sources but they haven't filled the equity gap entirely. There's still some scope for them to increase their exposure to financing mining exploration and extraction."

Mr Kohli foresees innovative new funding structures become more prominent in the mining sector, such as the streaming agreement between Teranga Gold Corporation and Franco-Nevada, which helped fund the acquisition of the remaining interest in Oromin Joint Venture Group. The agreement saw FrancoNevada advance cash to Teranga to help fund

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the transaction in exchange for a supply of future gold at a discount to the spot price.

He says, "Everyone is looking to fill the equity, and indeed debt, gap, and this is an innovative example of how to achieve that."

Mr Kohli says Africa continues to offer considerable development potential with West Africa's gold and iron ore deposits, the central African copper belt and fertiliser raw materials such as phosphate and potash being prime examples. Nevertheless, financing will remain a challenge given the uncertain outlook for commodity prices.

"Africa remains an attractive mining destination due to its ability to offer assets at relatively attractive prices compared to other jurisdictions," says Mr Kohli. "Political and regulatory stability is improving. The only question is what sort of funding will be forthcoming."

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SOLUTIONS

Concrete Moulding a reputation for quality and reliability in Africa

High precision high-tech moulds for all block machine types including pneumatic clamping on tamper

CSI Diamond HB Exchange mould components are bolted and not welded enabling quick and easy replacement

Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) - the largest supplier of concrete brick, block and paving-making machinery and technology in Africa - boasts a comprehensive range of precision block, brick and paving making moulds manufactured by German-based Rampf.

PMSA marketing and sales manager Quintin Booysen notes that Rampf offers a wide range of products that are ideally suited to PMSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s client base.

"Rampf manufactures internationally recognised concrete moulds, paving and building bricks, kerbstones, concrete planters, dry wall systems and building brick moulds - which add substantial value to construction and building projects where precast products are specified and used."

Booysen points out that a wide range of Rampf products are available through PMSA, including; paver moulds, concrete moulds, CSI diamond exchange hollow block moulds and vibration table controllers. "The technology utilised in these moulds offer numerous advantages for clients, particularly longer wear life, which is important in the precast market,â&#x20AC;? he explains.

Rampf's proprietary CSI diamond hardening technology allows for a hardness of up to 68 HRC, thereby ensuring a considerably prolonged lifespan of the mould, even when it is exposed to highly abrasive types of gravel, crushed stone and other aggregates that cause wear and tear. With the rising cost of steel, this offers the client a clear cost advantage.

High quality precise products with even density and dimensions produced on Rampf moulds

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SOLUTIONS

Engineering Straightening a rotor, Ansaldo Energia’ s experience The causes for rotor misalignment in steam turbines: how to tackle – and solve - this problem on site

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rofiting from more than 160 years of history and a consolidated experience in the power generation industry, Ansaldo Energia has designed and manufactured more than heavy duty gas turbines, steam turbines, turbogenerators and hydrogenerators.

In addition to designing and manufacturing its fleet, thus acquiring an exceptional first-hand practice on the operational performances of its fleet.

Thanks to such a strong and consolidated experience, Ansaldo Energia always tries to develop different solutions in order to increase performance, extend and/or improve the plant operational life, comply with the new environmental standards, and get the benefits of a virtually new turbine without the drawbacks of high investments, technical risks and long realisation times.

Improvements and upgrades have followed an evolutionary path, based on step-by-step design changes while keeping proven features and technologies.

They are typically based on positive field experience and feedback showing additional potential for higher loading of components or utilising already built-in design margins.

Upgrades can also provide additional technological improvements based on more recent, yet validated and tested, technologies and materials.

Ansaldo Energia ‘s field service activity can spam from on-call daily technical representative field dispatching to single or long term turnkey maintenance contracts with a jointly agreed quality and duration guarantee.

The list of field services offered by Ansaldo Energia is long and diversified, as follow: ● Power plants /components survey and condition assessment. ● Components and parts life evaluation. ● Life time extension. ● Outages scheduling and technical planning. ● Specialist dispatching. ● Client support hotline. ● Site survey. ● Engineering and design. ● Field inspection and fact finding. ● Failure & root cause analysis. ● All-level field maintenence and overhauls,

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from day-by-day to turbogroups major overhauls.

Spare parts necessity assessment, procurement, delivery, installation and management.

Non destructive test (NDT).

Boresonic Testing for rotor life assessment.

Electrical tests.

Chemical and metallurgical analysis with electronic microscope.

All kind of field tools rentals, from balancing machines to portable lathes for rotors, containerised workshop etc.

One of the problems that might have to be faced when operating steam turbines is shaft inflection, or rotor bowing, a condition that can be either temporary or permanent.

Temporary bowing is usually solved with the cooling down of the turbine, so that it does not need further actions.

Permanent bowing, on the other hand, needs addressing with the root causes to be deeply understood and corrected.

There are a few conditions that can cause a bowing of the rotor: A cause is a long standstill of the rotor, in hot condition where the rotor have to be turned. Another one is an uneven steam flow with uneven temperatures in one or more admission branches.

Often, the most serious causes of permanent bowing are attributed to water

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income the hot turbine (also known as “quenching of a rotor portion”, i.e. water coming from heat exchangers) and rubbing, which may cause a plastic deformation of a small portion of the rotor.

According to Ansaldo Energia' s experience, in case of rotor bowing, let’s say if the Total Indicated Run Out is above 0.2 mm, it is very difficult to recover by balancing.

As a consequence, it is not possible to run the rotor above critical speed and the turbine cannot be operated. At this point there are two possible choices: replace the rotor with a new one, or straightening and rebalancing the rotor.

Ansaldo Energia has developed a method to carry out this second option “in situ”, supervising the client's personnel plus some portable equipment and special tools manufactured ad hoc.

Ansaldo Energia has tried different methods for straightening a rotor either in singularly or in combination, as for example cold mechanical straightening using jacks, the and thermo-mechanical straightening; both options were experienced successfully for very small size rotors and a light bowing.

Depending on the inflection line and the amount of inflection, there is also the possibility of machining the rotor shaft (offsetting the shaft centerline).

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SOLUTIONS

Enrico Foglino, Head of Steam Turbines Field Engineering at Ansaldo Energia

Paolo Tolomei, Power Plant Field Engineer at Ansaldo Energia

The procedure developed by Ansaldo Energia shows that is more effective the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Spottingâ&#x20AC;?, or rather the controlled application of a thermal source to a welldefined point and the subsequent controlled cooling down.

The procedure of the hot spotting is formed by several steps.

At the very beginning comes a deep analysis of the rotor, before starting any activity. Tests must be carried out, as for example hardness and replicas, to assess the material structure and whether the material metallurgic structure have suffered of any modification.

Before the actual intervention start, special tools have to be manufactured in situ or shipped.

The whole job needs careful management. Then, before hot spotting, the rotor needs a to be stress relieved by heat treatment (from the stresses originated during the causes for of bending).

The hot spotting can be roughly summarised as follows: a rapid warm up of the interested areas, paying attention of keeping the adjacent areas cold.

The warm material begins to expand elastically, but is axially constrained by the adjacent cold material. Thus, the hot material plastically expands outside its original figure bounds.

When cooling down, the material tries to shrink back to its original figure, but the figure's shape has now changed.

In the new figure, the material that is plastically expanded out of the borders of the original figure, when cooled cannot occupy the same space thus inducing a shrinkage higher than the expansion.

After the hot spotting, the stress originated during the process, needs again to be relieved through

a post-heat treatment (which may be also aimed to recover the metallurgical characteristics decayed during spotting).

A final lathing to finish the rotor shaft may also be applied.

Tests are then repeated to guarantee that the material can safely operate again. Eventually, the rotor balancing must be foreseen.

As above mentioned, some special tooling should be prepared in advance, as up-righting equipment, rotor holding tools during heat treatment, special torches and water-cooled shields.

Other equipment is usually to be found on site, e.g. the crane, slings, inspection equipment, but also a lathe that is capable to carry the rotor and the balancing machine, plus the heat treatment equipment.

Although it is not possible to always guarantee the success of the straightening, so far, up to now, it has obtained 100 per cent success in the treated rotors.

All treated rotors have been straightened within one month time.

The TEAM involved in this operation was formed by five persons of Client, two Ansaldoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supervisor, and three specialised operators (for lathing, balancing and HT).

In terms of outage time and costs, according to Ansaldo Energia experience this solution is the most competitive with any other chance experienced up to now.

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Drilling Caterpillar’s introduces first C Series drill

Halliburton’s logging tech for Cobalt’s West African wells

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aterpillar now offers the new MD5150C Track Drill, the first of the C Series drills, which feature Cat components, delivering superior power and high airflow for fast, efficient drilling of holes from four inches (101.6 mm) to six inches (152 mm) in diameter. The MD5150C offers a choice of three different rock drills, patented carousel rod changer, ergonomic cab and many other features that boost productivity and reduce operating costs.

Halliburton recently provided wireline services technology for two deepwater exploratory wells in Angola’s demanding presalt environment for Cobalt International Energy, Inc. The wireline technology enhances the understanding of the rock and fluid properties of the formation and enables the company to make informed decisions and minimise drill-stem test risks.

Combined with the standard suite of petrophysical tools, Halliburton employed its RDT reservoir description tool to collect reservoir formation pressure and samples over the course of three to four days. The tool collected reservoir formation pressure gradients, mini-drill stem test with straddle packers and fluid samples in a single run, saving time by working longer than conventional tools in this hostile environment.

Cat’s new MD5150C Track Drill

Compared to the MD5125, which the MD5150C replaces, the new drill has 18 per cent more power, a compressor that can deliver 33 per cent more air volume and 40 per cent more air pressure, 19 per cent faster tram speed and 40 per cent greater ground clearance.

Reduce costs and increase reliability High reliability, long life and low ownership costs characterize the MD5150C rock drill. With less than half as many moving parts as competitive rock drills, it is a simple, reliable design that offers dependable performance and exceptional durability. Caterpillar is the only manufacturer offering rock drills designed to be serviced on site - to reduce downtime and control costs. Service doesn't require a clean room, and there's no need to incur freight costs to ship the rock drill to the OEM for maintenance or to keep a spare rock drill in stock to accommodate maintenance downtime. mining.cat.com

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In addition, Halliburton’s new HRSCT-B hostile rotary sidewall coring tool was deployed on both rigs, taking samples at three times the volume of conventional core samples and allowing for more meaningful lab results given that the larger samples offer a better representation of the formation. This technology produces samples that are 1.5inches in diameter and 2.4-inches in length, while eliminating the microfractures typical in percussion cores and reducing the potential for uncertainties.

“Halliburton’s latest portfolio of technologies designed specifically for the challenging and often hostile environment of deepwater exploration performed exceptionally well and delivered key data for the analysis of these wells,” said Brady Murphy, senior vice president of Halliburton’s Business Development and Marketing.

Maersk Drilling’s Angolan training “The local content requirement in Angola is 70 per cent local staffing, which is challenging to reach because the competency level of Angolan citizens has to match the high standards required to man our semi-sub, Maersk Deliverer,” according to Vladimir Volkov, rig manager on Maersk Deliverer. “Accordingly, we have developed an Angolanisation plan which focuses on training local talent.”

In 2013, Ana Santos was hired as a receptionist in Maersk Drilling. After only three months she was promoted to HR assistant, aspiring to become an HR advisor. Ana was born and raised in Luanda, Angola and holds a bachelor degree in Information Technology from South Africa. With no previous experience in HR, a training programme was created to ensure that Ana will be able to step up as an HR advisor this year. The programme is a combination of on the job training, and courses both locally and globally. Ana therefore went on

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a two week trip to Maersk Drilling’s headquarters in Denmark, were she got to meet the HR department, was trained in the company’s policies and core values and in its SAP system. The trip was followed by a one week course in Brazil to give Ana various tools in regards to performance coaching, employee selection, organisational culture, etc.

“Ana quickly proved her worth and was promoted to HR assistant, where she continued to work hard and evolve. Today, she is first in line to take over from the expat who currently holds this position and lead the HR department for our Angolan colleagues,” says Vladimir Volkov, director, Maersk Deliverer. As Maersk Drilling expands its business into in emerging economies, it has to address challenges and opportunities such as recruiting local people, sourcing options, security concerns, and sometimes corrupt business environments.

With its growth comes a larger responsibility. www.africanreview.com

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Connecting commerce in connected buildings Ericsson recently partnered with the telecommunications company MTN, which has a presence in 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East, to trial the new Ericsson Radio Dot System in public venues and enterprise buildings across South Africa, and later across MTN operations.

An in-building environment presents a special set of challenges for mobile operators, concerning complexity, scalability and service continuity.

Current indoor solutions are built mainly for voice coverage and do not meet the growing capacity demands of apps.

The Ericsson Radio Dot System was introduced to the African market at AfricaCom in November, 2013. It is a cellular radio that is small enough to fit a person's hand, but provides quality indoor coverage that previously required complex in building installment. The disk-shaped, breakthrough solution, addresses a broad range of scenarios for providing high-quality access to mobile broadband indoors.

Ericsson's Radio Dot System allows MTN to provide superior business services and solutions

MTN South Africa, which has pioneered advanced telecommunications deployment (in the form of long term evolution, or LTE, technology) has further demonstrated its commitment to delivering consistently high quality end user experience and innovation by being the first operator in Africa to trial the Ericsson Radio Dot

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