Lubezine’s 50th edition

VOL 50 • SEPTEMBER 2024

Welcome to the 50th edition of Lubezine Magazine. We are excited to hit this milestone; an achievement that would have been impossible without the support of our loyal readers and partners over the years.

Our inaugural edition went to print in September 2011. Thirteen years later, Lubezine Magazine continues to cover Africa’s vibrant lubricant industry. We are continually catering to the needs of maintenance personnel and those of lubricant marketers, additives, and base oils suppliers. We have consistently provided the market with the latest technology information, market news, and technical articles every quarter.

Looking back at past editions, one realizes that every corner of Africa has an interesting story to tell about its lubricants industry. From the bustling matatus and dala dalas of East Africa, driving demand for engine oils, to the vibrant okadas of West Africa, which make motorcycle oils an appealing market, Lubezine presents a rich tapestry of stories that beautifully weaves together the diverse experiences of its readers.

Through the lenses of professionals working in countries in Africa, Lubezine continues to provide interesting insights into the lubricants industry through the ‘10 questions for lubricants professionals ’section. From Nigeria to Kenya, South Africa to Zambia, Madagascar to Rwanda, and Tanzania to Uganda, the professionals in these countries have provided a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the lubricants industry in their regions.

In our past editions we have identified a lack of or low intra Africa trade as one of the impediments that hinders the industry from achieving its full potential. The Good news is that the African Union (AU) through its ambitious agenda 2063 has created The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) - the world’s largest free-trade area. AfCTA started trading on 1st January 2021, creating a market of 1.2 billion people and the eighth economic bloc in the world with a $3-trillion combined GDP, that is expected to more than double by 2050. As the actualization of this project takes shape country by country, the lubricants industry stands to benefit immensely.

Africa has not been left behind in matters of sustainability, especially regarding the handling of used oil. Our past editions have highlighted how this is done. For example, in South Africa through the Rose Foundation and in Kenya, this is evidenced where used oil is utilized in a Glass kiln by Kitengela Glass and a Cement Kiln by Bamburi cement.

If it is happening in Africa, you can be sure to find it in our market report. Our reporter combs the length and breadth of the continent to bring you the latest news as it unfolds. We are committed to carrying this forward with even greater gusto; and what better way to keep yourself updated than to subscribe to our quarterly magazine, Lubezine, and our monthly newsletter, Lubepost? .

Enjoy the read.