How Regional Cooperation Can Transform Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom
Africa’s mineral wealth—vital for the global green transition—remains paradoxical: while the continent supplies 30% of the world’s critical minerals, its communities face energy poverty and environmental harm. The recent toxic spill in Zambia underscores the urgent need for change. As Southern African Development Community leaders prepare for their 45th Summit, a transformative opportunity emerges. By […]
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Surge 20% to $3.23bn in H1 2025
Nigeria’s non-oil exports surged to $3.23 billion in the first half of 2025, a 19.6% jump from last year, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Export volumes also increased to 4.04 million metric tons, with cocoa beans leading the pack at nearly 35% of total export value, followed by urea. The export basket broadened […]
How Ghana Can Mirror South Korea’s Economic Leap
Ghana and South Korea gained independence around the same time, yet their economic paths diverged sharply—South Korea now enjoys incomes nearly nine times higher, even though it was initially the poorer country. While Seoul prioritized education, family planning, and manufacturing to fuel its rise, Accra—rich in gold but constrained by rapid population growth—lagged behind. However, Ghana’s […]
Study Exposes Price of Electricity Outages on African Firms
A new study by the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) reveals that unreliable electricity supply is inflating business costs in sub-Saharan Africa by as much as 44%. Despite electricity access doubling in the past 20 years, 78% of firms still face frequent outages—the highest rate worldwide. To cope, many companies rely heavily on generators, voltage stabilizers, and […]
De Beers Strikes Major Kimberlite Discovery in Angola
De Beers has announced the discovery of a new kimberlite field in Angola, marking its first major find in 30 years. The joint venture with Angola’s state-owned Endiama struck kimberlite in its very first drill hole in July 2025, igniting fresh optimism about the region’s diamond potential. Over the coming months, the team will conduct further […]
South Africa Weighs Tariffs to Shield Local Steel Industry
South Africa is poised to unveil preliminary findings on potential steel tariffs next week, aiming to shield its struggling local industry from a surge of cheap imports. The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) launched the review in March after a ministerial directive, responding to growing concerns over low-priced steel—primarily from China—flooding the market. Global trade disruptions, […]
