Zimbabwe moves to localise mineral certification in shift towards value addition
Zimbabwe has approved a minerals value chain framework aimed at reducing reliance on foreign laboratories for ...
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South Africa moves to deepen mineral value chains and reduce dependence on raw exports
South Africa has announced a renewed policy focus on strengthening domestic mineral processing industries as part ...
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Glencore Signals Exit from South Africa Ferrochrome Talks Amid Energy Cost Dispute
Glencore’s ferrochrome operations in South Africa have signalled the possibility of withdrawing from ongoing discussions with ...
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Zimbabwe’s steel exports climb as regional supply chains deepen across Southern Africa
Zimbabwe’s steel sector is experiencing a significant resurgence as exports to regional markets expand, reflecting broader ...
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Namibia Weighs Salmon Aquaculture as Strategic Pillar of Blue Economy Expansion
Namibia is assessing the potential of salmon aquaculture as part of a broader strategy to diversify ...
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Interview: AGI Chairman Tsonam Akpeloo Says African SMEs Must Digitise to Compete Under AfCFTA
The Southern African Times has today premiered its exclusive interview with Tsonam Akpeloo, Chairman of the ...
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South Africa Sets Record Vehicle Export Volumes in 2025 Despite US Tariff Pressures
South Africa’s automotive sector recorded its highest ever vehicle export volume in 2025, reaching 414,268 units, ...
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Dangote Signs 400 Million Dollar Deal to Expand Refinery
Nigeria based Dangote Group has entered into a 400 million dollar equipment agreement with China based ...
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Dangote Cement Drives African Self Sufficiency in Production Push
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its strategic intent to elevate Africa’s industrial capacity by targeting an ...
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Trump Signs One Year AGOA Extension Preserving US Duty Free Access for African Exports
United States President Donald Trump has signed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act until ...
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