Namibia Keeps Repo Rate at 6.75% as Economic Pressures Persist
The Bank of Namibia has kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.75 percent, maintaining a ...
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China and South Africa Deepen Clean Energy Partnership as Mpumalanga Wind Farm Begins Operations
South Africa has officially commissioned the 155 megawatt Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm in Mpumalanga Province, marking ...
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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Earnings Surge 230% in First Half of 2026
Zimbabwe’s lithium export earnings increased sharply during the first six months of 2026, underscoring the growing ...
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AfDB projects 22 per cent economic growth for South Sudan in 2026
The African Development Bank has projected that South Sudan’s economy will expand by 22 per cent ...
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Anglo American Reportedly Considers De Beers Sale at Around $1 Billion
Anglo American Plc is reportedly in discussions to sell its De Beers diamond business in a ...
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Gabon Moves to Process More Manganese Locally as EV Demand Rises
Gabon is moving to deepen domestic processing of manganese, one of its most important mineral resources, ...
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Zimbabwe Lithium Firm Suspends Operations as Former Executive Faces Allegations Over US$3.65 Million
Zimbabwe’s expanding lithium industry has come under renewed scrutiny after San Ding Lithium Private Limited suspended ...
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Gold Prices Rise as Cooling Inflation Meets Gulf Tensions
Gold prices edged higher in early Wednesday trading after weaker than expected United States inflation data ...
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Ghana’s artisanal gold production remains on course for another record year
Ghana is on course to record another exceptional year for artisanal and small scale gold production, ...
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De Beers to Suspend Production at South Africa’s Largest Diamond Mine for Two Years
De Beers has announced that it will suspend production at its Venetia mine in South Africa ...
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