Why Isn’t Zambia the World’s Copper Cable Factory?
Copper is the backbone of modern life—powering everything from household electronics and power grids to electric vehicles and data centres. Yet while Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MAG Group Expands African Footprint Through Mining and Infrastructure Projects
Egypt-based MAG Group for Investment and Trade has announced a major expansion of its African operations, deepening its presence across Chad, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso through new agreements spanning
Skills Crisis and Technological Disruption Confronted at Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast
Automechanika Johannesburg convened experts from South Africa’s automotive industry at its first CEO breakfast of 2026 at the South African German Chamber of Commerce, where speakers warned that the sector’s
BMG’s Timken Hanger Units for Screw Conveyors
Controlled shaft support for screw conveyors in harsh operating environments BMG’s Bearings division has expanded its Timken product offering to include split cylindrical hanger units, engineered for screw conveyor shafts
Iran’s Exports to Africa Jump 66% Year on Year in First Nine Months
Iran’s exports to Africa rose sharply in the first nine months of its current financial year, highlighting a renewed push by Tehran to deepen trade engagement with the continent. According
South Africa Citrus Exports Reach Record 203.7 Million Cartons, but Market Access Remains Key
South Africa’s citrus industry recorded a historic export performance last season, with growers packing a record 203.7 million cartons for export, representing a 22% increase compared with 2024, according to
African Avocado Exports Rise 16.7% in 2025 as Morocco Emerges Market Leader
By: Jayden Bagshaw African avocado exports recorded strong growth in 2025, with total shipments reaching 430,432 tonnes, according to preliminary data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Tropical Fruits
Nigeria Set to Overtake South Africa as Africa’s Top Contributor to Global Growth in 2026
Nigeria is projected to become Africa’s largest contributor to global economic growth in 2026, overtaking South Africa, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF
African Leader Urges Rapid Industrialisation at Africa Trade Summit 2026
African countries must accelerate industrialisation and value addition if the continent is to secure jobs, resilience, and economic sovereignty in a rapidly shifting global economy, John Dramani Mahama said at
Madagascar Reopens Mining Permits as It Bets on a Younger, Growth-Driven Economy
Madagascar, Antananarivo, cityscape – stock photo. Getty Images Madagascar has taken a decisive step to reset its mining sector, lifting a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals