SRK Consulting Opens New Practice in Zambia
The Zambian government’s renewed commitment to supporting the country’s mining sector makes this an auspicious time for SRK Consulting to expand its Southern African footprint with the establishment of an
BMG Fluid Technology – Internationally Engineered Valves Support Uptime in Harsh Conditions
Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied,
Expert Warns Middle East War Could Raise Costs for South African Agriculture
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about rising energy prices and their potential impact on global industries, including agriculture. According to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at
Gulf Conflict Disrupts African Mining Shipments as Countries Move to Ban Raw Mineral Exports
Escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf are beginning to disrupt African mineral exports and mining supply chains, just as several countries across the continent push policies to restrict raw mineral
Africa Trade Conference Calls for Stronger Regional Integration to Boost Intra-Continental Commerce
Cape Town, March 13, 2026 – Policymakers and business leaders from across Africa have called for stronger regional integration and the removal of trade barriers to expand intra-African trade, during
Kakenenwa Muyangwa Drives Strategic Shift at ZCCM Investments Holdings in Zambia’s Copperbelt
Kakenenwa Muyangwa is spearheading a major transformation at ZCCM Investments Holdings, repositioning the organisation from a passive shareholder into a more active mining operator and metals trading player in the
Why is South Africa so Vulnerable to Petroleum Supply Issues and Global Fuel Price Trends? But, More Importantly, how do we protect ourselves in the future?
By Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association Global pressures shaping local fuel prices Global fuel market dynamics play an enormous role in determining fuel prices. Supply and demand
Mauritania Secures $1 Billion Trade Finance Deal With ITFC to Boost Economic Growth
Mauritania has secured a $1 billion trade finance agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, to strengthen key economic sectors and
China Grants Duty-Free Access to African Exports, But Critics Warn of Growing Mineral Dependency
China has announced a zero-tariff policy for nearly all African imports, a move aimed at strengthening trade ties with the continent. However, analysts warn the policy could deepen Africa’s dependence
AfCFTA in Action: Building Pan-African Manufacturing Value Chains to Drive Industrial Growth
Johannesburg, South Africa: 11 March 2026 — One of the key topics of discussion to be explored and debated at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba will focus on how the African