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
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
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
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
Morocco Leads Africa in Consumer Goods Exports as Manufacturing Sector Expands
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s top exporter of consumer goods, surpassing traditional economic heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria, according to a new report by The African Exponent. The
South African Miners Plan Bid for Ngqura Manganese Export Terminal
A consortium of South African manganese producers plans to bid for the construction and operation of a new manganese export terminal at Ngqura Port in the Eastern Cape, a project
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Shakes Global Battery Supply Chain
Zimbabwe’s sudden decision to suspend lithium concentrate exports has sent shockwaves through global battery supply chains, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the critical minerals market and Africa’s broader push
Egypt Moves to Shield Agricultural Exports as Airspace Closures Disrupt Trade Routes
The Egyptian government has intensified inter-ministerial coordination to cushion the impact of airspace closures in several countries on national exports, with particular focus on fast-perishing agricultural produce. The move comes