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The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers
The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de
Jul 31, 2023
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Willing Buyer, Unwilling Seller: CAFCA Faces USD Crunch Despite Strong Domestic Performance
CAFCA Limited Zimbabwe has faced significant foreign currency challenges in the third quarter of 2024 ended 30 June, leading to depressed export volumes. Despite this, domestic sales increased by 21%,
Aug 20, 2024
Companies
Rising Copper Prices, Strategic Pivot to Aluminium: Analysing CAFCA’s Strategic Shift
The surge in global copper prices, while often interpreted as a positive indicator for mining-heavy economies, presents a significant cost burden for manufacturers like CAFCA, which rely heavily on co
Mar 14, 2025
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Zimbabwe's Maize Paradox: Production Gains Soar Yet Imports Remain Third-Largest Commodity
Zimbabwe's maize sector continues to reflect the country's turbulent yet resilient agricultural history, oscillating between periods of surplus, severe disruption, and tentative recovery. While the na
20 hours agoLake Kariba Water Level Recovers to 12%, but Power Generation Remains Deeply Constrained
Lake Kariba, southern Africa’s largest man-made reservoir and a linchpin of regional power supply, water levels has gradually risen to 11.83% as of 9 February 2026 from 6% in the same period last year
Feb 10, 2026
