Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, is set to enter the global lithium sulphate market with the first production from the newly completed US$400 million plant at Prospect Lithium Mine in Goro
Oct 21, 2025
Government has held firm on the January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports despite the industry’s request for a six month extension. The decision has shifted Zimbabwe’s lithium policy from aspira
Jul 01, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s attempt to control cobalt exports has entered its first major test after a government customs system failure threatened up to 20,000 tonnes of shipments worth circa
Jul 06, 2026
Zimbabwe's emerging lithium-processing industry has generated almost US$100 million through the customs export line used for lithium sulphate since commercial shipments began in April, giving the coun
Sep 03, 2026
For many Zimbabweans struggling with mental health challenges, the first point of contact with the healthcare system is rarely a psychiatrist. Patients often arrive at hospitals complaining of headach
Zimbabwe’s gold sector has historically been defined by thousands of small-scale operators extracting value from deposits spread across the country’s mineral belts. Kavango Resources is attempting to
South Africa’s consumer food inflation increased marginally to 0.7% in August 2026 from 0.6% in July, remaining at historically low levels. Grain products, fruits and vegetables continue to benefit fr
The property portfolio reached US$150.0 million at June 2026, equivalent to about 49% of the group’s US$306.0 million asset base. Property values increased from US$139.7 million at December, supported
Zimbabwe and the Chirundu Border Consortium have reached financial close for the Chirundu Border Post Upgrade and Modernisation Project. The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said
Padenga Holdings, Zimbabwe’s biggest listed gold producer has generated US$182.3 million in revenue from Dallaglio during the six months to June 2026, a 48% increase from the comparable period, as str
Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to pursue a secondary listing in New York after doubling its Nigerian refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels a day, extending a capital-raising programme that has al
First Mutual Holdings has recorded a 222% increase in first-half profit, which also conceals a weaker performance from its core insurance operation, with investment returns and property revaluations p
