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US Backs Africa-Focused Mining Vehicle to Secure Copper and Cobalt Supply

The US government has backed a new Africa-focused mining vehicle aimed at securing strategic copper and cobalt assets as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains

Feb 06, 2026
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DRC Tests Cobalt Pricing Power, Export Quota Failure Threatens US$1.1bn Supply

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
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Glencore Joins Fight for Sherritt: Sanctions Crisis Puts Canadian Refinery at Centre of Control Battle

A consortium including Glencore has submitted a rival recapitalisation proposal for Sherritt International, opening a contest for control of a financially distressed Canadian nickel and cobalt company

Aug 11, 2026
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Glencore Widens Investor Access Ahead of Copper Expansion

Glencore Plc, the Switzerland-based mining and commodity trading group listed in London and Johannesburg, will begin trading in Sydney on October 14, widening its investor base as it advances multibil

Oct 09, 2026

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Zimbabwe's Mineral Processing Rules Face COMESA Regional Integration Test

Zimbabwe’s ambition to develop regional mineral-processing industries faces a significant policy test after President Emmerson Mnangagwa committed the country’s COMESA chairmanship to accelerating ben

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Zambia's Izwe Loans Profits Rise 26% on Fee Income, Zim's Banks Face Tighter Charges

Zambia's Izwe Loans Zambia has recorded a 26% increase in profit after tax to K112.2 million (approximately US$6.23 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, supported by a near doubling of fee

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Zimplow’s Implement Export Volumes Overtake Local Sales Amid 2027 Drought Risks

VFEX-listed Zimplow Holdings has recorded a US$1.54 million turnaround in pre-tax earnings for the nine months ended September 2026, supported by stronger margins, improved stock availability and a sh

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Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers

Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance

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Zimbabwe Hosts COMESA Heads of State Summit, Mnangagwa to Lead Regional Economic Bloc

Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit today, 22 October 2026, at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with Pres

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IMF Research Exposes Cost of Broad Subsidies Ahead of Zimbabwe's 2027 Budget

Zimbabwe’s preparation of the 2027 National Budget faces a difficult fiscal calculation as new International Monetary Fund research finds that broad food subsidies can cost approximately six times as

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Cassava Enters World Bank Plan for Affordable African AI

The World Bank Group launched its first digital strategy on 20 October, setting out a financing and policy framework for developing countries to expand affordable connectivity, digital services, skill

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Zanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa

Oct 21, 2026