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Zimbabwe Builds Africa’s First Major Lithium Sulphate Plant

Zimbabwe is set to launch Africa’s first lithium sulphate plant in early 2026, developed in collaboration with Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The US$400.

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South Africa’s Automotive Rebirth: Can New Policy Deliver Competitive Revival?

The announcement by the South African government that it will publish a new automotive policy by the end of February 2026 signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s industrial ambitions..

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Africa Tourism Up by 8% as Global Travel Reaches a New Peak

Global tourism has entered a decisive new phase, with international travel not only recovering from the shock of the pandemic but surpassing previous records. According to the January 2026 edition.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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Inside China’s Largest BRI Project in Nigeria: Ogidigben Gas Industrial Park

Nigeria has emerged as the single largest beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, following an estimated US$24.6 billion construction commitment tied to the Ogidigben Gas Revolution Industrial.

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Ethiopia Begins Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5 Billion Project

Ethiopia has begun construction of a major new international airport in the town of Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, in a project that officials say will become.

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How Egypt Is Using LNG and Renewables to Power Its Economy

Egypt has secured a $1.8 billion renewable energy agreement with Norway’s Scatec and China’s Sungrow, coupled with fresh LNG cooperation with Qatar, which indicates a pragmatic recalibration rather than a.

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Congo’s Cobalt Quotas Shake Global EV Supply Chains

In a move with sweeping global ramifications, the DRC, responsible for more than 70 per cent of the world’s mined cobalt, has overhauled how it exports this critical mineral. In.

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Analysing Africa’s 2025 HDI Rankings and Economic Outlook

As 2025 draws to a close, Africa’s development story is increasingly defined not by the size of its GDP alone, but by the lived experiences of its people. Education quality,.

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South Africa’s EV Growth Signals Major Shifts in Electric Mobility

BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, has become one of the clearest signals that South Africa’s EV transition is no longer theoretical. It’s here, it’s accelerating faster than anticipated, and.

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