At the 37th special session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 7, 2025, the International Chamber of Commerce and Development (CCID) called on the United Nations to increase transparency in the transfer of raw materials from Rwanda, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight to combat mineral exploitationContinue Reading
CAPE TOWN, February 2025 – An engagement at the current Investing In African Mining Indaba event came to a heartwarming climax when a major mining company committed to enhance its local procurement in DRC in response to insights from a local community organiser. The incident came at the end ofContinue Reading
Cape Town, South Africa, February 5, 2025: – Africa must take bold actions to harness its resources, create jobs, and build industries that will ensure prosperity for future generations, stated the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to African leaders, policymakers, mining industry leaders, and global partners at the African Mining IndabaContinue Reading
The 327-kilometre Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project is set to serve as a crucial test case for the long-term viability of concession-based infrastructure projects in developing economies, according to Public-Private Development (PPD) specialist Vicente Valencia. With a total investment of US$650 million, the project operates under a 25-year concession agreement, comprisingContinue Reading
DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading
On January 18, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered an address to ambassadors accredited to the country, spotlighting the government’s efforts to enhance the traceability of “strategic” minerals sourced from the eastern region. In his speech, Tshisekedi emphasized the critical importance of transparency andContinue Reading
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has declared a nationwide moratorium on state control missions targeting businesses, following concerns raised by the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC) regarding the administrative burden at the end of the fiscal year. The suspension, which is effective from December 16, 2024, to January 30, 2025, isContinue Reading
Zambia has been ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa for 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts a 6.6% GDP growth for Zambia, placing it sixth on the continent. This growth is expected to be drivenContinue Reading
Zambia’s Ministry of Energy is making a passionate appeal for increased investments in sustainable electricity generation to bridge the country’s significant power deficit, exacerbated by climate-induced low water levels. Speaking in Lusaka, Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba emphasized the government’s unwavering support for energy sector investments, highlighting the urgency of theContinue Reading
The World Bank has approved a $100 million financing package aimed at enhancing Zambia’s ability to manage natural disasters while strengthening its economic and climate resilience. The package combines a Climate and Economic Resilience Development Policy Financing (DPF) grant with a Catastrophe Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO), reflecting a dual approach toContinue Reading
