Blogs

Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, is preparing to replace a draft mining bill before parliament with a revised version that retains special state shares in mining companies while introducing tougher penalties for non-compliance.

Kenya and Botswana are seeking the return of citizens held in Ukraine after fighting for Russia, bringing African governments into a difficult diplomatic dispute over recruitment, captivity and repatriation.

Zimbabwe’s mineral exports this year have recorded tremendous growth driven by lithium sales, following strict policies guiding the sale of the product.

South Africa is emerging as a transit point in recruitment operations drawing African nationals into Russia’s war against Ukraine, after six Zimbabweans pleaded guilty to planning to travel through the country to join the Russian military.

Drone strikes reportedly targeted Eritrean military vehicles inside northern Ethiopia, raising the risk of direct confrontation between two neighbours that fought on the same side during the previous Tigray war.

South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications after anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent, exposing growing tensions between immigration enforcement and refugee protection.

Zambia and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a data-sharing deal worth around $2 billion.

Morocco has signed a letter of intent with French defence company Harmattan AI to develop and produce a long-range autonomous strike system, advancing its ambition to manufacture more military technology locally.

Zimbabwe has appointed US-sanctioned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to lead its investment drive, giving the fuel tycoon responsibility for attracting capital while he faces restrictions in two major Western financial markets.

Zambia and one of the world’s most technologically advanced countries, Japan, are looking to strengthen their economic and diplomatic relations.

Guinea-Bissau’s planned return to elected government faces another setback after its transitional prime minister said presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 6 December could not go ahead.

South Africa’s Woolworths has secured regulatory clearance to take over in2food, a major supplier employing more than 8,000 people, as the retailer strengthens its food business and pursues growth beyond its supermarket shelves.