insert_link Africa DRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s Cabinet approves mineral resources development bill for public comment South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Mineral Resources Development Bill of 2025 for public comment. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced the bill during a post-Cabinet briefing, saying it will streamline regulatory processes, improve investor confidence, and ensure fair distribution of mining benefits. The bill proposes a “one-stop shop” to simplify licensing, clear guidelines to secure mining rights, requirements for local processing of minerals, and measures to support local […] today16 May, 2025
insert_link Africa DRC and Rwanda submit draft peace agreement Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a U.S.-led initiative to end the protracted conflict in eastern Congo. According to Reuters, this move is seen as a significant step towards resolving decades-long hostilities in a region abundant in valuable minerals such as tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, and lithium. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe announced that a […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link Africa South Africa increases renewable energy capacity South Africa currently has over 7,000 megawatts of renewable energy connected to the grid, with an additional 20 gigawatts planned for future development, according to Jacob Mbele, the director-general of Mineral Resources and Energy. SA is leading sub-Saharan Africa with nearly 40% of the region's new capacity. Mbele said it is important to continue exploring, developing, and producing the country's natural resources. today21 October, 2024
insert_link World Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […] today3 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Business Association Proposes Government Ownership of 50% of Natural Resources The Namibian Local Business Association suggests that the government should own 50% of Namibia's natural resources to ensure more significant benefits for Namibians. Peter Amadhila, Naloba's vice president, proposed this after a meeting with the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo. Alweendo hinted at the government acquiring shares in the mining industry for free, although the exact percentage hasn't been specified. This idea has drawn criticism from Veston Malango, […] today8 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria revokes dormant mining licences, opens opportunity for investors Nigeria's government has revoked with immediate effect, 924 dormant licences across four sectors in the mining industry. It has also invited investors to freely apply for the affected licences which it says will be offered on a "first come, first served" basis. today25 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Africa’s battery manufacturing activity is charging ahead By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency Africa is leading a homegrown revolution in battery manufacturing, leveraging its abundant green mineral resources and clean energy to feed surging global demand for clean, green, renewable energy storage. Strategic partnerships between countries and investment partners are gaining momentum, aiming to transform the continent, currently a net importer of batteries, into a self-sufficient region capable of meeting the growing battery storage demand […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Africa Will Kenya’s strategic mining reforms catalyse a sector renaissance? By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency Kenya's mining and extractives sector is flourishing, reaping the rewards of recent reforms that promise to increase sector revenues as the country positions itself for economic gains from the burgeoning industry. From legal and legislative reforms to seamless mapping and surveying of available resources, the East African country is showing increased interest in tapping into new revenue-generating opportunities in the sector. […] today30 January, 2024
