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In South Africa bulk ores like iron, manganese and chromium thrived on strong global demand and improved logistics, traditional pillars like gold, coal, and diamonds continued to face structural and market headwinds. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/sa-mining-se...
SA mining sector solid in 2025 - WhyAfrica
SA mining sector solid in 2025. In October SA’s mining production rose by 5.8% year-on-year, while sales earnings were up by R27 billion.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In South Africa bulk ores like iron, manganese and chromium thrived on strong global demand and improved logistics, traditional pillars like gold, coal, and diamonds continued to face structural and market headwinds. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/sa-mining-se...
Angola’s Ministry of Transport has launched a public tender for the concession of the right to operate, manage and maintain the Namibe Corridor, a strategic transport and trade corridor in southern Angola. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/angola-launc...
Angola launches public tender to manage the Namibe Corridor - WhyAfrica
Angola launches public tender to manage the Namibe Corridor. Interested entities may submit their proposals until the fourth of May 2026.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Angola’s Ministry of Transport has launched a public tender for the concession of the right to operate, manage and maintain the Namibe Corridor, a strategic transport and trade corridor in southern Angola. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/angola-launc...
ASX listed Cobre has just successfully demonstrated the in-situ copper recovery process at the Ngami project in Botswana under laboratory conditions. Cobre is also advancing the Kitlanya and Okavango exploration projects in the KCB. www.whyafrica.co.za/cobres-coppe...
Cobre’s copper recovery method delivers winning results - WhyAfrica
Cobre’s copper recovery method delivers winning results. Botswana’s KCB is the next frontier for copper exploration and innovation.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
ASX listed Cobre has just successfully demonstrated the in-situ copper recovery process at the Ngami project in Botswana under laboratory conditions. Cobre is also advancing the Kitlanya and Okavango exploration projects in the KCB. www.whyafrica.co.za/cobres-coppe...
The African Development Bank has approved a USD100-million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to support a green ammonia project in Namibia valued at more than USD10-billion. Read more on WhyAfrica
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The African Development Bank has approved a USD100-million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to support a green ammonia project in Namibia valued at more than USD10-billion. Read more on WhyAfrica
The Western Cape recently added more than 47 000 hectares to its conservation estate through the declaration of 2 new reserves and the expansion of 2 others. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/expansions-b...
Expansions benefit biodiversity in Western Cape - WhyAfrica
Expansions benefit biodiversity in Western Cape. South Africa’s Western Cape’s conservation estate has grown by 47 000 hectares.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Western Cape recently added more than 47 000 hectares to its conservation estate through the declaration of 2 new reserves and the expansion of 2 others. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/expansions-b...
A USD9.2-million initiative has boosted cross-border fish trade in southern Africa creating jobs and strengthening food security across Southern Africa in the process. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/blue-economy...
Blue economy boosts southern African trade - WhyAfrica
Blue economy boosts southern African trade. A regional initiative to overhaul aquatic resource management has boosted regional fish trade.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A USD9.2-million initiative has boosted cross-border fish trade in southern Africa creating jobs and strengthening food security across Southern Africa in the process. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/blue-economy...
TSX listed Koryx Copper is in exploration drilling mode at its Luanshya West and Mpongwe Project in the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) of Zambia. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/koryx-in-exp...
Koryx in exploration mode in Zambia’s Copperbelt - WhyAfrica
Koryx in exploration mode in Zambia’s Copperbelt. Koryx Copper has identified multiple targets at the Luanshya West Project in Zambia.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
TSX listed Koryx Copper is in exploration drilling mode at its Luanshya West and Mpongwe Project in the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) of Zambia. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/koryx-in-exp...
At a time in the world’s history when mining has never been more important, mineral exploration should be top of the agenda. Zambia and Namibia are arguably leading the African exploration race: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-expl...
Zambia’s exploration drive - WhyAfrica
Zambia’s exploration drive. Through exploration Zambia is starting to build the foundations of a solid mining industry.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
At a time in the world’s history when mining has never been more important, mineral exploration should be top of the agenda. Zambia and Namibia are arguably leading the African exploration race: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-expl...
At a time in the world’s history when mining has never been more important, mineral exploration should be top of the agenda. Zambia and Namibia are arguably leading the African exploration race: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-expl...
Zambia’s exploration drive - WhyAfrica
Zambia’s exploration drive. Through exploration Zambia is starting to build the foundations of a solid mining industry.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
At a time in the world’s history when mining has never been more important, mineral exploration should be top of the agenda. Zambia and Namibia are arguably leading the African exploration race: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-expl...
WhyAfrica’s sister company Endorphin Expeditions will launch its first 14-day investor fact finding expeditions in southern Africa next year. Read more: www.endorphinexpeditions.co.za/endorphin-la...
Endorphin launches investor expeditions - Endorphin Expeditions
Endorphin launches investor expeditions. Endorphin Expeditions’ investor fact finding expeditions takes you into the heart of southern Africa.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
WhyAfrica’s sister company Endorphin Expeditions will launch its first 14-day investor fact finding expeditions in southern Africa next year. Read more: www.endorphinexpeditions.co.za/endorphin-la...
Namibia Critical Metals and JOGMEC’s Lofdal HREE Project in Namibia is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. Here’s why. Read more on WhyAfrica’s website: www.whyafrica.co.za/the-lofdal-h...
The Lofdal HREE Project in Namibia is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week - WhyAfrica
The Lofdal HREE Project in Namibia is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. NMI has released a pre-feasibility study for its Lofdal HREE project.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Namibia Critical Metals and JOGMEC’s Lofdal HREE Project in Namibia is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. Here’s why. Read more on WhyAfrica’s website: www.whyafrica.co.za/the-lofdal-h...
International hotel group Marriott continues to grow its African footprint. Marriott has opened two new hotels in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/marriott-con...
Marriott continues to grow African footprint - WhyAfrica
Marriott continues to grow African footprint. International hotel group Marriott has entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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December 3, 2025 at 8:14 AM
International hotel group Marriott continues to grow its African footprint. Marriott has opened two new hotels in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/marriott-con...
With a population of more than 120 million people and a labour-rich workforce, Ethiopia is opening multiple economic sectors for foreign investment. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/strong-momen...
Strong momentum for UK-Africa trade - WhyAfrica
Strong momentum for UK-Africa trade. This year’s Scotland London Africa Week concluded with many new opportunities for collaboration.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
With a population of more than 120 million people and a labour-rich workforce, Ethiopia is opening multiple economic sectors for foreign investment. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/strong-momen...
In Europe there is a renewed drive to invest in mining and exploration within the EU borders and further afield. The EU has identified several countries in Africa that hosts projects of exceptional strategic value. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/sustainabili...
Sustainability in mining is critical - WhyAfrica
Sustainability in mining is critical. Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount
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December 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In Europe there is a renewed drive to invest in mining and exploration within the EU borders and further afield. The EU has identified several countries in Africa that hosts projects of exceptional strategic value. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/sustainabili...
Southern Africa’s highest weather station will boost climate, water and ecosystem research. Located in the Drakensberg of SA, it will provide real-time climate data critical to understand the region’s exceptional biodiversity value. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/weather-stat...
Weather station to boost biodiversity research - WhyAfrica
Weather station to boost biodiversity research. Southern Africa’s highest weather station to boost climate, water and ecosystem research.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Southern Africa’s highest weather station will boost climate, water and ecosystem research. Located in the Drakensberg of SA, it will provide real-time climate data critical to understand the region’s exceptional biodiversity value. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/weather-stat...
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Guinea-Bissau: Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the transitional president of the country. Inta-a has stated that he will hold the title for a year before calling for elections.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Guinea-Bissau: Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the transitional president of the country. Inta-a has stated that he will hold the title for a year before calling for elections.
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During its first few months of operation, the Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) has already approved funding for two projects: The €183 million ERAVCDP in Angola and €60 million water project in Ethiopia. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/italy-uaes-a...
Italy & UAE’s African plan off to a flying start - WhyAfrica
Italy & UAE’s African plan off to a flying start. RPFF’s work plan, which targets commitments of close to €100 million has been approved.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:31 AM
During its first few months of operation, the Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) has already approved funding for two projects: The €183 million ERAVCDP in Angola and €60 million water project in Ethiopia. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/italy-uaes-a...
In South Africa there is renewed interest in historic mining operations in old established mining regions. There are also opportunities in underexplored areas, but the pipeline remains thin. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/the-state-of...
The state of southern Africa - WhyAfrica
The state of Southern Africa. The 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip revealed a region that is rapidly changing, but where old constraints persist.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In South Africa there is renewed interest in historic mining operations in old established mining regions. There are also opportunities in underexplored areas, but the pipeline remains thin. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/the-state-of...
Zambia’s Western Corridor will boost mineral exports through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia at the expense of underperforming South African ports. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-west...
Zambia’s Western Corridor will boost Walvis Bay’s mineral exports - WhyAfrica
Zambia’s Western Corridor will boost Walvis Bay’s mineral exports. Walvis Bay will gain more at the expense of South African ports.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Zambia’s Western Corridor will boost mineral exports through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia at the expense of underperforming South African ports. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/zambias-west...
Africa has historically been underexplored for HREE targets compared with Asia. However increased exploration and different techniques are finding more HREE prospects for example in Namibia and Madagascar. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/decoupling-a...
Decoupling Africa and Europe’s REE links - WhyAfrica
Decoupling Africa and Europe’s REE links. We’re following the European and African Rare Earth Element links from Rome, Italy.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Africa has historically been underexplored for HREE targets compared with Asia. However increased exploration and different techniques are finding more HREE prospects for example in Namibia and Madagascar. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/decoupling-a...
Kayelekera in Malawi is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. The first blast at Lotus Resources’ Kayelekera uranium mine in northern Malawi is a significant milestone. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/kayelekera-i...
Kayelekera in Malawi is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week - WhyAfrica
Kayelekera in Malawi is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. The first blast at Lotus Resources’ Kayelekera uranium mine is a significant milestone.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Kayelekera in Malawi is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week. The first blast at Lotus Resources’ Kayelekera uranium mine in northern Malawi is a significant milestone. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/kayelekera-i...
Nothing beats having boots on the ground when evaluating a new market. It can be very hard to find accurate and factual information about a country and its culture. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/servicing-mi...
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Nothing beats having boots on the ground when evaluating a new market. It can be very hard to find accurate and factual information about a country and its culture. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/servicing-mi...
The Republic of Gabon boasts an extraordinary natural heritage with almost 90% forest cover and more than half the population of Africa’s critically endangered forest elephants. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/gabon-increa...
Gabon increases investment in biodiversity - WhyAfrica
Gabon increases investment in biodiversity. The Republic of Gabon has taken further steps to conserve its natural heritage.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The Republic of Gabon boasts an extraordinary natural heritage with almost 90% forest cover and more than half the population of Africa’s critically endangered forest elephants. Read more on WhyAfrica: www.whyafrica.co.za/gabon-increa...
At a time when investment decisions are increasingly made with AI, on spreadsheets and in Zoom calls, it’s easy to forget that countries and regions in Africa are not balance sheets. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/why-on-the-g...
Why on-the-ground matters in southern Africa - WhyAfrica
Why on-the-ground matters in southern Africa. Driving through a country forces you to confront its reality.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
At a time when investment decisions are increasingly made with AI, on spreadsheets and in Zoom calls, it’s easy to forget that countries and regions in Africa are not balance sheets. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/why-on-the-g...
Africa’s strategic projects earmarked for development by the EU: Kobaloni Energy’s cobalt project in Zambia, Maniry graphite project in Madagascar, Songwe Hill’s REE project in Malawi, and Zandkopsdrift REE project in South Africa. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/eu-eyes-afri...
EU eyes Africa’s strategic critical minerals - WhyAfrica
EU eyes Africa’s strategic critical minerals. The European Union is upping the ante in the race for critical materials and REEs.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Africa’s strategic projects earmarked for development by the EU: Kobaloni Energy’s cobalt project in Zambia, Maniry graphite project in Madagascar, Songwe Hill’s REE project in Malawi, and Zandkopsdrift REE project in South Africa. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/eu-eyes-afri...