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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
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...
Italy, more so than any other European country, is reconnecting African ties. Italy’s Mattei Plan makes few political demands of African partners. It is based on six pillars: energy, infrastructure, water, agriculture, education and health. Read more on WhyAfrica
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Italy, more so than any other European country, is reconnecting African ties. Italy’s Mattei Plan makes few political demands of African partners. It is based on six pillars: energy, infrastructure, water, agriculture, education and health. Read more on WhyAfrica
During the 2026 WhyAfrica Road Trip we travelled 9000km in 45 days, visited 37 project sites and interviewed more than 50 people. This included visits to 17 mining and exploration sites. This is our WhyAfrica Road Trip story: www.whyafrica.co.za/magazines/is...
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
During the 2026 WhyAfrica Road Trip we travelled 9000km in 45 days, visited 37 project sites and interviewed more than 50 people. This included visits to 17 mining and exploration sites. This is our WhyAfrica Road Trip story: www.whyafrica.co.za/magazines/is...
Globally, phosphate supply is dominated by Morocco, China and Russia, giving Kroz's Elandsfontein operation in South Africa strategic relevance as one of only a handful of new producers in sub-Saharan Africa. In picture is the fantastic team at Elandsfontein during a visit by WhyAfrica
October 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Globally, phosphate supply is dominated by Morocco, China and Russia, giving Kroz's Elandsfontein operation in South Africa strategic relevance as one of only a handful of new producers in sub-Saharan Africa. In picture is the fantastic team at Elandsfontein during a visit by WhyAfrica
The Wits Basin is stirring. There’s still life in those old veins
beneath the City of Gold. Day 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. At the coalface with WhyAfrica, Leon Louw and West Wits Mining
#whyafricaroadtrips #africa #whyafrica #gold #mining
beneath the City of Gold. Day 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. At the coalface with WhyAfrica, Leon Louw and West Wits Mining
#whyafricaroadtrips #africa #whyafrica #gold #mining
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Wits Basin is stirring. There’s still life in those old veins
beneath the City of Gold. Day 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. At the coalface with WhyAfrica, Leon Louw and West Wits Mining
#whyafricaroadtrips #africa #whyafrica #gold #mining
beneath the City of Gold. Day 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. At the coalface with WhyAfrica, Leon Louw and West Wits Mining
#whyafricaroadtrips #africa #whyafrica #gold #mining
Vedanta is upping the ante at its Gamsberg Complex in South Africa. Next year the second plant at the mine will be in full operation which will make Gamsberg one of the largest zinc mines in the world. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/vedanta-push...
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Vedanta is upping the ante at its Gamsberg Complex in South Africa. Next year the second plant at the mine will be in full operation which will make Gamsberg one of the largest zinc mines in the world. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/vedanta-push...
West Wits’ Qala Shallows gold project in SA is WhyAfrica’s Pick of the Week. The Wits Basin is the most storied gold region in the world so there's not as many unknown risks involved compared to greenfield projects in remote parts of Africa. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/west-wits-qa...
October 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
West Wits’ Qala Shallows gold project in SA is WhyAfrica’s Pick of the Week. The Wits Basin is the most storied gold region in the world so there's not as many unknown risks involved compared to greenfield projects in remote parts of Africa. Read more: www.whyafrica.co.za/west-wits-qa...
South Africa’s biodiversity is a critical natural resource. Its diverse ecological regions host an array of plant and animal species and protect important water catchment areas, supporting livelihoods and sustaining a world class tourism industry. Read more on WhyAfrica.
October 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
South Africa’s biodiversity is a critical natural resource. Its diverse ecological regions host an array of plant and animal species and protect important water catchment areas, supporting livelihoods and sustaining a world class tourism industry. Read more on WhyAfrica.
Tracking mineral exploration projects across Africa doesn’t get any better than this. WhyAfrica on site with the Koryx team at the Haib Copper Project in the deep south of Namibia during this year’s WhyAfrica Road Trip. Follow WhyAfrica for the real African story.
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tracking mineral exploration projects across Africa doesn’t get any better than this. WhyAfrica on site with the Koryx team at the Haib Copper Project in the deep south of Namibia during this year’s WhyAfrica Road Trip. Follow WhyAfrica for the real African story.
One of the highlights of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip was discovering more about the Ngwenya Iron Ore mine in Eswatini. The Ngwenya mine is one of the oldest known mines in the world. In the modern era Anglo-American operated here from 1964 to 1977. Read more on WhyAfrica.
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
One of the highlights of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip was discovering more about the Ngwenya Iron Ore mine in Eswatini. The Ngwenya mine is one of the oldest known mines in the world. In the modern era Anglo-American operated here from 1964 to 1977. Read more on WhyAfrica.
We could not complete this year’s WhyAfrica Road Trip without a feature on yellow metal. Yesterday, WhyAfrica visited proudly South African company Bell Equipment’s huge factory in Richards Bay in northern KZN to learn more about one of the top OEMs in the world.
October 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We could not complete this year’s WhyAfrica Road Trip without a feature on yellow metal. Yesterday, WhyAfrica visited proudly South African company Bell Equipment’s huge factory in Richards Bay in northern KZN to learn more about one of the top OEMs in the world.
Giants Castle is a striking peak in the Central Drakensberg that rises to about 3315m above sea level. The numerous wetlands and slopes in the area feed some of the most important river systems in South Africa, including the Tugela River. Read more on WhyAfrica
September 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Giants Castle is a striking peak in the Central Drakensberg that rises to about 3315m above sea level. The numerous wetlands and slopes in the area feed some of the most important river systems in South Africa, including the Tugela River. Read more on WhyAfrica
Water is a critical natural resource in South Africa, and I’ve been focussing on water management (especially in the catchment areas of South Africa’s most important river systems) from day 23 to day 27 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Follow WhyAfrica for more
September 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Water is a critical natural resource in South Africa, and I’ve been focussing on water management (especially in the catchment areas of South Africa’s most important river systems) from day 23 to day 27 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Follow WhyAfrica for more
Lesotho receives royalties from the SA government for the use of its water from the Katse Dam. Without water from Lesotho, greater Johannesburg would not exist. WhyAfrica visited the Katse Dam in Lesotho on day 25 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Visit our website to find out more.
September 26, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Lesotho receives royalties from the SA government for the use of its water from the Katse Dam. Without water from Lesotho, greater Johannesburg would not exist. WhyAfrica visited the Katse Dam in Lesotho on day 25 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Visit our website to find out more.
I started the 23rd day of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road trip with an early morning visit to the place where South Africa’s mining industry and De Beers was born: Colesberg Kopje in Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa (Today the Big Hole). Read more on WhyAfrica
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I started the 23rd day of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road trip with an early morning visit to the place where South Africa’s mining industry and De Beers was born: Colesberg Kopje in Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa (Today the Big Hole). Read more on WhyAfrica
Will a possible Glecore boost inject new life into Prieska’s solid underground tunnels? We will have to wait at least another 6 weeks to find out. Great site visit to Orion Resource’s Prieska project on day 22 of the WhyAfrica Road Trip yesterday.
September 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Will a possible Glecore boost inject new life into Prieska’s solid underground tunnels? We will have to wait at least another 6 weeks to find out. Great site visit to Orion Resource’s Prieska project on day 22 of the WhyAfrica Road Trip yesterday.
Home is where the heart is. Roggeveld Karoo, Northern Cape Province on day 21 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip.
September 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Home is where the heart is. Roggeveld Karoo, Northern Cape Province on day 21 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip.
Pyper se Boom campsite in the Tankwa Karoo National Park is probably one of the most remote and isolated places you can find yourself in when travelling and camping in South Africa. If you haven’t gone off grid under Pyper se Boom, take a minute to think why not.
September 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Pyper se Boom campsite in the Tankwa Karoo National Park is probably one of the most remote and isolated places you can find yourself in when travelling and camping in South Africa. If you haven’t gone off grid under Pyper se Boom, take a minute to think why not.
WhyAfrica was on the ground at Kropz’s Elandsfontein phosphate mine in the Western Cape of South Africa on day 16 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Elandsfontein is a key strategic resource for both local agriculture and international markets.
September 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
WhyAfrica was on the ground at Kropz’s Elandsfontein phosphate mine in the Western Cape of South Africa on day 16 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip. Elandsfontein is a key strategic resource for both local agriculture and international markets.
Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) is one of the world’s highest-grade Rare Earth and Thorium deposits and a vital link between Africa and the global economy. WhyAfrica visited Steenkampskraal on day 15 of the WhyAfrica Road Trip.
September 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) is one of the world’s highest-grade Rare Earth and Thorium deposits and a vital link between Africa and the global economy. WhyAfrica visited Steenkampskraal on day 15 of the WhyAfrica Road Trip.
The Richtersveld sits in one of the most remote regions of South Africa. WhyAfrica visited this surreal landscape to find out more about the Park, its people, mining within the park and the complex dynamics at play.
September 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The Richtersveld sits in one of the most remote regions of South Africa. WhyAfrica visited this surreal landscape to find out more about the Park, its people, mining within the park and the complex dynamics at play.
Since establishing the Okiep Copper Project, Orion has consolidated many historic mining rights. The company is fast-tracking development by focusing on the “Flat Mines” area. WhyAfrica visited Okiep on Day 8 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip.
September 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Since establishing the Okiep Copper Project, Orion has consolidated many historic mining rights. The company is fast-tracking development by focusing on the “Flat Mines” area. WhyAfrica visited Okiep on Day 8 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip.
WhyAfrica visited Koryx Copper’s Haib project yesterday as part of Leg 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip through southern Africa. Haib ranks as one of southern Africa’s most exciting new exploration projects and with Heye Daun, President and CEO, steering the ship, drilling is in overdrive.
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
WhyAfrica visited Koryx Copper’s Haib project yesterday as part of Leg 1 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip through southern Africa. Haib ranks as one of southern Africa’s most exciting new exploration projects and with Heye Daun, President and CEO, steering the ship, drilling is in overdrive.
Work at Vedanta Zinc International’s Gamsberg and Black Mountain mines, near Aggeneys in the Northern Cape, is progressing well with the construction of a second processing plant now in full swing. WhyAfrica visited the project yesterday on day 7 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip
September 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Work at Vedanta Zinc International’s Gamsberg and Black Mountain mines, near Aggeneys in the Northern Cape, is progressing well with the construction of a second processing plant now in full swing. WhyAfrica visited the project yesterday on day 7 of the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip