Africa Top Stories

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 12:14 pm

Africa’s second-largest copper producer is seeking to take advantage of…

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 7:07 am

Anglo plans to divest less profitable assets and focus on…

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 7:01 am

Amplats also said it had cut some 3,700 jobs to…

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 6:55 am

'102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground'…

Amanda Stutt | July 19, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am

The ZiG - short for Zimbabwe gold — is the nation’s sixth attempt at having a functioning local currency in the last 15 years.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 11:07 am

The planned Grand Inga hydropower complex in the DRC has been stalled for decades.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 7:22 am

Simandou has faced delays due to legal disputes, political changes, and the challenges of building out 600 km rail and port infrastructure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2024 | 3:54 am

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am