by afrikanfrontier | Feb 9, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa’s upcoming elections, expected to be the most competitive since the end of apartheid, will hinge on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address key national challenges. In his final state-of-the-nation address before the polls, Ramaphosa...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 9, 2024 | Business, News
Mozambique has set its sights on becoming a hydroelectric powerhouse in Africa, unveiling a bold plan to significantly increase its hydropower capacity. The government’s ambitious Energy Transition Strategy outlines a plan to add 14,000 megawatts of hydropower...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 9, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Zambia finds itself at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war as two superpowers, the US and China, vie for influence in its mining sector. The recent spotlight falls on the US-backed Lobito corridor project, dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity by...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by chaos and accusations of democratic backsliding after their parliament voted to postpone the presidential election until December 15th. This move, extending President Macky Sall’s term beyond its April 2nd...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Zambia is making waves in the copper market, announcing plans to directly buy and sell a portion of its copper production. This bold move puts them in competition with industry titans like Mercuria and Glencore, marking a significant shift in their approach to natural...