by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2024 | Business, News
Southern Africa’s railway networks are experiencing a surge of global interest, attracting billions of dollars in investment as the worldwide race to secure copper supplies for the green-energy transition intensifies. This renewed focus on rail infrastructure...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Zambia has unveiled ambitious plans to establish an investment company that will hold a minimum 30% stake in the production of critical minerals from future mines. This strategic move aims to maximise the nation’s benefits from its abundant deposits of minerals...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
In a delicate balancing act between fiscal necessity and public sentiment, Kenya is contemplating the reintroduction of certain tax measures that were previously shelved following deadly protests. This move underscores the complex challenges facing African governments...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
In a positive development for regional trade and cooperation, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reopened their shared border, resolving a brief but potentially damaging trade dispute. This swift resolution highlights the interconnectedness of...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Botswana, the world’s leading producer of rough diamonds by value, is facing a significant economic challenge as global diamond markets struggle, forcing the government to implement austerity measures. This development highlights the vulnerabilities of African...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
In a significant development that highlights the tension between political freedom and state control in Tanzania, authorities have released 520 opposition members who were detained in a pre-emptive move to prevent a potentially contentious rally. This mass release,...
