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 | Mar 26, 2024 | News, Politics
Angolan President Joao Lourenco recently extended a warm invitation to Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster the country’s tourism industry. In an interview with China Central Television (CCTV), President Lourenco highlighted Angola’s unique appeal to both...
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 | Jan 2, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Angola recently declared its exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) after 16 years of membership. This departure stems from a contentious disagreement within the oil-producing cartel over production quotas, with Angola refusing to...
by afrikanfrontier | Nov 25, 2023 | Finance, News
The recent impasse in Zambia’s debt restructuring has dealt a blow to the Common Framework of the Group of 20 (G20), raising concerns for other African nations, particularly Ghana, currently navigating similar negotiations. The rejection of a $3 billion debt...