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Adesina Appointed Chair of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund in Push to Turn Diamond Wealth Into Long-Term Growth
Former African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has been appointed chairperson of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative jointly established by...
MiningSouth Africa
African Mining Week 2026 to Spotlight Mining Services Firms Driving Africa’s Mineral Boom
Africa’s mining services sector is rapidly transforming from a support industry into one of the continent’s most strategic economic power centres, as governments,...
MiningSouth Africa
South Africa Races to Train Workforce as Critical Minerals Boom Looms
South Africa is moving decisively to secure its position in the fast-expanding global critical minerals market, placing workforce development at the centre of...
MiningZimbabwe
Mator Design Sweeps UNDP Innovation Week with Dual Awards Amid Rising Global Lithium Demand
Zimbabwe’s technology and mining sectors intersected decisively this week as Upenyu Machingambi, Founder of Mator Design, emerged as one of the headline winners...
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AfDB is Combating Illicit Financial Flows to Boost Economic Growth
Illicit financial flows (IFFs) represent a significant obstacle to economic development across Africa, particularly in West Africa, where resource-rich countries often grapple with...
MiningSierra Leone
Sierra Leone Workshop Fosters Inclusive Economic Opportunities
In a strategic move to bolster economic resilience and promote sustainable development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the Government of...
MiningRwanda
Rwanda Emerges as Strategic Tungsten Supplier Amid Global Price Surge
Rwanda is gaining international attention as a rising player in the global tungsten market, with new opportunities emerging amid soaring prices and growing...
MiningZimbabwe
Jason Swanèpoel Zhuwao: Building a Mining Legacy in Zimbabwe
Jason Swanèpoel Zhuwao grew up surrounded by the complexities and contradictions of Zimbabwe, a land rich in minerals and history, yet plagued by...
