The New Guard
South Africa, Angola, Zambia

Zambia
KoBold Metals calls on US State Department to speed up permit process

After four months of negotiations and a trip to Lusaka, the American mining company, which specialises in exploration, obtained the necessary authorisations to operate its future mine in Mingomba.

Zambia
Hichilema bets on mines to rekindle ties with Washington

On good terms with the Biden administration, the Zambian president recently sent a series of envoys to the US, mainly to California, Texas and Washington DC. The aim was to promote investment possibilities in critical minerals to companies and the Trump administration.

The New Guard
Senegal, South Africa, Uganda

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

SenegalTidjane Deme, Partech Africa's business angel

South AfricaLerato Nkabinde, a CFO with a passion for education

UgandaPiloya Babra Nyeko, NRM's successor in the north

Angola
Angola's first blast furnace gathers steam

With the help of Brazilian specialists, Angola has found a first African buyer for its ground-breaking pig iron production. Discussions are underway with other countries.

Nigeria, South Africa
Lagos and Gauteng rapprochement signals growing power of governors

Two of Africa's richest provinces are once again discussing a partnership. This budding parallel diplomacy reflects the increasingly high profile of state governors abroad.

DRC, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia
Critical minerals: EU deepens ties with Windhoek and woos Kinshasa

The European Commission and Namibia have approved a raft of joint projects, 10 months after signing a framework cooperation agreement in mining and industry. In addition, the EU is also in talks with further countries.