The New Guard
South Africa, Angola, Zambia

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.