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Critical minerals new game changer for DRC economic growth

The gamer changer in town are the DRC’s critical minerals now increasingly sought due to a rising global demand, making the country a key supplier in international supply chains.

By Brian Hungwe 8h ago

Critical minerals new game changer for DRC economic growth

Can agriculture feed and industrialise southern Africa?

Maize becomes animal feed, starch or cooking oil. Milk becomes cheese and powdered milk. Fruit becomes juice and concentrate.

By Daniel Makokera Aug. 16, 2026

Can agriculture feed and industrialise southern Africa?

Creatives face intellectual exploitation

They live in our songs, stories, inventions, designs, technologies, languages, traditions and ideas.

By Mthulisi Khulugatsheni Ndlovu Aug. 13, 2026

Creatives face intellectual exploitation

'Ubuntu': A musical reclamation of African humanity in an age of xenophobia

The collaboration arrives at a time when debates around migration, unemployment, national identity and belonging have become increasingly polarised, particularly in Southern Africa.

By Raymond Millagre Langa Aug. 9, 2026

'Ubuntu': A musical reclamation of African humanity in an age of xenophobia

The huge sponsorships that Dynamos rejected

We also understand that there are former executives who are also owed money on top of former coach Genesis Mangombe who is waiting on the wings for his package.

By Michael Kariati Aug. 9, 2026

The huge sponsorships that Dynamos rejected

Magitare Africa, PMIZ rewrite creative playbook

The MoU commits both organisations to a long-term programme of training, professional development and pathways to internationally recognised project management certification for creatives.

By Valentine Maya Aug. 7, 2026

Magitare Africa, PMIZ rewrite creative playbook

India-Africa relations stretch beyond rhetoric

Thousands of Africans have been trained under the fully funded ITEC programme and have risen to responsible positions.

By Ambassador Anil Trigunayat Aug. 6, 2026

India-Africa relations stretch beyond rhetoric

Zimbabwe, South Africa discuss third Beitbridge bridge at Victoria Falls transport talks

Senior officials are reviewing the Bilateral Road Transport Agreement, Bilateral Air Services Agreement and several memoranda of understanding covering road

By Valentine Maya Aug. 5, 2026