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Rwanda is one of the foremost destinations in Africa with regards to attracting foreign investment. President Paul Kagame has done well in branding the country to attract investments. This time, the country is aiming to become a world destination in Lithium exploration. Lithium is a rare earth metal which continues
Due to recent investigations on alleged mismanagement, Western mining companies are quitting the Copperbelt Province as it's dominance fades away, Africa Confidential reports. According to the recently published report, producing 70 percent of the world’s cobalt, an essential component of electric car batteries and mobile phones, the
In Africa, oil seems to be a source of conflict more than it is a blessing. Not any single country in Africa has been transformed economically for the betterment of every individual because of oil. Instead, oil has brought more troubles for the African countries which possess it. Majority of
His name is Rachid Yazami. You may not know him, but you have used his technology. His invention: a graphite anode (negative pole) in the lithium-ion battery, a type of rechargeable battery used for portable electronics, electric vehicles, and military and aerospace vehicles. Have you used a torch, mobile phone,
The history of sugar production is not complete without mentioning slavery. There is no denying the dark historical link between slavery and sugar production. Whenever we taste sugar today, we must not forget the bitter sweat and blood behind its sweetness. Sugar is primarily gotten from sugarcane and derived through
Zimbabweans have undoubtedly been holding their breath since late last year when it was announced that it was hopeful about oil prospects in its Northern region. On one end, the dead hopes of economic redemption from diamond extraction in the Manicaland province are still fresh, on the other hand, they
Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills is now also the land of two mineral refineries: Aldango and LuNa Smelter. Aldango, Rwanda's first gold refinery, located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone started operations in March and Rwanda's New Times publication reports that the refinery has
The prices of oil are constantly changing, and this can drastically affect the oil and gas upstream industry. However, these effects on the upstream industry impact a wider circle of businesses such as energy providers and plastic producers due to changing prices and fuel efficiency. Upstream Oil Companies Unlike downstream
Africa is known for its riches in oil and natural resources, as well as human capital. The region has seen its potential especially now that they are considered one of the fastest-growing areas in the world for foreign direct investment because of its vast oil and natural gas deposits, aside
In a hearing set for today, judges on the National Environment Tribunal (NET) made the decision to delay the judgement on the ruling on the Environment and Social Impact Assessment case (ESIA) of the Lamu Coal Plant in Lamu, Kenya. The NET said that the tribunal itself is not ready.
Let no one tell you otherwise, Africa was greatly exploited during the colonial era. Africans were used as slaves to work as labourers and cultivate important cash crops and mine mineral resources which were exported to the home countries of our colonial masters. The various countries on the continent were
State media confirmed that at least 30 people died after a mine collapsed at Chipindo municipality in Angola's south-west Huíla Province. Radio Nacional de Angola (RNA) reported that the tragedy happened at Chiwele locality where the illegal gold miners were at work. RNA stated: The prospectors were extracting
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Matteo Salvini recently told Canale 5 TV station, “In Libya, France has no interest in stabilizing the situation, probably because it has oil interests that are opposed to those of Italy.” This was not the first time that Salvini had taken aim at France.
France is back at its heroics in Francophone Africa and it is embarrassing for the continent of Africa for several reasons. Oeil D'Afrique reports that Paris will help Chad pay its civil servants. According to the report, "A loan of 40 million euros will be used to
In 2015, a law was passed in Namibia which required companies seeking licenses to explore the vast mining sites in the country to have a minimum 20 percent representation of black Namibians either as owners, partners or managers. The regulation also states that at least 5 percent of the company
When a major contract between DP World Limited and the Republic of Djibouti was signed, everyone seemed to be happy and satisfied with the business deal. Both sides pledged to respect the terms of the agreement, and it seemed, back then that Djibouti, a tiny but important country located in
