Aterian ends joint venture with Rio Tinto on Rwanda lithium project Rio Tinto exits after $4.7M investment, citing inconclusive results Aterian to refocus on tantalum, niobium potential at HCK site London-listed Aterian Plc said on Oct. 31 that it has ended its joint venture with mining giant Rio Tinto on the HCK lithium and tantalum exploration project in Rwanda. The decision...

While resource nationalism is growing across the sub-region in nations such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Ghana has earned recognition for its stable mining and fiscal policies. The attractiveness of this business environment is now being challenged by a planned audit of the country's gold mines. Ghana, Africa’s largest gold producer, has launched a nationwide audit of its mines to verify...

Platform processes 22B+ records daily, boosts speed, security, and insights Move supports MTN’s cloud strategy, AI use, and workforce upskilling MTN Group said on October 31 it had completed the migration of its Enterprise Value Analytics (EVA) platform to Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure. The new EVA 3.0 system, deployed in South Africa, is described by the company as “now the...

New tools support pilot performance tracking and emissions reduction goals Move aligns with Ethiopia’s Vision 2030 and Africa’s growing aviation demands French aerospace group Safran Electronics & Defense said on October 30 that Ethiopian Airlines has selected its Cassiopée Alpha platform to analyze and process flight data from its fleet of 147 aircraft. The digital solution is...

Move supports “Refoundation” process but maintains full bloc membership Presidency marked Madagascar’s return after 15-year SADC suspension Madagascar announced on Nov. 1, 2025, that it will step down from the presidency of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a position it assumed at the 45th summit of heads of state and government on Aug. 17. In an official...

Q3 revenue falls 31% to $566.3M after output disruption Copper sales dropped 39% due to May seismic event affecting operations Higher copper prices offset losses partially; Q4 recovery still uncertain Kamoa-Kakula, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest copper mine, generated $566.3 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, a 31% drop from the $827.8...

Nigeria begins nationwide tablet rollout to modernize public school education Over 60,000 devices distributed; aims to cut dropout rates, boost skills Program supports Tinubu’s digital agenda amid growing labor market demand Nigeria has launched a nationwide program to distribute tablets to all public schools as part of efforts to modernize education and bridge the country’s digital...

Zimplats starts $54M phase 2A solar project to reach 80 MW capacity Solar shift cuts costs, boosts power reliability for mining operations Move aligns with Zimbabwe’s climate policy and global emissions goals Platinum producer Zimplats has begun implementing phase 2A of its solar power program, a 45-megawatt (MW) project worth $54 million, the company said in its...

The Namib Erg, also known as the Namib Sand Sea, is one of the most ancient and spectacular desert landscapes on Earth. Stretching along Namibia’s Atlantic coast, it forms a vast expanse of shifting dunes shaped by wind and light, creating a scene both grand and austere. It stands as an extraordinary example of a desert ecosystem, where visual beauty meets profound scientific interest. The...

Uganda’s premium coffee brand Nonda Coffee has opened its first single-origin café in Riyadh, marking the country’s debut on the Gulf’s specialty coffee scene. The café launch is part of the US$148 million “Value-at-Source Coffee Project”, a bilateral Ugandan-Saudi investment venture aimed at scaling up processing, roasting and export operations. The project supports a...