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Africa Pushes For Greater Control Of Critical Minerals

African countries are stepping up efforts to gain greater control over the continent’s critical mineral resources as global demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese and graphite continues to rise. Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves,
August 19, 2026

Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Of Copper Production

Zambia is targeting annual copper production of 3 million metric tonnes by 2031, an ambitious plan that would more than triple the country’s current output and strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading copper producers. The target has gained renewed attention
August 19, 2026

DRC Bans Copper And Cobalt Concentrate Exports

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, in a move aimed at increasing domestic processing and ensuring the country captures greater value from its mineral resources. The decision was announced through an official order
August 19, 2026

STAMICO Seeks Saudi Investment in Tanzania’s Mining Sector

The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has held discussions with a delegation of Saudi Arabian businesspeople to explore investment opportunities across Tanzania’s mineral value chain, with the aim of promoting partnerships that will benefit Tanzanians. The discussions were held on August 18, 2026,
August 19, 2026

Tanzania Attracts $3.5 Billion Mining Investment in Four Years

Tanzania’s mining sector has attracted investment worth approximately 9 trillion Tanzanian shillings over the past four years, strengthening the country’s position as an increasingly attractive destination for mineral investment in Africa. Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the remarks on August 15,
August 15, 2026

Policy Gaps Threaten 2034 Clean Cooking Target

Tanzania’s goal of ensuring that 80 percent of its population uses clean cooking energy by 2034 could be undermined by conflicting government policies, limited financing and the economic dependence of thousands of households on the charcoal industry. The concerns were raised during
August 10, 2026

Agritech, Financing Take Centre Stage At Nane Nane 2026

More than 1,200 exhibitors are showcasing modern farming technologies, investment opportunities and affordable financing solutions at this year’s Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition, as the government intensifies efforts to modernise Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking after touring exhibition pavilions at the Dr John Malecela
August 7, 2026
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