Zimbabwe partners with China to build a $270 million lithium plant
Zimbabwe has signed a major partnership with two Chinese firms to construct a $270 million lithium plant at the Sandawana mine.
South Africa
Kingdom of Eswatini Accepts Five U.S. Deportees Convicted of Serious Crimes
The United States has deported five “criminal illegal aliens” to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini.
Dangote to Build 1.6 Million-Barrel Fuel Storage in Namibia
Nigeria’s and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is set to construct large-scale fuel storage tanks in Namibia’s Walvis Bay capable of holding at least 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel to supply refined fuel to Southern Africa.
President Donald Trump Threatens to Deport Elon Musk to South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to consider the deportation of Elon Musk to South Africa.
Zambia secures 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery
Zambia has officially secured a 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery project, Angola’s largest oil refinery.
Meet the 2025 African Genius Awards Nominees
The African Genius Awards (AGA) 2025 has unveiled a stellar lineup of 18 nominees whose work is redefining what it means to lead, innovate, and uplift communities across Africa and the diaspora.
South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Boost Energy and Transport Infrastructure
South Africa has signed a $1.5 billion loan deal with the World Bank to address its pressing energy and infrastructure challenges.
UK bans Julius Malema entry for a second time in two months
The UK Home Office has officially denied entry to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, marking his second UK visa refusal in less than two months.
Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights Between Johannesburg and Zanzibar
Air Tanzania has announced the launch of direct flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar, effective 10 June 2025.
“No minerals will leave Botswana unprocessed” – Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko has officially declared that under his administration, no minerals will be exported from Botswana without undergoing local processing.
