Metal move Botswana’s first manganese mining operation has been given the government’s green light. Reuters reports that Giyani Metals has won a 15-year mining licence for its Kgwakgwe Hill project near Kanye… Read more
Solid start In a bid to empower the country’s youth, Mauritius is to provide free monthly mobile data packages to all citizens aged 18 to 25 years. The initiative is the government’s… Read more
Keeping it local The DRC is stepping into the global battery minerals market with plans to develop a locally owned US$350 million copper-cobalt refinery. About 70% of the world’s cobalt is sourced from foreign-owned… Read more
A la cart A technology-driven programme to stimulate entrepreneurship in South African townships is being expanded to more regions. ITWeb reports that the smart food cart initiative is being rolled out in Soshanguve,… Read more
Growth factor South African farmers battling power cuts have been thrown a ZAR1.2 billion lifeline to invest in alternative energy sources. Through the government’s new Agro-Energy Fund, farmers will be able to… Read more
