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Technology
Botswana Minerals Identifies Key Copper and Lead-Zinc Targets in North-West Botswana
As the demand for copper surges, particularly in green tech and energy transitions, Botswana Minerals’ position in the heart of the Damaran Belt could see it emerge as a key player in the Southern Afr
Mar 20, 2026
South Africa
Venetia Mine Halted: De Beers Stops Mining at South Africa’s Largest Diamond Operation
De Beers is set to pause production for two years at Venetia, South Africa’s largest diamond mine, after prolonged weakness in rough diamond prices reduced the commercial value of extracting additiona
Jul 14, 2026
Zimbabwe
Diamond Policy Paralysis: A Warning Zimbabwe’s Diamond Policy Can No Longer Ignore
De Beers has cut its prices in July 2026, reflecting growing pressure as weak Chinese luxury demand, the rapid expansion of lab-grown diamonds, and increased rough supply from producers such as Angola
Jul 15, 2026
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Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers
Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance
18 hours agoZanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa
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