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The Southern African nation is heavily reliant on copper exports to fuel its economy, with the metal making up almost US$10bn of its US$29.2bn GDP in 2022 ANALYSIS | ISAAC HANSON | Zambia’s government is taking a more strategic approach to its involvement in the copper market with the launch of …

Africa’s vast mineral resources have always pointed to its potential as a market maker – and a global player in consumer goods. But division has kept producers and markets weak. An agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia shows how to change that, according to a new report. SPECIAL …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A strange colour and strong stench covering River Nyamwamba in Kasese district over the last few months has triggered fear of contamination among residents who depend on its water for domestic consumption, suspecting it could be polluted with copper and cobalt minerals. The residents suspect …