DRC Begins Construction of Kalamba-Mbuji Dry Port to Boost Angola Trade Links

Congo launches Kalamba-Mbuji dry port project in Kasai-Central to strengthen Angola trade corridor The Office of Multimodal Freight Management (OGEFREM) has announced the start of preliminary construction work on the Kalamba-Mbuji dry port in Luiza territory, Kasai-Central province. Regional Director Matthieu Tshilumba Kalenga confirmed the development on October 16, 2025, following a meeting with Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu Nkonko, noting that funding for the initial phase is already secured. The first stage will involve constructing a

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Angola Joins Bidders to Acquire Anglo American’s Stake in De Beers

Angola submits bid for Anglo American’s De Beers stake as Botswana and investor groups compete Angola has submitted a formal offer to acquire Anglo American’s 85% majority stake in De Beers, joining a growing list of potential buyers that includes Botswana and investor groups led by former De Beers executives. State-owned Angolan diamond producer Endiama presented a “concrete and well-defined proposal” and is moving forward with subsequent steps, said CEO José Manuel Ganga Júnior, who

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DRC Seeks $500 Million World Bank Support for Lobito Corridor Project

DRC requests $500M from World Bank to develop Lobito Corridor, boosting regional trade and infrastructure During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Finance Minister, Doudou Fwamba, submitted a $500 million financing request to the World Bank to support the Lobito Corridor project. The Finance Ministry confirmed that the institution has agreed to review the proposal. In discussions with World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde, Minister Fwamba

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Woodside Energy Shares Hit Two-Week High After Raising Fiscal 2025 Production Forecast

Woodside Energy lifts 2025 production outlook despite lower Q3 revenue, shares surge 4% Shares of Australia’s Woodside Energy rose to a two-week high on Wednesday after the company raised its fiscal 2025 production forecast, even as third-quarter revenue declined 9.4% due to lower average realised prices. The country’s largest independent energy firm now expects fiscal 2025 production to range between 192 million and 197 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), up from its previous guidance

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Moody’s Downgrades Botswana’s Credit Rating Amid Diamond Industry Slump

Moody’s cuts Botswana’s rating to Baa1, citing diamond market downturn and rising government debt Global credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Botswana’s sovereign credit rating from ‘A3’ to ‘Baa1’, citing mounting challenges as the government struggles to adjust to a structural decline in the diamond industry and a rising debt burden. “The economy remains heavily reliant on capital-intensive diamond mining; diversification efforts lag due to reform delays, while exposure to climate shocks persists,”

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Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Collapse as Consumers Return to Natural Stones

Lab-grown diamond demand drops amid oversupply; consumers shift back to natural diamonds, says World Diamond Council president Lab-grown diamonds are rapidly losing their shine as oversupply floods the market and prices plummet, prompting consumers to rediscover the allure of natural stones, according to World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki. After reaching record highs in early 2022, natural diamond prices slumped in the second half of the year—largely due to the rising popularity of lab-grown gems,

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Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil

Tetelo Copper Mine to Begin Production on October 29, Marking Angola’s Entry into Global Clean Energy Mineral Supply Angola’s first large-scale copper project, the Tetelo Mine, will officially begin production on October 29, government officials announced on Wednesday. The project marks a major milestone in the oil-rich African nation’s drive to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in the global transition to clean energy minerals. The $250 million Tetelo Mine is operated by Shining

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Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds

Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds, Leveraging 55 Years of Mining Expertise Debswana, the mining powerhouse that has been the backbone of Botswana’s economy for over 55 years, is charting a new course beyond its traditional diamond business. Speaking at the African Mining Summit in Gaborone this morning, Bakani Motlhabani, Chief Technical Officer at Debswana Diamond Company, revealed that the firm is exploring diversification opportunities to sustain long-term growth as diamond resources decline. “We

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South Africa to Resume Shale Gas Exploration in Karoo Basin Following Moratorium Lift

South Africa Set to Lift Shale Gas Moratorium, Opening Karoo Basin to Exploration South Africa is preparing to lift its long-standing moratorium on shale gas development, clearing the way for new exploration across the resource-rich Karoo Basin. The country’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, confirmed that the ban would be lifted once updated environmental regulations are formally published later this month. The moratorium, first imposed in 2011, halted all new applications for shale

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Shell Trading & Shipping Strengthens Support for Independent Oil Companies in Angola

Shell Trading Boosts Angola’s Independent Oil Companies with Structured Crude Offtake and Financial Support Shell Trading & Shipping is ramping up its support for independent oil companies in Angola, helping them secure more consistent crude liftings and improve cash flow management, according to Filippo Bof, Head of Business Development for Africa at Shell Trading & Shipping. Bof explained that Shell is assisting independent operators acquiring mature assets by offering structured offtake arrangements that ensure regular

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