Governance - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

South Africa’s President Concludes Visit to South Sudan

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Constance

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to South Sudan to strengthen bilateral relations. During the working visit – which took place from 16-18 April –, President Ramaphosa received an update from his South Sudanese counterpart President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), which was signed in September 2018. “We are encouraged by the progress achieved thus far. The ceasefire agreement is holding and threats to the country’s peace and stability have been… Read More Here

International Governance

South Africa’s President Visits South Sudan to Expand Cooperation

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Constance

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a working visit to South Sudan to discuss security and stability while strengthening bilateral relations. Having already established ties in fields such as petroleum exploration and production, the visit aims to promote collaboration across various segments of the economy. During a meeting with his South Sudanese counterpart President Salva Kiir Mayardit from 16-18 April, President Ramahposa is expected to receive a status update on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) –… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Governance

President Hichilema Commits to Unlocking New Luanshya Mines

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema expressed gratitude to the residents of Luanshya and the Copperbelt for their patience as his government works to unlock Shaft 28, now renamed New Luanshya Mines. Speaking at a public rally in Luanshya’s Roan Constituency at Mpatamatu Stadium, President Hichilema reassured the community of his administration’s commitment to improving their livelihoods. President Hichilema underscored his government’s determination to ease the lives of the people of Luanshya and the broader Copperbelt region. He emphasized the importance of unity in fostering development, highlighting the need for collective efforts to… Read More Here

International Governance

Kenya proposes regional maritime treaty to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tension

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Constance

Kenya has proposed an idea that would diffuse the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia. Kenya suggested that both countries come to a regional maritime treaty concerning Ethiopia’s deal with a region Somalia considers a breakaway state; Somaliland. Leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia are said to be considering the proposal. Back in January, the landlocked East African giant, Ethiopia revealed that it had begun the process of gaining direct access to the sea. The Ethiopian government stated that it recently signed a deal with the Republic of Somaliland to use one… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Governance

Presidents Kagame and Ramaphosa Pledge Support for Political Resolution in DRC

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Constance

Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, recently met to reaffirm their commitment to finding a political solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Ramaphosa’s visit to Rwanda, coinciding with the 30th commemorations of the Rwandan genocide, provided an opportunity for discussions on regional stability. Expressing renewed determination, President Ramaphosa emphasized the need to address the longstanding challenges in the DRC, which has been marred by violence for over three decades. South African troops, leading a Southern African Development Community (Sadc)… Read More Here

International Governance Oil & Gas

Senegal’s New President Initiates Audit of Extractive Sectors

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Constance

In a televised address on Wednesday, newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Senegal’s plans to conduct a comprehensive audit of the oil, gas, and mining sectors. Faye’s landslide victory in the March election reflects the nation’s aspirations for change. The audit marks one of the initial policy actions undertaken since Faye’s inauguration on Tuesday. Emphasizing the importance of natural resource management, Faye stated, “The exploitation of our natural resources, which belong to the people according to the constitution, will be a top priority for my government.” While details about… Read More Here

International Governance

South African Parliament speaker Nosiviwe resigns amid graft probe

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Constance

Embattled South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula quit her job on Wednesday and surrendered to the police on Thursday morning, potentially ending a crisis for her party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC). But her troubles are set to only start. On Thursday, she was expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria on charges of corruption, linked to an over R4-million ($215,000) bribery allegation. Mrs Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at the Lyttelton Police Station in Centurion, north of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning to hand herself over to… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Governance

Women’s Rights Advocates Applaud Appointment of Judith Tuluka Suminwa as DRC Prime Minister

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance

Women’s rights organizations have expressed their support for Mrs. Judith Tuluka Suminwa’s appointment as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many see this decision as a testament to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s commitment to gender equality. First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi also congratulated Suminwa on her appointment, hailing it as a significant step toward gender equality and women’s leadership. The Forum of Citizen and Committed Women (GDD), an NGO advocating for women’s rights and electoral culture, welcomed Suminwa’s appointment, highlighting its importance for gender representation in decision-making bodies.… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Governance

ARSP Set to Release Recommended Subcontractors for TFM Major Contracts

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance

The Regulatory Authority for Private Sector Outsourcing (ARSP) plans to publish, within the next few hours, the list of companies recommended for major markets within Tenke Fungurume.The announcement was made at the end of a working session between managers of the mining company TFM and the Director General of ARSP. Miguel Kashal also had a fruitful “conference call” with the majority shareholder of the China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) Group to which the TFM company belongs. “I personally had a conference with the majority shareholder of the CMOC Group whom I… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Governance

DRC’s First Female Prime Minister Takes Office – Updated

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Constance

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo made history on Monday April 1st, by appointing the nation’s first-ever female prime minister, Judith Suminwa, to the role. This landmark appointment follows weeks of uncertainty, initiated by Tshisekedi’s inauguration for a second term in January. The process entailed a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly, a prerequisite for naming a prime minister and forming a government. Expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the weight of her new role, Suminwa stated on national television, “I am aware of… Read More Here