South Africa will raise its national minimum wage by 5% from 1 March, bringing the hourly rate to R30.23 ($1.89), up from the previous rate of R28.79 ($1.80), the government announced on Tuesday. The South African government announced a 5% raise in the national minimum wage, effective from March 1, exceeding analysts’ expectations. Public works…
The United States is ramping up efforts to challenge China’s grip on Africa’s critical minerals, backing a $9 billion move to take a 40% stake in Glencore’s copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country central to global battery and clean energy supply chains. The United States is increasing its involvement…
The global mining sector is experiencing a renewed surge in interest, fuelled by record gold prices and rising demand for critical minerals linked to AI and electrification. The global mining sector is witnessing significant advancements, propelled by record gold valuation and the increasing necessity for minerals vital to modern technologies like AI and electrification. Innovation…
Burkina Faso’s mining sector delivered a historic performance in 2025, with national gold production hitting a record 94 tonnes, according to official figures presented by the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Quarries, Yacouba Zabré Gouba. Burkina Faso produced a record 94 tonnes of gold in 2025, marking a sharp rise from the previous year. Mining…
Nigeria’s expanding security partnership with Türkiye will not undermine its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (retd.) has said, as Abuja leans further into a non-aligned security posture amid competing global powers. Nigeria upholds diverse defence partnerships to maintain a balanced international stance. The country continues its longstanding defence…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward establishing a domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry after signing an agreement with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) to establish what officials are calling Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. Nigeria has signed an agreement with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. This initiative…
On January 30, 2026, the United States Department of State placed Niger under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, its most severe warning, ordering the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families due to escalating security threats. On January 30, 2026, the US Department of State announced a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’…
Egypt, Algeria, and Angola emerge in 2026 as Africa’s strongest air powers, according to Global Firepower, showing how investment in aircraft fleets has become a key marker of military influence. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleet at the start of 2026. The list is courtesy of…
Liberia is counting on a wave of mining and energy agreements with multinational companies to unlock as much as $4.8 billion in fresh investment, as President Joseph Boakai seeks to accelerate growth in one of West Africa’s smallest economies. Key deals include mining projects by Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. and ArcelorMittal SA, focusing on infrastructure and…
