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Zimbabwe has issued lithium export quotas to two Chinese companies after previously suspending exports. The move supports a policy shift toward increased local processing and stricter regulation of the sector. Authorities are balancing foreign investment with long-term goals of domestic beneficiation.
Afreximbank has underwritten $2.5 billion in a $4 billion loan to support the Dangote Refinery. The funding aims to strengthen the refinery’s finances and support Africa’s energy and industrial growth. The deal reflects strong confidence from African and global financial institutions in the project.
The ELISA Business Summit 2026 in Hwange brought together African and global leaders to discuss business growth under AfCFTA. Speakers emphasised that without production capacity, trade integration could increase dependency rather than growth. The summit highlighted the need for local investment, policy support, and stronger cross-border business systems.
