Economy
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on economy in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
- Apr- 2026 -16 April

Namibia’s economic growth outlook for 2026 seen slowing to 2.6%
The Bank of Namibia has revised downward its economic growth outlook for 2026, forecasting expansion…
- 3 April

The impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa
The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide.…
- Mar- 2026 -26 March

Tanzania partners with ATIDI to strengthen its investment environment and stimulate economic growth
Tanzania continues to strengthen its investment environment and stimulate economic growth through its partnership with…
- 18 March

Urgent need to review Namibia’s laws to address challenges surrounding illegal mining, says /Goagoses
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses says there is an urgent need to review Namibia’s laws to…
- 11 March

Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026
Zambia’s real GDP growth is forecast to reach 6.1% in 2026, up from an estimated…
- Feb- 2026 -26 February

Global mining must double copper output within 25 years
The energy transition may face a critical bottleneck: a copper supply deficit. If current projections…
- 26 February

Mineral price gains boost tax collections and reinforce mining’s economic role
The Minerals Council South Africa notes that the National Budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch…
- 25 February

Sonangol looks to diversify into critical minerals
Angolan state-owned oil company Sonangol said that it wanted to diversify into critical minerals as…


