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Kenya Opens $62 Billion Rare Earth Frontier to Global Competition

The Kenyan government has officially invited international bids for the development of the Mrima Hill mineral deposit in Kwale County, an asset currently valued at approximately $62.4 billion. This move marks a significant escalation in Kenya’s efforts to position itself as a key player in the global critical minerals market, …

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Tanzania Opens Its Doors to Chinese Capital Across Key Growth Sectors

The Tanzanian government is actively courting Chinese investment across its industrial, mining, agricultural and renewable energy sectors, with Minister for Industry and Trade Judith Kapinga making a direct appeal to business leaders during a visit to Hangzhou, China. Kapinga pointed to Tanzania’s market of 64 million people and its gateway …

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Tanzania’s Untapped Jewel Box

Deep in Tanzania’s Ruvuma Region, the Tunduru District quietly holds one of East Africa’s most extraordinary concentrations of gemstones and precious minerals, yet it remains largely off the radar of the global mining mainstream. The district’s alluvial deposits yield an unusually diverse array of high-value stones: vividly coloured sapphires and …

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Qatar’s firm seeks to invest in Tanzanian mining, energy, agriculture sectors

DAR ES SALAAM: A Qatar-based company, Future Union, has expressed interest in investing in Tanzania’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. The company showed interest in a discussion between a delegation from the company and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) in Dar es Salaam. The delegation was accompanied …

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Venezuela, Africa deepen bilateral oil and gas ties

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa. As an honorary member of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Venezuela has consistently supported Africa in its …

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PGM Partnerships Key to Green Energy Transition

As the global race for energy transition materials intensifies, the historical bond between the automotive sector and platinum-group metal (PGM) miners is evolving from simple buyer-seller transactions into complex, strategic alliances. Delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town heard this week that these partnerships spanning …

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How Solar Energy Can Transform East Africa’s Future

East Africa holds immense untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where access to electricity remains limited or non-existent. In Kenya, a large portion of the estimated 13 million people without power live in high solar irradiation zones, making off-grid solutions especially viable. Tanzania is also positioning itself for renewable expansion, …

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Schneider Electric Expands East African Reach with New Distribution Strategy – Updated

Schneider Electric SE, the French multinational specializing in energy management and automation, is rolling out a new distribution strategy in East Africa to boost sales and optimize inventory. The initiative, dubbed the Pro Retailer program, aims to expand the company’s market reach by leveraging a network of accredited local resellers. …

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Akobo Minerals Ramps Up Production, Eyes Positive Cash Flow in Ethiopia

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals is accelerating development at its Segele mine in Ethiopia, reporting significant progress and signaling an imminent shift to positive cash flow. For the second quarter of the year, the company posted revenues of SKr9.6-million, and it anticipates this figure to increase in the third quarter, …

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TotalEnergies confirms its 4% per year energy growth

TotalEnergies implements with consistency its balanced and profitable transition strategy, anchored on two pillars: Oil & Gas, mainly LNG, and Integrated Power. The Company plans to increase energy production (oil, gas and electricity) by four percent per year through 2030 while reducing emissions from its operations (-50% on Oil & …

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