Made in Africa, sold to China: why zero tariffs are only the doorway
Economics - Trade & AfCFTA · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 The phrase "Made in Africa" suggests factories, brands and finished goods. Yet the trade now flowing into China under Beijing's tariff concessions is still...
The Regulation, Accountability and Ownership Debate in Kafue National Park’s Conservation-Led Repositioning
Every conservation success carries a distribution question inside it: who gains, who is asked to give something up, and who decides. Kafue's repositioning is being told as a story of recovery, and on the evidence it largely is. But growth in a protected area is never...
Mombasa Port and the inland chain: where corridor efficiency is won or lost
Economics - Trade & AfCFTA · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 By the headline measure, Mombasa is a success story: cargo dwell time fell from 22 days toward single figures and throughput rose from 13.6 million tonnes in 2016 to around...
Kenya’s railway dream: national ambition meets the arithmetic of a loan
Economics - Global & Regional · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 Every Kenyan government that touched the Standard Gauge Railway sold it as a statement of national arrival - the first new line since the British-built colonial railway,...
Zero-Tariff Access: Why Open Gates Do Not Yet Mean Full Shelves
Economics - Trade & AfCFTA · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 On paper, the African exporter now walks through an open gate. Since 1 December 2024, according to China's foreign ministry, zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of...
Beneath Congo’s mining boom: the July 2023 data on power, drinks and ports
The BCC’s July 2023 production table shows copper well ahead of 2022 pace while power, beverages, flour and ports barely moved, explaining why mining growth is slow to reach households.
Congo’s external account, July 2023: halved cobalt, flat copper, a US$500m cushion
The BCC’s July 2023 data separate cobalt’s halved price, flat copper, rising tonnage and a US$500 million World Bank inflow, showing why strong reserves did not calm the Congolese franc.
Eco-Entrepreneurs: Leading the US Green Revolution in Small Business
The green revolution has taken center stage, and small businesses are at the forefront of driving positive environmental change. Eco-entrepreneurs are leading the charge by creating innovative and sustainable ventures that not only reduce their ecological footprint...
Instagram Threads: Zuckerberg responds to ChatGPT and Twitter
Having been silent for months on end, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta, have finally started responding to ChatGPT and Twitter by launching Instagram Threads, which now has over 10 million users on day one, July 6th, 2023. Instagram Threads is a standalone app from Meta...
Nokwanda Erica Dlamini: A Trailblazing Sales and Supply Chain Expert in South Africa
Nokwanda Erica Dlamini has made a profound impact in the retail and wholesale industry through her exceptional skills in sales and supply chain management in South Africa. With a versatile career spanning renowned organizations, Nokwanda's commitment to exceptional...
The Unleash You Project: Sign Up to Unleash Your Potential in Africa
Are you a recent graduate, an unemployed twentysomething, or a junior professional in East or Southern Africa, looking to boost your career or business prospects? Look no further! The Unleash You Project is your ticket to unlocking your true potential and achieving...
The Power of Comprehensive Digital Marketing Strategies for Solar Installation Companies
As the South African renewable energies market - residential and commercial, grows, installation companies must harness the power of digital marketing strategies in order to achieve sales and marketing goals. Establishing a strong online presence and generating...
Local and Foreign Investors must take Advantage of Zimbabwe’s Special Economic Zones
In an era of global economic interdependence, nations are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and revitalize their economies. Zimbabwe, recognizing the need for a strategic approach, introduced the Special Economic Zones...
The Meikles Story of High Country Coffee
Have you tasted the Tanganda High Country Coffee? I did, in 2018, and remember it vividly. There is a story behind that coffee, a Meikles story. Whilst many farmers and estates are lamenting the former glories of Zimbabwe coffee production, the Tanganda Estates, a...
The Rise of Cannabis in Health and Wellness
There is a global increase in the use of Cannabis for health and wellness. With thousands of new consumers and a plethora of research on the plant, Cannabis has endless potential. Many consumers have said that from the first use, you will feel the positive benefits....
Copper up 3 per cent, cobalt down 30: Congo’s mining quarter and its household squeeze
First-quarter BCC data show copper output up 3.2 per cent and cobalt down 30 per cent, while retail prices rose 2 to 3 per cent in five weeks to late June, widening the gap between mines and households.
Congo’s reserves reached US$4.36bn as cobalt sank below US$29,000 a tonne
BCC data put reserves at US$4.36bn on 23 June, 2.35 months of imports. Cobalt fell 44 to 48 per cent from January while copper held flat and an IMF drawing of US$203m was approved on 28 June.
Citibank invests in Zimbabwean Oil Exploration amidst US Sanctions
Citibank, a US bank, has invested in Invictus Energy through its Citicorp group, amidst US sanctions on Zimbabwe. Citibank's investment is a vote of confidence in Zimbabwe's oil and gas potential. Now, hold on here; how can this be? In 2022, Invictus Energy, a...
Congo’s mines grew a third in 2022; the goods households buy barely moved
Provisional BCC output data show copper up 33 per cent in 2022 while soft drinks rose 0.3 per cent and cocoa fell 44 per cent, a gap that explains why growth is not reaching shop floors.
Congo’s dollar cushion held at US$4.17bn as cobalt lost nearly 40 per cent of its price
The BCC counted US$4.17bn of reserves on 19 May, 2.25 months of imports. Record 2022 copper and cobalt tonnage kept the cushion intact even as cathode cobalt fell by 39 per cent in under four months.