The 2026 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring Africa’s central role in a renewed geopolitical race for critical minerals. Copper, lithium and other strategic resources are increasingly viewed as essential to global defence, energy security and artificial‑intelligence development.


A key focus this year was the US‑backed Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure initiative aligned with the Trump administration’s 2026 critical minerals agenda. The project aims to diversify copper and cobalt supply chains away from Chinese dominance by linking the mineral‑rich Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of the Centre for Critical Minerals at Securing America’s Future Energy.

The 2026 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring Africa&rsquo;s central role in a renewed geopolitical race for critical minerals. Copper, lithium and other strategic resources are increasingly viewed as essential to global defence, energy security and artificial‑intelligence development.
 A key focus this year was the US‑backed Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure initiative aligned with the Trump administration&rsquo;s 2026 critical minerals agenda. The project aims to diversify copper and cobalt supply chains away from Chinese dominance by linking the mineral‑rich Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola&rsquo;s Atlantic coast.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of the Centre for Critical Minerals at Securing America&rsquo;s Future Energy.

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US‑backed Lobito Corridor central to Trump administration’s critical‑minerals agenda

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa&rsquo;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Latest market developments with Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.


In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.
 In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Bank of Namibia and SARB sign revised MoU to strengthen institutional cooperation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America&rsquo;s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

US‑backed Lobito Corridor central to Trump administration’s critical‑minerals agenda

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