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DRC produces first 1 000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt

The state cobalt agency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has produced its first 1 000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt

Energy crisis, unequal labour market practices continue to hinder SA economic growth

A leading insurance firm believes the energy crisis and unequal labour market practices continue to hinder economic growth for South Africa (SA)

Ghana poised for sustained growth as confidence returns: Minister

Ghana’s economy has rebounded from its worst crisis in a generation

IMF assessing Senegal’s financing strategy, debt sustainability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is assessing the viability of Senegal’s financing strategy and analysing its debt sustainability

Dangote signs new investment agreements in Zimbabwe  

Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has struck a series of new agreements with the Zimbabwean government

OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday said it will invest in a startup focused on blocking bad actors from creating biological weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI).