Has it occurred to you that men are not as rabid as they used to be toward a woman they considered improperly dressed? Make no mistakes about it, this still happens but something has tamed their temperament not only toward women but life in general. What do you think happened to those boys that catcalled […]
The Joy That Comes From Giving
Often are times we take for granted the things we feel are not worth appreciating. Some say happiness lies in our hands, but how is that? Is it By giving… even the little we think is not worth could be worth it to the next person. Giving cheerfully allows individuals to see the direct impact […]
Exploration to Production Best of Class Case Study in Africa
By Tshepo Magagane Exploration to Production Best of Class Case Study in Africa (Large Scale Mining Preparation) – I cannot begin to put in words the work that Dr Mulenga has already put into this project. Remember, the orebody is 100km – the reserve he has defined is just for 4km – a month back […]
ESG Pontifications
By Mahongo Chilembo & Tshepo Magagane ESG Pontifications – not about “child labour” – it is about Social, which is Driven by Governance… …then the Environment will be taken care of. When you drive from Mansa to the mine, you can see very little economic activity! This will be a Large Scale Mine that has […]
Trump Administration Should Focus vis-a-vis Africa Policy
Opinion by John P. Causey IV My personal views on where the incoming Trump administration should focus vis-a-vis Africa policy and the Lobito Corridor: 1. Lobito Corridor as an Economic Development Corridor, Not Just Rail Investment Focusing solely on railway infrastructure and bringing things in and out of Africa is thinking small. The Corridor should […]
Zambia’s IMF 4th Review
By Savior Mwambwa In summary, according to the IMF’s perspective based on their recent review of Zambia’s economic performance under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program: Essentially, this article signals that Zambia is going through a tough time but is taking the necessary steps to stabilise its economy with the IMF’s help. The road ahead requires a continued commitment to reforms […]
We’re all Guinea Pigs.
No, it’s not what you think. The question is, at what point in Zambia’s history has this place been flowing with milk and honey? Aren’t we the same men that have had to deal with meal coupons in the 80s, miners buried alive every other year and the horrors of privatization? To be a Zambian […]
West Critical Minerals Strategy
Extract By Tshepo Magagane I have run out of superlatives to describe its idiocy! It is not that it is lacking… It is not that people dont understand that it is required… It is not that people dont understand that you need to be aggressive… It is not that they dont get that you need […]
You’re Never Too Old – Or Young – To Mess Up
Men used to wait until their flag was flying at half-mast and their head was balding. Modern day mid-life crisis is no longer the preserve of the retiree or 50-something year old man. It’s creeping up on men at the peak of their powers, youthful and full of so much promise. We tend to want […]
US Elections – Copper Upgraded
By Tshepo Maganane Benedikt Sobotka Former Group CEO of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) | Co-Chair of the Global Battery Alliance | General Partner Alpha Future Funds ### Impact of the US Election on the Mining Industry – some scenarios: – Push for more US Metals Sovereignty: Transitioning from a major net importer to an exporter […]