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SOUTHERN AFRICA: Anglo’s plans may still hurt region
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES287050
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ban will be extended by the end of the year to include diamonds polished in third countries, lab-grown diamonds, as well as jewellery and watches containing diamonds. The new…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285470
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Protracted negotiations over a new deal have been complicated by political tensions between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor Ian Khama. Botswana produces almost…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276671
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BOTSWANA: Stimulus plan will address slump for now
Depressed commodity prices have caused a raft of mine closures in recent months, resulting in thousands of jobs lost across the minerals industry. Gaborone hopes to offset this…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212456
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A state of emergency remains in place until at least end-March to combat the virus and contend with the accompanying socio-economic challenges. Separately, a lingering spat…
In part this is driven by sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine and wider supply chain disruptions. South Africa in particular also contains large coal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271288
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prospects for consolidation in the mining sector.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210151
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Masisi's statement comes amid increasing evidence of intolerance of dissent by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Masisi succeeded former President Ian Khama in April…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB234069
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Copper market.