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Appetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure

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AFRICA

Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

Afghanistan’s economic outlook is bleak

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AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.

Latin American infrastructure funds will focus on Asia

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LATIN AMERICA

This is the largest-ever fund aimed at improving integration on the continent, and comes at a pivotal moment for the Mercosur trade bloc, which is facing an existential crisis…

Beijing will ramp up supply pressure on key minerals

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CHINA

China accounts for 70% of global output of rare earths, which are key for the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and certain weapons, including missiles.

Panama mining dispute challenges will endure

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PANAMA

PANAMA: Mining dispute challenges will endure

Chile's obstacles to growth have no rapid solution

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CHILE

This will limit the country’s capacity to satisfy social demands. Moreover, a number of obstacles are likely to constrain growth beyond 2025.

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Colombia finance minister switch will raise concerns

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COLOMBIA

COLOMBIA: Finance minister switch will raise concerns