When Barrick Lumwana Mine agreed to build a new $5.5million dam on the Lumwana East River to provide clean drinking water for farmers and...
1. Zambia’s emeralds are highly regarded
Emeralds are part of the beryl family of precious stones. Zambia is now one of the three largest producers...
You know you have one of the world’s most sophisticated underground copper mines when people from as far afield as Germany and Switzerland come...
How do you design a mining town that doesn’t depend on the mine? With a clear vision, significant financial resources and good town-planning skills....
1. Their flag has a gun on it
The flag of Mozambique has an image of an AK-47 on it, symbolising the country’s fight for...
If you thought going to the mall or shopping online represents the ultimate in spending, think again. When it comes to serious shopping, nothing...
It is undeniable that quality education is one of the key elements to unlock the African continent’s enormous potential for growth. Unfortunately, the quality...
For some, a successful career unfolds neatly and easily, with few complications; for others, it has to be fought for every step of the...
1. Angola was colonised for nearly 500 years
Portuguese explorers first reached Angola in 1484. Luanda, which is today the capital of Angola, was established...
Depending on which side of the fence one sits, mining is either a massive contributor to employment and economic growth, or it is not...
