Botswana has steadily built a reputation as one of Africa’s most stable and well-governed economies, with the mining sector at the centre of its economic success.
Foreign nationals in South Africa who have faced uncertainty while awaiting the outcome of their long-pending visa, waiver, and appeal applications have been granted welcome and unexpected relief by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), allowing them to remain in the country under the concession for a further 15 months.
Zambia’s mining sector is once again in the global spotlight, with the Lumwana Mine standing at the forefront of the country’s renewed push to expand copper production and drive economic growth. Operated by Barrick Mining Corporation, Lumwana is not only one of Africa’s largest copper mines, but also a symbol of what can be achieved through strategic investment, strong government collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to workforce development.
Following his recent budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlined South Africa’s improving fiscal outlook and reform agenda to members of the German, Austrian and Swiss business chambers on 9 March 2026. Addressing various German multinational companies and stakeholders already invested in South Africa or considering expansion, he made the case that the country is entering a period of renewed economic momentum and creating valuable investment opportunities.
Paper-heavy services, ink-stained forms, and long queues when accessing government services are fast becoming a thing of the past. From IDs to matric certificates, and driver’s licences to Master’s Office services, South Africa is taking a technological leap in public services, with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) already blazing a digital trail in enhancing service delivery and security.
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