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Chinese Infrastructure and Minerals in Southern AfricaUpdate

August 12, 2026

3 developments

  1. Zimbabwe's lithium exports rise 230%

    First-half earnings reached $782 million, about 12% of mineral export revenue.

  2. ZIDA approves $1.59 billion in new investment

    Mining and manufacturing took nearly 80% of Q2 approvals.

  3. Chinese contractor wins a $2.7 billion Tanzanian railway

    The project adds a spur to a Burundi nickel mine.

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