Botswana, DRC urge Zambia to deepen regional mining partnerships
Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for stronger mining partnerships with Zambia to promote mineral processing, local manufacturing and job creation rather than relying on exports of raw minerals. The two countries said regional cooperation was key to ensuring Africa retained more value from its mineral resources through industrialisation, skills development and stronger supply chains. Speaking at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) 2026 in Lusaka on Tuesday, Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko, represented by Minerals and Energy Minister Bogolo Joy…
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