Author: Wayne Lumbasi

Wayne Lumbasi South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has ordered the deployment of the military to support police operations in a major escalation of the country’s response to organised crime, describing criminal syndicates as an immediate threat to public safety, economic stability, and social cohesion. The directive authorises the South African National Defence Force to work […]

Wayne Lumbasi  Kenya has announced it will reopen its land border with Somalia in April 2026, ending a 15-year closure imposed over security concerns linked to militant activity along the frontier. President William Ruto made the announcement during a visit to Mandera County, stating that the government will restore operations at key crossing points under […]

Wayne Lumbasi Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million belonging to Dalitso Lungu, the 39 year old son of late former President Edgar Lungu, after finding that neither he nor his company could provide a credible explanation for the legal acquisition of the properties. The Economic and Financial […]

Wayne Lumbasi The Democratic Republic of Congo has signaled it is prepared to pursue alternative international partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the United States fails to translate into concrete development projects, underscoring the country’s determination to convert its vast natural resources into measurable economic gains. The government has clarified that the agreement signed […]

Wayne Lumbasi Botswana is stepping up mineral exploration across large parts of the country that have never been systematically surveyed, in a strategic effort to reduce long-standing dependence on diamonds and broaden its economic base. Mines Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo said roughly 70 % of Botswana’s territory remains unexplored, presenting a major opportunity to identify […]

Wayne Lumbasi Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia have intensified after Eritrea firmly rejected allegations that it has deployed troops inside Ethiopian territory and provided support to armed rebel groups. Eritrea dismissed the claims as false, warning that such accusations risk worsening relations between the two Horn of Africa neighbours. The dispute emerged after Ethiopia accused […]

Wayne Lumbasi Mali has moved to tighten its grip on one of its most important economic sectors by creating a new state-owned company to manage the government’s interests in mining operations across the country. The decision was approved during a recent meeting of the Council of Ministers, marking another step in Mali’s broader effort to […]