South Africa & Zambia

South Africa: South Africa is the host nation for the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, receiving investment from the United States despite a diplomatic rift. The project aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste within its borders.

Zambia: Zambia is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.

South Africa: South Africa, as a more developed economy, is expected to be better positioned to expand its exports under China's new zero-tariff policy.

Zambia: Zambia is specifically mentioned as one of the 20 African countries that will benefit from the zero-tariff arrangement, allowing its goods to enter China duty-free.

South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.

Zambia: Zambia is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.

South Africa: South Africa contributed positively to Rubis's LPG and bitumen volume growth, supported by improved logistics and increased depot capacity.

Zambia: Zambia recorded significant fuel volume growth for Rubis, reflecting continued network expansion.